Standards Update - Furniture Flammability Standards

[Tom Sutton]

Following an amendment to the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations which affected how foams and other fillings are tested, the committee is in the process of amending BS 7176 (specification for upholstered seating for contract use) and BS 7177 (specification for mattresses) to reflect these changes and get consistency across standards.

Check out http://www.fira.co.uk/news/article/standards-update---furniture-flammability-standards?enews=firaenews_17_Feb_2011&