Flammability Testing of Materials

Fire Testing of Materials

QAI performs fire and flammability testing for materials and large scale building products, surface burning characteristics (Steiner tunnel), small-scale flammability, exterior walls and exterior wall coverings, and flammability testing of furniture (or other consumer goods) for both residential and commercial markets. With state-of-the-art equipment and laboratories, our team is ready to guide you through the process of testing your products to the desired standards.

Large Scale Building Products

QAI performs many tests for large scale fire and flammability testing for materials at various locations with state of the art equipment, and knowledgeable personnel. A brief list of standards we test against:

Surface Burning Characteristics (Steiner Tunnel) Testing

QAI performs the following surface burning characteristics testing at various locations with state of the art equipment, and experienced test professionals.

Small-Scale Materials Flammability Testing

• ASTM D1929 – Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics
• ASTM D635 – Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
• UL 94 – Tests for Flammability of Plastic Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances
• ASTM E136 – Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
• CAN/ULC S114 – Standard Method of Test for Determination of Non-Combustibility in Building Materials
• ASTM D2843 – Standard Test Method for Density of Smoke from the Burning or Decomposition of Plastics
• ASTM E162 – Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source
• NFPA 701 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 Edition

Mattress Testing

• 16 CFR 1633 – Open Flame Testing of Mattress Sets (Federal)
• 16 CFR 1632 – Cigarette Resistance Testing of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (Federal)
• ASTM E1590 – Fire Testing of Mattresses
• Cal TB 129 – Fire Testing of Mattresses for Public Occupancies
• Cal TB 121 – Fire Testing of Mattresses for High Risk Occupancies
• BFD IX-11 – Mattress Fire Test (Boston Area)

British Standard Testing

*BS 7175 – Methods of Test for the Ignitability of Bed covers and Pillows by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition Sources *BS 7177 – Specification for Resistance to Ignition of Mattresses, Mattress pads, Divans and Bed Bases *BS 6807 – Methods of Test for Assessment of Ignitability of Mattresses, Upholstered Divans and Upholstered Bed Bases *BS EN 597 – Assessment of the Ignitability of Mattresses and Upholstered Bed Bases

Upholstered Furniture

• Cal TB 133 – Flammability Testing of Seating for Public Occupancies
• ASTM E1537 – Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture
• BFD IX-10 – Regulation of Upholstered Furniture (Boston Area)
• Cal TB 117 – Flammability Testing of Components of Upholstered Furniture
• Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations
• NFPA 260 – Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture

British Standard Testing

• * BS 7176 – Specification for Resistance to Ignition of Upholstered Furniture for Non-Seating by Testing Composites
• * BS 5852 – Methods of Test for Assessment of the Ignitability of Upholstered Seating by Smouldering and Flaming Ignition

Sources * BS EN 1021 – Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture

Accreditations

QAI is an accredited testing, certification, and inspection agency with the International Accreditation Service (IAS) and Standards Council of Canada (SCC), and recognized by CCMC, Florida Building Commission, Miami-Dade County, Los Angeles City Building Department, California State Fire Marshal and others. Click here for a complete list.