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January 18, 1950
Laurel Outlook
Laurel, Yellowstone County, Montana
What is this article about?
A fireproofed wood door, only 2.5 inches thick, passed a standard fire test for 1.5 hours, fully blocking fire and smoke. The test, for NY and NJ boards, used escalating temperatures from 1,000°F to 1,792°F.
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Fire Test
In a test conducted for the New York board of standards and appeals and the New Jersey department of labor, a door manufactured of fireproofed wood, only two and a half inches thick, stopped what is known as a standard fire for one and a half hours. In addition, it completely obstructed the passage of the fire and smoke through the doorway.
The standard fire used in this test begins at 1,000 degrees F. at the end of five minutes, 1,550 degrees at 30 minutes, 1,700 degrees at one hour, and 1,792 degrees at 90 minutes.
In a test conducted for the New York board of standards and appeals and the New Jersey department of labor, a door manufactured of fireproofed wood, only two and a half inches thick, stopped what is known as a standard fire for one and a half hours. In addition, it completely obstructed the passage of the fire and smoke through the doorway.
The standard fire used in this test begins at 1,000 degrees F. at the end of five minutes, 1,550 degrees at 30 minutes, 1,700 degrees at one hour, and 1,792 degrees at 90 minutes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Fire Test
Fireproof Door
Standard Fire
Wood Door
Fire Resistance
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Story Details
A 2.5-inch thick fireproofed wood door withstood a standard fire test for 1.5 hours, blocking fire and smoke, conducted for New York and New Jersey authorities.