Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-01-2008

Language(s)

English

Published date

17-10-2003

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Performance requirements for resistance to ignition
5 Sampling and frequency of testing
6 Labelling and identification
Annex A (informative) Guidance on sampling and frequency of
        testing
Annex B (normative) Mattress, divan or bed base tested with
        secondary ignition sources simulating unknown
        bedcovers
Annex C (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam
        in slab or cushion form
Annex D (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam
        in crumb form
Annex E (normative) Ignitability test for latex rubber foam
Annex F (normative) Ignitability test for non-foam filling
        materials singly
Annex G (normative) Ignitability test for composite fillings
        of mattresses and bed bases
List of references

Gives requirements for ignition resistance of mattresses, divans and bed bases when tested including those for use in areas which are vulnerable to arson. Ignition resistance levels have been set with consideration of fire risk of particular end-use environment, but do not necessarily cover the behaviour of the mattress, divan or bed base in a fully developed fire.

Committee	FW/6
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7177(1991) & 95/522169 DC (10/2003) Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, June 2006. (05/2006)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	16
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded

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