IS 15768 : 2008 Textiles - Resistance to Ignition of Upholstered Composites used for Non-Domestic Furniture - Specification

ICS 13.220.40: 97.140 TXD 32
Reaffirmed 2018

1 Scope

This standard specifies requirements for the resistanceto ignition of upholstered composites used for non-domestic furniture.

NOTE - The levels of ignition resistance have been set aftercareful consideration of the fire risk of the particular end-useenvironment involved. These levels do not necessarily reflectthe behaviour of the upholstered seating in a fully developedfire.

2 References

The following standards contain provisions, whichthrough reference in this text, constitute provisions ofthis standard. At the time of publication, the editionsindicated were valid. All standards are subject torevision and parties to agreement based on this standardare encouraged to investigate the possibility of applyingthe most recent editions of the standards indicatedbelow:

      IS No.          Title
IS 6359 : 1971 Method for conditioning of textiles
12467 Textiles - Assessment of ignitability
of upholstered furniture :
IS Part 1 : 2005 Ignition source: Shouldering
cigarette (first revision)
IS Part 2 : 2005 Ignition source: Match-flame
equivalent
15612 : Part 2 :
2005
Textiles - Burning behaviour of
curtains and drapes: Part 2
Measurement of flame spread of
vertically oriented specimens with
large ignition source
SP 7 : 2005 National Building Code of India
2005
SP 45 : 1988 BIS Handbook on glossary of textile
terms