NFPA701Standard Methods of Fire Testsfor Flame propagation of textiles and film

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NFPA 701 Fire test to textiles andfilms- Standard Title

NFPA701Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame propagation of textiles and films


NFPA 701 Fire test to textiles andfilms -Standard Scope

1)     TestMethod 1

Test Method 1 shall apply to fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies,or other window treatments. Vinylcoated fabric blackout linings shall be testedaccording to Test Method 2.

TestMethod 1 shall apply to single-layer fabrics and to multilayer curtain anddrapery assemblies in which the layers are fastened together by sewing or othermeans. Vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings shall be tested according to TestMethod 2.

2)     TestMethod 2

TestMethod 2 (flat specimen configuration) shall be used for fabrics, includingmultilayered fabrics, films, and plastic blinds, with or without reinforcementor backing, with areal densities greater than 700 g/m2 (21 oz/yd2).

TestMethod 2 shall be used for testing vinyl-coated fabric blackout linings andlined draperies using a vinylcoated fabric blackout lining.

TestMethod 2 shall be used for testing plastic films, with or without reinforcementor backing, when used for decorative or other purposes inside a building or astemporary or permanent enclosures for buildings under construction.

TestMethod 2 shall apply to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps,and similar architectural fabric structures and banners.


NFPA 701 Fire test to textiles andfilms -Other Standard

BSEN 1021-1 Furniture-Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture –Part 1: Ignition source: smouldering cigarette

BSEN 1021-2 Furniture-Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture –Part 2: Ignition source: match flame equivalent

BS7176 Specification for Resistance to ignition of Upholstered Furiture forNon-domestic Seating by Testing composites

ISO8191-1 Furniture - Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture-Part1 ignition source: smouldering cigarette

ISO8191-2 Furniture - Assessment of ignitability of upholstered furniture - Part 2ignition source: match -flame equivalent