Fire testing according to BS 7177

BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 - Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases

Purpose

This standard is a classification standard and only refers to other test standards. The standard is used to assess, depending on end-use environment, which fire test the mattress, mattress pad, divan or bed base should to be tested according to.

The filling used in domestic mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases (low hazard) are also subjected to Government Regulation the “Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988” with amendments.

In the United Kingdom, all non-domestic mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases, are required to be classified by the hazard categories - low, medium, high and very high risk. Depending on the use of the mattress, mattress pad, divan or bed base, different test standards are referred to.

Method

The test procedure varies, depending on the test method. See each test method.

Deliveries

A test report, in Swedish or English, is delivered with the test results after testing.

Order

Before testing we ask you to complete the ”Order Specification form” and send this together with your order. Also attach product and safety data sheets when possible.

Order Specification Form (pdf, 311.97 KB)