ASTM E3037-20 PDF Download

The ASTM E3037-20 standard provides protocols and guidelines for testing the ability of through-penetration firestop systems to withstand cyclic movement under standardized conditions. The purpose of this test is to evaluate the suitability of a firestop system for a given application based on its predicted amplitude of movement.

This test method does not aim to predict absolute movement capabilities for all potential variations of through-penetration firestop systems under real-life conditions. It is designed to assist users, producers, building officials, code authorities, and others in understanding the relative movement capabilities of representative test specimens under standardized conditions.

It is important to note that this test method does not provide information on other attributes of the test specimen, such as durability under actual service conditions, rotational shear capabilities, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration, water-tightness, and the compatibility of firestop system components with penetrating items.

This standard emphasizes that the test method should be used as one element in the selection process for a through-penetration firestop system, and that a separate fire resistance test should be conducted in accordance with an accepted fire resistance test method to determine the effect of cyclic movement on the fire resistance rating.