Confirmation on the certification on upholstered furniture: UK21/F004

Adopted EU recommendation FIRE-014. UK approved recommendation on the certification of components of upholstered furniture.

From:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Published
18 July 2023
Category:
Fire protection equipment
Year adopted:
2021
Reference number:
UK21/F004
Keyword:
FIRE-014

Question

Is it possible to issue certificates on components of upholstered furniture, e.g. covers (fabrics)?

Recommendation

According to the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures 2010 (2010 FTP Code) Annex 1, Part 8, Appendix 1, chapter 1; “This test procedure prescribes methods for assessing the ignitability of material combinations, e.g. covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, …”

This statement should be interpreted that the approval is to be granted to the combination of components (coverings and fillings) rather than to the components themselves.

The UK type examination certificate is to indicate (on the certificate face or in its appendix) the characteristics of the components used for manufacturing the certified product. 

References

  • 2010 FTP Code
  • MSN 1874 as amended
  • The Merchant Shipping (Marine Equipment) Regulations 2016 as amended

Items affected

  • UK/3.20, Upholstered furniture

More information

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Bay 2/21
Spring Place
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG

Telephone: +44 (0) 203 817 2000

Email: MEQA@mcga.gov.uk

Website: www.gov.uk/mca

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Published 18 July 2023
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