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2. Fire-resistance rating - Wikipedia

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   A fire-resistance rating typically means the duration for which a passive fire protection system can withstand a standard fire resistance test. This can be quantified simply as a measure of time, or it may entail other criteria, involving evidence of functionality or fitness for purpose.

3. UL 94 - Wikipedia

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   Tests are generally conducted on a 5 × 1 ⁄ 2 in (127 × 12.7 mm) specimen of the minimum approved thickness. For 5VA and 5VB ratings, tests are performed on both bar and plaque specimens, and the flame ignition source is approximately five times as severe as that used for testing the other materials.

4. Fire test - Wikipedia

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   A fire test is a means of determining whether fire protection products meet minimum performance criteria as set out in a building code or other applicable legislation. Successful tests in laboratories holding national accreditation for testing and certification result in the issuance of a certification listing .

5. List of fire-retardant materials - Wikipedia

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   Fire-retardant materials should not be confused with fire-resistant materials. A fire resistant material is one which is designed to resist burning and withstand heat. An example of a fire-resistant material is one which is used in bunker gear worn by firefighters to protect them from the flames of a burning building.

6. Passive fire protection - Wikipedia

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   A typical test objective for fire rated assemblies is to maintain the item or the side to be protected at or below either 140 °C (for walls, floors and electrical circuits required to have a fire-resistance rating). A typical test objective (e.g., ASTM E119) for fire rated structural protection is to limit the temperature of the structural ...

7. Firewall (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Fire rating - Fire walls are constructed in such a way as to achieve a code-determined fire-resistance rating, thus forming part of a fire compartment's passive fire protection. Germany includes repeated impact force testing upon new fire wall systems. Other codes require impact resistance on a performance basis [6]

8. Ratings: Chicago Fire Draws Wednesday’s Biggest Audience ...

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   In the latest TV show ratings, NBC’s Chicago Fire was Wednesday’s most-watched broadcast program, while CBS’ Survivor dominated the night in the demo. NBC | Of the long-awaited #OneChicago ...

9. Fireproofing - Wikipedia

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   Fireproofing is rendering something (structures, materials, etc.) resistant to fire, or incombustible; or material for use in making anything fire-proof. [1] It is a passive fire protection measure. "Fireproof" or "fireproofing" can be used as a noun, verb or adjective; it may be hyphenated ("fire-proof").