Fire code requirements vary by application and location which creates a need for certified testing. Applied Lab offers a variety of flammability tests to ensure textiles meet fire codes in whatever environment they will be used. Don’t let fire code requirements limit your fabric selections – Applied Lab is here for you with testing and certified results, ensuring your beautiful fabrics perform to the requirements of the environment.
California Technical Bulletin 117: 2013 – Cover Fabric Test
Evaluates cigarette ignition resistance of upholstery cover fabrics. A cigarette is placed on a mockup assembly of the cover fabric wrapped around foam.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 1 Yd x Full width
NFPA 260 (Cover Fabric Test)
Measures the ability of upholstery fabric to resist ignition by a smoldering cigarette when the specimen is tested in combination with polyurethane foam cushioning.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 18” x Full width
UFAC (technical equivalent to NFPA 260, ASTM E1353) (Fabric Classification Test)
Measures the ability of upholstery fabric to resist ignition by a smoldering cigarette when the specimen is tested in combination with polyurethane foam cushioning.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 18” x Full width
ASTM E1353 (Cover Fabric Test)
Measures the ability of upholstery fabric to resist ignition by a smoldering cigarette when the specimen is tested in combination with polyurethane foam cushioning.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 18” x Full width
NFPA 701: Test #1
Used to classify fabrics or other materials used in curtains, draperies, or other window treatments as well as other hanging textile items. Specimens are held vertically and subjected to a 4-inch flame for 45 seconds.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 1 Yd x Full width
California Title 19, Section 1237.1 – Proposed Revision
Performed to classify draperies and decorative materials used within the state of California. Specimens are subjected to a 1.5 inch flame for 12 seconds.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 18” x Full width
CAN/ULC S109
Canadian Flammability Standard consists of two vertical flame tests: a small scale test which exposes specimens to 40mm (1.5 in) flame for 12 seconds and a large scale test which exposes specimens to a 280mm (11in) flame for 2 minutes. Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials.
Lead time: 5-7 days
Yardage required: 4 Yd x Full width
Boston BFD IX-1
Used to classify draperies and decorative materials used within the city of Boston, MA. Specimens are subjected to a 6-inch propane torch flame for 10 seconds.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 12” x 36”
ASTM D6413
Flame Resistance of Vertical Textiles
Lead time: Call for lead time
Yardage required: call for requirements
Can2-4.162 - M80 Hospital Drapery Textiles
Establishes flammability performance requirements for patient apparel, mattresses, bed linen, window drapes, cubicle curtains and carpets that are designed for general use in hospitals (Withdrawn)
Lead time: Call for lead time
Yardage Required: call for requirements
ASTM E84 Adhered to GRC
Testing for applications where the material is adhered to a non-combustible substrate. Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials. The adhered method is used when materials will be glued to a surface. GRC board simulates drywall and non-combustible surfaces, respectively. See More on ASTM E84.
Lead time: 3-4 weeks
Yardage required: 4.5 Yd x Full width
ASTM E84 Adhered to Gypsum
Testing for applications where the material is adhered to drywall. Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials. The adhered method is used when materials will be glued to a surface. Gypsum board simulates drywall and non-combustible surfaces, respectively. See More on ASTM E84.
Lead time: 3-4 weeks
Yardage required: 4.5 Yd x Full width
ASTM E84 Unadhered
Testing of wallcoverings or panels that are wrapped and/or not adhered by direct glue application to the wall/substrate. Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials. The unadhered method is used for materials that will not ultimately be glued to a surface.
Lead time: 3-4 weeks
Yardage required: 4.5 Yd x Full width
CAN/ULC S102
Rates flame spread and smoke development of interior finish building materials.
Lead time: call for lead time
Yardage required: call for requirements
IMO Part 7 - Drapery
Used to classify drapery materials for use on commercial boats travelling in international waters. Specimens are subjected to increasing levels of ignition until ignition is sustained.
Lead time: 7-10 days
Yardage required: 1.5 Yd x Full width
IMO Part 8 - Upholstery
Used to classify upholstery materials for use on commercial boats travelling in international waters. Specimens are subjected to smoldering cigarette and a 20s, 35mm flame ignition sources.
Lead time: 7-10 days
Yardage required: 2 Yd x Full width
IMO Part 9 - Bedding
Used to classify bedding materials for used on commercial boats travelling in international waters. Specimens are subjected to smoldering cigarette and a 20s, 35mm flame ignition sources.
Lead time: 7-10 days
Yardage required: 2 Yd x Full width
16 CFR 1610
Used to classify fabrics’ ease of ignition and burning rate. Specimens are subjected to a 5/8 inch flame for 1 second and given a classification based on performance.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage Required: 18” x 36”
ASTM D1230
Used to classify fabrics’ ease of ignition and burning rate. Specimens are subjected to a 5/8 inch flame for 1 second and given a classification based on performance.
Lead time: 3-5 days
Yardage required: 18” x 36”
FMVSS 302, CMVSS 302, ASTM D5132, SAE J369
Used to classify automotive interior materials. Specimens are held horizontal and subjected to a 1.5 inch flame for 15 seconds. Burn rate is calculated.
Lead time: call for lead time
Yardage required: call for requirements
FAA 25.853b4
Used to classify drapery materials for use in NY/NJ Port Authority buildings. Based on the FAA 25.853 tests specimens are tested vertically and subjected to a 1.5 inch flame for 12 seconds.
Lead time: Call for lead time
Yardage required: call for requirements
BS EN 1021-1
Method to assess the ignitability of material combinations used in upholstery seating when subjected to a smoldering cigarette as an ignition source.
Lead time: 5-7 days
Yardage required: 1.5 yards x full width
BS EN 1021-2
Method to assess the ignitability of material combinations used in upholstery seating when subjected to a small flame as an ignition source.
Lead time: 5-7 days
Yardage required: 1.5 yards x full width
BS 5852 Source 0
Method to measure the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites when subjected to a smoldering cigarette as an ignition source.
Lead time: 5-7 days
Yardage required: 1.5 yards x full width
BS 5852 Source 1
Method to measure the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites when subjected to a small flame as an ignition source.
Lead time: 5-7 days
Yardage required: 1.5 yards x full width
BS 5852 Source 5 Crib
Method to measure the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites when subjected to an ignited crib as an ignition source.
Lead time: 5-7 days
Yardage required: 1.5 yards x full width
