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NFPA 260 : 2019

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Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

08-23-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-13-2018

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Test Selection.
1.5 Precision.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications. (Reserved)
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Test Apparatus
4.1 Mini-Mock-Up Tester.
4.2 Decking Materials Tester.
4.3 Ignition Source.
4.4 Standard Type I Cover Fabric.
4.5 Standard Type II Cover Fabric.
4.6 Sheeting Material.
4.7 Polyurethane Foam Substrate.
4.8 Miscellaneous.
4.9 Air Velocity.
4.10 Extinguishing Equipment.
4.11 Draft Enclosure.
Chapter 5 Test Specimens
5.1 Specimen Conditioning.
5.2 Cover Fabric Specimen.
5.3 Interior Fabric Specimen.
5.4 Welt Cord Specimen.
5.5 Filling/Padding Component Specimen.
5.6 Decking Materials Specimen.
5.7 Barrier Materials Specimen.
Chapter 6 Test Procedures
6.1 Cover Fabric Test.
6.2 Interior Fabric Test.
6.3 Welt Cord Test.
6.4 Filling/Padding Component Test.
6.5 Decking Materials Test.
6.6 Barrier Materials Test.
Chapter 7 Cigarette Resistance Classifications
7.1 General.
7.2 Cover Fabric Classification.
7.3 Interior Fabric Classification.
7.4 Welt Cord Classification.
7.5 Filling/Padding Components Classification.
7.6 Decking Materials Classification.
7.7 Barrier Materials Classification.
Chapter 8 Safety Precautions
8.1 Combustion.
8.2 Exposure.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Commentary
Annex C Informational References

The tests described in this document apply to upholstered furniture components that are tested in a standard, defined composite.

DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978-145592074-7
Pages
24
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

NFPA 556:2024 Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles

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