AS/NZS 1530.3 is a standard specifically used in Australia and New Zealand for assessing the fire hazard properties of building materials. It provides a methodical approach for determining how materials contribute to fire development, focusing on the spread of flame, heat evolved, and smoke developed when a material is exposed to heat. The standard involves exposing material samples to a radiant heat source and measuring these critical properties. The spread of flame is assessed by observing the distance and rate at which fire travels over the material’s surface, while heat evolved is measured as the amount of heat released during combustion. Smoke developed is quantified based on the visibility through the smoke produced during the test. Results from AS/NZS 1530.3 help in classifying materials based on their fire hazard properties, which is essential for ensuring that building materials meet safety requirements, contribute to the overall fire safety of structures, and align with fire safety engineering objectives. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, architects, and builders in selecting appropriate materials for safe and compliant construction.

• AS/NZS 1530.3: Material fire hazard properties evaluation.