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BS 7176:1995

Superseded
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Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-08-2007

Language(s)

English

Published date

17-11-2003

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 predictive testing for
        small orders
Annex B (informative) Predictive testing for small orders
        containing melamine based CMHR polyurethane foam fillings
Annex C (informative) Alternative combustion modified foam
        fillings
Annex D (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam
        in slab or cushion form
Annex E (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam
        in crumb form
Annex F (normative) Ignitability test for latex rubber foam
Annex G (normative) Ignitability test for non-foam filling
        materials singly
Annex H (normative) Ignitability test for composite fillings
        for furniture other than mattresses, bed bases,
        cushions and pillows
List of references

Specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture used for seating.

Committee
FW/6
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7176(1991) (10/2003) Reviewed and Confirmed by BSI, June 2006. (05/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
EN 1021-1:2014 Similar to
EN 1021-2:2014 Similar to

BS 5651:1989 Method for cleansing and wetting procedures for use in the assessment of the effect of cleansing and wetting on the flammability of textile fabrics and fabric assemblies
BS EN 1021-1:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture Ignition source smouldering cigarette
BS EN 1021-2:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture Ignition source match flame equivalent
BS 3379:1991 Specification for flexible polyurethane cellular materials for loadbearing applications
BS 5852:1990 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources

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