Method of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources

Method of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources

A test specimen is subjected to a series of ignition sources. In clause 11 the test rig stylizes the critical geometry of vertical/horizontal junctions typically found in furniture, but test a single cover/ filling combination. In clause 12 the test specimen consists of a complete item of furniture.

  • Skills : 
    Fire
  • Normative references: : 
    BS 5852 – Clause 11 and 12 source 0  to 7 
  • COFRAC accreditation

Material

All

Product type

Seats

Scope of the test

England

 

  • Affiliated laboratory:  Furnishings – Fire