Which standard is associated with the radiant panel fire test?

• A. ASTM 162
• B. ASTM 119
• C. ASTM 80
• D. ASTM 200

Answer: (A)

Radiant panel testing evaluates how a material’s surface behaves when exposed to controlled radiant heat, focusing on ignition and flame spread on the surface. The standard that governs this exact method describes the radiant panel setup, the exposure level, how the specimen is prepared, and the criteria used to judge ignition and flame propagation. Because it directly defines the radiant panel surface test, it is the appropriate standard for this question. Other fire test standards cover different methods, such as furnace-based building fire resistance or other non-radiant-surface tests, and do not define the radiant panel approach.