KemI Rapport 3/06. - Kemikalieinspektionen

2. Textila produkterSome examples of fire requirements and corresponding building standards based onthe Flammable Fabrics Act (FFA) in the United States, which was adopted by the USCongress as long ago as 1953, the UK Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulationsand the fire–safety requirements from 1988 still in force, and some important standards ofother European countries and international transport organisationsTable 2 Some important fire regulations for textile applicationsProducttypeType of firesourceExample ofriskStandard or equivalentSeatingSmoulderingcigaretteSmoking infurnitureTesting according to EN 1021-1.National requirements in several EU Member StatesSeatingSeatingSmoulderingcigaretteIgnition withsmall gasflameSmoking infurnitureCarelessnesswithopen fireTesting according to UFAC (The UpholsteredFurniture Action Council) Voluntary industryrequirements, followed by many manufacturers in theUSTesting according to EN 1021-2. National requirementsin some EU Member States.Requirements for lowflammability in purchasing for example for hotelsSeatingEtc.SeatingIgnition withburning woodIgnition withburning woodCarelessnesswithopen fireCarelessnesswithopen fire /arsonTesting according to BS 5852, fire source 5.Requirements for consumer environment for upholsterymaterials for furniture, mattresses and cushions in theUK.Medium risk level for public environment in theUK according to BS 7176Testing according to BS 5852, fire source 7. High andvery high risk level for public environment in the UKaccording to BS 7176Seating,shipsSmoulderingcigarette andsmall gasflameCarelessnesswithopen fireTesting according to IMO Resolution A.652 (16):1989.Requirement for low flammabilitySeating,trainsIgnition withburning woodCarelessnesswithopen fire /arsonTesting according to BS 5852, fire source7.Requirement for seats in X2000 trainsSeating,trainsIgnition withburning paperCarelessnesswith open fire /arsonTesting according to UIC 564-2, app. 13.Used by Central European train companies123