IS 15741 : 2007 Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Curtains and Drapes - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies requirements for the resistance to ignition of curtains and drapes used for public places/buildings.

NOTE - The levels of ignition resistance have been set after careful consideration of the fire risk of the partictdar end-use environment involved. These levels do not necessarily reflect the behaviour of curtains and drapes in a fully developed fire.

1.2 Curtains and drapes for domestic use and transport are not covered in this standard.

NOTE - Guidance on the applicability of hazard categories to particular premises is given in the notes in Table 1.

2 References

The standards given in Annex A contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the edition; indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards.

List of Referred Indian Standards