BSI has revised two upholstery ignitability standards, one for beds and mattresses and the other for upholstered seats (BS6807 and BS5852).
BS 6807:2006 outlines methods for assessing the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases, when subjected to flaming types of primary and secondary ignition sources of differing severity.
This is a full revision of the standard and supersedes BS 6807:1996, which is withdrawn. The principal change is a clarification of progressive smouldering ignition – minor editorial changes have also been made.
BS 5852:2006 is the new test method for assessing the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources.
The objective of this standard is to measure the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites and/or complete pieces of furniture. The principal changes from the 1990 edition are updated references, to bring the standard into line with BS 6807 and BS EN 1021, and to incorporate the existing amendments.
Consequently, BS 5852:1990 is withdrawn. However, since the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 refer to the earlier editions of the standard, neither BS 5852-1:1979 nor BS 5852-2:1982 are withdrawn.
BSI has revised two upholstery ignitability standards, one for beds and mattresses and the other for upholstered seats (BS6807 and BS5852).
BS 6807:2006 outlines methods for assessing the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases, when subjected to flaming types of primary and secondary ignition sources of differing severity.
This is a full revision of the standard and supersedes BS 6807:1996, which is withdrawn. The principal change is a clarification of progressive smouldering ignition – minor editorial changes have also been made.
BS 5852:2006 is the new test method for assessing the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources.
The objective of this standard is to measure the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites and/or complete pieces of furniture. The principal changes from the 1990 edition are updated references, to bring the standard into line with BS 6807 and BS EN 1021, and to incorporate the existing amendments.
Consequently, BS 5852:1990 is withdrawn. However, since the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations 1988 refer to the earlier editions of the standard, neither BS 5852-1:1979 nor BS 5852-2:1982 are withdrawn.
