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1 Page 1 of 8 Second Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Section No ] 1.1.1* Test Method Test Method 1 shall apply to materials with an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ), including the following: (1) Fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments (2) Single-layer fabrics (3) Multilayer curtain and drapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or other means (4) Where required, fabrics meeting the requirements of with an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ) and used in other construction applications Decorative materials meeting the requirements of Test Method 1 shall not apply to the following, which shall be tested according to Test Method 2: (1) Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings or lined draperies using a vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining (2) Plastic films (3) Decorative materials other than fabrics (4) Other materials where Test Method 2 is required by Test Method 1 shall apply to specimens having an areal density less than or equal to 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ), except where Test Method 2 is required to be used by Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 10:47:09 EDT 2014

2 Page 2 of 8 Committee Statement: Response Message: Section is now superfluous and needs to be removed. Revised sections (4) and (5) for clarification. Public Comment No. 1-NFPA [Section No ]

3 Page 3 of 8 Second Revision No. 4-NFPA [ Section No ] Test Method 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall apply to the following: (1) Decorative materials with areal densities greater than 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ) other than fabrics meeting the requirements of (2) Fabrics, including multilayered fabrics, films, and plastic blinds, with or without reinforcement or backing, with areal densities greater than 700 g/m 2 (21 oz/yd 2 ) (3) Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings and lined draperies using a vinyl-coated fabric blackout lining (4) Plastic films (5) Fabrics, with or without reinforcement or backing, used for decorative or other purposes inside a building or as temporary or permanent enclosures for buildings under construction (6) Fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps, membrane structures or banners Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 11:37:13 EDT 2014 Committee Statement: Response Message: Decorative materials with areal densities less than 700g/m2 should be tested using Test Method 1. This section is intended to clarify when decorative materials should be tested to Test Method 2.

4 Page 4 of 8 Second Revision No. 5-NFPA [ Section No ] Test Method 2 shall not apply to materials the following: covered by Test Method 1. (See ) (1) Materials covered by Test Method 1. (See ) (2) Wall coverings, ceiling coverings, floor coverings, and other interior finish Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 11:40:32 EDT 2014 : To clarify that interior finishes should not be tested to NFPA 701. Response Message:

5 Page 5 of 8 Second Revision No. 2-NFPA [ Section No ] ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM D5025, Standard Specification for Laboratory Burner Used for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials, ASTM D5207, Standard Practice for Confirmation of 20-mm (50-W) and 125-mm (500-W) Test Flames for Small-Scale Burning Tests on Plastic Materials, ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials,2012c 2013a. Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 11:03:26 EDT 2014 : Standard date update. Response Message: Public Comment No. 2-NFPA [Section No ]

6 Page 6 of 8 Second Revision No. 3-NFPA [ Section No ] 3.3.1* Decorative Materials. All materials applied over the building interior finish Materials suspended from walls, ceilings, or structural members for decorative, acoustical, or other effects., and all other materials utilized for decorative effect. Supplemental Information File Name Description A.3.3.1_SR_3.docx A edited Word doc 3/26/2014 Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 11:19:16 EDT 2014 Committee Statement: Response Message: This clarifies that interior finish is not considered a decorative material and is not to be tested by NFPA 701. A new annex was added. Public Comment No. 4-NFPA [Section No ]

7 A Decorative Materials. Materials attached to the wall are to be tested to NFPA 265, NFPA 286, or ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or /ANSI/UL 723, Standard Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, as applicable. Free standing decorative materials should be tested to NFPA 289. Maximum permissible amounts of combustible decorative materials on walls or ceilings are typically established by ccodes. Formatted: Font: Bold Formatted: Font: (Default) Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold Formatted: Font: Italic Formatted: Font: Italic

8 Page 7 of 8 Second Revision No. 7-NFPA [ Section No. A ] A The following is being provided for informational purposes only and has not been independently verified, certified, or endorsed by NFPA or any of its technical committees. A suitable glass fabric is available from Hexcel Schwebel Corporation, Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 11:47:00 EDT 2014 Committee Statement: Response Message: This product may no longer be available. The specifications are clearly addressed in the body of the document.

9 Page 8 of 8 Second Revision No. 6-NFPA [ Section No. E ] E ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA ASTM D3659, Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Fabrics by Semi- Restraint Method, 1980 ( 1993 e1; withdrawn 2001). ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2013a. E UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL ANSI/UL 723, Standard Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, revised Submittal Date: Tue Mar 18 11:42:54 EDT 2014 : Date correction and note regarding withdrawal Response Message: Public Comment No. 3-NFPA [Section No. E.1.2.1]

First Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Section No ] Submitter Information Verification. Committee Statement

First Revision No. 1-NFPA [ Section No ] Submitter Information Verification. Committee Statement First Revision No. 1-NFPA 268-2015 [ Section No. 2.3.1 ] 2.3.1 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM E 176 E176, Standard Terminology