BS 6575:1985
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Specification for fire blankets
Hardcopy , PDF
15-10-1999
English
28-06-1985
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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Classification
4 Size and shape
5 Mass
6 Hand holding devices
7 Appearance and bi-lateral use
8 Resistance to fraying
9 Flexibility
10 Ease of removal and unpacking
11 Test conditions and preparation of samples
12 Thermal insulation (heavy duty fire blankets only)
13 Resistance to the effects of hot cutting (heavy
duty fire blankets only)
14 Electrical insulation
15 Reusability
16 Fire performance tests
17 Marking
Appendices
A Preparation of samples, conditioning, storage and
sequence of testing
B Thermal insulation test
C Hot cutting test
D Electrical resistance test
E Volatile liquid test fires
F Cooking oil test fires
Table
1 Tray dimensions and quantity of fuel
Figures
1 Sample holder in 8 mm x 8 mm steel bar
2 Typical arrangement for hot cutting test
3 Arrangement of test specimen and cutting bar
4 Typical arrangement for electrical test
5 Typical arrangement for volatile liquid test fire
6 Typical arrangement for cooking oil test
Specifies requirements for flexibility, heat and electrical resistance, and fire extinguishing including cooking oil fires for light duty and heavy duty (industrial) applications.
| Committee |
FSH/2
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| DevelopmentNote |
Approved under the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987 Supersedes DEFSTAN 42-28/2(1982) (08/2003)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
18
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| BS 5588-1:1990 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for residential buildings |
| BS 476-12:1991 | Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of test for ignitability of products by direct flame impingement |
| BS 5588-6:1991 | Fire precautions in the design, construction and use of buildings Code of practice for places of assembly |
| BS 5908:1990 | Code of practice for fire precautions in the chemical and allied industries |
| BS 6767-2:1998 | Transportable accommodation units Recommendations for design and installation of services and fittings with guidance on transportation, siting and aspects relating to habitation |
| BS 3632:1995 | Specification for residential park homes |
| BS 6249-1:1982 | Materials and material assemblies used in clothing for protection against heat and flame Specification for flammability testing and performance |
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