TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117-2013. Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Smolder Resistance of Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture.

An evaluation method for testing the ignitability of materials used in upholstered furniture such as cover fabrics, barrier materials as well as filling materials. In California, USA, compliance with the method is a legal requirement. Also, where the method is not a legal requirement it is widely used.

The test material is arranged in a test rig together with standard material depending on whether it is outer fabric, barrier material or filling material that is to be tested. The test rig forms a 90-degree angle between the seat and back where a smoldering cigarette is placed and covered with a cotton fabric. The progress of combustion is observed and evidence for progressive smoldering or ignition is recorded. The area of the charring is also measured to evaluated compliance with the requirements.

One report in Swedish or English with the test results.

Normal delivery time is 5-10 working days. A more accurate delivery time is stated in the order confirmation which is sent after received order and sample material.

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Test material needed for testing:

• Cover fabric: 6 st specimen (203 x 203) mm, and (203 x 381)* mm, valid for section 1.
• Barrier material: 6 st specimen (203 x 203), and (203 x 305)* mm, valid for section 2.
• Stoppning: 6 st specimen  (203 x 127 x 51), and (203 x 203 x 51) mm, valid for section 3.
  
  *The longer dimention shall be cut in the warp direction.

TECHNICAL BULLETIN 117-2013, section 1, 2 & 3.

RISE offer textile testing according to the following healthcare standards: SS 8760001:2016, SS 8760002:2018, SS 8760164:2018, SS-EN 13795-1 och SS-EN 13795-2.

At RISE, we assist healthcare and producers in testing healthcare textiles and to verify that products meet current specifications in order to be delivered and used in the healthcare sector.

The mentioned standards include many different test methods, for example fire testing, mechanical testing, linting, water absorption, waterproofness, air permability, comfort methods, colour fastness, etc. We also perform other test methods on textile products and  many of the methods are accredited.

Results are delivered in a written report.

Normal delivery time is ten working days after receiving the test material. In some cases, shorter delivery times can be offered.

SS 8760001:2016
SS 8760002:2018
SS 8760164:2018
SS-EN 13795-1
SS-EN 13795-2

We offer testing of fireplaces and chimneys according to a number of standards.

The objectives of the tests are amongst others to decide whether or not the products are safe in use, determine minimum safety distance requirements, measure particle emissions to check if the products comply to given environmental requirements.

We offer testing according to the following standards:

• Environmental and safety test for heating appliances
  • EN 13240 Roomheaters fired by solid fuel
  • EN 13229 Inset appliances including open fires fired by solid fuels
  • EN 15250 Slow heat release appliances fired by solid fuel
  • EN 12815 Residential independent boilers fired by solid fuel
  • EN 16510-1 Residential solid fuel burning appliances
• Test of small chimneys
  • EN 1856-1 Requirements for metal chimneys
  • EN 1859 Metal chimneys - Test methods
  • EN 13216-1 Test methods for system chimneys
• Test of boiler plants
  • EN 12809 Residential independent boilers fired by solid fuel

After conducted tests the results will be summarised and presented in a report in English, Swedish or Norwegian language.

• EN 13240
• EN 13229
• EN 15250
• EN 12815
• EN 16510-1
• EN 1856-1
• EN 1859
• EN 13216-1
• EN 12809

Scaffolds and ladders that are sold and used in Sweden must be type examined and meet the requirements of the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations. RISE performs type control for these products in Sweden and now also has the opportunity to issue certificates for products to be sold in Norway in accordance the Produsentforskriften.

We perform analyzes and calculations of all types of building structures, structural details and scaffolding. Some examples of scaffolding that we evaluated with FEM analyzes are scaffolding, pallet racks, temporary grandstands and cable ladders. RISE has extensive experience of evaluations, both against Swedish norms and regulations, as AFS 2023:9, as well as foreign standards.

Scaffolding, scaffolding components and ladders need to be type examined or certified in order for them to be marketed and sold in Sweden and Norway. Examples of products that we can type examine/ certify as an accredited body are:

• Facade scaffolding
• Mobile access tower
• Couplers
• Platforms and woden grating
• Ladders and trestles
• Temporary edge protection systems (for Norway only)
• Safety nets (for Norway only)

RISE is accredited to be able to do this both according to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's requirements in Sweden but also according to the corresponding requirements of the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority .

Finite Element calculations

Computer calculations are a powerful tool, not least when used in combination with testing, which are increasingly used in product and system evaluation. Advanced calculations are mainly performed using the Finite Element Method (FEM). Component tests are often used to generate input data for the calculation model and full-scale tests for validation of the calculation model. Finite element calculations in combination with scaffolding testing have become a specialty for RISE.

Evaluation and testing of temporary structures are carried out at our accredited operations in Borås where we have our laboratory. We have accreditation for methods in scaffoldings, ladders, trestles, temporary edge protection systems  and safety nets.

The work include both accredited and non-accredited testing methods. The scope of accreditation is available upon request – please feel free to contact us for more information.

The result of an assignment is usually a calculation or test report in which the product's properties and carrying capacity are reported. If the product is to be type-examined, a type-examination certificate or certificate will be issued in accordance with the Swedish Work Environment Authority's regulations for the Swedish market or the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority's regulations for the Norwegian market.

For the following areas, contact persons apply as below:

Henrik Snygg - Scaffoldings and couplers

Samuel Österberg - Mobile access towers and ladders

Anders Hardå - Temporary edge protection systems and safety nets (anders.harda@ri.se, +46 10 516 53 43)

SP 1744 (internal method)

EN 74-1, EN 74-2

EN 1004-1

SS-EN 12810-2

SS-EN 12811-3

AFS 2023:9

EN 131-2

EN 131-4

EN 131-6

EN 131-7

EN 13374:2013-A1:2019

EN 1263-1:2014

EN 14183

Personal protective equipment (PPE) placed on the EU market must comply with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and bear the CE marking. RISE is a Notified Body under the Regulation. We carry out the assessments required to verify that your product complies with the applicable regulatory requirements.

With RISE, you receive an independent and recognized basis for CE marking of personal protective equipment (PPE). We assess both the product and the technical documentation, issue the necessary certificates, and guide you through the entire process.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is equipment designed to be worn or used by an individual to protect against risks to health and safety.

Examples of personal protective equipment include:

• Safety helmets
• Safety footwear
• Eye and face protection
• Respiratory protective equipment
• Fall protection equipment
• High-visibility clothing
• Chainsaw protective clothing
• Reflectors

Harmonised Standards

Harmonised standards are available for many types of personal protective equipment (PPE). If your product is designed and assessed in accordance with a harmonised standard, you can demonstrate compliance with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

If harmonised standards are not used, RISE can help develop an evaluation plan and verify that the product meets the relevant requirements of the Regulation.

• EU Type Examination (Module B)

You submit an application and the technical documentation to RISE. We review the documentation and assess the product against the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425.

If the product meets the applicable requirements, RISE issues an EU Type Examination Certificate. The certificate is normally valid for five years.

• Assessment of Finished Products (Module C2)

For Category III personal protective equipment (PPE), ongoing surveillance is required after the EU Type Examination Certificate has been issued. RISE carries out sampling and testing of finished products to verify their continued conformity with the approved type.

The results are documented in an assessment report. When the requirements are met, you may use RISE’s identification number as a Notified Body alongside the CE marking.

• Quality System Assessment (Module D)

As an alternative to Module C2, you may choose Module D. Under this procedure, RISE assesses your quality management system for production, final inspection, and testing.

Following a successful assessment, a Production Quality Assurance Certificate is issued. The certificate entitles you to use RISE’s identification number as a Notified Body alongside the CE marking.

A first contact with Certification at RISE should be made as early as possible when a product is to be certified.

Our product certification services help you get the right conditions for a successful certification, understand the requirements and plan the process. Read more here

Testing of products and devices according to EN 149, EN-ISO 20743, EN 14683, EN 1500,EN 1499, EN 166 and EN ISO 18526-3.

During the corona pandemic (Covid-19), RISE focuses and prioritises efforts to support the hospitals and producing companies. This could be testing products and changing their production line. Part of this is testing of protective equipment such as respiratory protection, antibacterial textiles and disinfectants to document that the protective equipment meets current legal requirements in order to be delivered to the healthcare system. Examples of what we offer are:

• EN 149 - Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking
• SS-EN 14683:2019 Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods.
• SS-EN 1500:2013 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handrub - Test method and requirements
• SS-EN 1499 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handwash - Test method and requirements
• ISO 20743:2013 Textiles — Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products
• EN 166 Personal eye protection. Specifications
• EN ISO 18526-3 sections 6.2 and 6.3 Eye and face protection. Test methods. Physical and mechanical properties

• EN 149 - Respiratory protective devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles - Requirements, testing, marking
• SS-EN 14683:2019 Medical face masks - Requirements and test methods.
• SS-EN 1500:2013 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handrub - Test method and requirements
• SS-EN 1499 Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Hygienic handwash - Test method and requirements
• ISO 20743:2013 Textiles — Determination of antibacterial activity of textile products
• EN 166 Personal eye protection. Specifications
• EN ISO 18526-3 sections 6.2 and 6.3 Eye and face protection. Test methods. Physical and mechanical properties

Results are delivered in a written report.

Investigation of products according to EN 45545-2 - Railway applications - Requirements for fire behaviour of materials and components.
Subclause 4.3 - Grouping rules.

Table 2 of EN 45545-2 lists the most common products for trains. Table 3 is for products that are not listed in Table 2 but are of a simpler design with few constituent materials or components. For more complex products such as electronic equipment consisting of a variety of materials and components, there are no clear requirements in EN 45545-2. For these products, an investigation is required to find out what needs to be tested in order for the product as a whole to be classifiable. The investigation follows the flow chart for grouping rules found in subclause 4.3 of the standard.

Each of the product's constituent materials/components must be handled in the flow chart. There are some rules to consider when it comes to the exposed surface, weight and and also distance.

A material or component weighing up to 10 g which is not in direct contact with any other material or component non-approved according to EN 45545-2 need not to be tested or grouped.

• A group is defined as materials/components that are within 200 mm in vertical direction and 20 mm in horizontal direction of each other
• Up to 100 g (interior) or 400 g (exterior) of combustibles are allowed per group with no requirements
• Up to 500 g (interior) or 2000 g (exterior) of combustibles per group are allowed which are approved according to requirement set R24 (EN ISO 4589-2)
• Combustibles in groups weighing more than 500 g (interior) or 2000 g (exterior) have to fulfil requirement set R22 (interior) eller R23 (exterior) (EN ISO 4589-2, EN ISO 5659-2, NF X 70-100-1 & -2 or EN 17084)

Above rules apply to groups but also to individual materials/components that have an exposed surface area of ​​less than 0.2 m².

An exposed surface area larger than 0.2 m² means fulfilment according to requirement set R1 (interior) or R7 (exterior) (ISO 5658-2, ISO 5660-1, EN ISO 5659-2+toxicity (EN 45545-2, annex C or EN 17084).

An alternative to the above investigation procedure is that the product meets any of the requirements as set out in 4.2 h in EN 45545-2. Here, among other options, is the opportunity to place the product in a technical cabinet that is protected by some kind of extinguishing system. Such a solution can mean that the product is approved to install without testing.

An investigation means that the product is weighed and measured and then taken apart to the greatest extent possible. The constituent materials/components are weighed and, if relevant, the distance between these materials/components is measures as well as the exposed surface area.

A report describes the conditions for approval of the product and has a summary, at the end, of what is needed in terms of testing, if any, for a possible classification of the product. The product and all its constituent materials/components are photographed on a scale where the weight is visible. These photos are included in the report together with a table listing the constituent materials/components and the applicable requirements according to EN 45545-2.

An investigation report, in Swedish or English, is delivered.

Material needed for the investigation

1 unit of the end-use product together with a detailed product description

This standard describes a method for determining the impact of light on colors in textile materials of all kinds.

Textile materials are exposed to varying degrees of light damage, both visible light and UV light. By testing the color fastness to light, one can quickly check if the wrong dyes have been used. Testing at an early stage can help avoid complaints.

Exposure is performed in an apparatus producing artificial light corresponding to sunlight through window glass.

The most common way to assess color fastness is to expose reference fabrics with known color fastness in parallel with the test material.  These fabrics are graded from 1 to 8 where 8 is the best. 

The result of the exposure is the reference number (1-8) whose color change corresponds to the color change of the test material.

Alternatively, one can expose a known sample i parallel with the test material and assess wheather the test material is equally good. A

It is also possible to expose a certain time or amount of light and evaluate the color change against a grayscale with a scale from 1 to 5 where 5 is the best.

One report in Swedish or English with obtained results.

Delivery time depends on desired exposure time” in English 

Exposure till class 5 takes about 8 days. The exact delivery time is specified i the order confirmation that is sent after reception of the order and sample material.

SS-EN ISO 105-B02

SS-EN ISO 105 A01

SS-EN ISO 105 A02