CAN ULC-S101-14-REV1 2019 PDF Download

The CAN ULC-S101-14-REV1 2019 standard focuses on conducting fire endurance tests on various building components. These components include walls, partitions, floors, roofs, ceilings, columns, beams, and girders.

The purpose of the standard is to determine the fire endurance period of these components, indicating their performance during the fire exposure period. It is important to note that this standard does not determine the suitability of these components for use after fire exposure.

The fire endurance and hose stream tests described in the standard are not meant to represent all possible fire conditions. Variations in fire conditions, such as the amount, nature, and distribution of fire, loading, ventilation, size, and configuration of the assembly, are not accounted for in the tests. Instead, the standard provides a relative measure of fire performance for comparable assemblies under specific fire exposure conditions.

The revised edition of the standard introduces test requirements that address loaded unrestrained beams. It includes an alternative deflection criteria in addition to the beam temperature criteria, allowing for more comprehensive testing of these specific components.