Fire Rating Information

The following Frazee Paint products were tested by the United States Testing Company Inc., Los Angeles office for flame spread and smoke density in accordance with ASTM designation E-84, “Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”.

PREPARATION AND CONDITIONING
The coating was applied to three 24-inch by 8 feet long ½ inch gypsum board panels. The panels were coated at a spread rate of 350 to 400 sq. ft. per gallon per coat, allowed to dry for 48 hours and then placed in a conditioning environment maintained at 73.4 ± 5º and a relative humidity of 50 ± 5% and allowed to come to equilibrium.

TEST PROCEDURE
The samples were tested following calibration and pre-heating. An evaluation was performed in conformance with the specifications set forth in ASTM Designation E-84, “Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials”, both as to equipment and test procedures. The forgoing test procedure is comparable to UL 723, NFPA No. 255 and UBC No. 42-1.


RESULTS
Product Flame Smoke Density
065 Acry-Prime 10 0
061 Aqua Seal Wall Sealer 10 0
648 Aro-Plate Gloss 15 5
628 Aro-Plate Semi-Gloss 10 5
367 Fraflo Enamel Undercoater 15 5
022 Lo-Glo Acrylic Enamel 10 5
128 Satin Glide Acrylic Enamel 10 0
011 Velvin Vinyl Flat 5 5
520 Water-Based Lacquer 5 0
 
In order to obtain the Flame Spread Classification, the above results should be compared to the following table:
RESULTS
NFPA UBC Class Flame Spread
A I 0 through 25
B II 26 through 75
C III 76 through 200
D ----- 201 through 500
E ----- Over 500
 
A flame spread rating of 25 or less is a Class A Rating under National Protection Association (NFPA) code. BUILDING CODES CITED. 1. National Fire Protection Association, NFPA No. 101, “Life Safety Code”: 2. Uniform Building Code, 1979 Edition, Part VIII, “Fire Resistive Standard for Fire Protection”, “Chapter 42-Interior Wall and Ceiling Finish”, Sections 4201-4203.