Ignitability & Fire Resistance Test

Furniture Upholstery / Upholstered Seating Fire Resistance & Ignitability Testing

Ensure Fire Safety Compliance for Upholstered Seating | CDG Inspection Limited

At CDG, we are an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory offering specialized fire resistance and ignitability testing for furniture upholstery and upholstered seating. Our testing services help manufacturers, importers, retailers, and institutions ensure compliance with national and international fire safety standards for soft furnishings.

Why Fire Resistance & Ignitability Testing is Important

Upholstered furniture poses a potential fire risk in residential, commercial, and public environments. Regulatory compliance and consumer safety demand that such products undergo fire performance testing to evaluate how they respond to ignition sources such as smouldering cigarettes or open flames.

Standards We Test To

We are accredited to perform upholstery and seating fire resistance tests in accordance with the following globally recognized standards:

– IS 15768:2008 – Indian Standard for ignitability of upholstered seating
– BS 5852 – British Standard for fire test methods of upholstered seating
– EN 1021-1 & EN 1021-2 – European Standards for assessing ignitability using smouldering cigarette and match flame equivalent
– NFPA 260:2019 – US Standard for cigarette ignition resistance of upholstered furniture
– TB 117 – California Technical Bulletin for fire retardancy in furniture
– CRIB 5 Test – Severe ignitability test for contract use furniture
– Smouldering Cigarette Test – To assess resistance to slow, smouldering ignition sources

Scope of Testing

Our Furniture Upholstery Fire Resistance Testing includes:
– Ignitability Testing: Evaluation against small open flame, match flame, and smouldering sources
– Heat & Smoke Release: Optional measurement of smoke density and toxic gas emissions
– Charring, Afterglow & Flame Propagation Observation
– Material Layer Testing: Testing fabric, foam, barrier layers, and complete composites
– Performance Grading & Classification based on test results

Materials & Products We Test

We conduct fire resistance & ignitability tests on:
✅ Upholstered chairs & sofas
✅ Office chairs & commercial seating
✅ Mattress & bedding upholstery
✅ Vehicle & aviation seat covers
✅ Cushion covers, foams & padding materials
✅ Hospitality and healthcare seating
✅ Contract furniture for hotels, hospitals & public areas

Why Choose CDG?

✅ ISO 17025 Accredited Laboratory
✅ State-of-the-art fire testing chamber & equipment
✅ Expert technicians with industry-specific knowledge
✅ Quick turnaround & detailed reporting
✅ Support for compliance in India, Europe, US & Global Markets
✅ Trusted by manufacturers, exporters & certification agencies

What You Receive

✅ Standard-compliant Fire Resistance Test Report
✅ Detailed photographic documentation
✅ Classification according to applicable standards
✅ Support for certification & product compliance documentation
✅ Advisory on product improvement (on request)

Contact Us for Upholstery Fire Testing

Ensure your products meet mandatory fire safety norms and gain market access with confidence. CDG offers reliable and efficient Furniture Upholstery Fire Resistance & Ignitability Testing backed by global standard accreditations.

📧 Email: info@cdginspection.com

📞 Phone: +91-9643077962

🌐 Website: www.cdginspection.com