The CPAI 84 standard provides test methods for assessing the flame resistance of fabric and other bendable materials in the camping tent. It also provides performance criteria and certification guidelines for suppliers. Finally, it describes labeling programs to warn the user against actions harmful to flame retardant finishes. as well as to facilitate identification that the awning is made of flame resistant materials and to identify the manufacturer.
CPAI 84 is an industry well recognized flammability standard developed by IFAI (Industrial Fabrics Association International), the same standard is referenced and compliance is legally mandated by various state laws in the USA (California). Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, and New Jersey), as there are currently no federal level flammability standards or requirements for camping tents.
Upholstery Material
No sample from the flooring material sample unit shall be damaged within 25 mm from the edge of the hole in the leveling frame, This requirement includes:
Wall and Top Material
No sample taken from a sample unit consisting of a wall and top material should have an afer-flame time (the time the sample continues to ignite after the test flame source is removed) not more than 4 seconds. The average post-flame time for all samples in a sample unit should not exceed 2 seconds.
Fragments or residues that break off or drip from test specimens must not continue to ignite after reaching the bottom of the test chamber. They should self-extinguish before they touch (or touch) the floor of the test cabinet. These requirements include:
Each batch of material supplied to the manufacturer must be accompanied by a written certificate from the supplier stating that it meets the flame resistance requirements of CPAI-84 and providing the batch number and test results.
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