ASTM E1352-08a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to measure the performance of upholstered furniture material assemblies under conditions of exposure to smoldering cigarettes. This is accomplished by testing furniture assemblies.
This test method is recommended for upholstered furniture used in facilities such as hospitals, nursing homes, residential-custodial care and supervisory facilities, or in the public area of facilities such as educational, assembly, or residential occupancies.
This test method is not intended to measure the performance of upholstered furniture material assemblies under conditions of open-flame exposure, and does not indicate whether the assemblies will resist the propagation of flame under severe fire exposure or when tested in a manner that differs substantially from the test method.
The results obtained with a material assembly tested in mock-up in accordance with this test method do not necessarily indicate the performance of the same material assembly in other geometric configurations, such as in production furniture.
SCOPE
1.1 This is a fire-test-response standard.
1.2 This test method is designed for the assessment of the resistance of upholstered furniture mock-up assemblies to combustion after exposure to smoldering cigarettes under specified conditions.
1.3 Mock-up testing is useful in assessing the relative resistance of combustion of materials used in upholstered furniture such as cover materials, cushioning materials, welts, etc., in representative combinations disregarding the geometric arrangement of the seating surfaces, backs, and sides of furniture items.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
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Designation: E1352 − 08a AnAmerican National Standard
Standard Test Method for
Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered
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Furniture Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1352; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
1.1 This is a fire-test-response standard.
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2.2 NFPA Standard:
1.2 This test method is designed for the assessment of the
NFPA 261 Standard Method of Test for Determining Resis-
resistance of upholstered furniture mock-up assemblies to
tance of Mock-up Upholstered Furniture MaterialAssem-
combustion after exposure to smoldering cigarettes under
blies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
specified conditions.
1.3 Mock-up testing is useful in assessing the relative 3. Terminology
resistance of combustion of materials used in upholstered
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
furniture such as cover materials, cushioning materials, welts,
method, refer to Terminology E176.
etc., in representative combinations disregarding the geometric
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
arrangement of the seating surfaces, backs, and sides of
3.2.1 bolster—pillow or similarly shaped unit containing
furniture items.
upholstery material covered by upholstery cover material that
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
may or may not be attached to the upholstered furniture item
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
but is sold and delivered with it.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.2.2 deck—the upholstered support under the seat cushion
and are not considered standard.
in a loose-seat construction.
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the
3.2.3 furniture mock-up or assembly—a representation of
response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and
production furniture that uses the same upholstery cover
flame under controlled conditions, but does not by itself
material and upholstery material, constructed in the same
incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk
manner as in production furniture, but with straight, vertical
assessment of the materials, products, or assemblies under
sides.
actual fire conditions.
3.2.4 quilted—fused or stitched with thread through the
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
upholstery cover material and one or more layers of upholstery
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
material.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.5 tufted—buttonedorlacedthroughtheupholsterycover
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
material and upholstery material.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard
3.2.6 upholstered furniture—for the purpose of this test
statements, see Section 7.
method, a unit of interior furnishing that (1) contains any
2. Referenced Documents
surface that is covered, in whole or in part, with a fabric or
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
related upholstery cover material, (2) contains upholstery
E176 Terminology of Fire Standards
material,and(3)isintendedorpromotedforsittingorreclining
upon.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire
3.2.7 upholstery cover material—the outermost layer of
Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.15 on Furnishings
fabric or related material used to enclose the main support
and Contents.
Current edition approved April 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally system or upholstery materials, or both, used in the furniture
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as E1352 – 08. DOI:
item.
10.1520/E1352-08A.
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E1352 − 08a
3.2.8 upholstery material—the padding, stuffing, or filling
material used in a furniture item, which may be either loose or
attached, enclosed by an upholstery cover material, or located
between the upholstery cover material and support
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An American National Standard
Designation:E 1352–08 Designation:E 1352–08a
Standard Test Method for
Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered
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Furniture Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1352; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This is a fire-test-response standard.
1.2 Thistestmethodisdesignedfortheassessmentoftheresistanceofupholsteredfurnituremock-upassembliestocombustion
after exposure to smoldering cigarettes under specified conditions.
1.3 Mock-up testing is useful in assessing the relative resistance of combustion of materials used in upholstered furniture such
as cover materials, cushioning materials, welts, etc., in representative combinations disregarding the geometric arrangement of the
seating surfaces, backs, and sides of furniture items.
1.4The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard is used to measure and describe the response of materials, products, or assemblies to heat and flame under
controlled conditions, but does not by itself incorporate all factors required for fire hazard or fire risk assessment of the materials,
products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. For specific hazard statements, see Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E 176 Terminology of Fire Standards
E 691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
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2.2 NFPA Standard:
NFPA 261 Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to
Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology E 176.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 bolster—pillow or similarly shaped unit containing upholstery material covered by upholstery cover material that may or
may not be attached to the upholstered furniture item but is sold and delivered with it.
3.2.2 deck—the upholstered support under the seat cushion in a loose-seat construction.
3.2.3 furniture mock-up or assembly—a representation of production furniture that uses the same upholstery cover material and
upholstery material, constructed in the same manner as in production furniture, but with straight, vertical sides.
3.2.4 quilted—fusedorstitchedwiththreadthroughtheupholsterycovermaterialandoneormorelayersofupholsterymaterial.
3.2.5 tufted—buttoned or laced through the upholstery cover material and upholstery material.
3.2.6 upholstered furniture— for the purpose of this test method, a unit of interior furnishing that (1) contains any surface that
is covered, in whole or in part, with a fabric or related upholstery cover material, (2) contains upholstery material, and ( 3)is
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E05 on Fire Standards and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E05.15 on Furnishings and
Contents.
Current edition approved Feb. 15,April 1, 2008. Published MarchApril 2008. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 20022008 as E 1352 – 028.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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