Apply the latest criteria to evaluate the likelihood of flame spread!

Use the results of NFPA 701 to assess the propagation of flame of various textiles and films under specified fire conditions. The test methods included apply to curtains, window shades, draperies, table linens, textile wall hangings as well as to fabrics used in the assembly of awnings, tents, tarps and other similar architectural fabric structures and banners. Specific information is provided on the types of test apparatus, calibration of equipment, conditioning of specimens and testing and cleaning procedures.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

NFPA 701 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films 2004 Edition

Chapter 1 Administration

Chapter 2 Referenced Publications

Chapter 3 Definitions

Chapter 4 General Requirements for Test Method 1

Chapter 5 Test Apparatus and Materials for Test Method 1

Chapter 6 Calibration and Standardization for Test Method 1

Chapter 7 Specimens and Conditioning for Test Method 1

Chapter 8 Test Procedure for Test Method 1

Chapter 9 Calculation of Results for Test Method 1

Chapter 10 Flame Propagation Performance Criteria for Test Method 1

Chapter 11 General Requirements for Test Method 2

Chapter 12 Test Apparatus and Materials for Test Method 2

Chapter 13 Specimens and Conditioning for Test Method 2

Chapter 14 Flame Test Procedures for Test Method 2

Chapter 15 Flame Propagation Performance Criteria for Test Method 2

Chapter 16 Cleaning and Water Leaching Procedures

Chapter 17 Reporting

Annex A Explanatory Material

Annex B Guidance on the Use of the Two Test Methods

Annex C Test Method 1 Information

Annex D Textile Considerations

Annex E Informational References

Formal Interpretation

Index