NFPA 261:2023
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Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
Hardcopy
English
19-12-2022
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Chapter 1 Administration
1.1 Scope.
1.2 Purpose.
1.3 Application.
1.4 Summary of Method.
1.5 Precision.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
2.1 General.
2.2 NFPA Publications. (Reserved)
2.3 Other Publications.
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. (Reserved)
Chapter 3 Definitions
3.1 General.
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions.
3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Test Apparatus
4.1 Mock-Ups.
4.2 Ignition Source.
4.3 Sheeting Material.
4.4 Test Area.
4.5 Extinguishing Equipment.
4.6 Miscellaneous.
Chapter 5 Conditioning
5.1 General.
Chapter 6 Test Specimens
6.1 General.
6.2 Loose Seat Cushions.
6.3 Decks.
6.4 Tight Seat.
6.5 Side and Back Panels.
6.6 Bolsters.
6.7 Tops of Armrests and Backs.
Chapter 7 Testing Procedures
7.1 Mock-Up Test Sample.
7.2 Cigarette Locations.
7.3 Crevice Location.
7.4 Test Cigarette.
7.5 Seat Cushion.
7.6 Number of Test Cigarettes.
7.7 Test Duration.
7.8 Test Acceptance.
7.9 Ignition.
7.10 Char Length Measurement.
7.11 Testing Environment.
Chapter 8 Safety Precautions
8.1 Test Termination.
8.2 Exposure.
Chapter 9 Reporting
9.1 Report.
Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Commentary
This test shall apply to upholstered furniture mock-ups.
| DocumentType |
Test Method
|
| ISBN |
978-145592978-8
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| Pages |
22
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| PublisherName |
National Fire Protection Association
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| Status |
Current
|
| Supersedes |
| NFPA 556:2024 | Guide on Methods for Evaluating Fire Hazard to Occupants of Passenger Road Vehicles |
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