New Test Methods for Standard Test Methods for Wildfire and Built Environment Investigations.
1. Scope
Part of a suite of ASTM standards for such investigations. This is much more than just understanding and determining ash, char, and soot, but the dynamics of particles and chemical hazards involved in these typical catastrophic events. Insurance, IH, occupational, built, regulatory, and other stakeholders are eager for this to move forward.
Keywords
burn, fire, char, source, emission, ash, soot, plume, monitor, real-time, particle, VOC, PAH, respirable, RLDM, PLM, TEM, SEM, FTIR, ICP-OES, laboratory, industrial hygiene, soil, collection, surface, respirator, flow rate, measure, concentration
Rationale
While some industry standards exits, there are no comprehensive standards for investigators.
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 12-01-2025
Technical Contact: Frank Ehrenfeld