BS 7177 Part 2 for Non-Domestic Mattresses Is in Development
A draft BS 7177-2 on fire safety of mattresses in non-domestic environments appears in BSI's development list. We found no evidence it has been published.
Key points
- What is known. BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 classifies mattress ignition resistance by hazard level and advises non-domestic buyers such as hotels and hospitals to use medium, high or very high hazard classifications, subject to risk assessment.
- What is not known. We could not confirm a publication date or final content.
- What buyers should do. Keep asking suppliers for test reports under the current standard, name the hazard class in procurement and check BSI for the status before large orders.
- What it means for you. For UK hotels and care operators the safe route today is the current classification with a test report for the exact build.
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What is known
BS 7177:2008+A1:2011 classifies mattress ignition resistance by hazard level and advises non-domestic buyers such as hotels and hospitals to use medium, high or very high hazard classifications, subject to risk assessment. BSI's standards development site lists a project for a Part 2 specification for non-domestic environments.
What is not known
We could not confirm a publication date or final content. Treat any claim about specific new requirements as unconfirmed until BSI publishes.
What buyers should do
Keep asking suppliers for test reports under the current standard, name the hazard class in procurement and check BSI for the status before large orders.
What it means for you
For UK hotels and care operators the safe route today is the current classification with a test report for the exact build.
Sources
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