What is Source 5/Crib 5
Welcome To Source 5
What Is Source 5?
Source 5 is the Minimum Standard of Fire Resistance for Mattresses and Furniture in Care Homes Hostels and Hotels and covers
British BS 5852 source 0, 1, 5 (Cigarette, Match) and (Crib 5)
Method
A test rig is constructed in order to simulate a chair with the fabric to be tested. This rig is subjected to different ignition sources.
There are 8 types of ignition sources, each with different heat intensity. They are classified from 1 to 8, the intensity doubling compared to the preceding source. The most frequently used are ignition source 0, 1 and 5.
Source 5: wooden crib 5
A crib is composed of wooden planks, glued together. Lint is attached to the bottom. After adding propane-diol the crib is placed on the test rig and ignited with a match. If no flaming or progressive smouldering is observed on both cover and interior material, the test is recorded as no ignition and the material passes the test.
What Is Source 5?
Source 5 is the Minimum Standard of Fire Resistance for Mattresses and Furniture in Care Homes Hostels and Hotels and covers
- United Kingdom
- Irish Republic
- Northern Ireland
British BS 5852 source 0, 1, 5 (Cigarette, Match) and (Crib 5)
Method
A test rig is constructed in order to simulate a chair with the fabric to be tested. This rig is subjected to different ignition sources.
There are 8 types of ignition sources, each with different heat intensity. They are classified from 1 to 8, the intensity doubling compared to the preceding source. The most frequently used are ignition source 0, 1 and 5.
Source 5: wooden crib 5
A crib is composed of wooden planks, glued together. Lint is attached to the bottom. After adding propane-diol the crib is placed on the test rig and ignited with a match. If no flaming or progressive smouldering is observed on both cover and interior material, the test is recorded as no ignition and the material passes the test.
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To Boarding Schools, Care Homes, Hotels and Hostels and the domestic market
We can also Supply Crib 7 for High Risk Environments
All Our Source 5 (Crib 5) And Source 7 (Crib 7) Are UK Made And To UK Standards
To Boarding Schools, Care Homes, Hotels and Hostels and the domestic market
We can also Supply Crib 7 for High Risk Environments
All Our Source 5 (Crib 5) And Source 7 (Crib 7) Are UK Made And To UK Standards