Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites. This standard refers to the test standards British BS 5852 source 0, 1,5 (Cigarette, Match) and (Crib 5), BS European EN 1021 Part 1 and 2-1 or BS European EN 1021 Part 1 and 2-2, depending on the end-use environment involved.
Resistant to ignition source: smouldering cigarette as specified in BS EN 1021-1. Resistant to ignition source: match flame equivalent as specified in BS EN 1021-2. Typical examples: colleges, day centres, exhibitions, museums, offices, schools, universities...
Resistant to ignition source: smouldering cigarette according to BS EN 1021-1. Resistant to ignition source: match flame equivalent according to BS EN 1021-2. Resistant to ignition source 5 for upholstery composites according to BS 5852. Typical examples: casinos, hospitals, hostels, places of public entertainment, public buildings, public halls, public houses and bars, restaurants, services' messes...
Resistant to ignition source: smouldering cigarette according to BS EN 1021-1. Resistant to ignition source: match flame equivalent according to BS EN 1021-2. Resistant to ignition source 7 for upholstery composites according to BS 5852. Typical examples: offshore installations, sleeping accomodation in certain hospital wards and hostels...
Resistant to ignition source: smouldering cigarette according to BS EN 1021-1. Resistant to ignition source: match flame equivalent according to BS EN 1021-2. Resistant to ignition source 7 according to BS 5852. Additional requirements at the discretion of the specifier with high hazard requirements as a minimum Typical examples: locked psychiatric accomodation, prison cells...
The test material passes or fails this test.
A) If a particular premises in the low hazard area is also used for sleeping purposes then consideration should be given to specifying a higher performance level. B) Upholstered furniture which is ordinarily intended for private use in a dwelling is subject to government regulations.
