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Evaluate the extent of flame propagation with the criteria in the 2015 NFPA 701.

Use NFPA 701: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films to assess the propagation of flame of various textiles and films under specified fire test conditions.

The test methods included apply to textile materials used extensively in interior furnishing for public occupancy buildings including 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, geometry and conditioning of specimens, and testing and cleaning procedures. This up-to-date document is essential for testing laboratories and fabric/textile product manufacturers.

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Published: 12/01/2014 ISBN(s): 9781455910557 ANSI: ANSI Approved Number of Pages: 27