AS/NZS 3837:1998 (R2016)

Method of test for heat and smoke release rates for materials and products using an oxygen consumption calorimeter (FOREIGN STANDARD)

Sets out a test method for the determination of ignitability, heat release rates, mass loss rates, effective heat of combustion and smoke release of materials and products when exposed to controlled levels of radiant heating. RECONFIRMATION NOTICE Technical Committee FP-018 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change. Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice. Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 18 November 2015. Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 18 May 2016. The following are represented on Technical Committee FP-018: Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council Australian Building Codes Board Australian Industry Group Australian Institute of Building AWTA Textile Testing Building Research Association of New Zealand Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia CSIRO Engineers Australia Fire Protection Association Australia Fire Protection Association New Zealand Forest and Wood Products Australia Insulated Panel Council Australasia Insulation Australasia Insurance Council of Australia Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association Property Council of Australia Society of Fire Protection Engineers