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BS 5438:1976

BS 5438:1976

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Methods of test for flammability of vertically oriented textile fabrics and fabric assemblies subjected to a small igniting flame

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Language(s)

English

Published date

11-30-1976

Publisher

British Standards Institution

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Foreword
Section 1 - General
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
Section 2 - Information common to methods 1, 2 and 3
4 Conditioning and testing
5 Health and safety of operators
6 Apparatus
7 Control of flame size
8 Room ventilation
Section 3 - Methods of test
9 Test 1
10 Test 2
11 Test 3
Appendix A - Notes for users of the standard
Appendix B - Proposed criteria of acceptance
Publications referred to

Three methods for observing and measuring aspects of flammability relevant to apparel fabrics and those fabrics that will be held loosely in an essentially vertical position, for example curtains and drapes. Appendices give notes for users and proposed criteria of acceptance. See also PD 2777.

This British Standard specifies test methods for observing and measuring aspects of the flammability (when subjected to a small igniting flame) of vertically oriented textile fabrics, specimens being either a single layer or an assembly of two or more layers. These aspects are relevant to apparel fabrics and to those textile fabrics which will be held loosely in an essentially vertical position, for example curtains drapes.

The results may not apply to situations where there is restricted air supply or prolonged exposure to large sources of intense heat as in a conflagration.

NOTE The scope has been limited to those fabric end uses tested in inter-laboratory trials but the tests may be used to assess the behaviour of fabrics or assemblies intended for other end uses, provided that the information gained is understood to relate to the fabric or assembly only.

Committee
TCI/66/-/8
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 74/35997 DC. (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, August 2013. (10/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

PD 2777:1994 Fabric flammability and burning accidents
BS 7394-1:1996 Complete spectacles Specification for ready-to-wear near-vision spectacles
BS 6341:1983 Specification for fabrics for camping tents
BS 5651:1978 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 5722:1984 Specification for flammability performance of fabrics and fabric assemblies used in sleepwear and dressing gowns
BS 3566:1982 Specification for lightweight salvage sheets for fire service use
BS 6476:1984 Guide to garment quality and relevant British Standards
BS 5867-2:1980 Specification for fabrics for curtains and drapes Flammability requirements

BS 2963:1958 Methods of test for the flammability of fabrics
BS 3119:1959 Specification for method of test for flameproof materials

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