UL 1709 Ed 2017

UL 1709
STANDARD FOR SAFETY

Rapid Rise Fire Tests of Protection
Materials for Structural Steel
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UL Standard for Safety for Rapid Rise Fire Tests of Protection Materials for Structural Steel, UL 1709
Fifth Edition, Dated February 24, 2017
Summary of Topics
The Fifth Edition of UL 1709, the Standard for Safety for Rapid Rise Fire Tests of Protection
Materials for Structural Steel is being issued.
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ANSI/UL 1709-2017
UL 1709
Standard for Rapid Rise Fire Tests of Protection Materials for Structural
Steel
First Edition – February, 1989

Second Edition – February, 1994
Third Edition – March, 2005
Fourth Edition – August, 2011
Fifth Edition
February 24, 2017

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.1 Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.2 Undated references . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2.3 Terms of abbreviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.4 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FULL-SCALE TEST METHOD
3 Furnace Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4 Furnace Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5 Test Specimen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6 Performance Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7 Environmental Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8 Applicability of Results and Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
9 Supplementary Test Method for Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
9.1 Furnace control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
9.2 Test specimen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
9.3 Performance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
10 Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
APPENDIX A
A1 Multi-Section Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1

A2 Multi-Duration Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A3
A3 Multi-Duration, Multi-Section Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5
APPENDIX B(Supplementary Info)
B1 Multi-Temperature Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1
APPENDIX C(Supplementary Info)
C1 Generation of Supplementary Product Design Tables for Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1
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INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
1.1 This standard describes a test method for measuring the resistance of protective materials to
rapid-temperature-rise fires.
1.2 The test method covers a full-scale fire exposure, intended to evaluate the thermal resistance of
protective material applied to structural members and the ability of the protective material to withstand the
fire exposure.
1.3 The standard describes the minimum testing requirements for classification, the limits of applicability
of test results and acceptable methodology to determine the classification achieved.
1.4 The test method includes a supplementary test method for beams, intended to evaluate the ability of
protective materials to perform when subject to significant deflections, for use in conjunction with the
full-scale exposure test and applicable for beams and other sections subject to bending. Information
published in accordance with this test method may also include product design tables for beams and
sections subject to bending derived from the supplementary test method and accompanying methodology.
1.5 Information published in accordance with this test method may also include supplementary product
design tables for alternate limiting temperatures derived from a multi-temperature analysis. Such tables
are provided to aide in conditions where a performance-based-design approach is implemented, but are
not part of the classification.
2 General
2.1 Units of measurement
2.1.1 Values stated without parentheses are the requirement. Values in parentheses are explanatory or
approximate information.
2.2 Undated references
2.2.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shall
be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.
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2.3 Terms of abbreviation
D or DFT = thickness of fire protection material (in)
Dmin = minimum thickness of fire protective coating (in)
Dmax = maximum thickness of fire protection coating (in)
Dmid = an intermediate thickness of fire protection coating lying within the mid third between Dmin and Dmax
(in)
t = the period or duration of classification (minutes)
T = the temperature (°F or °C) used as the criteria in an engineering assessment (engineering analysis or
study) intended to provide supplementary information to the classification
W/D where W is the weight of the open steel section per lineal foot and D is the perimeter of protection
material at the interface between the open steel section and the protection material
A/P where A is the cross-sectional area of the hollow section and P is the perimeter of protection material
at the interface between the hollow steel section and the protection material
2.4 Definitions
2.4.1 Configuration of section: The type of section, defined by reference to its shape and structural use.
For example: open column, open beam, hollow column, hollow beam.
2.4.2 Hollow section: A tube or pipe or similar shape that has a cross section containing enclosed space.
2.4.3 Open section: A wide flange similar shape section that has a cross-section containing no enclosed
space.
FULL-SCALE TEST METHOD
3 Furnace Control
3.1 The fire environment within the furnace is to develop a total heat flux of 65,000 ±5000 Btu/h·ft2 (204
±16 kW/m2) and an average temperature of 2000 ±100°F (1093 ±56°C) within 5 min from the start of the
test. The fire environment is to be controlled by reproducing the furnace temperatures recorded during the
furnace calibration method specified in Furnace Calibration, Section 4. This temperature is to be
maintained throughout the remainder of the fire test as shown in Figure 3.1.
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Figure 3.1
Time-temperature curve
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3.2 The furnace is to be controlled to maintain the area under the time-temperature curve to within 10%
of the corresponding area under the standard time-temperature curve shown in Figure 3.1 for fire tests of
60 min or less duration; to within 7.5% for tests longer than 60 min but not longer than 120 min; and to
within 5% for tests exceeding 120 min in duration. The area under the time-temperature curve is to be
obtained by averaging the results from the pyrometer or thermocouple readings.
3.3 A correction is to be applied for variation of the furnace exposure from the prescribed, where such
variation will affect the test results, by multiplying the indicated time period by two-thirds of the value
obtained by dividing the difference in area between the curve of average furnace temperature and the
standard curve for the first three-fourths of the period by the area between the standard curve above a
base line of 68°F (20°C) for the same part of the indicated period during the first part of the test. For fire
exposure times longer than standard, the indicated rating period is to be increased by the amount of the
correction and for fire exposure times less than standard, the indicated rating period is to be similarly
decreased. The correction can be expressed by the following formula:
In which:
C is the correction in the same units as I,
I is the indicated fire-resistance period,
A is the area under the curve of indicated average furnace temperature for the first three-fourths
of the indicated period, and
As is area under the standard furnace curve for the same part of the indicated period.
3.4 The temperature fixed by the requirements of Furnace Calibration, Section 4, is to be the average
temperature obtained from the readings of no fewer than eight thermocouples symmetrically disposed and
distributed within the test furnace to show the temperature near all parts of the assembly or assemblies.
3.5 The thermocouples are to be fabricated by fusion-welding the twisted ends of 0.064-in (1.6-mm)
diameter (No. 14 B&S gauge) chromel-alumel wires having a time constant of 2 min or less, and mounting
the wires in porcelain insulators. The thermocouple assembly is to be inserted through a standard weight,
nominal 1/2 in iron, steel or inconel pipe, and the end of the pipe from which the welded junction protrudes
is to be open. The thermocouple junction is to protrude 1/2 in (12.7 mm) from the open end of the pipe.
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3.6 The junction of each thermocouple is to be placed 4 in (305 mm) away from the exposed face of the
specimen at the beginning of the test and is not to touch the specimen during the test, as a result of
specimen deflection.
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3.7 Each thermocouple within the furnace shall be read at intervals not exceeding 1 min during the first
30 min of the test and at intervals not exceeding 5 min during the remainder of the test.
4 Furnace Calibration
4.1 A furnace calibration record is to be maintained and the column furnace is to be recalibrated after
completion of any repair that could alter the heat generation, retention or flow characteristics of the
furnace. The calibration shall be conducted at a frequency not to exceed 10 years.
4.2 The exposure of the furnace is to be measured with thermocouples and calorimeters mounted within
a nominal 14 by 14 in by 6 ft high (357 by 357 by 1829 mm) vertical calibration column centered within
the furnace chamber. The calibration column is to be fabricated from noncombustible materials,
constructed and instrumented as shown in Figures 4.1 and 4.2.
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Figure 4.1
Calibration column I
KEY
1 2″ x 2″ x 3/16″ (51 x 51 x 4.8 mm) steel angles welded to form framework
2 Instrumentation block (2 required)
3 Two layers of nom. 1.2″ (13 mm) Marinite or equivalent inorganic insulation boards installed on four sides and top of
calibration column, secured to framework with No. ¼ - 20 steel bolts with nuts and 1 ¼ (32 mm) diameter steel washers
4 Entire cavity of calibration column filled with nom. 6 lb/ft3 (3484 kg/m3) density mineral wool batts
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Figure 4.2
Calibration column II
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4.3 The temperature of the furnace is to be measured by eight thermocouples, each located 4 in (102
mm) from the exposed face of the calibration column and at the 1/3 and 2/3 heights.
4.4 The measured values of all thermocouples and calorimeters are to be recorded at intervals not
exceeding 1 min.
4.5 The thermocouples used to measure the temperatures on the face of the calibration column are to be
No. 28 gauge, Type K inconel sheathed thermocouples having a time constant of 0.5 s or less. The
thermocouple junction is to be located 1/4 in (6.3 mm) from the face of the calibration column.
4.6 The thermocouples used to measure the temperatures within the furnace are to be constructed as
described in 3.6.
4.7 The calorimeters are to have a minimum range of 100,000 Btu/h·ft2 (315 kW/m2) and a 180° view
angle.
4.8 Combustion gas samples from within the furnace are to be obtained from a probe of stainless steel
tubing having an outer diameter not less than 3/16 in (4.7 mm) and a wall thickness not less than 1/32 in
(0.8 mm). The probe tip is to be positioned vertically at the midheight of the calibration column and
horizontally located 4 in (102 mm) from the face of the calibration column.
4.9 The combustion gas samples are to be obtained continuously by use of a vacuum pump and the
oxygen content measured by an oxygen analyzer.
4.10 The fire environment during the calibration test is to comply with the requirements of 3.1. The length
of the calibration test is to be 60 min.
4.11 Individual total heat flux measurements are to lie within the limits shown in Figure 4.3.
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Figure 4.3
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4.12 The average furnace temperature is to be determined by averaging the temperatures recorded by
the eight thermocouples placed 4 in (102 mm) from the column as shown in Figure 4.4. The average shall
be 2000 ± 100°F (1093 ± 56°C) and individual temperatures are to be 2000 ± 200°F (1093 ± 111°C) 5
min after the start of the test and until the end of the test.
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Figure 4.4
Furnace Control Thermocouple Location
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4.13 The average furnace temperature curve shall be reproduced to maintain the furnace control
described in Furnace Control, Section 3.
4.14 A record of the temperatures measured near the face of the column and the oxygen content are to
be retained on file for a period of 10 years.
5 Test Specimen
5.1 The size of the steel section used in the test specimen shall be representative of the design,
materials, and workmanship for which classification is desired. In cases where classification is required
across a range of steel sizes and shapes the procedures in Appendix A shall be followed, indicating the
number of specimens required to be tested. Open sections (e.g. wide flange columns) and hollow sections
(e.g. pipes, tubes) shall be considered separately for classification.
5.2 The protection material shall be applied to the steel specimen in accordance with acceptable field
practice. The length of protected open or hollow steel column exposed to flame (L in Figure 5.1) shall be
at least 8 ft (2.44 m). Steel columns are to be supported vertically during application of protection material
and during fire exposure.
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Figure 5.1
Thermocouple location
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5.3 The temperature of the open section is to be measured by no fewer than five thermocouples located
at each of four levels (minimum of 20 thermocouples). The upper and lower levels are to be 2 ft (610 mm)
from the ends of the steel column, and the other two intermediate levels are to be equally spaced between
the upper and lower levels. The thermocouples at each level are to be placed to measure significant
temperatures of the component elements of the steel column. Figure 5.1 shows required locations of
thermocouples on wide flange and tubular steel columns.
5.4 The temperature of the hollow section is to be measured by no fewer than four thermocouples located
at each of four levels (minimum of 16 thermocouples). The upper and lower levels are to be 2 ft (610 mm)
from the ends of the steel column, and the other two intermediate levels are to be equally spaced between
the upper and lower levels. The thermocouples at each level are to be placed to measure significant
temperatures of the component elements of the steel column. Figure 5.1 shows required locations of
thermocouples on tubular steel columns.
5.5 All thermocouples for the purpose of recording specimen temperature are to be fabricated from
minimum 0.032 in (0.8 mm) diameter (No. 20 B & S gauge) chromel-alumel, inconel sheathed wires or
equivalent having a time constant of 2 s or less.
5.6 The applied protection material is to be restrained against longitudinal thermal expansion greater than
that of the steel column by attaching rigid steel plates or reinforced concrete to the ends of the steel
column prior to application of the protection material. The plates or concrete are to be sized to provide
direct bearing over the entire transverse area of the protection material.
5.7 The ends of the test specimen, including the means for restraint, are to have sufficient thermal
insulation to prevent significant direct heat transfer through to the ends of the steel section from the
furnace.
5.8 Prior to test, the test specimen is to be conditioned such that the dampest portion of the test specimen
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has achieved a moisture content corresponding to drying to equilibrium with air in the range of 50 to 75%
relative humidity at 73 ±5°F (22.8 ±2.8°C). If the protection product requires a different moisture content
to perform as intended, such moisture content may be allowed provided the moisture content and
justification of acceptance are documented in the report, and the moisture content is included in the
classification.
5.9 Moisture content equilibrium with air shall be determined to have been reached when successive
weekly weighings of a representative specimen, prepared at the same time as the test specimen, indicate
that the representative specimen has stopped losing weight.
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6 Performance Criteria
6.1 The transmission of heat through the protection material during the period of fire exposure for which
classification is desired shall not raise the average temperature at any of the four levels of the steel
column, above 1000°F (538°C) and no thermocouple shall indicate a temperature greater than 1200°F
(649°C).
7 Environmental Performance
7.1 Products evaluated for fire endurance under the requirements of this Standard shall also comply with
the applicable performance requirements in UL 2431 for Material Classification Category I-A: Outdoor,
Heavy Industrial.
8 Applicability of Results and Classification
8.1 An individual classification of a column or beam may be obtained by the tests described within this
document and based upon the performance criteria specified in Performance Criteria, Section 6. The fire
endurance classification is applicable to the column or beam when used in a type of construction
representative of the design that the test is intended to examine.
8.2 Classification is applicable only to the configuration (either open sections such as wide flange
columns or hollow sections such as tubes and pipes) of the steel tested.
8.3 Supplementary product design tables for the same configuration of steel tested as a column can be
generated for beams by following the procedure in Appendix B, on the basis of the supplementary test
procedure in Supplementary Test Method for Beams, Section 9.
8.4 Classification of multiple steel column sections, covering a range of W/D or A/P values, and durations
may be accomplished by following the procedures outlined in Appendix A1, A2, and A3.
8.5 Classification is applicable to steel columns exposed on 4 sides, or less than all four sides. When the
steel column is exposed on less than all four sides, the sides that are not exposed (and that cannot be
coated by fire protection material) must be in direct contact with material of substantial heat sink such as
concrete.
8.6 Classification may be extended to sections of identical configuration with a value of W/D or A/P
greater than that tested. The fire protection thickness D for the maximum W/D or A/P classified at the
same duration shall be applied in these cases. Classification may not be extended to sections with a value
of W/D or A/P lower than that tested.
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9 Supplementary Test Method for Beams
9.1 Furnace control
9.1.1 The supplementary test method results are used to generate supplementary product design tables
for beams, and are not used to directly generate column classification. Comparative testing between a
loaded and non-loaded beam is performed to establish the effect of deflection on the performance of the
protection system, and to calculate a correction factor, which is applied as per Appendix B.
9.1.2 The supplementary test method is not subject to calibration requirements as per the full-scale
column exposure test. It is subject to furnace control requirements as specified in Clauses 9.1.3 through
9.1.7.
9.1.3 The average furnace temperature is to be determined by averaging the temperatures recorded by
the nine thermocouples placed 4 in (305 mm) away from the exposed face of the specimen at the
beginning of the test, or 10 in away from the underside, as shown in Figure 9.1. The thermocouples shall
not touch the specimen during the test as a result of specimen deflection. The average temperature shall
be 2000 ± 100°F (1093 ±56°C) and individual temperatures are to be 2000 ±200°F (1093 ±111°C) 5 min
after the start of the test and until the end of the test.
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Figure 9.1
Furnace Control Thermocouple Location
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9.1.4 The furnace is to be controlled to maintain the area under the time-temperature curve to within 10%
of the corresponding area under the standard time-temperature curve shown in Figure 3.1 for fire tests of
60 min or less duration; to within 7.5% for tests longer than 60 min but not longer than 120 min; and to
within 5% for tests exceeding 120 min in duration. The area under the time-temperature curve is to be
obtained by averaging the results from the pyrometer or thermocouple readings.
9.1.5 A correction is to be applied for variation of the furnace exposure from the prescribed, where such
variation will affect the test results, in accordance with Section 3.3.
9.1.6 The junction of each thermocouple to the side of the specimen is to be placed 4 in (102 mm) away
from the exposed face of the specimen at the beginning of the test and is not to touch the specimen during
the test, as a result of specimen deflection. The junction of each thermocouple directly under the
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specimen is to be placed 10 in (254 mm) away from the exposed face of the specimen at the beginning
of the test and is not to touch the specimen during the test, as a result of specimen deflection.
9.1.7 The requirements in Clauses 3.3 and 3.7 are applicable to the supplementary test method.
9.2 Test specimen
9.2.1 The protection material shall be applied to the steel beam specimen in accordance with acceptable
field practice.
9.2.2 The length of the loaded open or hollow steel beams exposed to flame (L in Figure 9.2) shall be at
least 12 ft (3.66m).
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Figure 9.2
Thermocouple Location
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Figure 9.2 continued
9.2.3 An unloaded reference section shall be tested at the same time, positioned parallel with the loaded
section.
9.2.4 The length of the unloaded reference section exposed to flame shall be at either 4 ft (1.22 m) or 12
ft (3.66 m).
9.2.5 The temperature of the loaded steel beam is to be measured by no fewer than four thermocouples
located at each of four stations (minimum of 16 thermocouples). The end stations are to be 2 ft (610 mm)
from the ends of the steel beam, and the two intermediate stations are to be equally spaced between the
end stations. The thermocouples at each level are to be placed to measure significant temperatures of the
component elements of the steel beam. Figure 9.2 shows required locations of the thermocouples on wide
flange and tubular steel beams.
9.2.6 The temperature of the unloaded steel beam is to be measured by the same thermocouple
arrangement as described in 9.2.5 in the case of 12 ft (3.66 m) beams, or no fewer than four
thermocouples centrally located at one station in accordance with Figure 9.2 Sec A-A for 4 ft (1.22 m)
beams.
9.2.7 All thermocouples for the purpose of recording specimen temperature are to be fabricated from
minimum 0.032 in (0.8 mm) diameter (No. 20 B & S gauge) chromel-alumel, inconel sheathed wires or
equivalent having a time constant of 2 s or less.
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9.2.8 Concrete toppings for the loaded beam shall be made of normal weight concrete with a nominal
density of 140-150 pcf (2240-2400 kg/m3). The concrete slab shall be sized, fixed to the steel beam in a
non-composite manner, and any gaps sealed, in a manner appropriate to laboratory practice. No
insulation material is permitted between the concrete and the steel beam.
9.3 Performance criteria
9.3.1 Loaded beam tests shall be loaded prior to commencing the test. This load is to be the maximum
load condition allowed under nationally recognized structural design criteria. This load shall be maintained
until both of the following limits are exceeded:
a) A maximum total deflection of:
(L2) / (400 d)
b) And after the deflection limit has been exceeded, a maximum rate of deflection per minute
as determined over one-minute intervals of:
(L2) / (9000 d)
Where:
L equals the clear span of the beam, and
d equals the distance between the extreme fiber of the beam in the compression zone and the
extreme fiber of the beam in the tensile zone.
9.3.2 With reference to 9.3.1, the units of deflection, L and d must be expressed in the same units such
as inches or millimeters.
9.3.3 On exceeding both of the limits in 9.3.1, the load shall be removed or reduced.
9.3.4 Following reduction of the load, the test may still be continued if agreed with the sponsor for the
purposes of calculating correction factors as per Appendix B. The beam shall remain at a minimum
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deflection of (L2) / (400 d) for the remainder of the test duration.
9.3.5 The duration (t) at which the assessed temperature (T) is reached shall be defined as the duration
at which the average temperature at any of the beam stations equals T, or the duration at which any
thermocouple equals 1.2T, whichever is reached first.
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10 Report
The following shall be included in the test report:
a) Full details of the test specimens including surface preparation, anti-corrosive treatment or
coating systems, any fixing methods and application methods appropriate to the protection
material
b) A generic description and accurate details of the fire protection system and any
reinforcement, sealer coats, or retention methods present
c) Description of the conditioning of the test specimens and their installation within the test
furnace
d) The measured dimensions of the fire protection system together
e) If relevant, the load utilisation along with the calculation method and standard used in the
derivation of this value
f) Individual furnace temperature measurements and the average of all individual furnace
temperature measurements, taken as specified in Section 4
g) Measured longitudinal deformations, rates of deformation and the times at which they occur
h) Observations made and times at which they occur
i) Individual temperature measurements and the average temperature of each measuring

station as specified in Section 5
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APPENDIX A
A1 Multi-Section Classification
A1.1 Where classification is required over a range of W/D for one duration then a minimum of 3 sections
shall be tested if Dmax ≤ 3.0 Dmin, or 4 sections if Dmax > 3.0 Dmin. This shall include Dmin, Dmax and one
or two varying intermediate thicknesses.
A1.2 All elements tested shall achieve within 10% of the required classification time (t) for the
temperature (T), and at least 50% shall achieve a time greater than t. Note: When T is other than as
required in Clause 6.1, the assessment shall be for the purpose of supplementary information to the
classification.
A1.3 All elements shall have the DFT for assessment corrected based on the performance compared to
the required classification time (t) using Equation A1:
Dcorrected = D * (t/tactual)
A1.4 The data shall be plotted on a graph of W/D (y axis) against D (x axis) and interpolated through
simple point to point line construction. Where there are two points of the same W/D the most conservative
point shall be used. As W/D decreases the DFT shall increase. Points which do not meet this requirement
shall be omitted (e.g. the data point at W/D of 0.8 in Figure A1.1)

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A1.5 The classification shall be applicable within the range of the maximum and minimum D and W/D or
A/P tested.
A2 Multi-Duration Classification
A2.1 Where classification is required at one W/D or A/P for a range of durations then a minimum of 3
sections shall be tested if Dmax ≤ 3.0 Dmin, or 4 sections if Dmax > 3.0 Dmin. This shall include Dmin, Dmax
and one or two varying intermediate thicknesses.
A2.2 The data shall be plotted on a graph of t (y axis) against D (x axis) and interpolated through simple
point to point line construction. Where there are two points of the same DFT the most conservative point
shall be used. As time increases the DFT shall increase. Points which do not meet this requirement shall
be omitted. See Figure A2.1.
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Figure A2.1
Example Assessment for multi-duration, single-element classification
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A2.3 The classification shall be applicable between the maximum and minimum duration and D tested.
A3 Multi-Duration, Multi-Section Classification
A3.1 Where classification is required over a range of W/D or A/P and for a range of durations then a
minimum of 7 sections shall be tested. These shall include as a minimum the sections described in Table
A3.1. The individual thickness measurements of the fire protection material within each D band shall fall
within 10% of the average for that band.
Table A3.1
High W/D or A/P Mid W/D or A/P Low W/D or A/P

Dmin X X
Dmid X X X
Dmax X X
A3.2 A minimum of 3 sections shall be tested at the mid-range W/D or A/P if Dmax ≤ 3.0 Dmin, or 4
sections if Dmax > 3.0 Dmin. This shall include Dmin, Dmax and one or two varying intermediate thicknesses.
A3.3 The data shall be plotted on a graph of t (y axis) against D (x axis) and interpolated through simple
point to point line construction. As W/D or A/P increases the time shall increase. Points which do not meet
this requirement shall be omitted.
A3.4 For the desired periods of classification (t) the product thickness (D) shall be derived by vertical
interpolation between the assessment lines at the required W/D or A/P. In locations on the graph that are
bounded horizontally by data lines but are not bound vertically, horizontal interpolation is permitted to
establish a virtual point for use in a vertical interpolation. See Figure A3.1.

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A3.5 The classification shall be applicable only within the range of W/D or A/P, DFT and durations tested.
Lines may not be extrapolated beyond the data points.
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APPENDIX B
(Supplementary Info)
B1 Multi-Temperature Assessment
B1.1 The procedures in Sections A1, A2, and A3 may be performed at multiple values of T separately, to
generate supplementary product design tables. Interpolation between values of T shall be done over a
maximum range of 50°C.
B1.2 The test sponsor shall indicate in advance the temperatures (T) at which the assessment in
accordance with A1, A2 and A3 is to be performed. The duration (t) to each temperature (T) shall be
recorded during the test.
B1.3 The duration (t) at which the assessed temperature (T) is reached shall be defined as the duration
at which the average temperature at any of the four levels equals T, or the duration at which any
thermocouple equals 1.2T, whichever is reached first.
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APPENDIX C
(Supplementary Info)
C1 Generation of Supplementary Product Design Tables for Beams
C1.1 In the hydrocarbon industries, structural steelwork is typically exposed on all sides and may be in a
column (vertical) or beam (horizontal) orientation. Column data may be applied to beams on the condition
that it is corrected for deterioration in performance due to significant deflections of the substrate, often
known as correction for ‘stickability’.
C1.2 The supplementary test procedure described in Supplementary Test Method for Beams, Section 10
shall be undertaken, to test a loaded beam of minimum length 12 ft (3.66m) at Dmax. The beam shall have
a 3 sided W/D within the middle third of the original classification scope. The reference section shall be
cut from the same piece of steel, and shall be protected with the system at Dmax.
C1.3 The time taken for the loaded beam to reach the original column classification temperature (and
optionally eachor supplementary product design temperature) shall be compared with the time taken for
the reference beam to reach the same temperature. A correction factor (c) for each temperature shall be
calculated using Equation C1.
Equation C1
C1.4 The product thickness for beam product design tables classification shall be calculated using
Equation C2. The minimum correction factor that can be applied is 1.
Equation C2
DBeams= DColumns × c
C1.5 The procedure described in Clauses C1.1 through C1.4 may be used to generate hollow beam
product design tables from hollow column classification, by substituting the I section loaded and reference
beam for a hollow loaded and reference beam respectively. The hollow column or beam shall comply with
the requirements stated in Supplementary Test Method for Beams, Section 10 and B1.2.
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C1.6 No extrapolations outside the testing scope of the original column classification are permitted using
the methodology described in Appendix C. Calculated values of D in excess of Dmax shall not be
permitted.
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C1.7 The product design tables generated using Appendix C are applicable to steel beams exposed on
less than all four sides. The sides that are not exposed (and that cannot be coated by fire protection
material) must be in direct contact with material of substantial heat sink such as concrete.
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STANDARD FOR SAFETY

Fifth Edition, Dated February 24, 2017

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First Edition – February, 1989

February 24, 2017

This ANSI/UL Standard for Safety consists of the Fifth Edition.

The most recent designation of ANSI/UL 1709 as an American National Standard

Comments or proposals for revisions on any part of the Standard may be

COPYRIGHT © 2017 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.

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FULL-SCALE TEST METHOD

A1 Multi-Section Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1

APPENDIX B(Supplementary Info)

B1 Multi-Temperature Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B1

APPENDIX C(Supplementary Info)

C1 Generation of Supplementary Product Design Tables for Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C1

2.1 Units of measurement

2.2 Undated references

2.3 Terms of abbreviation

D or DFT = thickness of fire protection material (in)

Dmin = minimum thickness of fire protective coating (in)

Dmax = maximum thickness of fire protection coating (in)

t = the period or duration of classification (minutes)

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8 Applicability of Results and Classification

9 Supplementary Test Method for Beams

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