Test 1

Completed building scenario: Residential, code prescribed solution of noncombustible construction

Noncombustible compartment with wood finishes on the walls and ceiling with a residential fuel load.

Test structure after ignition of the fire test in the compartment on the second storey (middle window). (Approximate time after ignition: 3 minutes)

Fire is in the later stage of dying down. The wood finishes have burnt away, and a visual of the underlying gypsum board can be seen. Flaming coming out of the window have stopped. (Approximate time after ignition: 28 minutes)

Significant fire decay with minor flaming in the compartment as the residential fuel load has been mostly consumed. Remaining fuel contents flaming on the floor continuing to create minor smoke and heat. (Approximate time after ignition: 40 minutes)

No visual flaming as the residential fuel load has been consumed. (Approximate time after ignition: 180 minutes)