Introduction:
This report presents test results of Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Values per ASTM E-84-98. The report also includes Material Identification, Method of Preparation, Mounting and Conditioning of the specimens.

The tests were performed in accordance with the specifications set forth in ASTM E-84-98, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials," both as to equipment and test procedure. This test procedure is similar to UL-723,ANSI No. 2.5, NFPA No. 255 and UBC 42-1.

The test results cover two parameters: Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Values during a 10-minute fire exposure. Inorganic cement board and red oak flooring are used as comparative standards, and their responses are assigned arbitrary values of 0 and 100, respectively.

Preparation and Conditioning:
Three 8 feet x 2 feet panels were fitted end-to-end to form a 24" x 24'0" sample.
Since the sample was self-supporting, no further preparation was necessary.

Test Procedure:
The tunnel was thoroughly pre-heated by burning natural gas. When the brick temperature, sensed by a floor thermocouple, has reached the prescribed 105 degrees Fahrenheit +_ 5o Fahrenheit level, the sample was inserted in the tunnel and test conducted in accordance with the standard ASTM E-84-98 procedures.
The operation of the tunnel was checked by performing a 10-minute test with inorganic board on the day of the test.

Test Results:
The test results, calculated in accordance with ASTM E-94-98 for Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Values are as follows:

*Graphs of the Flame Spread, Smoke Developed and Time-Temperature are shown at the end of this report.

Observations:
Ignition was noted after 205 seconds followed by charring and blistering of the specimen directly exposed to the flame. The flamefront advanced 10.6 feet after 9.4 minutes. Afterburn was evident upon test completion.

Rating:
The National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code 101, Section 6-5.3, "Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish Classification," has a means of classifying materials with respect to Flame Spread and Smoke Developed when tested in accordance with NFPA 255, "Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials,” (ASTM E-84).

The classifications are as follows: