NFPA 260: Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture, 2013 Edition

NFPA® 260 Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 2013 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

1.1 Scope
1.2 Purpose
1.3 Application
1.4 Test Selection

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

2.1 General
2.2 NFPA Publications (Reserved)
2.3 Other Publications
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections (Reserved)

Chapter 3 Definitions

3.1 General
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions
3.3 General Definitions

Chapter 4 Test Apparatus

4.1 Mini-Mock-Up Tester
4.2 Decking Materials Tester
4.3 Ignition Source
4.4 Standard Type I Cover Fabric
4.5 Standard Type II Cover Fabric
4.6 Sheeting Material
4.7 Polyurethane Foam Substrate
4.8 Miscellaneous
4.9 Air Velocity
4.10 Extinguishing Equipment
4.11 Draft Enclosure

Chapter 5 Test Specimens

5.1 Specimen Conditioning
5.2 Cover Fabric Specimen
5.3 Interior Fabric Specimen
5.4 Welt Cord Specimen
5.5 Filling/Padding Component Specimen
5.6 Decking Materials Specimen
5.7 Barrier Materials Specimen

Chapter 6 Test Procedures

6.1 Cover Fabric Test
6.2 Interior Fabric Test
6.3 Welt Cord Test
6.4 Filling/Padding Component Test
6.5 Decking Materials Test
6.6 Barrier Materials Test

Chapter 7 Cigarette Resistance Classifications

7.1 General
7.2 Cover Fabric Classification
7.3 Interior Fabric Classification
7.4 Welt Cord Classification
7.5 Filling/Padding Components Classification
7.6 Decking Materials Classification
7.7 Barrier Materials Classification

Chapter 8 Safety Precautions

8.1 Combustion
8.2 Exposure

Chapter 9 Precision and Accuracy

9.1 Statement (Reserved)

Annex A Explanatory Material
Annex B Commentary
Annex C Informational References
Index