NFPA 261-2018 PDF Download
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Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
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Cigarette ignition of upholstered furniture is a major cause of life loss due to fire in the United States. Use the test methods in NFPA 261 to accurately measure ignition resistance for mock-up upholstered furniture.
A must-have resource for testing laboratories and furniture manufacturers, the 2018 edition of NFPA 261: Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes provides the latest laboratory testing procedures for evaluating how resistant to ignition mock-up upholstered furniture is when exposed to smoldering cigarettes under specified conditions.
Coverage includes:
- Test apparatus
- Conditioning
- Test specimens
- Testing procedures
- Safety precautions
- Reporting
The 2018 edition includes new annex material on repeatability and precision for testing laboratories to review. Stay up-to-date and help avoid fire tragedies. (Print, 24 pp., 2018)
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| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 215.0 KB |
