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Field Flame Test

NFPA 705 (1997 Edition)

Test Criteria:

 

A. 

Apply 12 seconds continuous ignition.

 

B. 

Remove ignition. Product must self extinguish within 2 seconds.

 

C. 

Flaming driplets cannot continue to burn when hitting the floor.


Foliage:  Inherently Fire Retardant Results:  Pass
12 seconds continuous ignition 2 seconds after ignition is removed 10 seconds after ignition is removed

A. 

12 seconds continuous ignition

B. 

2 seconds after ignition
is removed

C. 

10 seconds after
ignition is removed


Foliage:  Topical Fire Retardant Results:  Fail
12 seconds continuous ignition 2 seconds after ignition is removed 10 seconds after ignition is removed

A. 

12 seconds continuous ignition

B. 

2 seconds after ignition
is removed

C. 

10 seconds after
ignition is removed


Foliage:  Standard Foliage Untreated Results:  Fail
5 seconds continuous ignition 2 seconds after ignition is removed 10 seconds after ignition is removed

A. 

12 seconds continuous ignition

B. 

2 seconds after ignition
is removed

C. 

10 seconds after
ignition is removed


See also What Is IFR™:
General Overview
IFR™ Foliage vs. Topically Treated Fire Retardant Foliage
Do I Need Fire Retardant Foliage?
Hotel Fire Starts in Artificial Plants
Fire Retardant Foliage Specification Guide

 
Flammability Tests
Our IFR™ Foliages are in compliance with the following fire codes. Testing results are available upon request.
GSAUS Gov
SIN 4722-06

Commercial Silk Int’l holds a current GSA Contract to provide “Fire Retardant Trees & Plants”. This test demonstrates that our products are in compliance.
ASTM InternationalASTME 84-95 Class A
This test is the “Standard method of test for surface burning characteristics of building materials”. Our flame spread of 10 classifies our Inherently Fire Retardant Artificial Foliage as a NFPA Class A Material.
OSFMCalifornia Title 19
Our IFR™ Foliages are tested annually and comply with this code. We hold a current certificate as a “Registered Flame Resistant Product”.
NFPA InternationalNFPA 701
Small Scale
These are “Standard methods of fire tests for flame resistant textiles and films”. Our foliages are in compliance for after flame, weight loss and char length.
Commercial Silk Int'lOngoing Testing
Our foliages are currently tested in a controlled burn chamber using NFPA 701 small scale protocol in Hong Kong prior to importation. Once they arrive, we randomly test in a controlled burn chamber to assure consistency and compliance.
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