What is BS 4790 - Effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings about?
BS 4790 is a British Standard that provides a method for the determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings. BS 4790 describes a method for the determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings using a hot metal nut. BS 4790 is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings whether loose-laid or fully adhered and used with or without an underlay.
Note: The titles of publications referred to in BS 4790 are listed on the inside back cover.
Who is BS 4790 - Effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings for?
BS 4790 on the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings is useful for:
- Floor coverings manufacturers and suppliers
- Floor decorators
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS 4790 - Effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings?
Textile floor coverings are used to provide comfort, durability, safety, and decoration of the floor. BS 4790 specifies a method for the determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings using a hot metal nut to maximize safety and minimize the risk of a fire, all sources of ignition should be identified and accounted for when a fire risk assessment is being carried out, and employees should be trained in the risks and hazards they face in their day-to-day work.
BS 4790 provides a method for the determination of the effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings. While textiles on floors feel good and make rooms stylish and comfortable, BS 4790 helps ensure that products, regardless of where they were made, are reliable, safe, and of an acceptable level of quality that helps to provide good service to consumers. BS 4790 aims to help manufacturers and installers to provide excellent quality service to consumers by providing these determination methods.