What is ASTM E-84?
ASTM E-84, also known as UL 723, UBC 42-1 and NFPA 255, is a test standard test method for surface burning characteristics of building materials. During the flame spread test, the material is exposed to a flaming fire of specific intensity. The test measures both the flame spread on the specimen and the smoke created. The flame spread for Arden Architectural’s wall and corner guards is 20, smoked developed index is 360. Class 1 requirements are flame spread less than 25 and smoke less than 450.