BS 6807:2006 Methods of test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Mattresses, Upholstered Divans and Upholstered Bed Bases with Flaming Types of Primary and Secondary Sources of Ignition
BS 6807: Fire test for mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases - Standard Scope：
This British Standard describes methods for assessing the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases when subjected to flaming types if primary and secondary ignition sources of differing severities.
The following methods are described:
a) Mattress, upholstered divan or upholstered bed base tested with primary ignition sources.
b) Mattress, upholstered divan or upholstered bed base and combinations thereof, tested with secondary ignition sources composed of known bed covers.
BS 6807: Fire test for mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases – Normative references：
- BS 5852:2006 Methods of test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition Sources
- BS EN 597:1995 Furniture- Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases-Part 1 ignition source: smouldering cigarette
- BS EN 597:1995 Furniture- Assessment of the ignitability of mattresses and upholstered bed bases - Part 2 ignition source: match flame equivalen
BS 6807: Fire test for mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases - Test Method：
1) Mattress, upholstered divan or upholstered bed base tested with primary ignition sources:
2) Mattress, upholstered divan or upholstered bed base and combinations thereof, tested with secondary ignition sources composed of known bed covers:
- EN 597-1:1995
- EN 597-2:1995
- Flaming (BS 5852:2006): Ignition sources 2 to 7 as described in BS 5852.
BS 6807: Fire test for mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases - Sample requirements:
1) Mattress, upholstered divan or upholstered bed base tested with primary ignition sources:
Sample Size: 4 pieces of specimen for each ignition source with the rectangular in shape and of minimum size 450X350X nominal thickness of the finished mattress.
2) Mattress, upholstered divan or upholstered bed base and combinations thereof, tested with secondary ignition sources composed of known bed covers:
- Mattress test specimen:
Sample Size: 4 pieces of specimen for each ignition source with the rectangular in shape and of minimum size nominal width of the mattress X1mX nominal thickness of the finished mattress;
- Bed assembly:
4 pcs, the bed cover shall be of sufficient size to allow for a tuck-in between the mattress and either the test rig or divan or bed base.
BS 6807: Fire test for mattresses, upholstered divans and upholstered bed bases - Reference Standard:
- BS 7177: Specification for resistance to ignition of mattresses, divans and bed bases