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A Closer Look at Some Assembly Occupancy Requirements

National Fire Protection Association

The fire at a Thai nightclub in early August 2022 was all too familiar. Chapter 10 outlines two testing options: 1) testing in accordance with NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth; or 2) testing in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723.