Flame Spread Index

Flame Spread Index

A comparative measure, expressed as a dimensionless number, derived from visual measurements of the spread of flame vs. Time for a material tested in accordance with NFPA 255, StandardMethodofTestofSurfaceBurningCharacteristicsofBuildingMaterials, or with ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.

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