Combustibility Test for Materials - AS 1530.1 NATA Accreditation testing is here!
- Wednesday, 08 February 2023
Combustibility Test for Materials (AS 1530.1) now available.
At AWTA Product Testing, we are pleased to announce our recent NATA accreditation to “AS 1530 Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures, Part 1: Combustibility test for materials.”
The addition of this test to our scope compliments and enhances our testing suite for elements of building and construction. Adding this service offers our customers an “under one roof” choice for the fire performance testing of many materials and components.
The National Construction Code (NCC), Part C1.9 specifies several instances for which non-combustibility is required and defines non-combustible as quoted below.
“Non-combustible” means:
“(a) applied to a material - not deemed combustible as determined by AS 1530.1 - Combustibility Tests for Materials; and
(b) applied to construction or part of a building - constructed wholly of materials that are not deemed combustible.”
The AS 1530.1 is a small scale test needing 5 test specimens that each measure 50mm, +- 3mm in height with a diameter of 45mm, +0, -2mm.
Download Fact Sheet:
Combustibility Test for Materials - AS 1530.1
Conclusion:
AS 1530.1 sets out a test method for a small-scale assessment of building materials, and components. It can be used to show compliance with the non-combustibility provisions in the Australian National Construction Code, giving confidence that your product meets current certification guidelines.
Contact Us:
If you would like further information or pricing on AS 1530.1 Combustibility Testing for Materials - please contact us at:
Phone: (03) 9371 2400 OR Email: [email protected]