Clearances and Methods of Protection for Wall and Ceiling Surfaces Exposed to Radiant Heating Appliances

摘要

The Center for Fire Research in the National Bureau of Standards has evaluated the fire hazard potential associated with the installation and use of solid fuel burning appliances (and chimney connectors) in residential housing. For this three-part study, mock-up and full scale room walls and ceilings were exposed to radiant energy from chimney connectors and an appliance operated under normal and overfire conditions at various distances or clearances from the room members. Peak surface temperature rise measurements were made on exposed and protected walls and ceilings and comparisons were made with surface temperature rise limitations established by building and fire codes.