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Furnishing Testing

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. provides a comprehensive service plan to meet the needs of the manufacturers of fabrics and upholstered furnishings.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. provides a comprehensive service plan to meet the needs of the manufacturers of fabrics and upholstered furnishings. Furnishing standards help to significantly reduce the number of fires involving either residential or public occupancy furnishings. UL has the capability to conduct tests in accordance with nationally recognized standards that investigate ignition, flame spread and heat release characteristics of furnishings. UL will work with you to develop a customized Conformity Assessment program to meet your specific needs.

Test Standards

  • ASTM E1590 -- Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses
  • BFD-1X-11 -- Boston Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division, dated Sept. 1, 1993
  • CAL TB 129 -- Flammability Test Procedure of Mattresses for Use in Public Buildings
  • CAL TB 133 -- Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for use in Public Occupancies
  • NFPA 701 -- Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
  • UFAC -- Filling/Padding Component Test Method: Part A - For Slab or Garnetted Materials
  • UL 214 -- Test for Flame-Propagation of Fabrics and Films
  • UL 1056 -- Fire Test of Upholstered Furniture
  • UL 1975 -- Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes

Applications

  • Cotton batting and foam filling materials
  • Upholstered furniture (i.e., booths, chairs, etc.)
  • Mattresses and box springs
  • Exhibit booths
  • Tents, awnings, draperies or decorations
  • Fabrics

For more information

For more information about our Research and Technology services, contact Pravin Gandhi.

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