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BSI - BS 7175

Methods of test for The ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources

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Organization: BSI
Publication Date: 31 July 1989
Status: active
Page Count: 24
ICS Code (Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products): 13.220.40
ICS Code (Home textiles. Linen): 97.160
scope:

Uses the ignition sources in BS 5852 to assess the ignitability of pillows, quilts, mattress cases & covers, sheets, pillowslips, blankets, bedspreads & quilt covers, individually and in combination.

Document History

BS 7175
July 31, 1989
Methods of test for The ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
Uses the ignition sources in BS 5852 to assess the ignitability of pillows, quilts, mattress cases & covers, sheets, pillowslips, blankets, bedspreads & quilt covers, individually and in combination.

References

This document references:
BS 5852-1 - Fire Tests for Furniture Part 1. Methods of Test for the Ignitability by Smokers' Materials of Upholstered Composites for Seating
Published by BSI on November 30, 1979
For assessing ignitability of material combinations when subjected to either a smouldering cigarette or a lighted match as might be applied accidentally. Appendix gives guidance notes for designers...
This document references:
BS 6807 - Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses with primary and secondary sources of ignition
Published by BSI on December 31, 1986
Smouldering and flaming ignition sources of differing severities. Does not include the ignitability of the bed base.
This document is referenced by:
BS 5866-3 - Blankets suitable for use in the public sector - Part 3: Specification for synthetic fibre cellular blankets
Published by BSI on August 30, 1991
Includes flammablility performance where required.
This document is referenced by:
BS PD CR 13455 - Soil Improvers and Growing Media - Guidelines for the Safety of Users, the Environment and Plants
Published by BSI on November 15, 1999
Information on significant health and safety issues. Classifies hazards and risks for manufacturers, users and regulators to refer to.
This document is referenced by:
BS 5866-4 - Blankets suitable for use in the public sector - Part 4: Specification for flammability performance
Published by BSI on August 30, 1991
For blankets specified in Parts 1 to 3 of the standard.
This document is referenced by:
BS 5815-3 - Sheets, sheeting, pillowslips, towels, napkins, counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers suitable for use in the public sector - Part 3: Specification for counterpanes and continental quilt secondary covers including flammability performance
Published by BSI on February 28, 1991
Requirements for flame retardant covers suitable for use in the public sector.
This document is referenced by:
DEF STAN 07-247 - Selection of Materials on the Basis of their Fire Characteristics
Published by MODUK on April 14, 2020
This Standard provides the requirements for control and selection of materials based on their fire characteristics. It specifies the aims and procedures intended to ensure that only fire safe and...
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