WK82055 - New Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Joint Systems Installed Between Interior Rated Wall Assemblies and Exterior Nonrated Wall Assemblies

Work Item

ASTM WK82055

New Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Joint Systems Installed Between Interior Rated Wall Assemblies and Exterior Nonrated Wall Assemblies

1. Scope

Develop a test protocol and standard methodology for evaluating the joint protection at the opening between interior rated wall assemblies and exterior nonrated wall assemblies.

Keywords

joint system; rated wall to nonrated wall

Rationale

This condition exists in the field today, yet there is not a test standard to evaluate this type of joint system.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: E05.11

Committee: E05

Staff Manager: Kevin Shanahan

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 05-31-2022

Technical Contact: Kevin Hyland

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