NFPA 130
Standard for Fixed Guideway and Transit Systems
NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway and Transit Systems
The National Fire Protection Code, NFPA 130, specifies fire-protection and life-safety requirements for underground, surface, and
elevated fixed guideway transit and passenger rail systems, including stations, train ways, emergency ventilation systems, and
communications and control systems. NFPA 130 regulates the type of materials, material fire safety properties (flammability,
combustibility, and smoke production), and potential fire hazards. NFPA 130 applies to new systems and to extensions of existing
systems, to new rolling stock, and to retrofitting existing rolling stock and equipment.
Application:
This standard covers the fire protection requirements for underground, surface, and elevated fixed guideway transit and passenger rail
systems, including trainways, vehicles, and vehicle maintenance and storage areas. The purpose of this standard shall be to establish
minimum requirements that will provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire and its related hazards in fixed guideway transit and
passenger rail system environments.
Requirements:
Flammability and Smoke Emission - The test procedures and minimum performance for materials and assemblies are detailed in the
table below. Materials tested for surface flammability shall not exhibit any flaming running or flaming dripping. The ASTM E662
maximum test limits for smoke emission (specific optical density) shall be based on both the flaming and the non-flaming modes.
NFPA 130 APPROVED PRODUCTS:
TUFFAK TG1
TUFFAK FC1
TUFFAK AR1
TUFFAK 151
TUFFAK Lumen XT1
1Meets ASTM E162 Is < 100, ASTM E662 Ds (1.5) <100, Ds (4.0) <200
Test reports are typically available for 0.250”, 0.375” and 0.460” in clear and tinted sheets. Lumen XT reports available in 0.060”, and
0.118”. Check with Technical Services for details.
NFPA 130 Fire Test Procedures and Performance Criteria for Material and Assemblies
Category Function of Material Required Testing Test Method Performance
Criteria
All individual flexible cushioning Is < 25
Surface Flammability ASTM D 3675
materials used in seat cushions,
Cushioning
mattresses, mattress pads, armrest,
crash pads, and grab rail padding Ds (1.5) <100
Smoke Density ASTM E 662
Ds (4.0) <175
Seat upholstery, mattress ticking and Flaming time <10 sec
Burning behavior 14 CFR 25
covers, curtains, draperies, window Burn Length <6 in.
Fabrics
shades, and woven seat cushion
suspensions Ds (4.0) <200
Smoke density ASTM E 662
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Seat and mattress frames, wall and
ceiling lining and panels, seat and Is < 35
Surface Flammability ASTM E 162
toilet shrouds, toilet seats, trays and
other tables, partitions, shelves,
opaque windscreens, combustible
signage, end caps, roof housings,
articulation bellows, exterior shells,
nonmetallic skirts, and component Ds (1.5) <100
boxes Ds (4.0) <200
Smoke Density ASTM E 662
and covers
Is < 25
Surface Flammability ASTM E 162
Other vehicle Thermal and acoustical insulation Ds (4.0) <100
components Smoke Density ASTM E 662
Is < 25
Surface Flammability ASTM E 162
HVAC ducting
Ds (4.0) <100
Smoke Density ASTM E 662
Critical Radiant Flux of
ASTM E 648 CRF >5 kW/m2
Floor-Covering System
Floor covering Ds (1.5) <100
Smoke Density ASTM E 662 Ds (4.0) <200
Surface Flammability ASTM E162 Is < 100
Light diffusers, windows and
transparent plastic windscreens Ds (1.5) <100
Smoke Density ASTM E 662 Ds (4.0) <200
Surface Flammability ASTM E162 Is < 35
Ds (1.5) <100
Adhesives and Sealants
Smoke Density ASTM E 662 Ds (4.0) <200
Flame propagation <100
Window gaskets, door nosings, Flame Propagation ASTM C 1166 mm (4 in.)
intercar diaphragms, seat cushion
Elastomers suspension diaphragms, and roof
mats Ds (1.5) <100
Smoke Density ASTM E 662 Ds (4.0) <200
Fire test for cable and See 8.6.7.1.1.1 to 8.6.7.1.3
Wire and cable All NFPA 130
wire
Structural Fire Tests of Building Pass
Flooring, other ASTM E 119
component Construction
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