Standard Guide for Selection of Fire Test Methods for the Assessment of Upholstered Furnishings in Detention and Correctional Facilities

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The information presented provides the user with guidance on identification of test methods, and related documents, which are potentially useful to determine fire-test-response characteristics of upholstery products, and the materials of which they are made, present inside detention cells, in detention and correctional facilities. Some information is given about every standard included, so as to allow a judgment as to the potential usefulness of the original method.

5.2 The detention environment has some unique features which potentially require the use of modifications of standard test methods or the application of particular techniques. Some guidance to that effect is also presented.

Subcomité:

F33.05

Referida por:

F3809-26

Volúmen:

15.08

Número ICS:

13.220.40 (Ignitability and burning behaviour of materials and products), 97.140 (Furniture)

Palabras clave:

detention; fire; fire safety; fire testing; flammability; heat release; ignition; mattress; smoke release; upholstered furniture;