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Testing, calibrating, advising
TEST REPORT
Fire resistance test in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 of various penetration
systems in a 96mm thick fire-rated plasterboard wall system protected by the
Thermobreak/FI-Block fire stop system.
EWFA Report No:
51713700.1
Report Sponsor:
Sekisui Pilon Pty Ltd
1-5 Parraweena Road
Taren Point NSW 2229
Test Date:
13 October 2017
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DOCUMENT REVISION STATUS
Date Issued Issue No Description
5/01/2018 51713700.1 Initial Issue
8/01/2018 51713700.2 Amendments to item 3 product name and typographical error.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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T: +61 (0)3 9767 1000
SIGNATORIES
Prepared by Reviewed by Reviewed by
Kai Loh Anthony Rosamilia Steven Halliday
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF USE
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CONTENTS
1 Construction Details 4 Test Assembly 4 Test Specimens 4 Assembly and Installation Methods 4 Orientation 4
2 Schedule of Components 5
3 Test Procedure 13 Statement of compliance 13 Variations to test method 13 Pre-test conditioning 13 Sampling / Specimen Selection 13 Ambient Temperature 13 Test Duration 13 Instrumentation and Equipment 13
4 Test Measurements 13 Furnace Temperature and Pressure Measurements 13 Specimen Temperatures 13 Observations 13
5 Test Results 14
6 Application of Test Results 15 Test Limitations 15 Variations from the Tested Specimens 15 Uncertainty of measurement 15
APPENDIX 1 DRAWINGS OF TEST ASSEMBLY 16
APPENDIX 2 TEST OBSERVATIONS 19
APPENDIX 3 DIRECT FIELD OF APPLICATION 21 General 21 A 3.1 Separating elements 21 A 3.2 Metal pipes 21 A 3.3 Electrical and communication cables 22 A 3.4 Plastics pipes 22 A 3.5 Control joints 23 A 3.6
APPENDIX 4 INSTRUMENTATION POSITIONS 24
APPENDIX 5 TEST DATA 28 Furnace Temperature 28 A 5.1 Furnace Pressure 28 A 5.2 Specimen Temperatures 29 A 5.3
APPENDIX 6 PHOTOGRAPHS 36
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1 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
TEST ASSEMBLY
The test assembly comprised a nominal 1200mm wide × 1200mm high × 96mm thick fire-rated plasterboard wall system with various penetrations.
TEST SPECIMENS
The test specimen comprised of various services protected by the Thermobreak/ Fi-Block fire-stop system. The test assembly is summarised in the table below.
The full description of the specimen is provided in Figures A1.1 to A1.4 and the ‘Schedule of Components’ in Section 2.
Service Item Fire Stop
Primary Insulation (
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2 SCHEDULE OF COMPONENTS
Item Description
1
Separating Element
Product CSR Fyrchek RE Plasterboard / 64mm Rondo Studs / Rockwool
Size 96mm thick wall incorporating one layer of 16mm thick FR plasterboard sheet on either side of the 64mm 0.55 BMT deep Rondo steel wall frame.
PB Density Nominal: 786kg/m3
Specification
The 90 minute rated wall system was 1200mm wide × 1200mm high.
The perimeter studs, top and bottom tracks were fixed to the concrete blockwork using Ø6.5mm x 75mm screw Anchor Hex Head fasteners. Noggings were installed above and below 758mm from the bottom.
The steel wall frame was lined with Rockwool.
Plasterboard sheets were fixed to the metal framing using 6g x 32mm Bugle Head Needle Point Coarse Thread Zinc-Yellow screws at nominal 300mm centres.
Penetration Protection
Fire Stops
2
Product Name Fi-Block ST30
Size 50mm wide x 2.12mm thick x 250mm/330mm/500mm long (measured)
Density 2887 kg/m3 (measured)
Installation
Three (3) pairs of strips were installed over the primary insulation, 20mm thick Thermobreak Tubes (item 3). The Fi-Block ST30 were secured together with reinforced foil tape (item 9), with overlap such that the strips hugged the insulation tightly. Sealant (item 8) was applied between the Fi-Block ST30 strips and the separating element (item 1).
See Appendix 1 for more details.
Insulation
3
Product Name 20mm – 25mm thick Thermobreak Tubes (Primary Insulation)
Size
Outer Diameter Inner Diameter Wall Thickness
65mm 25mm 20mm
78mm 38mm 20mm
101mm 51mm 25mm
114mm 64mm 25mm
Installation
Installed as the primary insulation around the services except for the paircoil. The insulation was installed through the core hole and extended 400mm either side of the separating element (item 1).
See Appendix 1 for more details.
4
Product Name Thermobreak Thermacoil (Primary and Tertiary Insulation)
Size
Outer Diameter Inner Diameter Wall Thickness
50mm 9.5mm 20mm
55.24mm 15.9mm 20mm
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Item Description
Installation
Installed as the primary and tertiary insulation on the paircoil. The primary insulation was installed through the core hole and extended 400mm either side of the separating element (item 1), while the tertiary insulation was installed beyond the 400mm distance from the separating element (item 1)
See Appendix 1 for more details.
5
Product Name Thermobreak Solar Wrap (Secondary Insulation)
Size 150mm / 200mm wide x 8mm thick
Density 78.1 kg/m3 (measured)
Installation
Two (2) layers installed as the secondary insulation to the services. The secondary insulation was installed over the primary insulation to 400mm from either side of the separating element (item 1). The 150mm wide wrap was installed on the unexposed side between the separating element (item 1) and the first pipe ferrules (item 7) secured together with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
The 200mm wide wrap was installed on both the unexposed and exposed side. On the unexposed side the 200mm wide wrap was installed between the pipe ferrules and secured with reinforced foil tape only. On the exposed side, two sets of the 200mm wide wrap were installed back to back up to 400mm from the separating element and was secured together with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
Sealant (item 8) was applied in the annular gap before the wraps closest to the separating element were installed. Additional sealant (item 8) was then applied after the installation.
See Appendix 1 for more details.
6
Product Name 40mm thick Thermobreak Tubes (Tertiary Insulation)
Size
Outer Diameter Inner Diameter Wall Thickness
105mm 25mm 40mm
118mm 38mm 40mm
131mm 51mm 40mm
144mm 64mm 40mm
Installation
One layer installed as the tertiary insulation to the services except the paircoil. The tertiary insulation was installed beyond the 400mm distance from either side of the separating element (item 1) and was secured to the services using only the reinforced foil tape (item 9).
See Appendix 1 for more details.
Pipe Ferrules
7
Product Name Thermaloc Ferrules
Size
Outer Diameter Inner Diameter Wall Thickness
51mm 9.5mm 20mm
57mm 15.9mm 20mm
110mm 25mm 40mm
115mm 38mm 40mm
131mm 51mm 40mm
144mm 64mm 40mm
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Item Description
Installation
Two (2) sets installed at 200mm and 500mm from the separating element (item 1) and secured using only the reinforced foil tape (item 9).
See Appendix 1 for more details.
Sealant
8
Product Name Hilti CP606
Installation
First layer applied in the annular gap of the separating element (item 1) to the depth of the plasterboard. Second layer then applied between the Solar Wrap (item 5) and the separating element interface.
See Appendix 1 for more details.
Fixings/ Adhesives
9
Product Name Reinforced Foil Tape
Installation Applied around all circumferential joins of the insulations of the services ensuring that no exposed foam or blanket is showing.
10
Product Name 7.9mm wide Steel Cable Ties
Installation
Installed over the final layer of insulations starting nominally 50mm from each end and the middle, and nominally 30mm from each end for a narrower insulation at nominally 50mm centre spacing to the full length of the services on both the exposed and unexposed side.
SERVICE A
11
Pipe System
Product name DN25 Type B Copper Pipe
Pipe Dimensions
Outside Diameter (OD) 25.4 mm (measured) × 1.2 mm thick (measured) pipe that protruded nominally 500 mm on the exposed side and on the unexposed side. The pipe was capped on the exposed side using cooper end caps with KAO wool inside.
Pipe Support The pipe was supported on the unexposed side with unistrut and pipe clamps at approximately 150 mm and 400 mm from the unexposed face.
Core Hole Size Ø92 mm
Primary Penetration Protection
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Item Description
Installation
The copper pipe was protected by Thermobreak/Fi-Block fire-stop system which consisted and were installed in the following order:
1) One piece of a nominally 896mm long by 20mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) with an internal diameter of 25mm was installed over the pipe. The Thermobreak Tube was installed through the core hole and extended 400mm either side of the separating element (item 1).
2) Three (3) strips of Fi-Block ST30 (item 2) were installed at mid-length of the pipe through the core hole over the Thermobreak Tube (item 3); reinforced foil tape was used to secure the strips. Plenty of overlap was provided ensuring the strips don’t become unstuck.
3) One nominally 100mm long by 40mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 6) with an internal diameter of 25mm was installed at both the exposed and unexposed ends (400mm from the separating element (item 1)) of the pipe.
4) Two (2) pipe ferrules (item 7) with an internal diameter of 25mm were installed at 150mm and 400mm from the separating element on the unexposed side over the pipe itself with the 20mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) being removed at the locations of the pipe ferrules.
5) The 200mm wide Thermobreak Solar Wrap (item 5) was then installed on the unexposed side between the two pipe ferrules (item 7).
6) Internal sealant (item 8) was then applied in the annular gaps of the core hole (between the Fi-Block ST30 strips (item 2) and the separating element (item 1)) to full depth of the plasterboard (item 1).
7) Once the internal sealant had formed a skin, the remaining Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) were installed on both the exposed and unexposed side.
8) A layer of sealant (item 8) was then applied between the Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) and interface of the separating element (item 1).
The system was secured with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
See Figure A1.3 in Appendix 1 for more details.
SERVICE B
12
Service Bundle
Pair Coil
DN10 + DN18 Type B Copper Pipes
Outside Diameter (OD) 9.5 mm (measured) × 0.9 mm thick (measured) and Outside Diameter (OD) 15.9 mm (measured) × 1.0 mm thick (measured) pipe that protruded nominally 500 mm on the exposed side and on the unexposed side. The pipe was capped on the exposed side using cap end.
Cables
Two 2C (2.5mm2) + E (2.5mm
2) TPS Cables
Protruded nominally on the 500mm exposed and 500mm on the unexposed side
Service Support
The pipe was supported on the unexposed side with unistrut and pipe clamps at approximately 150 mm and 400mm from the unexposed face.
Core Hole Size Ø80 mm + Ø86 mm (overlapping cores)
Primary Penetration Protection
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Item Description
Installation
The service bundle was protected by Thermobreak/Fi-Block fire-stop system which consisted and were installed in the following order:
1) One piece per copper pipe of a nominally 896mm long by 20mm thick Thermobreak Thermacoil (item 4) with an internal diameter of 9.5mm and 15.9mm was installed over the two copper pipes. The Thermobreak Thermacoil was installed through the core hole and extended full length either side of the separating element (item 1).
2) Three (3) strips of Fi-Block ST30 (item 2) were installed at mid-length of each pipe individually through the core hole over the Thermobreak Thermacoil (item 4); reinforced foil tape was used to secure the strips. Plenty of overlap was provided ensuring the strips don’t become unstuck.
3) Two (2) pipe ferrules (item 7) per copper pipe with an internal diameter of 9.5mm and 15.9mm were installed at 150mm and 400mm from the separating element on the unexposed side over the pipe itself with the 20mm thick Thermobreak Thermacoil (item 4) being removed at the locations of the pipe ferrules.
4) The TPS cables were then installed in between the two copper pipes with the 200mm wide Thermobreak Solar Wrap (item 6) was installed on the unexposed side between the two pipe ferrules (item 7) wrapping the two copper pipes and TPS cables together.
5) Internal sealant (item 8) was then applied in the annular gaps of the core hole (between the Fi-Block ST30 strips (item 2) and the separating element (item 1)) to full depth of the plasterboard.
6) Once the internal sealant had formed a skin, the remaining Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) were installed on both the exposed and unexposed side.
7) A layer of sealant (item 8) was then applied between the Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) and interface of the separating element (item 1).
The system was secured with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
See Figure A1.2 in Appendix 1 for more details.
SERVICE C
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Pipe System
Product Name DN50 Type B Copper Pipe
Pipe Dimensions
Outside Diameter (OD) 50.8 mm (measured) × 1.2 mm thick (measured) pipe that protruded nominally 500 mm on the exposed side and on the unexposed side. The pipe was capped on the exposed side using cap end.
Pipe Support The pipe was supported on the unexposed side with unistrut and pipe clamps at approximately 150 mm and 400mm from the unexposed face.
Core Hole Size Ø127 mm
Primary Penetration Protection
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Item Description
Installation
The copper pipe was protected by Thermobreak/Fi-Block fire-stop system which consisted and were installed in the following order:
1) One piece of a nominally 896mm long by 25mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) with an internal diameter of 51mm was installed over the pipe. The Thermobreak Tube was installed through the core hole and extended 400mm either side of the separating element (item 1).
2) Three (3) strips of Fi-Block ST30 (item 2) were installed at mid-length of the pipe through the core hole over the Thermobreak Tube (item 3); reinforced foil tape was used to secure the strips. Plenty of overlap was provided ensuring the strips don’t become unstuck.
3) One nominally 100mm long by 40mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 6) with an internal diameter of 51mm was installed at both the exposed and unexposed ends (400mm from the separating element (item 1)) of the pipe.
4) Two (2) pipe ferrules (item 7) with an internal diameter of 51mm were installed at 150mm and 400mm from the separating element on the unexposed side over the pipe itself with the 25mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) being removed at the locations of the pipe ferrules.
5) The 200mm wide Thermobreak Solar Wrap (item 5) was then installed on the unexposed side between the two pipe ferrules (item 7).
6) Internal sealant (item 8) was then applied in the annular gaps of the core hole (between the Fi-Block ST30 strips (item 2) and the separating element (item 1)) to full depth of the plasterboard.
7) Once the internal sealant had formed a skin, the remaining Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) were installed on both the exposed and unexposed side.
8) A layer of sealant (item 8) was then applied between the Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) and interface of the separating element (item 1).
The system was secured with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
See Figure A1.3 in Appendix 1 for more details.
SERVICE D
14
Pipe System
Product Name DN40 Type B Copper Pipe
Pipe Dimensions
Outside Diameter (OD) 38.1 mm (measured) × 1.2 mm thick (measured) pipe that protruded nominally 500 mm on the exposed side and on the unexposed side. The pipe was capped on the exposed side using cap end.
Pipe Support The pipe was supported on the unexposed side with unistrut and pipe clamps at approximately 150 mm and 400mm from the unexposed face.
Core Hole Size Ø111 mm
Primary Penetration Protection
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Item Description
Installation
The copper pipe was protected by Thermobreak/Fi-Block fire-stop system which consisted and were installed in the following order:
1) One piece of a nominally 896mm long by 20mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) with an internal diameter of 38mm was installed over the pipe. The Thermobreak Tube was installed through the core hole and extended 400mm either side of the separating element (item 1).
2) Three (3) strips of Fi-Block ST30 (item 2) were installed at mid-length of the pipe through the core hole over the Thermobreak Tube (item 3); reinforced foil tape was used to secure the strips. Plenty of overlap was provided ensuring the strips don’t become unstuck.
3) One nominally 100mm long by 40mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 6) with an internal diameter of 38mm was installed at both the exposed and unexposed ends (400mm from the separating element (item 1)) of the pipe.
4) Two (2) pipe ferrules (item 7) with an internal diameter of 38mm were installed at 150mm and 400mm from the separating element on the unexposed side over the pipe itself with the 20mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) being removed at the locations of the pipe ferrules.
5) The 200mm wide Thermobreak Solar Wrap (item 5) was then installed on the unexposed side between the two pipe ferrules (item 7).
6) Internal sealant (item 8) was then applied in the annular gaps of the core hole (between the Fi-Block ST30 strips (item 2) and the separating element (item 1)) to full depth of the plasterboard.
7) Once the internal sealant had formed a skin, the remaining Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) were installed on both the exposed and unexposed side.
8) A layer of sealant (item 8) was then applied between the Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) and interface of the separating element (item 1).
The system was secured with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
See Figure A1.2 in Appendix 1 for more details
SERVICE E
15
Pipe System
Product Name DN65 Type B Copper Pipe
Pipe Dimensions
Outside Diameter (OD) 63.5 mm (measured) × 1.2 mm thick (measured) pipe that protruded nominally 500 mm on the exposed side and on the unexposed side. The pipe was capped on the exposed side using cap end.
Pipe Support The pipe was supported on the unexposed side with unistrut and pipe clamps at approximately 150 mm and 400mm from the unexposed face.
Core hole Diameter
Ø140 mm
Primary Penetration Protection
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Item Description
Installation
The copper pipe was protected by Thermobreak/Fi-Block fire-stop system which consisted and were installed in the following order:
1) One piece of a nominally 896mm long by 25mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) with an internal diameter of 64mm was installed over the pipe. The Thermobreak Tube was installed through the core hole and extended 400mm either side of the separating element (item 1).
2) Three (3) strips of Fi-Block ST30 (item 2) were installed at mid-length of the pipe through the core hole over the Thermobreak Tube (item 3); reinforced foil tape was used to secure the strips. Plenty of overlap was provided ensuring the strips don’t become unstuck.
3) One nominally 100mm long by 40mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 6) with an internal diameter of 64mm was installed at both the exposed and unexposed ends (400mm from the separating element (item 1)) of the pipe.
4) Two (2) pipe ferrules (item 7) with an internal diameter of 64mm were installed at 150mm and 400mm from the separating element on the unexposed side over the pipe itself with the 20mm thick Thermobreak Tube (item 3) being removed at the locations of the pipe ferrules.
5) The 200mm wide Thermobreak Solar Wrap (item 5) was then installed on the unexposed side between the two pipe ferrules (item 7).
6) Internal sealant (item 8) was then applied in the annular gaps of the core hole (between the Fi-Block ST30 strips (item 2) and the separating element (item 1)) to full depth of the plasterboard..
7) Once the internal sealant had formed a skin, the remaining Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 5) were installed on both the exposed and unexposed side.
8) A layer of sealant (item 8) was then applied between the Thermobreak Solar Wraps (item 4) and interface of the separating element (item 1).
The system was secured with reinforced foil tape (item 9) and cable ties (item 10).
See Figure A1.3 in Appendix 1 for more details.
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3 TEST PROCEDURE
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
The test was performed in accordance with the requirements of AS1530.4-2014 Sections 2 & 10 subject to the variations below.
VARIATIONS TO TEST METHOD
None
PRE-TEST CONDITIONING
The construction of the specimen was finished on the 6 October 2017 and was tested on 13 October 2017. During this period the test specimen was subject to normal laboratory temperatures and relative humidity conditions.
SAMPLING / SPECIMEN SELECTION
The laboratory was not involved in the sampling or selection of the test specimen for the fire resistance test.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
The ambient temperature at the start of the test was 20°C and varied between 20°C and 22°C during the test.
TEST DURATION
The test duration was 121 minutes.
INSTRUMENTATION AND EQUIPMENT
The instrumentation was provided in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 and as detailed below:
The furnace temperature was measured by 4-off mineral insulated metal sheathed Type K thermocouples with wire diameters not greater than 1mm and overall diameter of 3mm with the measuring junction insulated from the sheath. The thermocouples protruded a minimum of 25mm from steel supporting tubes.
The unexposed side specimen temperatures were measured by Type K thermocouples with wire diameters less than 0.5mm soldered to 12mm diameter × 0.2mm thick copper discs covered by 30mm × 30mm × 2.0 mm inorganic insulating pads. The thermocouple positions are described in Table A4.1, and are shown on Figure A4.1 in Appendix 4.
A roving thermocouple was available to measure temperatures at positions that appeared hotter than the positions monitored by the fixed thermocouples.
The furnace pressure was measured at the centre of lowest service.
Cotton pads were available during the test to assess the performance under the criteria for integrity.
4 TEST MEASUREMENTS
FURNACE TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS
Furnace temperature and pressure data are provided in Figure A5.1 and Table A5.1 in Appendix 5.
SPECIMEN TEMPERATURES
Specimen temperature data is provided in A 5.3 and Table A5.2 in Appendix 5.
OBSERVATIONS
A table that includes observations of the significant behaviour of the specimen and details of the occurrence of the various performance criteria specified in AS1530.4-2014 is provided in Appendix 2. Photographs of the specimen are included in Appendix 6.
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5 TEST RESULTS
The specimens listed below achieved the following performance when tested in accordance with AS1530.4-2014, Section 2 & 10 subject to the variations listed in Section 3.
Service Criteria Result
A
Structural Adequacy Not applicable
Integrity No failure at 121 minutes
Insulation Failure at 93 minutes
FRL -/120/90
B
Structural Adequacy Not applicable
Integrity No failure at 121 minutes
Insulation Failure at 81 minutes
FRL -/120/60
C
Structural Adequacy Not applicable
Integrity No failure at 121 minutes
Insulation Failure at 70 minutes
FRL -/120/60
D
Structural Adequacy Not applicable
Integrity No failure at 121 minutes
Insulation Failure at 94 minutes
FRL -/120/90
E
Structural Adequacy Not applicable
Integrity No failure at 121 minutes
Insulation Failure at 71 minutes
FRL -/120/60
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6 APPLICATION OF TEST RESULTS
TEST LIMITATIONS
The results of this fire test may be used to directly assess fire hazard, but it should be recognized that a single test method will not provide a full assessment of fire hazard under all fire conditions. The results only relate to the behaviour of the specimen of the element of the construction under the particular conditions of the test; they are not intended to be the sole criteria for assessing the potential fire performance of the element in use nor do they necessarily reflect the actual behaviour in fires.
VARIATIONS FROM THE TESTED SPECIMENS
This report details the methods of construction, the test conditions and the results obtained when the specific element of construction described herein was tested following the general procedure outlined in AS1530.4. Any significant variation with respect to size, constructional details, loads, stresses, edge or end conditions, other than those allowed under the field of direct application in the relevant test method, is not addressed by this report. It is recommended that any proposed variation to the tested configuration other than as permitted under the field of direct application specified in APPENDIX 3 should be referred to the test sponsor in the first instance to obtain appropriate documentary evidence of compliance from Exova Warringtonfire Aus Pty Ltd or another Registered Testing Authority.
UNCERTAINTY OF MEASUREMENT
Because of the nature of fire resistance testing and the consequent difficulty in quantifying the uncertainty of measurement of fire resistance, it is not possible to provide a stated degree of accuracy of the result.
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APPENDIX 1 DRAWINGS OF TEST ASSEMBLY
Figure A1.1: Plan of Test Specimen
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Figure A1.2: Cross-Section A-A
Figure A1.3: Cross-Section B-B
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Figure A1.4: Cross-Section C-C
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APPENDIX 2 TEST OBSERVATIONS
The following include observations of the significant behaviour of the specimen.
Time Observations
min sec
Service A
00 00 Fire resistance test commenced and the ambient temperature was approximately 20°C.
30 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
60 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
90 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
93 24 TC 013 recorded 200°C. Failure of insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 clause 2.13.3(b), where the maximum temperature of the thermocouple exceeded the initial temperature by more than 180°C.
120 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
121 00 Fire resistance test ended.
Service B
00 00 Fire resistance test commenced and the ambient temperature was approximately 20°C.
01 25 Smoke emitting from cable near thermocouples.
25 00 Smoke emission has decreased significantly.
30 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
42 33 Sealant beginning to crack on the underside of the penetration.
60 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
81 10 TC 023 recorded 201°C. Failure of insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 clause 2.13.3(b), where the maximum temperature of the thermocouple exceeded the initial temperature by more than 180°C.
90 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
120 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
121 00 Fire resistance test ended.
Service C
00 00 Fire resistance test commenced and the ambient temperature was approximately 20°C.
30 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
41 12 Sealant beginning to crack on the underside of the penetration.
60 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
64 00 Sealant crack growing larger and beginning to expand.
70 30 TC 033 recorded 199°C. Failure of insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 clause 2.13.3(b), where the maximum temperature of the thermocouple exceeded the initial temperature by more than 180°C.
90 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
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Time Observations
min sec
120 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
121 00 Fire resistance test ended.
Service D
00 00 Fire resistance test commenced and the ambient temperature was approximately 20°C.
30 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
41 12 The mastic seal is beginning to crack on the upper side of the penetration.
60 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
78 00 Sealant expanding and cracking.
90 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
94 25 TC 043 recorded 200°C. Failure of insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 clause 2.13.3(b), where the maximum temperature of the thermocouple exceeded the initial temperature by more than 180°C.
120 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
121 00 Fire resistance test ended.
Service E
00 00 Fire resistance test commenced and the ambient temperature was approximately 20°C.
30 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
38 57 Slight smoke emission from the lower side of the pipe insulation.
41 12 The mastic seal is beginning to crack on the upper side of the penetration.
58 00 Foam insulation beginning to melt.
60 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity and insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
64 00 Sealant crack growing larger and beginning to expand.
71 40 TC 054 recorded 199°C. Failure of insulation in accordance with AS1530.4-2014 clause 2.13.3(b), where the maximum temperature of the thermocouple exceeded the initial temperature by more than 180°C.
90 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
110 00 The melting insulation is dripping down the wall.
120 00 Specimen continued to maintain integrity in accordance with AS1530.4-2014.
121 00 Fire resistance test ended.
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APPENDIX 3 DIRECT FIELD OF APPLICATION
GENERAL A 3.1
AS1530.4-2014 indicates that the results of the fire test contained in the test report are directly applicable without reference to the testing authority to similar constructions where one or more of the changes have been made:
SEPARATING ELEMENTS A 3.2
Results obtained for sealing systems in various types of masonry and concrete construction may be applied as follows:
a) For elements manufactured from similar types of concrete or masonry, the results of the prototype test may be applied to materials of density within ±15% of the tested specimen. For greater variations, the opinion of a registered testing authority shall be obtained.
b) Test results obtained in conjunction with hollow concrete blocks may be used in a solid concrete element of the same overall thickness. The reverse does not apply.
c) Results obtained from framed wall systems may be applied to the performance of a system in concrete, masonry or solid gypsum blocks of greater or equal thickness to that of the tested prototype. The reverse does not apply.
d) Results obtained from framed wall systems may be applied to similar walls having studs of the same material with sizes greater than the tested prototype.
e) Results obtained from a prototype test may be applied to framed wall systems of similar construction but having thicker facings of the same material applied to the studs.
METAL PIPES A 3.3
A 3.3.1 Sealing systems tested using standard configurations
The results may be applied to brass pipes of the same composition up to maximum outside diameter of 101.6 mm (normally 70/30 arsenical brass) and to copper and ferrous metal pipes having wall thicknesses greater than or equal to those listed in Table 10.12.3.1, provided the same penetration sealing system was used for the above penetrations in the same type of separating element and all the specimens achieved the required FRL.
NOTE: For information on standard configurations, see Appendix F.
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A 3.3.2 Sealing systems tested not using standard configurations
Results obtained with a penetration sealing system protecting the opening around copper or brass pipes may be applied to pipes of the same material and to ferrous metal pipes having outside diameters not greater than the tested diameter, and wall thicknesses not less than the tested thickness.
NOTE: For information on standard configurations for metal pipes, see Appendix F.
A 3.3.3 Shape and size of openings for penetration seals
For mineral-fibre, cast and gun-applied mastic seals, results obtained in openings with a smooth surface texture may be applied to openings having a rough surface texture.
A 3.3.4 Insulated (lagged) metal pipes
Where fire test data on the insulation system are not available, penetration sealing systems that have been subjected to the standard test with uninsulated metal pipes may be used, provided the appropriate requirements of Clause A 3.3.2 are satisfied and the following procedures are followed:
a) If the insulation is non-combustible or is manufactured solely from mineral fibre, it shall be cut away where the service penetrates the separating element, and the opening shall be fire-stopped in accordance with the tested method.
b) If the insulation is combustible, it shall be cut away for 1000 mm either side of the separating element (provided the pipe did not vent hot gases during the fire resistance test), and the pipe shall be fire-stopped in accordance with the tested method. A non-combustible lagging may be placed over the bare pipe. If venting occurs during the fire-resistance test at a time less than the required FRL, a fire test shall be carried out to evaluate the insulated pipe system.
A 3.3.5 Alternative pipe materials
If an element is penetrated by—
a) a pipe other than brass, copper or ferrous alloys;
b) a pipe of cross-section other than circular; or
c) a pipe outside the field of application specified in this Standard for the standard test configuration,
then the results obtained from a single tested system may be applied to these pipes provided the—
i. melting point of the material is equal to or greater than the tested specimen;
ii. surface area to mass ratio of a cross-section of the pipe is equal to or less than the tested specimen; and
iii. thermal conductivity is equal to or less than the tested specimen diffusivity of the material.
ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION CABLES A 3.4
Where standard configurations are used for electrical and communication cables, the results of tests may be applied to all PVC and XLPE insulated and PVC sheathed power and communication cables with copper conductors, provided the results are for the same penetration sealing system in the same separating element and all of the specimens achieved the designated FRL or greater.
NOTE: For information on recommended standard configurations for electrical and communication cables, see Appendix D.
PLASTICS PIPES A 3.5
A 3.5.1 General
In addition to the requirements of Clause A 3.2, test results may be directly applied to masonry and concrete elements thicker than the tested prototype when installed in accordance with Figure 10.12.5.1 (AS 1530.4).
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Results obtained from a particular test shall not be applied to plastics pipes of different diameters, wall thicknesses or material types.
Results obtained from tests on penetrations through vertical separating elements shall not be used to assess performance in horizontal elements, and vice versa.
As penetration seals for plastics pipes are dependent for activation upon exposure to fire conditions, they shall always be installed with the same orientation and fire exposure as was established in the fire-resistance test.
A 3.5.2 Services not perpendicular to the fire separation
Penetrations not perpendicular to the plane of the element are acceptable, provided the fire-stopping system has similar exposure and dimensions to the tested prototype.
CONTROL JOINTS A 3.6
The following variations are permitted:
a) Results obtained from single test on a butt joints may be applied to contoured joints, provided the joints have—
i. equal width and equal or greater depth of sealant; and
ii. equal or greater thickness of fire-separating element.
NOTE: Examples of butt and contoured control joints are shown in Figure 10.12.6.
b) Facings may be applied to the surface of the fire-stopping system.
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APPENDIX 4 INSTRUMENTATION POSITIONS
Service A Service A
Service B Service B
Service C Service C
021
022 023
024
036
033
035 037
038
012 014
013
011
017
018
025
027
026
031
032
015
016
029
028
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Service D Service D
Service E Service E
Figure A4.1: Unexposed surface thermocouple locations
044
042
046
043
047 048
051
053
052
054
057 058
045
041
055
056
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Table A4.1: Thermocouple Locations
Service T/C No. Description
A
011 On the wall, 25mm above the service.
012 On the wall, 25mm west of the service.
013 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
014 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
015 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
016 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
017 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
018 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
B
021 On the wall, 25mm above the service.
022 On the wall, 25mm west of the service.
023 On top of the service, 25mm away from the wall.
024 On the west side of the service, 25mm away from the wall.
025 On top of the service, 25mm away from the insulation step.
026 On the west side of the service, 25mm away from the insulation step.
027 On top of the service on the insulation step.
028 On top of the bigger pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
029 On the west side of the smaller pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
C
031 On the wall, 25mm above the service.
032 On the wall, 25mm west of the service.
033 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
034 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
035 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
036 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
037 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
038 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
D
041 On the wall, 25mm above the service.
042 On the wall, 25mm east of the service.
043 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
044 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
045 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
046 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
047 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
048 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
E 051 On the wall, 25mm above the service.
052 On the wall, 25mm east of the service.
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Service T/C No. Description
053 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
054 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
055 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
056 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
057 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
058 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
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APPENDIX 5 TEST DATA
FURNACE TEMPERATURE A 5.1
Figure A5.1: Furnace Temperatures vs. Time
FURNACE PRESSURE A 5.2
The furnace pressure was measured at mid-height of the lowest penetration.
Table A5.1: Pressure
Time
(minutes)
Pressure (Pa)
Avg.
Time
(minutes)
Pressure (Pa)
Avg.
Time
(minutes)
Pressure (Pa)
Avg.
5-10 16 45-50 15 85-90 16
10-15 17 50-55 15 90-95 15
15-20 15 55-60 15 95-100 15
20-25 16 60-65 15 100-105 16
25-30 15 65-70 15 105-110 15
30-35 15 70-75 15 110-115 15
35-40 15 75-80 15 115-120 15
40-45 15 80-85 15
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (Minutes)
AS 1530.4 Mean Furn Max Furn Min Furn
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SPECIMEN TEMPERATURES A 5.3
Figure A5.2: Service A. Temperature vs. time
Figure A5.3: Service A. Temperature vs. time
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
011 012 013 014
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
015 016 017 018
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Figure A5.4: Service B. Temperature vs. Time
Figure A5.5: Service B. Temperatures vs. Time
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
021 022 023 024
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
025 026 027 028 029
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Figure A5.6: Service C. Temperature vs. Time
Figure A5.7: Service C. Temperature vs. Time
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
031 032 033 034
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
035 036 037 038
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Figure A5.8: Service D. Temperature vs. Time
Figure A5.9: Service D. Temperature vs. Time
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
041 042 043 044
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
045 046 047 048
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Figure A5.10: Service E. Temperature vs. Time
.
Figure A5.11: Service E. Temperature vs. Time
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
051 052 053 054
0
50
100
150
200
250
0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120
Tem
pera
ture
(°C
)
Time (minutes)
055 056 057 058
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Table A5.2: Test Specimen Temperatures
Service T/C No.
Description2
Temp (°C) at t (minutes) Limit1
(Mins) t=0 t=30 t=60 t=90 t=120
A
011 On the wall, 25mm above the service. 20 71 83 102 199 120
012 On the wall, 25mm west of the service. 20 71 91 110 222 110
013 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
20 61 92 191 237 100
014 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
19 78 94 176 231 93
015 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 49 73 80 110 -
016 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 66 74 81 109 -
017 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 23 30 35 40 -
018 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 23 29 33 39 -
B
021 On the wall, 25mm above the service. 20 73 90 109 220 116
022 On the wall, 25mm west of the service. 20 74 93 118 250 104
023 On top of the service, 25mm away from the wall.
20 81 99 215 254 81
024 On the west side of the service, 25mm away from the wall.
20 68 71 139 235 103
025 On top of the service, 25mm away from the insulation step.
20 68 77 92 110 -
026 On the west side of the service, 25mm away from the insulation step.
20 63 63 76 101 -
027 On top of the service on the insulation step.
19 81 112 131 151 -
028 On top of the bigger pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 33 39 42 49 -
029 On the west side of the smaller pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 29 33 36 42 -
C
031 On the wall, 25mm above the service. 20 75 90 110 234 112
032 On the wall, 25mm west of the service. 19 79 94 125 243 101
033 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
19 70 152 240 290 70
034 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
19 65 120 176 219 102
035 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 64 104 137 187 -
036 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 57 88 98 111 -
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Notes 1 Limit time is the time to the nearest whole minute, rounded down to the nearest minute, at which the temperature recorded by the thermocouple does not rise by more than 180K above the initial temperature.
2 Refer to Appendix 4 for locations of thermocouples as only a generic description is included in the table.
3 No insulation failure prior to thermocouple failure.
# Thermocouple failure
*
Service failure
‘-’ Under limit column indicates the temperature limit was not exceeded during the test period or up until the time of integrity failure if a failure occurred.
037 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 26 38 45 54 -
038 On the west side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 25 34 39 47 -
D
041 On the wall, 25mm above the service. 20 73 90 109 214 116
042 On the wall, 25mm east of the service. 20 72 88 109 212 117
043 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
20 63 105 190 248 94
044 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
19 64 96 176 225 104
045 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 50 76 100 158 -
046 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 51 76 90 112 -
047 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 24 33 37 42 -
048 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 23 32 37 40 -
E
051 On the wall, 25mm above the service. 19 79 105 243 296 82
052 On the wall, 25mm east of the service. 19 81 109 233 274 82
053 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
19 68 152 206 235 87
054 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the wall.
19 67 166 229 256 71
055 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 66 106 145 214 113
056 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 68 96 115 169 -
057 On top of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
20 28 41 50 61 -
058 On the east side of the pipe, 25mm away from the interface of the two types of insulation.
19 26 39 46 53 -
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APPENDIX 6 PHOTOGRAPHS
Figure A6.1: Unexposed face of specimen before commencement of the fire-resistance test
Figure A6.2: Exposed face of specimen before commencement of the fire-resistance test
East West
West East
A B
C E
D
H
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Figure A6.3: Unexposed face of specimen at the end of the test.
Figure A6.4: Exposed face of specimen at the end of the test.
West East
East West