NFPA 260:2024

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Test Selection.
1.5 Precision.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications. (Reserved)
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Test Apparatus
4.1 Mini-Mock-Up Tester.
4.2 Decking Materials Tester.
4.3 Ignition Source.
4.4 Standard Type I Cover Fabric.
4.5 Standard Type II Cover Fabric.
4.6 Sheeting Material.
4.7 Polyurethane Foam Substrate.
4.8 Miscellaneous.
4.9 Air Velocity.
4.10 Extinguishing Equipment.
4.11 Draft Enclosure.
Chapter 5 Test Specimens
5.1 Specimen Conditioning.
5.2 Cover Fabric Specimen.
5.3 Interior Fabric Specimen.
5.4 Welt Cord Specimen.
5.5 Filling/Padding Component Specimen.
5.6 Decking Materials Specimen.
5.7 Barrier Materials Specimen.
Chapter 6 Test Procedures
6.1 General.
6.2 Cover Fabric Test.
6.3 Interior Fabric Test.
6.4 Welt Cord Test.
6.5 Filling/Padding Component Test.
6.6 Decking Materials Test.
6.7 Barrier Materials Test.
Chapter 7 Cigarette Resistance Classifications
7.1 General.
7.2 Evidence of Ignition.
7.3 Maximum Char Length.
7.4 Vertical Char Length.
7.5 Transitions.
7.6 Obvious Ignition.
7.7 Char Length After 45 Minutes.
7.8 Procedure After 45 Minutes.
7.9 Class I.
7.10 Mass Loss.
Chapter 8 Report
8.1
Chapter 9 Safety Precautions
9.1 Combustion.
9.2 Exposure.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Commentary
Annex C Informational References

The tests described in this document apply to upholstered furniture components that are tested in a standard, defined composite.