CWUIC · California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Referenced Standards & Test Methods
Chapter 7 lists the external standards and test methods the CWIC incorporates (by citation) and directs you to the CWUIC sections that require those tests.
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Overview
Chapter 7 of the CWUIC collects the external standards and test methods the code relies on and lists them by issuing organization, standard ID, effective date and the CWUIC sections that reference them. The chapter explains that those external standards are incorporated into the code “to the extent of the reference,” so following the referenced test method is part of meeting the CWUIC requirement where a section cites it . The chapter also includes California‑specific SFM standards and test procedures (for example SFM 12‑7A series for decking and eaves) and cross‑references to other Title 24 parts and California codes .
Why this matters: the referenced standards provide the laboratory and field test procedures that demonstrate compliance for materials and assemblies exposed to wildfire (examples include ASTM E84 surface‑burning tests, ASTM E108/UL 790 roof covering tests, and SFM 12‑7A decking/eaves tests). Those standards are cited directly in multiple CWUIC provisions (for example §202, §501.4.1, §503.2.4 and §504.7.3.2) and are the technical basis for acceptance or rejection of products and assemblies under the code .
Where to look: start in Chapter 7 (Referenced Standards) for the master list and then follow the specific section citations (for example §504.x items referenced for exterior wall, roof, vent and deck tests). Appendix A also contains a referenced‑standards table for that appendix (see §A109.1) for appendix‑level references and cross‑adoptions .
In this section
Code references
Grounded in the retrieved California Wildland-Urban Interface Code — click a citation to read the verbatim passage:
CWUIC § 501.3 High relevance — show source text
501.3, 504.3, 504.3.1, 504.5, 504.7, 504.7.1
E136— 2024a : Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C
501.4.1
E1354— 2023 : Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter
503.2.4.3.2, 503.2.4.3.3
E2632—2020: Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Under-Deck Fire Test Response of Deck Materials
504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3, 504.7.3.3.1, 504.7.3.4
E2652—2022: Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750°C
501.4.1
E2707—2022: Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Penetration of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Direct Flame Impingement Exposure
504.5, 504.9, 504.9.3
E2726/E2726M—2012a(2017): Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Fire Test Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands
504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3, 504.7.3.3.2
E2768—11(2018): Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30 min Tunnel Test)
503.2.4
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E2886/E2886M—20: Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement
504.10.1
E2957—2017 : Standard Test Method for Resistance to Wildfire Penetration of Eaves, Soffits and Other Projections
504.3, 504.7, 504.7.1, 504.7.2
G155—2021: Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
504.9.2
ICC International Code Council, Inc., 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001
CBC—2025: California Building Code
CWUIC § 504.9 High relevance — show source text
E2707—2022: Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Penetration of Exterior Wall Assemblies Using a Direct Flame Impingement Exposure
504.5, 504.9, 504.9.3
E2726/E2726M—2012a(2017): Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Fire Test Response of Deck Structures to Burning Brands
504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3, 504.7.3.3.2
E2768—11(2018): Standard Test Method for Extended Duration Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (30 min Tunnel Test)
503.2.4
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
E2886/E2886M—20: Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Ability of Exterior Vents to Resist the Entry of Embers and Direct Flame Impingement
504.10.1
E2957—2017 : Standard Test Method for Resistance to Wildfire Penetration of Eaves, Soffits and Other Projections
504.3, 504.7, 504.7.1, 504.7.2
G155—2021: Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Materials
504.9.2
ICC International Code Council, Inc., 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20001
CBC—2025: California Building Code
1.1.7.3.1, 1.11.2.1.2, 1.11.3.4, 1.11.6 – 1.11.10, 101.3.1, 102.8, 105.1, 105.3, 106.3, 202, 404.10.3, 501.1, 501.3, 503.1, 503.2.2, 503.2.3, 504.2.1.2, 504.3, 504.3.1, 504.5, 504.5.2, 504.6, 504.7, 504.7.3.2, 504.8, 504.11, 504.11.1
CEBC—2025: California Existing Building Code
1.11.3.4, 102.8, 201.3
CFC—2025: California Fire Code
1.11.3.4, 1.11.9, 1.11.10, 102.8, 105.1, 201.3, 202, 402.1.1, 402.1.2, 402.2.1, 402.2.2, 403.2.4, 404.2, 404.4, 404.5, 404.10.3, 606.1, 606.2
CRC—2025: California Residential Code
1.1.7.3.1, 102.8
NFPA National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471
CWUIC § 7-4 High relevance — show source text
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
10C—2016: Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies—with Revisions through May 2021
504.9
94—2023: Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances
504.9.2
263—2011: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials—with Revisions through March 2022
501.3, 504.3, 504.3.1, 504.5, 504.7, 504.7.1
723—2018: Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
202, 501.4.1, 503.2.4, 504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3
790— 2022 : Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
504.2, 504.2.1.2, 504.11.6
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CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
APPENDIX A – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
(Not adopted by the State Fire Marshal)
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGT-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)Adopt only those sections that
are listed below[California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section CWUIC § 10.1 High relevance — show source text
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APPENDIX A—GUIDELINES FOR THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
CHAPTER A5
REFERENCED STANDARDS
SECTION A501—REFERENCED STANDARDS
A501.1 General. See Table A501.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title and the section or sections of this appendix that references the standard.
TABLE A501.1—REFERENCED STANDARDS Col2 Col3 STANDARD ACRONYM STANDARD NAME SECTIONS HEREIN REFERENCED AISC 341—22 Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings A403.10.1, A403.10.2 ASCE/SEI 7—22 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures with Supplement No. 1 A104.1, A205.1, A206.1, A206.2,
A206.3, A206.4, A206.7, A403.3ASTM A36/A36M—19 Specification for Carbon Structural Steel A405.3.3 ASTM A653/A653M—20 Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated (Galvanized)
or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by Hot-Dip ProcessA304.2.6 ASTM B695—04(2009) Standard Specification for Coating of Zinc Mechanically Deposited on Iron and Steel A304.2.6 ASTM C67/C67M—21 Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile A106.2.3.1 ASTM C140/C140M—21 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and
Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related UnitsA106.2.3.1 ASTM C496—96/
C496M—11Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens A104.1, A106.2.3.3 ASTM C1531—15 Standard Test Methods for In Situ Measurement
of Masonry Mortar Joint Shear Strength IndexA106.2.3.2 ASTM E488/E488M—15 Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements A107.5.1, A107.5.3 ASTM E519/E519M—2010 Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages A104.1 CBC—01 California Building Code A202.1 CBC—07 California Building Code A202.1 CBC—10 California Building Code A202.1 CBC—13 California Building Code A202.1 CBC—16 California Building Code A202.1 CBC—19 California Building Code A202.1 CBC—22 California Building Code A202. CWUIC § 3.5 High relevance — show source text
- Samples shall be cured/dried for a minimum of 14 days in indoor ambient conditions before testing.
- The opposite faces shall be capped with plaster of paris to achieve smooth and parallel faces, after which the sample shall reach ambient moisture conditions before testing.
- The horizontal cross section of the dried sample as tested and the maximum applied load at failure shall be used to calculate the sample’s compressive strength.
- The average value of the samples shall be used to determine the mix’s compressive strength.
SECTION BL108—REFERENCED STANDARDS
BL108.1 General. See Table BL108.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, the standard title and the section or sections of this appendix that reference this standard.
TABLE BL108.1—REFERENCED STANDARDS Col2 Col3 STANDARD ACRONYM STANDARD NAME SECTIONS HEREIN REFERENCED ASTM C5—10 Standard Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes BL104.3.5 ASTM C141/C141M—14 Standard Specification for Hydrated Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes BL104.3.5 ASTM C177—19 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal
Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate ApparatusBL106.2 ASTM C206—14 Standard Specification for Finishing Hydrated Lime BL104.3.5 ASTM C518—21 Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus BL106.2 ASTM C1114—06(2019) Standard Test Method for Steady-State
Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Thin-Heater ApparatusBL106.2 ASTM C1363—19 Standard Test Method for Thermal Performance of
Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box ApparatusBL106.2 ASTM C1707—11 Standard Specification for Pozzolanic Hydraulic LIme for Structural Purposes BL104.3.5 ASTM E84—21a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials BL106.4 ASTM E96/E96M—21 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials BL104.1 ASTM E119—20 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials BL105.1 ASTM E2392/
E2392M—10(2016)Standard Guide for Design of Earthen Wall Building Systems BL104.3.6.1 CEN EN 459—2015 Building Lime—Part 1: Definitions,
Specifications and Conformity Criteria; Part 2: Test MethodsBL104.3.5 UL 263—2011 Fire Test of Building Construction and
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CWUIC § 12-7 Medium relevance — show source text
504.8
12-7A-3: Horizontal Projection Underside. A fire resistance test standard consisting of a 300 kW intensity direct flame exposure for a 10-minute duration
504.3, 504.7, 504.7.1
12-7A-4: Decking. A two-part test consisting of a heat release rate (Part A) deck assembly combustion test with an under deck exposure of 80 kW intensity direct flame for a 3-minute duration, and a (Part B) sustained deck assembly combustion test consisting of a deck upper surface burning ember exposure with a 12 mph wind for 40 minutes using a 2.2 lb (1kg) burning “Class A” size 12" × 12" × 2.25" (300 mm × 300 mm × 57 mm) roof test brand
504.7.3.2
12-7A-4A: Decking Alternate Method A. A heat release rate deck assembly combustion test with an under deck exposure of 80 kW intensity direct flame for a 3-minute duration
504.7.3.2
State Fire Marshal’s Guidelines for Fire Hydrant Markings Along State Highways and Freeways, May 1988
404.8
UL UL LLC, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096
9—2009: Fire Tests of Window Assemblies—with Revisions through March 2020
504.8
10B—2008: Fire Tests of Door Assemblies—with Revisions through May 2020
504.9
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
10C—2016: Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies—with Revisions through May 2021
504.9
94—2023: Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances
504.9.2
263—2011: Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials—with Revisions through March 2022
501.3, 504.3, 504.3.1, 504.5, 504.7, 504.7.1
723—2018: Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
202, 501.4.1, 503.2.4, 504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3
790— 2022 : Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
504.2, 504.2.1.2, 504.11.6
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CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
APPENDIX A – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
CWUIC § 1.5 Medium relevance — show source text
The California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 14, Division 1.5 provisions that are found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are not listed in the Matrix Adoption Tables as they are not within the State Fire Marshal’s authority to adopt. These provisions are a reprint from the current CCR, Title 14, Division 1.5 text for the code user’s convenience only and are identified in the body of the code by square brackets containing references to applicable Title 14 sections.
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User notes:
About this chapter: This code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard.
AASHTO American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001
HB-17—2002: Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, 17th Edition, 2002
403.1.8, 1273.10
ASTM ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
D638—2022: Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
504.9.1
D2898—10(2017): Standard Practice for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing
503.2.4.3.1
D3909/D3909M— 2022 : Standard Specification for Asphalt Roll Roofing (Glass Felt) Surfaced With Mineral Granules
504.2.1.1, 504.2.2
D6662—22: Standard Specification for Polyolefin-Based Plastic Lumber Decking Boards
503.2.4.3.3
D7032—21: Standard Specification for Establishing Performance Ratings for Wood-Plastic Composite and Plastic Lumber Deck Boards, Stair Treads, Guards, and Handrails
503.2.4.3.2
E84— 2023d : Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
202, 501.4.1, 503.2.4, 504.7.3.2, 504.7.3.3
E108—20a: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings
504.2, 504.2.1.2, 504.11.6, G101.2.1
CWUIC § 1.1 Medium relevance — show source text
CBC—25: California Building Code R101.2, R202, R301.1.1, R301.1.3, R301.2.1.1, R301.2.2.1.1, R301.2.2.1.2, R301.3, Table R302.1(1), Table R302.1(2), R302.2.1, R302.2.2, R302.3, R302.15.4, R322.1, R322.3, R324.5, R403.1.8, Table R602.10.3(3), Table R606.12.2.1, R609.2, R905.10.3
CEBC—25: California Existing Building Code [®]
R110.2, N1109.2
CFC—25: California Fire Code [®]
R102.6, R329.2, N1109.2, M2201.7, G2402.3, G2412.2
CWUIC—25: California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
R102.8, R337, R806.1.1, R907.1.1
ICC 400—2022: Standard on the Design and Construction of Log Structures
R301.1.1, R502.1.4, R602.1.4, R703.1, R802.1.3
ICC 500—2020: ICC/NSSA Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters
R307.1
ICC 600—2020: 2020 Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions
R301.2.1.1
ICC 1100—2019: Standard for Spray-applied Polyurethane Foam Plastic Insulation
R303.1.1
IPMC—24: International Property Maintenance Code [®]
R102.6
ISO International Organization for Standardization Chemin de Blandonnet 8 Geneva, Switzerland CP 401 - 1214
8336—2009: Fibre-cement Flat Sheets—Product Specification and Test Methods Table R503.2.1.1(1), Table R503.2.1.1(2), Table R602.3(2), Table R702.4.2, R703.10.1, R703.10.2
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REFERENCED STANDARDS
NFPA National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471
13D— 25 : Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes as amended*
R309.1.1, R309.2.1, R309.3.1, R309.3.1.1, R309.3.2.3, R309.3.6.1, R329.6.2.1
*See California Fire Code for amendments
*NFPA 13D, Amended Sections as follows:
CWUIC § 857-13 Medium relevance — show source text
857-13_||||||||†|†|X|X|X||X|X|||||||||| |UL 864-2014|||X||||||||||||||||||||||
The state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.
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User notes:
About this chapter: The California Building Code contains numerous references to standards promulgated by other organizations that are used to provide requirements for materials and methods of construction. This chapter contains a comprehensive list of all standards that are referenced in this code. These standards, in essence, are part of this code to the extent of the reference to the standard.
[DSA-SS, DSA-SS/CC, OSHPD 1 & 4] Reference to other chapters. In addition to the code sections referenced, the standards listed in this chapter are applicable to the respective code sections in Chapters 16A, 17A, 18A, 19A, 21A and 22A.
This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections of this document. The standards are listed herein by the promulgating agency of the standard, the standard identification, the effective date and title, and the section or sections of this document that reference the standard. The application of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102.4.
AA Aluminum Association, 1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 430, Arlington, VA 22202
ADM—2020: Aluminum Design Manual
1604.3.5, 2002.1
ASM 35—00: Aluminum Sheet Metal Work in Building Construction (Fourth Edition)
2002.1
AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association, 1900 E Golf Road, Suite 1250, Schaumburg, IL 60173
711—22: Specification for Self-Adhering Flashing Used for Installation of Exterior Wall Fenestration Products
1404.4
714—23: Voluntary Specification for Liquid-Applied Flashing Used to Create a Water-Resistive Seal around Exterior Wall Openings in Buildings
1404.4
1402—09: Standard Specifications for Aluminum Siding, Soffit and Fascia
1403.5.1
2502—19: Comparative Analysis Procedure for Window and Door Products
1709.5
AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440—22: North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights
1709.5.1, 2405.5 , 1709A.5.1
501.4-18: Recommended Static Test Method for Evaluating Curtain Wall and Storefront Systems Subjected to Seismic and Wind Induced Interstory Drifts
[OSHPD 1 & 4] Section 7.2.5, Replace “elastic design displacement” with “design story drifts associated with the design earthquake”.
2410.1
501.6-18: Recommended Dynamic Test Method for Determining the Seismic Drift Causing Glass Fallout from a Wall System
2410.1
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APPENDIX A—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION A109—REFERENCED STANDARDS
A109.1 General. See Table A109.1 for standards that are referenced in various sections of this appendix. Standards are listed by the standard identification with the effective date, standard title and the section or sections of this appendix that reference the standard.
TABLE A109.1—REFERENCED STANDARDS Col2 Col3 STANDARD ACRONYM STANDARD NAME SECTIONS HEREIN REFERENCED CBC—25 California Building Code A107.5 CFC—25 California Fire Code A104.6, A105.1, A107.5 CEC—25 California Electrical Code A107.5 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE APPENDIX A-7
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CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE
APPENDIX B – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
(Matrix Adoption Tables are nonregulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)
(Not adopted by the State Fire Marshal)
Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGSFM Col5 HCD Col7 Col8 DSA Col10 OSHPD Col12 Col13 Col14 Col15 Col16 BSCC DPH AGR DWR CEC CA SL SLC Adopting Agency BSC BSC-
CGT-24 T-19* 1 2 1/AC AC SS 1 1R 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Adopt Entire Chapter Adopt Entire Chapter as
amended (amended sections
listed below)Adopt only those sections that
are listed below[California Code of Regulations,
Title 19, Division 1]Chapter / Section CWUIC § 5.3. Medium relevance — show source text
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MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR EXTERIOR WILDFIRE EXPOSURE
5.3. Continued combustion. If penetration does not occur, continue observation for an additional 30 minutes or until all combustion has ceased.
Note: An infrared thermometer has been found to be useful to detect the increase of temperature on the back side of the eaves and as an aid to identify the areas of potential combustion. 6. Observations. Note the time, location and nature of flame penetration.
12-7A-3.9 Report. The report shall include a description of the eaves material, details of the construction of the eaves, moisture content of the framing and wood-based soffit elements as applicable, and point of flame penetration. Provide details on the time and reasons for early termination of the test.
12-7A-3.10 Conditions of Acceptance. Should one of the three replicates fail to meet the Conditions of Acceptance, three additional tests may be run. All of the additional tests must meet the Conditions of Acceptance.
- Absence of flame penetration of the eaves or horizontal projection assembly at any time.
- Absence of structural failure of the eaves or horizontal projection subassembly at any time.
- Absence of sustained combustion of any kind at the conclusion of the 40-minute test.
FIGURE 1 — EAVES TEST ASSEMBLY
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DECKING
SFM STANDARD 12-7A-4
12-7A-4.1 Application. The minimum design, construction and performance standards set forth herein for unloaded decks are those deemed necessary to establish conformance to the provisions of these regulations. Materials and assemblies that meet the performance criteria of this standard are acceptable for use as defined in California Building Standards Code.
12-7A-4.2 Scope. This standard evaluates the performance of decks (or other horizontal ancillary structures in close proximity to primary structures) when exposed to direct flames and brands. The under-deck flame exposure test is intended to determine the heat release rate (HRR) and degradation modes of deck or other horizontal boards when exposed to a burner flame simulating combustibles beneath a deck. The burning brand exposure test is intended to determine the degradation modes of deck or other horizontal boards when exposed to a burning brand on the upper surface.
12-7A-4.3 Referenced document.
ASTM D4444, Test Methods for Use and Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters.
ASTM E108, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
California Building Code, Chapter 7A.
UL 790, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings.
12-7A-4.4 Definitions.
- Deck boards. Horizontal members that constitute the exposed surface of the ancillary structure.
- Deck surface area. The test specimen area defined by the overall specimen length and width after assembly.
- Heat release rate. The net rate of energy release as measured by oxygen depletion calorimetry.
**12-7A-4.5 Test assembly.
CWUIC § 12-7 Medium relevance — show source text
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Frequently asked questions
Which document controls when a referenced standard changes after adoption?
The CWUIC incorporates a standard only “to the extent of the reference” in the code; the specific CWUIC section that cites a standard controls how it applies. For newer or amended standards, the code edition and the effective date listed in Chapter 7 determine which version is applicable — consult the Chapter 7 listing for the standard’s effective date and the sections that reference it .
Can the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) require additional testing or alternate methods?
Yes. Where an alternate material or method is proposed, the AHJ may require tests or other technical documentation to establish equivalency; testing must follow approved testing standards or an AHJ‑specified procedure when standards are not available .
Where are SFM wildfire test procedures (like decking and eaves tests) referenced?
SFM standards such as 12‑7A‑1 through 12‑7A‑4 (eaves, decking and related procedures) are listed and cross‑referenced in the Chapter 7 tables and in the California Referenced Standards material; those SFM test methods are cited by the CWUIC sections addressing exterior walls, decks and roof/soffit details (see the SFM 12‑7A listings and the detailed test summaries) .
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