Ignis Labs undertakes radiant floor testing

Radiant floor tests according to ISO 9239 are designed to evaluate the flammability and fire characteristics of flooring materials when exposed to radiant heat. This international standard measures the critical parameters of how a material contributes to fire, focusing primarily on the spread of flame across the floor surface and the heat released during combustion. The testing setup involves placing a flooring sample in a test chamber and subjecting it to a radiant heat source and a small flame. The test quantifies the flame spread rate, the heat emitted, and the smoke produced by the flooring material. Critical outcomes from ISO 9239 include the critical flux at extinguishment and the smoke development rate, which are essential for assessing the fire safety of flooring materials used in various settings. This information is invaluable for manufacturers, builders, and regulatory bodies to ensure that flooring products are safe for use and meet required fire safety standards, particularly in high-risk environments like public buildings and commercial spaces.

It is important to note that the National Construction Code requires testing to be completed until extinguishment and not 30 minutes.

• ISO 9239-1: Reaction To Fire Tests For Floorings – Part 1: Determination Of The Burning Behaviour Using A Radiant Heat Source
• AS ISO 9239: Critical radiant heat flux assessment for flooring material.
• BS EN ISO 9239-1: Reaction To Fire Tests For Floorings – Part 1: Determination Of The Burning Behaviour Using A Radiant Heat Source
• EN ISO 9239-1: Reaction To Fire Tests For Floorings – Part 1: Determination Of The Burning Behaviour Using A Radiant Heat Source
• ASTM E648-19 Standard method of test for critical radiant flux of floor covering systems using A radiant heat energy source.
• ASTM E970-17 Standard test method for critical radiant flux of exposed attic floor insulation using a radiant heat energy source
• NFPA 253: Standard Method Of Test For Critical Radiant Flux Of Floor Covering Systems Using A Radiant Heat Energy Source
• GB/T 11785: Reaction To Fire Tests For Floorings—Determination Of The Burning Behaviour Using A Radiant Heat Source