For commercial textile applications, local regulations often mandate that fabrics and woven materials comply with fire codes to minimize fire and explosion risks. Fire code requirements vary by region, so it’s essential to consult your local fire marshal to determine the specific standards your fabric must meet. If no specific requirement is provided, we apply fire treatments to drapery fabrics to meet NFPA 701 Small Scale and upholstery fabrics to meet NFPA 260. These standards are among the most widely recognized and accepted for drapery and upholstery applications.

Drapery Fabrics

NFPA 701 Small Scale: Measures the resistance to ignition of a material (usually draperies or hospital cubical curtains) when subjected to a very severe flame exposure while the material is held in a slightly restrained vertical position.

Upholstery fabrics

NFPA 260: Classifies upholstery fabric based on its propensity to resist cigarette ignition when tested in combination with a standard foam cushioning material.

We can test many other fire codes, a few of which are listed below. With few exceptions, these tests are complimentary if your fabric has been treated with SBI Flame Retardant. Click here to request pricing information for other fabrics. Please call or email us if you have a question about a specific test, as we are not limited to this list.

• UFAC Class 1
• NFPA 701 Small or Large Scale (1989, 1996, 1999, or 2004)
• State of Massachusetts 527 CMR 21.00
• City of Boston BFD IX-I
• MVSS 302
• California Technical Bulletin 117 Section E
• California Title 19
• FAR 25.853 (Vertical or Horizontal)
• ASTM E 84 Tunnel Test
• British Standard 5852
• NY/NJ Port Authority