This International Standard specifies a series of test methods that simulate a real scale fire on a test object orgroup of objects under well-ventilated conditions. A range of different fire sizes can be studied according to thescale of the equipment available.
The method is intended to evaluate the contribution to fire growth provided by an object or group of objectsusing a specified ignition source.
A test performed in accordance with the method specified in this International Standard provides data for allstages of a fire.
NOTE When the data are used in relation to specific situations the effect of the environment, including the effects offeedback and restricted ventilation, needs to be taken into account.