Flammability testing

In 2018 our UKAS-accredited flammability lab doubled in size enabling our experts to better serve our customers through this increased capacity.

Our experts can test all types of:

• Upholstery
• Fabrics
• Foams
• Feathers
• Fillings

We test to applicable sections of:

• The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (as amended)
• BS 7175:1989. Methods of test for the ignitability of bedcovers and pillows by smouldering and flaming ignition sources
• BS 7176:2007+A1:2011 Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites
• BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases
• BS EN 597-1:2015 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
• BS EN 597-2:2015 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases. Ignition source: match flame equivalent
• BS EN 1021-1:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source smouldering cigarette
• BS EN 1021-2:2014 Furniture. Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture. Ignition source match flame equivalent

Flammability testing is a complex subject so to determine which test you are legally required to undertake contact our team.

For further background our experts have authored two guides:

• Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the home - A Guide to the UK Regulations
• Fire safety of furniture and furnishings in the contract and non-domestic sectors - a guide to the UK requirements