Specifies a method for assessing the wind-opposed burning behaviour and spread of flame of horizontally mounted floorings exposed to a heat flux radiant gradient in a test chamber, when ignited with pilot flames for all types of flooring. Results obtained by this method reflect the performance of the flooring, including any substrate, if used. Includes details of assessing smoke development and information on the precision of the test method.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee FP-018 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 18 November 2015.The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-018:Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities CouncilAustralian Building Codes BoardAustralian Industry GroupAustralian Institute of BuildingAWTA Textile TestingBuilding Research Association of New ZealandBureau of Steel Manufacturers of AustraliaCSIROEngineers AustraliaFire Protection Association AustraliaFire Protection Association New ZealandForest and Wood Products AustraliaInsulated Panel Council AustralasiaInsulation AustralasiaInsurance Council of AustraliaPlastics and Chemicals Industries AssociationProperty Council of AustraliaSociety of Fire Protection Engineers

Reconfirmed 27/05/2016.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand.

DR 03097 CP

ISO 9239-1:2002 - Identical