Specification for resistance to ignition for nondomestic seating by testing composites for the use in medium hazard premisesbuilding bs 7176. Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases for the. It relates to curtains, blinds and drapes for windows when tested by the methods specified in bs 5438. A 35 kgm3 cmhr foam carpenters rx36125 which meets the requirements of annex a of bs 7176 was used as the filling comments bs 7176. Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability. Assessment of ignition susceptibility of upholstered furniture with glowing and flammable ignition sources. In contract upholstery you might also come across bs 7176 which determines specific risk or hazard areas that your fabric is being installed into. Sn product description test standard number test standard description type 1 auditorium seat bs 5852. In view of the annual uk fire statistics, the upholstered furniture safety regulation has been introduced in 1980 in great britain. The method of testing and evaluating the properties of textiles are different in each country or region, and the detection method and the test standard are generally designated by the buyer, if the textile is exported to a certain country or region, it.
The smallopenflame scenario was also first addressed by tb 117 in california in. Ignition source match flame equivalent 3 terms and definitions for the purposes of this british standard the definitions given in bs 5852 apply, together with the following. Guide to accuracy in building may be obtained from the relevant productmaterial british standard. Standard requirements for interior space 28x6mm ga. Documents sold on the ansi webstore are in electronic adobe acrobat pdf format, however some iso and iec. In simple terms, bs 7176 covers all 3 of the above tests. This regulation is applied to upholstered seating sold commercially and stipulates that the specification of the bs 5852 must be met the objective of this standard is to measure the. Specifications forte lounge armless chair with molded base. Test methods a standard test rig is constructed from fabric and foam to form a simulated chair with the back at a right angle to the base. This british standard was published by bsi and came into effect on 31 march 2006.
Furthermore, whilst crib 5 is the highest standard of the 3. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Bs 7176 fire test to upholstered furniture for nondomestic. Source 5 british standard flammability test certified astm e84 surface burning characteristics of building materials class a light fastness aatcc 162004, opt 3 colorfastness to light class 5 at 72 hours properties test performance recommended for all upholstery applications durability r leathershield flight may be used in. Office, london, uk, 1988 built around british standard bs 5852, methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture.
Buzzibooth product specification sheet this document contains technical information about the buzzibooth. Fire services department fire protection command fire services headquarters building, no. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. Bs 7176 fire test to upholstered furniture for non. Each test is conducted in duplicate and both tests must satisfy the passfail criteria in order to comply with the test requirements. Bs 3379 means the british standard specification for flexible urethane foam for loadbearing applications bs 3379. The standard is used to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and. British bs 5852 source 0, 1,5 cigarette, match and crib 5. It is recommended that this standard equal or approved should be. The furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations 1988. Please login, or find out more about becoming a member of fira here. However, since the furniture and furnishings fire safety.
This standard includes the following cross references. Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of. Normative referencesrequired to achieve compliance to this standard bs 5852. Complete document methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources includes all amendments and changes through reaffirmation notice, october 1, 2016. Bs and en differ in the large steel plate at the edge. British bs 5852 source 0, 1,5 cigarette, match and crib 5 different ignition sources are applied to a constructed test rig to examine the burning behavior of a test material. Fr fabric standard british bs 5852 source 0, 1, 5 cigarette, match and crib 5. The smallopenflame scenario was also first addressed by tb 117 in california in 1975 and by the uk in 1980 using tests based on bs 5852. Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for nondomestic seating by testing composites. To access the standards database you must be a member of the association. If an item of furniture was manufactured from a composite of the fabric and foam tested above then it would comply with the medium hazard category. The method of testing and evaluating the properties of textiles are different in each country or region, and the detection method and the test standard are generally designated by the buyer, if the textile is exported to a certain country or region, it also meets local testing standards.
The standard is used to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to a smouldering cigarette and a match flame equivalent as ignition source. This enables the ignition source to be kept in permanent contact with both back and seat throughout the test. Bs 5852 has several similar standards, but the instrument accessories are basically the same. Methods of test for the ignitability by smokers materials of upholstered composites for seating matches, cushions, ignitability, upholstered furniture, furnishing fabrics, furniture, seating, smokers lighters, fire tests, chair covers. At the discretion of the specifier but at least high hazard. British standard indicate that the size of the crib vary depending on the test and are conducted within specified temperature and humidity ranges. Bs 5852 fire test of upholstered seating standard title. Documents supplied by british standards institution bs 5606. Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources 2. These tests determine the effects of a smouldering cigarette, or other flaming ignition sources such as burning matches or a foursheet fullsize newspaper. Measures the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites andor complete pieces of furniture.
A standard test rig is constructed from fabric and foam to form a simulated chair with the back at a. Office furniture purchased through a gsa approved and reputable suppliers will have fire safety measures equal or approved to these tests. Xxxx consumer protection the furniture and furnishings fire safety regulations 201x made laid before parliament coming into force the secretary of state makes these regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 11. Part 1 means the british standard for fire tests for furniture bs. Bs 5852 fire test of upholstered seating standard brief. Bs 5606 guide to accuracy pdf download pdf manual free.
Bs 7176 specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture used for seating when tested in accordance with bs 5852, bs en 10211 or bs en 10212, as appropriate. Source 5 british standard flammability test certified astm e84 surface burning characteristics of building materials class a light fastness aatcc 162004, opt 3 colorfastness to light class 2. Bs 7176 fire test to upholstered furiture for nondomestic seating standard brief. It was prepared by technical committee fw6, flammability performance and fire testing. The standard concludes with a final examination and test report. Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources. This standard refers to the test standards british bs 5852 source 0, 1,5 cigarette, match and crib 5, bs european en 1021 part 1 and 21 or bs european en 1021 part 1 and 22, depending on the enduse environment involved.
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