FCA International represents contractors’ interests on four ASTM main committees, multiple sub-committees and workgroups. Read on for an ASTM update following several committees’ virtual meetings held in October and November.

FCA International Participates with four ASTM main committees and multiple sub-committees and workgroups on behalf of our contractor members. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the fall’s in-person ASTM meetings were cancelled. However, several committees held virtual meetings in October and November.

Below is a list of the ASTM committees and a few of the standards and workgroups with which we participate. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns regarding any of the ASTM standards or workgroups.

C11 Committee on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

Committee C11.01
C471M – Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Gypsum and Gypsum Products (Metric) has been revised to C471M-20

Committee C11.02
WK74810 – Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Tensile Strength or Bond Strength of Portland Cement-Based Plaster by Direct Tension is a work item revision to existing standard C1860-19a

WK60330 – Review of Proposed New Standard Test Method on Impact Testing of Corners. This standard is under development. The intent is to standardize the method used to determine the impact resistance of corner products. Currently, each manufacturer uses a different method. This will be used by contractors, owners, specifiers, and so forth to determine which product is right for their specific application and project.

Committee C11.03
C1787 – Standard Specification for Installation of Non-Metallic Plaster Bases (Lath) Used with Portland Cement Based Plaster in Vertical Wall Applications has been revised to C1787-20

C14 Committee on Glass and Glass Products

Committee C14.02
C813 – Standard Test Method for Hydrophobic Contamination on Glass by Contact Angle Measurement has been revised to C813-20

Committee C14.08 – New ASTM Work Items
WK74394 – Standard Specification for Glasses, Portlight, Circular, Fully Tempered is a work item revision to existing standard C1443-99(2016)

WK74715 – Standard Specification for Glasses, Portlight, Circular, Fully Tempered is a work item for the withdrawal of the existing standard C1443-99(2016)

D01 Committee on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications

Committee D01.46
C267 – Standard Test Methods for Chemical Resistance of Mortars, Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacing and Polymer Concretes has been revised to C267-20

E06 Performance of Buildings – Other Standards in Review Process

Committee E06.21
E3038 – Standard Practice for Assessing and Qualifying Candidates as Inspectors of Firestop Systems and Fire-Resistive Joint Systems has been revised to E3038-20

Committee E06.21
E3038 – Standard Practice for Assessing and Qualifying Candidates as Inspectors of Firestop Systems and Fire-Resistive Joint Systems has been revised to E3038-20

Committee E06.51 WK74422 – Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors, and Impact Protective Systems Impacted by Windborne Debris in Hurricanes is a work item revision to existing standard E1996-20