BS 4790:1987
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Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (hot metal nut method)
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English
30-04-1987
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Foreword
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Principle
4. Apparatus
5. Atmosphere for conditioning and testing
6. Test specimens
7. Preparation of test specimens
8. Methods of mounting test specimens
9. Test procedure
10. Calculation and expression of results
11. Test report
Appendix A - Test chamber
Publications referred to
For all types of covering whether loose-laid, full adhered or in the presence of an underlay.
| Committee |
PRI/60
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 4790(1972) & 85/36187 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, May 2009. (04/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
10
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard describes a method for the determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings using a hot metal nut. It is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings whether loose-laid or fully adhered and used with or without an underlay.
NOTE The titles of publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| BS 6307:1982 | Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (methenamine tablet test) |
| BS 4569:1983 | Method of test for ignitability (surface flash) of pile fabrics and assemblies having pile on the surface |
| BS 3692:2001 | ISO metric precision hexagon bolts, screws and nuts. Specification |
| BS 4664:1985 | Methods for sampling and cutting specimens of textile floor coverings for physical tests |
| BS 1051:1992 | Glossary of terms relating to the mass determination of textiles |
| BS 6373:1985 | Glossary of terms relating to burning behaviour of textiles and textile products |
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