NFPA257StandardonFireTestforWindowandGlassBlockAssemblies.doc

NFPA 257-2007 Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block AssembliesNFPA 257 Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies 2007 Edition NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471 An International Codes and Standards Organization Copyright National Fire Protection Association Provided by IHS under license with NFPA Licensee=Defense Contract Mgmt Command/5935922100 Not for Resale, 03/10/2007 00:11:24 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS--`,,,,```,,,,`,,,`,,,,`,,,```-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---The Standard is downloaded from .bzfxw4>#ff66ff'> Standard SharingIMPORTANT NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERS CONCERNING NFPA DOCUMENTSNOTICE AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY CONCERNING THE USE OF NFPA DOCUMENTSNFPA codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides, of which the document contained herein is one, are de-veloped through a consensus standards development process approved by the American National Standards Institute.This process brings together volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on fire andother safety issues. While the NFPA administers the process and establishes rules to promote fairness in the develop-ment of consensus, it does not independently test, evaluate, or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundnessof any judgments contained in its codes and standards.The NFPA disclaims liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whetherspecial, indirect, consequential or compensatory, directly or indirectly resulting from the publication, use of, or relianceon this document. The NFPA also makes no guaranty or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any informationpublished herein.In issuing and making this document available, the NFPA is not undertaking to render professional or other servicesfor or on behalf of any person or entity. Nor is the NFPA undertaking to perform any duty owed by any person or entityto someone else. Anyone using this document should rely on his or her own independent judgment or, as appropriate,seek the advice of a competent professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any given circumstances.The NFPA has no power, nor does it undertake, to police or enforce compliance with the contents of this document.Nor does the NFPA list, certify, test or inspect products, designs, or installations for compliance with this document.Any certification or other statement of compliance with the requirements of this document shall not be attributable tothe NFPA and is solely the responsibility of the certifier or maker of the statement.Copyright National Fire Protection Association Provided by IHS under license with NFPA Licensee=Defense Contract Mgmt Command/5935922100 Not for Resale, 03/10/2007 00:11:24 MSTNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS--`,,,,```,,,,`,,,`,,,,`,,,```-`-`,,`,,`,`,,`---The Standard is downloaded from .bzfxw#ff66ff'> Standard SharingADDITIONAL NOTICES AND DISCLAIMERSUpdating of NFPA DocumentsUsers of NFPA codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides should be aware thatthese documents may be superseded at any time by the issuance of new editions or may beamended from time to time through the issuance of Tentative Interim Amendments. An offi-cial NFPA document at any point in time consists of the current edition of the documenttogether with any Tentative Interim Amendments and any Errata then in effect. In order todetermine whether a given document is the current edition and whether it has been amendedthrough the issuance of Tentative Interim Amendments or corrected through the issuance ofErrata, consult appropriate NFPA publications such as the National Fire Codes?? SubscriptionService, visit the NFPA website at .nfpa.org, or contact the NFPA at the address listedbelow.Interpretations of NFPA DocumentsA statement, written or oral, that is not processed in accordance with Section 6 of the Reg-ulations Governing Committee Projects shall not be considered the official position of NFPAor any of its Committees and shall not be considered to be, nor be relied upon as, a FormalInterpretation.PatentsThe NFPA does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rightsasserted in connection with any items which are mentioned in or are the subject of NFPAcodes, standards, recommended practices, and guides, and the NFPA disclaims liability forthe infringement of any patent resulting from the use of or reliance on these documents.Users of these documents are expressly advi。