Tim,

I just goggled ASTM E 84 and found the standard. It is a flame test
for the burnability of building materials:

http://www.insulate.org/astme84.html

If you are looking for powder coating only in cabinetry and shelving
then it can be considered furnishings or equipment, and not part of
the building, then I think that this requirement may be arguable. Talk
to the reviewer again and make them understand precisely how the
powder coated metal is being used - you'll be in good shape if none of
it is permanently fixed to the walls or floors.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvvey
Conservator
Los Angeles, California

On 7/31/07, Gette, Tim (VMNH) <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>
>
> The Virginia Museum of Natural History, located in Martinsville, Virginia
> (VMNH) is currently completing construction of a new museum building and
> museum exhibits. The museum is owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and
> their construction projects are under review by Virginia's Bureau of Capital
> Outlay Management (BCOM).
>
>  We are looking for ASTM test data to meet the requirements of a
> Commonwealth of Virginia code reviewer, and so far we have been unable to
> turn up the required data. Our code reviewer is requiring that we provide
> ASTM E 84 test data for powdercoating applied to metal substrates.
>
>  VMNH is currently nearing completion of a major new permanent exhibition in
> which powder coating has been used to coat numerous metal components
> throughout the exhibits.
>
>  To date, after requesting information from our powder coating suppliers and
> the powdercoating institite, we have been unsuccessful in finding the
> requested finish rating data. If you are aware of any source or if you can
> provide test reports that demonstrate the ASTM E 84 finish rating for powder
> coating when applied to metal substrates, we would greatly appreciate any
> assistance you may be able to provide.
>
>  Tim Gette
>  Executive Director
>  Virginia Museum of Natural History
>  Tim Gette, Executive Director, Virginia Museum of Natural History

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