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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: Tom Sutton on May 16, 2006, 07:15:41 PM

Title: Test method for CRIB 5
Post by: Tom Sutton on May 16, 2006, 07:15:41 PM

I was asked the following question but I do not understand can anybody help.
 
Please would it be possible for you to send us the Test method for CRIB 5 ? Thanks very much.

Title: Test method for CRIB 5
Post by: wee brian on May 16, 2006, 11:02:42 PM

never heard of it - is there any more background?

Title: Test method for CRIB 5
Post by: Tom Sutton on May 17, 2006, 08:58:33 AM

I will get back to him and see if he can clarify his question.

Title: Test method for CRIB 5
Post by: kurnal on May 17, 2006, 06:41:51 PM

Take a look at:

BS 5852 (Section 4 1990) Part II, Methods of test for assessment of the ingnitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources

crib 5 is one of the test ignition sources against which furniture and furnishings are tested. Crib 5 IIRC is the standard for residential care homes.
I believe BS5852 was updated this March but dont have a copy of the update.

Title: Test method for CRIB 5
Post by: Tom Sutton on May 18, 2006, 08:56:53 AM

Thanks Kurnal I will pass on your advice when he gets back to me.