Articles tagged ‘Fire’

Current and Alternative Flame Retardants for Upholstered Furniture
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Current and Alternative Flame Retardants for Upholstered Furniture

The use of flame retardants in furniture and furnishings is of great significance, especially in the UK, where fire safety of upholstery is governed by national legislation. The potential toxicity of some flame retardants has been cause for concern which prompted FIRA to investigate the state of the art and to answer some key questions being asked by the furniture industry.

30th July, 2015 Flammability
Contract Flammability Guide: Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Non-domestic Sectors
Flammability

Contract Flammability Guide: Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Non-domestic Sectors

This guide intends to clarify the regulations and explain the requirements for non-domestic furniture and furnishings, outline testing requirements and clarify end-use requirements

26th November, 2011 Flammability
Flammability Testing: Best Practice Guide (FRQG)
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Flammability Testing: Best Practice Guide (FRQG)

Guide for manufacturers and suppliers of upholstery and components to help identify the flammability testing requirements for different upholstery components in a straightforward manner. The guide draws upon experience gained by retailers and test organisations when conducting ignition tests for the industry and other interested parties

30th December, 2011 Flammability
BS 7176 compliance: Guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance
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BS 7176 compliance: Guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance

The route for claiming compliance with BS 7176 - Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating

4th December, 2019 Flammability
FIRA Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture

FIRA Compliance Scheme for the Fire Performance of Upholstered Furniture

Scheme for companies to show their commitment and compliance with the UK furniture fire safety Regulations
11th December, 2017 Schemes
Introduction to Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Contract Sector Training
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Introduction to Fire Safety of Furniture and Furnishings in the Contract Sector Training

Recorded training providing a high level overview of the contract flammability regulations

2nd December, 2020 Flammability
Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating: Fire Safety of Office Work Chairs in Domestic Environments
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Flammability Guidance for Contract Seating: Fire Safety of Office Work Chairs in Domestic Environments

In conjunction with Trading Standards, clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply in four scenarios

26th May, 2021 Flammability
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