Flammability Testing
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+44 (0)1438 415718Flammability testing is a complex subject, and a legal requirement for domestic upholstered furniture.
The UK’s strict regulations have been proven to save lives, and failure to comply can lead to prosecutions. Our experts advise customers on a case-by-case basis, explaining what testing they must undertake in order to be compliant.
We’re UKAS accredited to test domestic and commercial:
- Fabrics
- Mattresses
- Fillings
We also hold UKAS accreditation to the Irish Regulations S.I. No. 316/1995 - Industrial Research and Standards (Fire Safety) (Domestic Furniture) Order, 1995.
- The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988:
Schedule 1 Part I - Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in slab or cushion form.
Schedule 1 Part II - Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in crumb form
Schedule 1 Part III - Ignitability test for latex rubber foam
Schedule 2 Part I - Ignitability test for non-foam filling materials singly
Schedule 2 Part II - Ignitability test for composite fillings for furniture other than mattresses, bed-bases, cushions and pillows
Schedule 2 Part III - Composite test for ignitability of pillows and cushions with primary covers
Schedule 2 Part IV - Ignitability test for composite fillings of mattresses and bed-bases
Schedule 3 - Ignition resistance test for interliner
Schedule 4 Part I & Schedule 5 Part I. The cigarette test
Schedule 4 Part I (modifications to BS 5852: Part 1)
Schedule 4 Part II & Schedule 5 Part III
Schedule 5 Part 1. The match test
- BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases
- BS EN 597-1:2015 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
- BS EN 597-2:2015 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases. Ignition source: match flame equivalent
- BS EN 1021-1:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
- BS EN 1021-2:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source match flame equivalent
- 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 7176:2007+A1:2011 Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites
- BS EN 1021-1:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
- BS EN 1021-2:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source match flame equivalent
- BS 5852:2006 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
- The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988:
Schedule 1 Part I - Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in slab or cushion form.
Schedule 1 Part II - Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in crumb form
Schedule 1 Part III - Ignitability test for latex rubber foam
Schedule 2 Part I - Ignitability test for non-foam filling materials singly
Schedule 2 Part II - Ignitability test for composite fillings for furniture other than mattresses, bed-bases, cushions and pillows
- BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases
- BS EN 597-1:2015 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
- BS EN 597-2:2015 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases. Ignition source: match flame equivalent
- BS 6807:2006 Methods of test for assessment of ignitability of mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases with flaming types of primary and secondary sources of ignition
- BS EN 1021-1:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
- BS EN 1021-2:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source match flame equivalent
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