2024-04-09

BS 7177 Code for fire protection of cushions, sofas and mattresses

BS 7177 Fire protection specification for cushions, sofas and mattresses:

BS 7177 specifies the fire performance requirements for cushions, sofas and mattresses in compliance with BS 597-1, BS 597-2 and BS 6807 including those used in areas prone to fire. Fire performance levels are determined by careful consideration of the ultimate fire risk in a particular environment. These ratings do not necessarily reflect the overall fire performance of cushions, sofas and mattresses.

BS 7177: Code for fire protection of cushions, sofas and mattresses

BS 7177: Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases

Furniture articles specified in BS 7177 : cushions, sofas, mattresses, etc.

BS 7177 standard analysis:

Implement requirements and note application to hazardous location categories

Hazard level	Require	Example
Household use ( low risk)	Flame retardant fire source - smoldering cigarettes according to BS EN 597-1 Flame retardant fire source - the equivalent flame of a match is in accordance with BS EN 597-2	Family accommodation (including non-motorized caravan)
medium risk	Flame retardant fire source - smoldering cigarettes according to BS EN 597-1 Flame-retardant fire source - the equivalent flame of a match is in accordance with BS EN 597-1. Flame-retardant fire source 5 is in accordance with BS 6807.	day operation center hostel Residential old residence camping cabin boarding school University student accommodation
high risk	Flame retardant fire source - smoldering cigarettes according to BS EN 597-1 Flame-retardant fire source - the equivalent flame of a match is in accordance with BS EN 597-1. Flame-retardant fire source 7 is in accordance with BS 6807.	Hospital Nursing Department Seaside facilities hostel Residential old residence
Very high risk	Flame retardant fire source - smoldering cigarettes according to BS EN 597-1 Flame retardant fire source - the equivalent flame of a match is in accordance with BS EN 597-1. Flame retardant fire source 7 is in accordance with BS 6807. Experimenters’ additional tests must be higher than the high-risk level requirements	prison unit Closed Rehabilitation Center Residence

BS 7177 related reference standards

- BS 5651: Cleaning and wetting methods for assessing the effect of cleaning and wetting on the flammability properties of textiles and assemblies

- BS 5803: Slope roof space insulation

- BS 5803-1: Thermal insulation of pitched roof spaces of dwellings. Part 1: Specification for man-made mineral fiber thermal insulation mats

- BS EN 597: Furniture - Evaluation of the flammability of mattresses and upholstered bedding.

- BS EN 597-1: Part 1: Source of ignition: smoldering cigarette

- BS EN 597-2: Part 2: Source of ignition: A source of ignition equivalent to a match flame.

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