Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (hot metal nut method)

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30-04-1987

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British Standards Institution

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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.

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.

Committee	PRI/60
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 4790(1972) & 85/36187 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, May 2009. (04/2009)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	10
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS 4790:1972

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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BS 4790:1987

Method for determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings (hot metal nut method)

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