BS 7177:2008
Fire test of mattresses, divans and beds.Standard
Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases.
Why test according to this standard?
This standard only refers to other test standards. The standard is used to assess, depending on end-use environment, which fire test the mattress, divan or bed base should to be tested according to.
The filling used in domestic mattresses, divans and bed bases (low hazard) are also subjected to Government Regulation “Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988” with amendments.
Example of how product are tested according to this standard
The table shows which test methods upholstered furniture needs to be tested to, depending on end-use environment involved.
Hazard category |
Standard/requirment |
typical examples |
| Domestic use (Low hazard) |
BS EN 597-1 & 2 |
Domestic dwellings (including non-motorized caravans) |
| Medium hazard |
BS EN 597-1 & 2,
BS 6807 source 5 |
Boarding schools
Day centres
Halls of residence at universities and colleges
Holiday camp chalets
Hospitals
Hostels
Hotels
Old peoples’ home
Residential schools
Services’ messes |
| High hazard |
BS EN 597-1 & 2,
BS 6807 source 7 |
Certain hospital wards
Hostels
Hotels
Offshore installations |
| Very high hazard |
BS EN 597-1 & 2,
BS 6807 source 7
+ additional tests |
Locked psychiatric accommodations
Prison cells
|
Sample dimensions
Different sample dimension for different test methods. See each test method.
Short test description
The test procedure varies, depending on the test method. See each test method.