Cladding Safety with Metal Composite Material (MCM) and the NFPA 285-25

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* 1. How does a fire-resistive core interact with a metal composite material (MCM) panel in the presence of fire?

It releases a chemical similar to the chemicals used in a fire extinguisher.

It replaces combustible materials in the MCM.

It releases water vapor that help suppress the fire.

None of the above

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* 2. What change was added to the NFPA 285-19 testing
protocol?

Joint layout requirements are defined for the
exterior veneer.

Type V construction taller than 40 feet is now
included.

Wood studs are allowed for the test wall.

All of the above

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* 3. What is the rationale behind the requirement to test
the joints?

As the weakest point in the wall assembly, this provides a more severe sample orientation to be
tested and is a more accurate reflection of how the “worst case” assembly would respond to a fire.

It’s easier to set up the test specimen this way.

It’s not clear what NFPA’s intention is.

None of the above

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* 4. What is a flashover?

This is the point where a fire can no longer continue burning.

This is when the fire travels to the building exterior, making it easier for firefighters to extinguish it.

When all the combustible components inside a room simultaneously ignite

When the fire skips over noncombustible materials

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* 5. How long is the wall assembly exposed to fire in the NFPA 285 test?

20 minutes

30 minutes

40 minutes

One hour

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* 6. At what peak heat-release value would WRB, as the only combustible component in a wall assembly, require NFPA 285 testing?

150 KW/m2

180 KW/m2

200 KW/m2

250 KW/m2

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* 7. What WRB product contributes minimally to fire propagation?

Silicone fluid-applied

STPe fluid-applied

Polyolefin

All of the above.

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* 8. Under which case would an WRB be exempt from NFPA 285 testing?

If the cladding is a mineral wool core recognized as noncombustible insulated metal panel and the WRB is the only combustible component

If the cladding is brick, concrete, stone, terracotta, stucco, or steel (or the specified minimum thickness) and the WRB is the only combustible component

If the WRB and the insulation are the only combustible components in the assembly

If the wall assembly is between 40 and 50 feet tall

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* 9. What section of the IBC permits the AHJ to review and accept an Engineering Judgment in place of NFPA 285 testing?

100.11

104.11

104.27

106.1

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* 1. How does a fire-resistive core interact with a metal composite material (MCM) panel in the presence of fire?

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* 2. What change was added to the NFPA 285-19 testingprotocol?

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* 3. What is the rationale behind the requirement to testthe joints?

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* 4. What is a flashover?

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* 5. How long is the wall assembly exposed to fire in the NFPA 285 test?

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* 6. At what peak heat-release value would WRB, as the only combustible component in a wall assembly, require NFPA 285 testing?

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* 7. What WRB product contributes minimally to fire propagation?

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* 8. Under which case would an WRB be exempt from NFPA 285 testing?

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* 9. What section of the IBC permits the AHJ to review and accept an Engineering Judgment in place of NFPA 285 testing?

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* 10. List your contact information for a certificate of completion and AIA credits if needed.

* 2. What change was added to the NFPA 285-19 testing
protocol?

* 3. What is the rationale behind the requirement to test
the joints?