BS 7177:2008 Specification for Resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases
BS 7177: Fire test to mattresses, divans and bed bases - Standard Brief：
BS 7177 specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases when tested in accordance with BS EN 597-1, BS EN 597-2 and BS 6807 including those used in areas vulnerable to arson. The levels of ignition resistance have been set after careful consideration of the fire risk of the particular end-use environment involved. These levels do not necessarily reflect the behaviour of the mattress, divan or bed base in a fully developed fire.
BS 7177: Fire test to mattresses, divans and bed bases - Product Scope：
BS 7177 specifies requirements for:
- Mattresses
BS 7177: Fire test to mattresses, divans and bed bases - Test Method：
Performance requirements and notes on application of hazard categories
(When using this table it is essential to consult the notes which follow it.)
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Hazard category |
Requirements |
Typical examples |
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Domestic use (low hazard) |
Resistant to ignition with source - smouldering cigarette of BS EN 597-1:1995 Resistant to ignition with source - match flame equivalent of BS EN 597-2:1995 |
Domestic dwellings (including non-motorized caravans) |
|
Medium hazard |
Resistant to ignition with source - smouldering cigarette of BS EN 597-1:1995 Resistant to ignition with source - match flame equivalent of BS EN 597-2:1995 Resistant to ignition with source 5 of BS 6807:1996, |
Hospitals Services’ messes Day Centres Hotels Hostels Old peoples’ homes Holiday camp chalets Boarding schools Residential schools Halls of residence at universities and colleges |
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High hazard |
Resistant to ignition with source - smouldering cigarette of BS EN 597-1:1995 Resistant to ignition with source - match flame equivalent of BS EN 597-2:1995 Resistant to ignition with source 7 of BS 6807:1996 |
Certain hospital wards Off-shore installations Hotels Hostels Old peoples’ homes |
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Very high hazard |
Resistant to ignition with source - smouldering cigarette of BS EN 597-1:1995 Resistant to ignition with source - match flame equivalent of BS EN 597-2:1995 Resistant to ignition with source 7 of BS 6807:1996, Additional tests specified by the user with greater than high hazard requirements |
Prison cells Locked psychiatric accommodation |
Filling Materials Test Extra (UK Fire Safety Regulations)
All filling materials for all hazard categories shall pass the relevant test contained in the annexes given in the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. These test methods refer to the earlier British Standard BS 5852-2:1982.It is permitted for filling materials that are layered-up to be tested as a composite filling instead of testing each filling material separately. However, if the composite filling contains more than one type of foam, either in layers or as a crumb, each foam material shall additionally pass the relevant single foam test as specified in Table 2. Any filling contained separately elsewhere in the furniture shall pass the relevant single material test as specified in Table 2.
BS 7177: Fire test to mattresses, divans and bed bases - Reference Standard:
- BS 5651: Method for cleansing and wetting procedures for use in the assessment of the effect of cleansing and wetting on the flammability of textile fabrics and fabric assemblies.
- BS 5803: Thermal insulation for use in pitched roof spaces in dwellings.
- BS 5803: Part 1:1985 Specification for man-made mineral fibre thermal insulation mats.
- BS 6807:1996 Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases with flaming types of primary and secondary sources of ignition.
- BS EN 597: Furniture — Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases.
- BS EN 597: Part 1:1995 Ignition source: smouldering cigarette.
- BS EN 597: Part 2:1995 Ignition source: match flame equivalent.