Posted By Peter Longworth
Jonathan
I think these are the relevant standards for foam furnishings

BS 5852 Part 1, 0&1. Part 2, 5
BS7176
i think they relate to cigarette burn tests and ease of ignition

Posted By Peter Longworth
Just realised
BS 7176 has been withdrawn ( Its now a standard for wheelchairs (ISO 7176)) so it is just BS 5852.

Posted By Bob Thompson CMIOSH
sorry forgot to mention the standard for soft furnishings is for in herently flame retardant

Bob

Posted By Derek Housley
Interesting subject in its own right

Attached extracted from the Website detailed below, which should provide some answers.

http://www.textilesfr.co.uk/bs5867.htm

Table 1. Guide to British Standards methods of test
British Standard Reference Name Product Tested End Use Type
BS 5852:Part 1:1979:Source 0 Cigarette test Upholstered furniture Domestic & Contract Composite
BS 5852:Part 1:1979:Source 1 Match test Upholstered furniture Domestic & Contract Composite
BS 5852:1990:Source 5 Crib 5 test Upholstered furniture Contract Composite
BS 5438:1976:Test 2 Curtain test Vertically orientated fabrics Contract Non-composite
BS 7175:1989 Bedcover test Bedcovers & pillows Contract Composite
BS 476:Part 6:1989
BS476:Part 7:1987
Rate of flame spread for wall coverings Fabric/material wall covering Contract Composite

BS EN 1021-1:1994 Cigarette test specified in BS 7176 Upholstered furniture Domestic & Contract Composite
BS EN 1021-2:1994 Match test specified in BS 7176 Upholstered furniture Domestic & Contract Composite

BS 5651:1978:Clause 4 Water soak Fabric for upholstery use Domestic & Contract Non-composite


Table 2. Guide to British Standards flammability specifications
British Standard Description
BS 5867:Part 2:1980:Type B Specification for curtains & drapes. Most commonly required specification for contract curtains. Test method used is BS 5438:1976:Test 2.
BS 5867:Part 2:1980:Type C Specification for curtains & drapes. Usually required in health care installations. Test method used is BS 5438:1976:Test 2.
BS 7176:1995 Specification for ignition resistance in non-domestic seating by testing composites. Describes four levels of fire hazard and the test methods used to assess compliance with each.

P.S I am not in any way recommending the company, but the website does provide useful information.

Posted By kevin_2005
Hello

I got attracted by this post

Actually I am going for an assignemnt on fire in a broadcast house in which ther are may electical equipments. The assignment brief is as such:

Identify the fire related properties (including combustion products) of the structural materials, decorative materials, furnishing items and other combustible contents of a workplace of your choice. The area should include any ancillary rooms and adjacent corridors. Describe the likely effect of a significant fire on the structural integrity of the building. Estimate the approximate level of fire loading, rate and method of fire growth. Produce a report to management which discusses the problems which might be caused in a fire and makes recommendations on methods of improving the fire resistance of the chosen workplace.

DO you guys have any suggestion or any materials please

Thnaks