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NFPA 261:2023

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Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Language(s)

English

Published date

19-12-2022

€133.70
Excluding VAT

Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Summary of Method.
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 Mock-Ups.
4.2 Ignition Source.
4.3 Sheeting Material.
4.4 Test Area.
4.5 Extinguishing Equipment.
4.6 Miscellaneous.
Chapter 5 Conditioning
5.1 General.
Chapter 6 Test Specimens
6.1 General.
6.2 Loose Seat Cushions.
6.3 Decks.
6.4 Tight Seat.
6.5 Side and Back Panels.
6.6 Bolsters.
6.7 Tops of Armrests and Backs.
Chapter 7 Testing Procedures
7.1 Mock-Up Test Sample.
7.2 Cigarette Locations.
7.3 Crevice Location.
7.4 Test Cigarette.
7.5 Seat Cushion.
7.6 Number of Test Cigarettes.
7.7 Test Duration.
7.8 Test Acceptance.
7.9 Ignition.
7.10 Char Length Measurement.
7.11 Testing Environment.
Chapter 8 Safety Precautions
8.1 Test Termination.
8.2 Exposure.
Chapter 9 Reporting
9.1 Report.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Commentary

This test shall apply to upholstered furniture mock-ups.

DocumentType
Test Method
ISBN
978-145592978-8
Pages
22
PublisherName
National Fire Protection Association
Status
Current
Supersedes

NFPA 556:2024 Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles

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