Bulletin–Standard Updated BS 5852:2006

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Bulletin –  Standard Updated

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BS 5852:2006 - Methods of Test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition Sources
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0 q) F5 C& [* lEffective from 31 March, 2006, BS 5852:2006 supersedes BS 5852:1990 [1] and become the latest available standard to measure the ignitability of upholstered furniture composites and/or complete pieces of furniture. This is a full revision of the standard which principal changes are to update references, to bring the standard into line with BS6807 [2] and BS EN 1021 [3], and to incorporate the existing amendments.

  
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Flammability is the critical aspect for all types of upholstered furniture. Domestic products must meet the specific regulations in the UK. Upholstered furniture and beds for use in hotels and other contract situations must also meet the regulations with higher requirement.   

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Having over 40 years experience in consumer product testing, Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre (STC) is the first furniture flammability testing laboratory in Hong Kong accredited under HOKLAS* and also the only SATRA accredited flammability and footwear testing laboratory in Asia. We have full capability in furniture flammability testing according to prevailing international standards and/or your specifications and now is the laboratory providing the widest HOKLAS accredited upholstered furniture flammability test in Hong Kong. Our technical experts are ready to provide you with the quality, professional and worldwide-recognized testing service in fast and controlled turnaround time   
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. ~# v9 K! V3 e) n5 Y. v6 A* Our laboratory is accredited by HKAS for specific tests as listed in the HOKLAS Directory.
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, t. I8 z; o: \+ ~! C7 |7 o[1] Since the Furniture and Furnishings ( Fire ) ( Safety) Regulations 1988  refer to the earlier editions of the standard,  neither BS5852-1:1979 nor BS 5852-2:1982 can be withdrawn at the present time.  
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2 [6 O# ~2 ~5 [% O: \6 u9 v5 ^[2] BS 6807,Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of mattress, divans and bed bases with primary and secondary sources of ignition  

[3] BS EN 1021, Furniture- Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture
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