- Drapery
NFPA 701/NFPA 701 2010
Fabrics used in most public spaces (including schools, churches, auditoriums, theatres, and more.) is required by law in many states and cities to be certified as flame retardant, according to standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). NFPA has various standards depending on how the fabric will be used. In the case of draperies, curtains, and similar hanging textiles, the standard that applies is NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films. This test measures the flammability of a fabric when it is exposed to specific sources of ignition. NFPA 701 (Small Scale) testing measures the ignition resistance of a fabric after it is exposed to a flame for 12 seconds. The flame, char length, and flaming residue are recorded.
The fabric will pass the test if all samples meet the following criteria:
- An after flame of less than 2.0 seconds
- A char length of less than 6.5”
- The specimen does not continue to flame after reaching the floor of the test chamber
Fabric certified as flame retardant is certified to have been tested and passed the NFPA 701 test.
Fire Test for the Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films- Upholstered Wall
NFPA 255 - ASTM-E84
A 20 inch wide by 24 feet long sample is placed into a long brick tunnel. When tested un-adhered, the fabric is supported by chicken wire netting. The specimen is subjected to the flames which come out of the U-shaped burner pictured in the front view for 10 minutes. During the ten minute test duration, flame spread over the specimen surface and density of the resulting smoke are measured and recorded.
E84 Tunnel Test- Upholstery Seating
CA TB 117-2013 - UFAC Class 1/NFPA 260 California Technical Bulletin 117-2013*
California Technical Bulletin 117-2013 A lighted cigarette is placed in the crevice formed by the vertical back and horizontal seat cushions. Smoldering resistance is measured by the following criteria: 1. Smoldering cannot exceed 45 minutes of test duration 2. Vertical char length cannot exceed 1.8 inches (45 mm) 3. Mock-up specimen cannot transition into open flame All three mock-up specimens must meet all three criteria in order for the cover fabric to pass the Section 1 test.
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