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Australian fire tests in standards and regulations
Author(s) -
Martin K. G.,
Dowling V. P.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
fire and materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.482
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1099-1018
pISSN - 0308-0501
DOI - 10.1002/fam.810050106
Subject(s) - statutory law , legislation , test (biology) , government (linguistics) , engineering , fire test , fire protection , code of practice , forensic engineering , business , political science , law , civil engineering , engineering ethics , paleontology , linguistics , philosophy , biology
Fire test methods cited in Australian regulations codes and specifications and the authorities promulgating them are reviewed. The pertinent regulations are generally drafted and administered by departments of the seven State governments, in some cases in reference to model codes developed by committees supported by the federal government to promote uniformity. The test methods, specifications and codes of practice are standardized by the Standards Association of Australia, an independent body with no statutory powers: the standards become mandatory when called up in legislation. Building materials and structures, consumer products, certain electrical components and children's nightwear are the main areas concerned with regulations that invoke fire test methods. The intent of the regulations and the test methods are discussed with particular emphasis on matters unique to Australia.