Standard Method of Fire Test of Sprinkler-Protected Window Systems

Designation Number:
CAN/ULC-S136
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
13.220.20;19.020; 81.040.20; 91.060.50
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Note: The scope for this NOI was updated by the responsible SDO on April 20, 2021.

1.1 This fire test method covers fire endurance tests applicable to sprinkler protected window systems and enables an assessment of the fire performance, under controlled fire exposure conditions, of a sprinkler protected window system.

 

Project need:

This proposal is to develop a new test standard which evaluates the testing of sprinklered window assemblies when exposed under fire conditions. There is increased demand for the use of glazing assemblies in fire separations and in the building envelope. Sprinkler protected windows are being used as an alternative (equivalent) solution to meet code requirements with respect to fire separations.

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