BS 7177 Test Method for Ignition Resistance Properties of Mattresses, Mattress Pads, Sofas and Bases

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BS 7177 Test Method for Ignition Resistance Properties of Mattresses, Mattress Pads, Sofas and Bases

Developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), the BS 7177 standard is a classification standard and refers only to other testing standards. The standard is used to evaluate which fire test a mattress, mattress pad, sofa or bed base should be tested, depending on the end-use environment.

BS 7177 Test Method for Ignition Resistance Properties of Mattresses, Mattress Pads, Sofas and Bases

The fillings used in household mattresses, mattresses, divans and bases (low hazard) are also subject to the "Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulation 1988" with amendments.

In the UK, all non-domestic mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bases must be classified according to hazard categories - low, medium, high and very high risk. Depending on the use of mattress, mattress pad, sofa or plinth, different test standards are applied.

BS 7177 is a British Standard that specifies the ignition resistance requirements of mattresses, mattress pads, daybeds and plinths when tested to BS EN 597-1, BS EN 597-2 and BS 6807, including those used in arson sensitive areas.

Does not apply to mattress protectors. Ignition resistance levels were determined after careful consideration of the fire risk of the respective end-use environment. These levels do not necessarily reflect the behavior of the mattress, mattress pad, daybed or plinth in a fully developed fire.

BS 7177 will assist manufacturers, importers and people responsible for fire safety in determining the fire safety of mattresses, mattresses, divans and plinths. Use of this standard should lead to the production and specification of safer products. It also gives examples of labels that can be used to mark products conforming to this standard.

Our organization also provides testing services for the Ignition Resistance Properties of BS 7177 Mattresses, Mattress Pads, Sofas and Bases, within the framework of the laboratory services of the materials.

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