The Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA) has issued a new guide to the regulations on the fire safety of furniture and furnishings, which will be available to freely download from the FIRA website.
The guide, compiled by FIRA’s flammability specialists, members of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) and other industry experts covers the flammability requirements for all upholstered domestic products such as:
The guide, compiled by FIRA’s flammability specialists, members of the British Furniture Confederation (BFC) and other industry experts covers the flammability requirements for all upholstered domestic products such as:
- Sofas
- Armchairs
- Beds
- Mattresses and mattress toppers
- Outdoor furniture
The guide provides advice on the requirements for manufacturers of fabrics and foams, as well as the manufacturer or retailer of the final product.
According to government research, it is estimated that the furniture regulations have saved between 710 and 1860 lives and avoided thousands of injuries in the first 10 years of their implementation.
The guide details clarifications and updates on new technology, includes a FAQ section along with sections on individual products. Also included within the guide are summaries of the regulations, current practices and changes in the industry, reasons for misinterpretation of the regulations and outlines of the responsibilities of different organisations throughout the supply chain.
Martin Jourdan, chairman of the BFC, said: "It's become clear to us that after many years of living with the UK's complex regulations on flammability, companies still need expert help and advice in understanding and complying with these regulations, and we hope that this updated guide will help clarify the many aspects of this subject."
According to government research, it is estimated that the furniture regulations have saved between 710 and 1860 lives and avoided thousands of injuries in the first 10 years of their implementation.
The guide details clarifications and updates on new technology, includes a FAQ section along with sections on individual products. Also included within the guide are summaries of the regulations, current practices and changes in the industry, reasons for misinterpretation of the regulations and outlines of the responsibilities of different organisations throughout the supply chain.
Martin Jourdan, chairman of the BFC, said: "It's become clear to us that after many years of living with the UK's complex regulations on flammability, companies still need expert help and advice in understanding and complying with these regulations, and we hope that this updated guide will help clarify the many aspects of this subject."
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