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Author
Gross, D.
Title
Fire Performance Characteristics of Exterior Walls.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Sponsor
Department of housing and Urban Development, Washington, DC
Report
NBS 9455, January 18, 1967, 18 p.
Distribution
AVAILABLE FROM: National Archives, Civilian Records, Room 2800, 8601 Adelphia Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001, Telephone: 301-713-7230
Keywords
flammability; smoke; walls; fire hazards
Abstract
Test results are presented of surface flammability, smoke accumulation, and the penetration of flame on both surfaces of typical sections of selected exterior wall assemblies. The test methods used are described, and properties are suggested which could serve as performance criteria for fire hazard evaluation of exterior walls.