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PROFICIENCY TESTING PROGRAM: Determination of the flame spread surface index using a radiant heat energy source - ABNT NBR 9442

[PROGRAMA DE ENSAIOS DE PROFICIÊNCIA: Determinação do índice de propagação superficial de chama pelo método do painel radiante - ABNT NBR 9442]

EPTIS factsheet 1348227 | Last revision 2025-03-28 | URL: https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1348227 https://www.eptis.bam.de/pts1348227

PT provider
PT provider Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas do Estado de São Paulo - IPT Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas do Estado de São Paulo - IPT
Based in Brazil
Language(s) Portuguese/English
Remarks Proficiency Testing Program for the Surface Flame Spread Index Determination (Radiant Panel Method - ABNT NBR 9442) involves a series of independent, simultaneous tests conducted by laboratories that accepted IPT's invitation. IPT supplies the samples and sets the schedule for result submission and report issuance.
Keywords
Product groups Building and construction
Testing fields Fire behaviour
Technical details
Test item Tested property Testing method
Building materials and products Flame surface spread index (Ip) ABNT NBR 9442:2019
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Flame spread factor (Pc) ABNT NBR 9442:2019
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Heat evolution factor (Q) ABNT NBR 9442:2019
Aims of the PT scheme
Target group of participants Testing laboratories. There are no restrictions to participation.
Linked to specific legislation / standards
Additional, subsidiary aims validation of testing methods
Number of participants 5
Accredited or otherwise reviewed by a 3rd party
Operation is commissioned / requested by No.
Fees and frequency
Participation fee from 900 USD
Regularly operated Yes (1 round every 2 years)
Year of first operation 2023
Contact details of the PT provider
Provider Contact person
Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas do Estado de São Paulo - IPT
Av Professor Almeida Prado, 532
05508-901 São Paulo, SP
Brazil

Phone: +55 11 3767 4483
Fax: +55 11 3767 4018
Web: http://www.ipt.br http://www.ipt.br
Msc Henrique Faccio
Phone: +55 11 3767 4681
Fax:
Email: henriqueb@ipt.br henriqueb@ipt.br
If you find any mistakes please contact the responsible EPTIS coordinator in Brazil, Mr Rodrigo Caciano de Sena. Mr Rodrigo Caciano de Sena.
Any questions or problems? Please contact us at eptis@bam.de.
Application version: 1.23-SNAPSHOT.20230502124635-7925ae379a631fc1ececff45d2921c8db38877d5