BS 7177(2008) : 2008

Superseded

SPECIFICATION FOR RESISTANCE TO IGNITION OF MATTRESSES, MATTRESS PADS, DIVANS AND BED BASES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

02-11-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2008

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Performance requirements for resistance to ignition
5 Sampling and frequency of testing
6 Labelling and identification
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Ignitability test for polyurethane foam
                      in slab or cushion form
Annex B (normative) - Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in
                      crumb form
Annex C (normative) - Ignitability test for latex rubber foam
Annex D (normative) - Ignitability test for non-foam filling
                      materials singly
Annex E (normative) - Ignitability test for composite fillings of
                      mattresses and bed bases
Bibliography

Describes requirements for the resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases when tested in accordance with BS EN 597-1, BS EN 597-2 and BS 6807 including those used in areas vulnerable to arson.

Committee	FW/6
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7177(1996) and 07/30155286 DC. (02/2008) 2008 Edition Re-Issued in July 2011 and incorporates AMD 1 2011. Supersedes 11/30240951 DC. (07/2011)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	20
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded

BS EN 597-1:2015	Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases Ignition source smouldering cigarette
BS 6807:1986	Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses with primary and secondary sources of ignition
BS 5852:2006	Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
BS EN 597-2:2015	Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases Ignition source: match flame equivalent
BS 5852-2:1982	Fire tests for furniture Methods of test for the ignitability of upholstered composites for seating by flaming sources