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BS 7176:2007+A1:2011

BS 7176:2007+A1:2011

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Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites

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This British Standard specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture used for seating when tested in accordance with BS 5852, BS EN 1021‑1 or BS EN 1021‑2, as appropriate. The levels of ignition resistance have been set after careful consideration of the fire risk of the particular end-use environment involved. These levels do not necessarily reflect the behaviour of the upholstered seating in a fully developed fire.

Upholstered seating for domestic use and transport is not covered by this standard.

NOTE Guidance on the applicability of hazard categories to particular premises is given in the Notes to Table 1.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
3 Contents
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 1
3 Terms and definitions 1
4 Performance requirements for resistance to ignition 4
5 Sampling and frequency of testing 6
6 Labelling and identification 6
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in slab or cushion form 9
Annex B (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in crumb form 10
Annex C (normative) Ignitability test for latex rubber foam 11
Annex D (normative) Ignitability test for non-foam filling materials singly 12
Annex E (normative) Ignitability test for composite fillings for furniture other than mattresses, bed bases, cushions and pillows 12
Bibliography 13
List of figures
Figure 1 – Example of a label for low hazard categories 7
Figure 2 – Example of a label for medium hazard categories 7
Figure 3 – Example of a label for medium hazard categories 8
Figure 4 – Example of a label for high hazard categories 8
List of tables
Table 1 – Performance requirements for composites and notes on application of hazard categories 2
Table 2 – Test methods relevant to types of filling (all hazard categories) 5
4 Foreword
7 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
3.1 fire hazard
3.2 fire risk
8 Table 1 Performance requirements for composites and notes on application of hazard categories A), B)
9 a) statutory requirements and other recommendations such as:
1) the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 [4];
2) the Building Regulations 2000, as amended [5], and the equivalent legislation in Scotland [6] and Northern Ireland [7];
3) local authority byelaws;
4) regulations enacted under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 [8];
5) the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 [9];
6) the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (SI No. 1324) [1], the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safet…
7) DCLG fire safety guides [10-20];
8) the Housing Act 1985 [21];
9) Health Technical Memorandum 05-03, Part C [22];
10) the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 [23].
b) whether or not people sleep at premises;
c) the level of occupancy;
d) whether, in the case of fire, occupants could be expected to escape on their own or whether they would need assistance;
e) the presence or absence of an automatic fire detection and alarm system, or an automatic fire extinguishing system;
f) any special hazards, such as cooking, heating, live flame effects, smoke effects, low lighting levels, strobe lighting, loud music, drinking, use after dark;
g) whether or not the premises are, during times of use, under the control of staff trained in appropriate evacuation procedures;
h) the location of the hazard area, namely of floors, whether or not high rise and/or below ground and/or windowless.
10 3.3 ignition risk
3.4 composite
3.5 unit
4 Performance requirements for resistance to ignition
4.1 Ignitability
11 Table 2 Test methods relevant to types of filling (all hazard categories)
4.2 Durability of treatment
12 5 Sampling and frequency of testing
6 Labelling and identification
a) “Conforms to BS 7176:2007 for low hazard (not recommended for use in higher hazard areas)”; or
b) “Conforms to BS 7176:2007 for medium hazard (not recommended for use in higher hazard areas)”; or
c) “Conforms to BS 7176:2007 for high hazard (not recommended for use in higher hazard areas)”; or
d) “Conforms to BS 7176:2007 to agreed level for very high hazard” .
Figures 1 to 4
13 Figure 1 Example of a label for low hazard categories
Figure 2 Example of a label for medium hazard categories
14 Figure 3 Example of a label for medium hazard categories
Figure 4 Example of a label for high hazard categories
15 Annex A (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in slab or cushion form
16 Annex B (normative) Ignitability test for polyurethane foam in crumb form
17 Annex C (normative) Ignitability test for latex rubber foam
18 Annex D (normative) Ignitability test for non-foam filling materials singly
Annex E (normative) Ignitability test for composite fillings for furniture other than mattresses, bed bases, cushions and pillows
19 Bibliography
[1] GREAT BRITAIN. Furniture and Furnishing (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (SI No. 1324). London: HMSO.
[2] GREAT BRITAIN. Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1989 (SI No. 2358). London: HMSO.
[3] GREAT BRITAIN. Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 1993 (SI No. 207). London: HMSO.
[4] GREAT BRITAIN. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (SI No. 1541 2005). London: The Stationery Office.
[5] GREAT BRITAIN. Building Regulations 2000 (SI No. 2000 2531) and subsequent amendments. London: The Stationery Office.
[6] SCOTLAND. Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (SI No. 2004 406). Edinburgh: The Stationery Office.
[7] GREAT BRITAIN. Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 (SI No. 2000 389). London: The Stationery Office.
[8] GREAT BRITAIN. Consumer Protection Act 1987 and subsequent modification orders. London: HMSO.
[9] GREAT BRITAIN. General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (SI No. 1803 2005). London: The Stationery Office.
[10] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Offices and shops. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[11] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Factories and warehouses. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[12] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Sleeping accommodation. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[13] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Residential care. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[14] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Educational premises. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[15] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Small and medium places of assembly. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[16] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Large places of assembly. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
20 [17] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Theatres, cinemas, concert halls and similar premises. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[18] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Outdoor events and venues. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[19] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Healthcare premises. London: The Stationery Office, 2006.
[20] DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DCLG). Fire safety – Risk assessment – Transport premises and facilities.
[21] GREAT BRITAIN. Housing Act 1985. London: HMSO.
[22] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Firecode – Fire safety in the NHS. Health Technical Memorandum 05-03: Operational provisions – Part C: Textiles and furnishings. London: The Stationery Office, 2007.
[23] GREAT BRITAIN. Public Contracts Regulations 2006 (SI No. 5 2006). London: The Stationery Office.

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