#5 Proposed Revisions to the Acceptance Criteria for Metallic HVAC Duct Enclosure Assemblies, Subject AC179-1011-R1 (RB/MB) John D. Nicholas Representing

Background Relevant to AC179 18 Years in the Building & Construction Industry Corporate: Research & Product Development for 10 Years Independent Consultant and Inspector for 8 Years 13 Years with International Fire Test Laboratory Director of Product Certification for 7 Years Engineering Services for 6 Years ASTM E05.11.24, Ducts, Task Group Chair Drafted ASTM E2816, Standard Test Methods for Fire Resistive Metallic HVAC Duct Systems ANSI U.S. Designated Expert & Convenor to ISO since 1990 TC92, SC2, WG6: ISO 10295-1, Fire tests for building elements and components -- Fire testing of service installations -- Part 1: Penetration seals: Designated Expert & Convenor TC92, SC2, WG4: ISO 6944-1, Fire containment -- Elements of building construction -- Part 1: Ventilation ducts: Designated Expert

Why Revisions to AC 179? ISO 6944 is an international standard test method used to evaluate ventilation ducts based on ISO 834. However, ISO 6944 does not address all of the fire resistive attributes deemed necessary by some authorities having jurisdiction, e.g. ASTM E119 requirements.

Why Revisions to AC 179? ASTM E2816 was modeled after AC 179 test requirements and ASTM E119/ASTM E814 fire test protocols. ASTM E119 Time Temperature Curve ASTM E119 Exposed Thermocouples ASTM E814 Unexposed Surface Thermocouples

Why Revisions to AC 179? ASTM E2816: fire-resistive, combustibility, flame spread and smoke generation, and durability material s properties: ASTM E136: Combustibility Section 11 ASTM E84: Flame Spread Section 11 ASTM E84: Smoke Generation Section 14 ASTM C518: Durability Section 12 ASTM C411: ASTM E2816 Revision

Why Revisions to AC 179? ASTM E2816 includes testing the transition from the horizontal to a vertical HVAC duct T connection ASTM E2816 assesses the attachment of the HVAC duct s supports to the fire-separating elements Anchorage of supports

Why Revisions to AC 179? ASTM E2816 tests and documents the termination of an HVAC duct system and the protection of its ends ASTM E2816 tests the effects of rapid cooling and erosion upon the HVAC duct system ISO 6944 does not include hose stream test ASTM E2226 Hose Stream Test Section 13.10

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Document Revisions: Scope Expanded to include enclosure systems that are integral parts (factory fabricated) of HVAC ducts. ASTM E2816 does not limit the type of enclosure system that can be tested.

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Document Revisions: Scope AC Criteria is applicable to ASTM E119 shaft wall alternatives. ASTM E2816 provides an ASTM E119 fire expose for evaluating this attribute. Conditions A and B: fire outside the duct. Conditions C and D: fire inside the duct. Zero Clearance to Combustibles

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Section 3.3 Added Material Non-combustibility Test ASTM E136 Increases Material Quality and Performance

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Section 3.5 Replace testing ASTM E119 wall with testing ASTM E2816 HVAC duct Both use ASTM E119 test protocols Both use ASTM E119 unexposed thermocouples Both determine fire resistance from both sides of the test assembly. ASTM E2816 employs positive furnace pressure & negative duct pressure

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Revised Section 3.6 Added ASTM E2816 as the required fire resistance test. Revised Section 3.6.1 Clarified test orientation (horizontal) and applicable tests: Condition A fire outside the duct and Condition C fire inside the duct.

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Added Section 3.6.2 Clarified test orientation (vertical) and applicable tests: Condition B fire outside the duct and Condition D fire inside the duct.

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Revised Section 5.2 Clarifies use of the protected HVAC duct Added Section 5.4 Clarifies requirements and use of the protected HVAC duct

Proposed Revisions to AC 179 Property ASTM AC 179 ISO E2816 6944 Insulation: Combustibility E136 Yes No No Insulation: Flame Spread E84 Yes Yes No Insulation: Smoke Development E84 Yes Yes No Insulation: Durability ASTM C518 Yes Yes No Covering: Glowing & Smoldering C411 Pending Yes No Assembly: Horizontal to Vertical Transition Yes No No Assembly: Hose Stream Test E2226 Yes Yes No Assembly: Support Anchorage Yes No No Document: Compliant Mandatory Language Yes N/A No Test: Time Temperature Curve ASTM ISO ISO Test: Furnace Thermocouples ASTM ISO ISO