What is BS 6807 - Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses about?
BS 6807 is a British standard that is concerned with the ignitability of mattresses with primary and secondary sources of ignition. BS 6807 describes methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses when subjected to smouldering and flaming types of primary and secondary sources of differing severities.
BS 6807 does not include the ignitability of the bed base.
The following test options are described in BS 6807:
- Mattress alone tested with primary ignition sources
- Mattress tested with secondary ignition sources composed of known bedcovers
- Mattress tested with secondary ignition sources simulating unknown bedcovers.
Who is BS 6807 - Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses for?
BS 6807 on methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses is useful for:
- Mattress manufacturers and suppliers
- Mattress design teams
- Product development teams/innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 6807 - Methods of test for the ignitability of mattresses?
Mattresses can catch fire easily. Assessment of ignitability is necessary to understand the threshold of catching fire. BS 6807 provides guidelines for assessment procedures, which include progressive smouldering ignition and flaming primary and secondary sources of ignition. The use of BS 6807 guidelines enables you to deliver a quality product with required safety measures.
BS 6807 will help manufacturers, importers and those responsible for fire safety determine the fire safety of mattresses. BS 6807 also gives examples of labels that can be used to mark products in compliance with this standard.
With obedience and compliance to BS 6807, you can efficiently manufacture high-quality products and make sure the products consistently meet and exceed quality expectations.
