The test report should include both the original data, observations
made on each specimen tested and the derived fire characteristics.
The following information should be supplied:
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.1 Name and address of testing laboratory.
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.2 Name and address of sponsor.
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.3 Name and address of manufacturer/supplier.
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.4 Full description of the product tested including
trade name, together with its construction, orientation, thickness,
density and, where appropriate, the face subjected to test. In the
case of specimens which have been painted or varnished, the information
recorded should include the quantity and number of coats applied,
as well as the nature of the supporting materials.
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.5 Data from the test including:
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.5.1 number of specimens tested;
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.5.2 type of pilot flame used;
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.5.3 duration of each test;
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.5.4 observations recorded in accordance with 8 above;
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.5.5 other relevant observations from the test,
such as flashing, unstable flame front, whether or not pieces of burning
materials fall off, separations, fissures, sparks, fusion, changes
in form;
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.5.6 derived fire characteristics as described
in 9 above;
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.5.7 classification of the material.
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.6 A limiting use statement.
Note:
The test results relate only
to the behaviour of the test specimens of a product under the particular
conditions of the test; they are not intended to be the sole criterion
for assessing the potential fire hazard of the product in use.