C&D ZODIACC&D ZODIACFlammability CertificationFlammability Certification

What to Test, Which Test and How to Test ItWhat to Test, Which Test and How to Test It

HARMONIZING THE HARMONIZING THE APPLICATION OFAPPLICATION OFFLAMMABILITY FLAMMABILITY

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

The ChallengeThe Challenge

Pre 2008- Fairly Common World Pre 2008- Fairly Common World Interpretation of CFR25.853.Interpretation of CFR25.853.

Late 2008- Major Production Late 2008- Major Production Disruptions due to new Disruptions due to new Interpretative Views.Interpretative Views.

2009- Identify Differences, Generate 2009- Identify Differences, Generate Interest and Restore Order.Interest and Restore Order.

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ExamplesExamples Ditch & PotDitch & Pot Panel EdgefillPanel Edgefill Seat Special ConditionsSeat Special Conditions Insert Potting CompoundsInsert Potting Compounds Tab & Slot JointsTab & Slot Joints Etc.Etc.

Networking & Industry Web-Based SurveyNetworking & Industry Web-Based Survey

Level Setting Activities

Networking & Industry Web-Based SurveyNetworking & Industry Web-Based Survey Difference AnalysisDifference Analysis

Level Setting Activities

Are New Interpretations Based on Are New Interpretations Based on Original Intent?Original Intent?

Are New Interpretations Based on Strict Are New Interpretations Based on Strict Law?Law?

Are New Interpretations Warranted Are New Interpretations Warranted Based on Safety?Based on Safety?

Considerations

Networking & Industry Web-Based SurveyNetworking & Industry Web-Based Survey Difference AnalysisDifference Analysis Recommend Guidelines/ TrainingRecommend Guidelines/ Training

Level Setting Activities

Networking & Industry Web-Based SurveyNetworking & Industry Web-Based Survey Difference AnalysisDifference Analysis Recommend Guidelines/ TrainingRecommend Guidelines/ Training Develop Universal Process for Establishing Develop Universal Process for Establishing

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Level Setting Activities

Any Questions?Any Questions?

ANY INTEREST??ANY INTEREST??