A reflective aluminum panel is bonded to our pe core and backed by a second aluminum panel, creating a panel thats much thinner and lighter than traditional options, much easier to fabricate and mount, and virtually unbreakable. Learn about potential alternative options to address compliance with nfpa 285 aiaces lu. Provide relevant psp limited alpolicfr aluminium composite panel maintenance requirements use this clause to list requirements of information that is required but which does not warrant a separate specialist operation and maintenance manual. Evidence of testing in accordance with nfpa 285 andor an icces. In the event further information is required contact alpolic at 18004227270 ext1. Alpolic technical resources metal composite materials. Composite materials department mitsubishi plastics asia pacific pte ltd mitsubishi plastics euro asia ltd. Alpolic fr alfrex fr other products assessed by chubb as not meeting chubb acceptable or limited combustibility ratings. Nfpa 285 is the only test standard that assesses vertical and horizontal flame spread on an exterior wall assembly containing an opening. Leads to increased exterior insulation applications late 70s.
Dow corning corporate center po box 994 midland, mi 48686 9894964400. The 1982 sbcci standard, and the 1984 boca national basic building codes stated in their. Alpolicfr fire rating meets the nz building code standard. Recent global fire events have heightened the awareness. Sprinklermatic fire protection systems 16,054 views 1. Textile and expanded vinyl wall covering systems are included in this standard and they are also addressed specifically in. The test method is intended to evaluate the combustible components within the wall.
Since most building exteriors contain windows and other penetrations, this unique feature is critically important for evaluating realworld fire performance. All of our resources are available for download on this page. For more information, please contact mitsubishi plastics, inc. The nfpa 285 test provides a method for determining the flammability characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies. Nfpa 2852006 nfpa 285, standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components, 2006 edition.
Alpolic announced today that the wall assembly, which utilizes rmax tsx 8500 continuous insulation, passed the rigid nfpa 285 standard. Evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies. Alpolicfr composite fire resistive metal panels are 4 or 6 mm. Alpolic fr wall panels from mitsubishi plastics inc. Sep 02, 2015 by the panel manufacturer via the nfpa 285 test method. Combustible facade cladding preliminary fire safety assessment. Continuous insulation vertical aluminum tube framing 10. Alpolic is an aluminum composite material acm for the worldwide architecture. Nfpa 285 is a standard method of test for the evaluation of flammability characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components using the intermediatescale, multistorey test apparatus nfpa, 1998. Alpolicrf provides a polished reflective aluminum surface suitable for many applications that require a high degree of reflectivity. Nfpa 285 compliant wall assembly charts hunter panels.
Nfpa 285 today icc building code chapter 14 exterior walls 1403. Nfpa 285 fire tested wall assemblies owens corning. Nfpa 285 pass criteria for the internal assembly i. Nfpa 285, 2011 edition, standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components nfpa 286, 2011 edition, standard methods of fire tests for. This standard describes a method for determining the contribution of interior finish materials to room fire growth during specified fire exposure conditions.
Fireretardant safety for tall buildings alpolic materials. It is recommended that a further assessment be undertaken as part of priority 2 works. Section 1408exterior insulation and finish systems eifs. Chubb01700718 risk bulletin aluminium composite panels. Alpolicfr is an aluminium composite panel with a fireretardant core. Enter the fourletter code, fwfo, in the ul category code of the ul online certifications directory to receive a listing of all ul certified nfpa 285approved wall assemblies. Foam plastics remain combustible, with flame and smoke numbers up to 25450. Attached is a table describing nfpa 285 compliant wall assemblies, incorporating delta air and waterresistive barriers. Other ibc sections also require nfpa 285 testing of the following individual components and systems section 1407. Understand how to determine if your assembly requires nfpa 285 testing 6.
Nfpa 2852019 nfpa 285 standard fire test method for. Nfpa 16, standard for installation of sprinkler systems nfpa 10118, life safety code nfpa 500018, building construction and safety code nfpa 28517, standard fire test for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing assemblies containing combustible components. Understand which assembly components trigger nfpa 285 testing 5. The nfpa 285 test was completed and complies with all current, and at the time nz fire codes. Nfpa 285 tested wall assemblies 2 the other two national model building codes of that era also required full scale testing of this type for exterior walls. Thanks to its mineral core, alucobond a2 meets the strict requirements of some of the toughest. Nfpa 285 approved for outdoor wall cladding of any type of building without height limit. In canada, a similar large scale test is required and identified as canulc s4. Documents sold on the ansi standards store are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec standards are available from amazon. Nfpa 285 compliant wall assemblies with permabarrier.
The values are within the allowable ranges as specified in table 8. This document is based on verified npfa 285 compliant wall assembly reports, and is intended as a guide for architects, general contractors, building. The nfpa 285 is a full scale test method exposing a wall assembly sample measuring a minimum of feet 4 inches 4. September 2, 2015 dow building solutions the dow chemical. The table provides a list of wall components and materials that can be used to achieve approved walls. Nfpa 2852006 nfpa 285, standard fire test method for. Nfpa 285, 2011 edition, standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components nfpa 286, 2011 edition, standard methods of fire tests for evaluating contribution of wall and. Nfpa 285 compliant wall assembly charts hunter panels xci has developed buildawall sheets pdf that help you build a nfpa compliant wall assembly.
Testing was conducted on january 27, 2015 in accordance with the applicable requirements and following the standard methods of nfpa 285 standard test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies. The information and data contained in this brochure are as of august, 20. Flammability tests for external cladding on buildings. It is evident that there is a potential fire hazard associated with the use of foam plastics as a component of systems which meet nfpa 285. Fire hazards of exterior wall assemblies containing. Theoriginal determination made by bca certifiers that the. Alucobond pe alpolic alucobest formwall plus other 100% pe core panels note. Nfpa 285 standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall assemblies containing combustible components 2012 edition reference. To learn more, owens corning encourages you to download.
Nfpa 285 fire test standards may be applied to exterior wall assemblies in type i, ii, iii, and iv construction. Alpolicfr, has been tested to the national fire protection agency s verification nfpa 285, and passed all requirements and is classified as an acceptable solution under the nz building code for fire rated cladding systems. Alpolic has partnered with rmax operating, llc, a continuous insulation supplier, to test an innovative acm wall assembly against the national fire protection association 285 standard. General alpolicfr is an aluminum composite material acm with a noncombustible mineralfilled core, used as an exterior and interior cladding and roof covering on new buildings and retrofit applications. The test simulates a multistory fire performance of an entire wall assembly. Nfpa 2852019 nfpa 285 standard fire test method for evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior wall assemblies containing combustible components, 2019 edition. For example, if two materials, such as exterior cladding and a combustible insulation, are each tested independently and meet the criteria of the nfpa 285 test, the combination of these two materials may not meet the intent of the code or the nfpa 285 performance requirements. Usa nfpa 25993 british thermal unit 4mm passed astm d178176 climbing drum peel test 4mm, 6mm passed astm e84, steiner tunnel test 4mm, 6mm class a class 1 astm e108, modified 4mm passed. Thats why we designed alpolic fr materials, and its why we work with a variety of industry partners to design and test wall systems certified to pass the rigorous nfpa 285 test. These sheets are listed by hunter xci product type, then by wall type, including cmu, concrete, steel stud and fire retardant treated wood stud, and then by exterior finish.
Alucobond a2 was introduced to the market in 1992, whereas alucobond plus was introduced in 2000. Tremco sealants 3735 green road beachwood, oh 44122 8003215036. Nfpa adopts ubc 269 as nfpa 285 1970s 1980s section 1. Stonewood 10mm exterior architectural panels received compliance certification for the nfpa 285 fire test. Table 2 shows the time average temperatures obtained during the calibration test. Nfpa 285 compliant wall systems and assemblies the components listed in the following sections base wall system section a, airwaterresistive barrier section b, exterior insulation section c, and exterior cladding section d can be combined to create wall systems and assemblies that comply with nfpa 285 requirements. Both standards involve a 2 story wall sample exposed to fire during a 30 minute test. So much of modern life happens in tall buildings, and alpolic fr is helping transform architecture around the world with its affordable, attractive and.
Alpolicfr cladding material for highrise buildings. Alpolic announced today that the wall assembly, which utilizes rmax tsx8500 continuous insulation, passed the rigid nfpa 285 standard. Universe 2000 with alpolic on zee girts universe facade. Evaluation of fire propagation characteristics of exterior nonloadbearing wall. Table 1 shows the average burner flow and heat flux. Supersedes all previous versions henry nfpa 285 air.