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Reference the latest criteria for testing the effectiveness of horizontal fire door assemblies against the spread of fire with NFPA 288, 2022 edition.

Fire resistance rated assemblies play a critical role in helping to protect lives and property and minimizing loss from fire and related hazards in the built environment. NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance Rated Assemblies, offers the test procedures for assessing the capacity of horizontal fire door assemblies to stay in place and withstand the passage of flames and heat.

An essential resource for manufacturers and testing laboratories, the standard provides for consistency in testing and listing and in evaluating the performance of these life saving assemblies. NFPA 288 applies to horizontal assemblies of all different materials and construction types installed in openings of fire resistance rated floor systems or roofs.

Update to the 2022 edition of NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance Rated Assemblies, for the most accurate and reliable test procedures.

From control and implementation of fire tests to test specimens, results reporting, and conditions of acceptance, NFPA 288 is your comprehensive source for the information and guidance you require. The revised 2022 edition features updated references and editorial corrections to reflect the most current industry knowledge and practices.

Help ensure you are using the correct methods for testing horizontal fire door assemblies to assess effectiveness in stopping or slowing the progress of flames.

Place your order for NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Horizontal Fire Door Assemblies Installed in Horizontal Fire Resistance Rated Assemblies, 2022 edition, today. (Print, 20 pp., 2022)