8.2 Duration of test
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8.2 Duration of test

 The test should be terminated, the specimen removed, and the dummy specimen in its holder reinserted when any one of the following is applicable:

  • .1 the specimen fails to ignite after a 10 min exposure;

  • .2 3 min have passed since all flaming from the specimen ceased;

  • .3 flaming reaches the end of the specimen or self-extinguishes and thus ceases progress along the specimen. This criterion should only be used when heat release measurements are not being made.

  8.2.1 Operations 8.1.1 to 8.1.7 should be repeated for two additional specimens (see 8.3).

Parent topic: 8 Test Procedure
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