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Commercial Furniture - Fabric Fire Retardancy

12 January 2012  |  Admin

As commercial furniture suppliers, we're frequently quizzed regarding the suitability of certain upholstery fabrics.

Which fabrics are suitable for Schools, which for Village Halls?  With the help of Bradbury Fabrics, we've compiled a list based on the recommendations of BS7176: 1991.

 

  LOW HAZARD BS7176 MEDIUM HAZARD BS7176
Test Methods: B S EN 1021 1/2 Resistance to Ignition Sources cigarette and match. B S 5852: 1990 Section 4 Resistance to Ignition Sources 0, 1, 5 (cigarette & match and crib 5) B S 5651 (1989), Pass Water Soak Test.
Typical Examples: Offices Schools Colleges Universities Museums Exhibitions Day Centres. Hotel Bedrooms Hospitals Public Buildings Restaurants Places of Public Entertainment Public Houses and Bars Bingo Halls.

 

Please contact Kirkhouse for further details.

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