AS 1530.8.2:2018 PDF Download
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Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures - Tests on elements of construction for buildings exposed to simulated bushfire attack - Large flaming sources
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AS 1530.8.2:2018 is a standard that outlines methods for conducting fire tests on building materials, components, and structures exposed to simulated bushfire attacks involving large flaming sources. The standard focuses on evaluating the performance of external construction elements when directly exposed to flame impingement from the fire front or large burning items such as adjacent buildings or isolated trees and shrubs. The test methods utilize the heating regime specified in AS 1530.4 to simulate the expected exposure conditions.
It is important to note that the methods in this standard aim to replicate flame contact from the fire front, which typically lasts less than 2 minutes. However, a 30-minute exposure period is used to account for potentially higher transient temperatures and the resistance of the construction element to large burning items nearby. The test results can be used to assess the fire hazard directly, although it is acknowledged that a single test method cannot fully evaluate the fire hazard under all conditions.
It should be emphasized that the fire tests described in this standard provide specific data on the performance of the tested element and building system. They do not offer a comprehensive evaluation of the suitability of a particular material for use in bushfire-prone areas.
