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1406.2.1 Ignition Resistance
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Combustible exterior wall coverings shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 268.
Exceptions: The following materials are not required to be tested in accordance with NFPA 268. However, such materials shall comply with all other provisions of Section 1406.
Exceptions: The following materials are not required to be tested in accordance with NFPA 268. However, such materials shall comply with all other provisions of Section 1406.
- Wood or wood-based products.
- Other combustible materials covered with an exterior covering other than vinyl sidings listed in Table 1405.2.
- Aluminum having a minimum thickness of 0.019 inch (0.48 mm).
- Exterior wall coverings on exterior walls of Type V construction.
Where installed on exterior walls having a fire separation distance of 5 feet (1524 mm) or less, combustible exterior wall coverings shall not exhibit sustained flaming as defined in NFPA 268.
For fire separation distances greater than 5 feet (1524 mm), an assembly shall be permitted that has been exposed to a reduced level of incident radiant heat flux in accordance with the NFPA 268 test method without exhibiting sustained flaming. The minimum fire separation distance required for the assembly shall be determined from Table 1406.2.1.2 based on the maximum tolerable level of incident radiant heat flux that does not cause sustained flaming of the assembly.
TABLE 1406.2.1.2 MINIMUM FIRE SEPARATION FOR COMBUSTIBLE VENEERS
TABLE 1406.2.1.2 MINIMUM FIRE SEPARATION FOR COMBUSTIBLE VENEERS
FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE (feet) | TOLERABLE LEVEL INCIDENT RADIANT HEAT ENERGY (kW/m2) | FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE (feet) | TOLERABLE LEVEL INCIDENT RADIANT HEAT ENERGY (kW/m2) |
5 | 12.5 | 16 | 5.9 |
6 | 11.8 | 17 | 5.5 |
7 | 11.0 | 18 | 5.2 |
8 | 10.3 | 19 | 4.9 |
9 | 9.6 | 20 | 4.6 |
10 | 8.9 | 21 | 4.4 |
11 | 8.3 | 22 | 4.1 |
12 | 7.7 | 23 | 3.9 |
13 | 7.2 | 24 | 3.7 |
14 | 6.7 | 25 | 3.5 |
15 | 6.3 |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 Btu/H2 ×°F = .0057 kW/m2 × K.
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