Nigel Firkins
Fire Suppression Team, BRE Global
1) BED: Nightwear BD2546 T3 HRR = No BD2546 T5 = 33secs BD2546 T1,T3,T6 BD2546 Similar to BD2546
ignited by 75kW ( sprinkler ) (ionisation?) T6= 25secs =0.20-0.40 % T1 = 88C@177secs T1,3, 5 &6
match/cigarette T6 HRR = 754kW (no (ionisation?) T3 = 74C@928secs
sprinkler ) Range T2 T6 = 12- T6 = 50C@214secs
33secs (all @ sprinkler op.) BS 6807 fig 4
1) BED: Bedding BD2546 T2,T4 HRR No BD2546 T2,T4 =0.02 BD2546 DB2546 T2,& 4
(duvet) ignited by 9-50kW 0.06. Lower detection T2 = 96C@114secs
match/cigarette limit? T4 = 75C@153secs
1) BED: Fire starts Relatively fast Yes MOJ MOJ test (2456 P8)
under bed, T4 115C@240secs
mattress alight T2 & T3
135/145C@300secs
Representatives from
BAFSA,
National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN)
Manufacturers
Fire and Rescue Services
Housing Associations
System functionality
Dimension Y
dimensions at
manufacturers
discretion.
Confirmed by fire
test
Physical stability
Fire test protocols
Pillow
Timber slats and headboard Polyether
foam and
Duvet
polyester/
cotton
cover
Polyester/cotton bedding
PPS Fuel Package
PPS Fuel Package
PPS Fuel Package
Fire test A
Thermocouples in bedhead
Dimension Y
dimensions at
manufacturers
discretion.
Confirmed by fire
test
PPS unit
Verified by fire tests (indicative
position)
Fire test B 4.1 metres
Backboard
Un-suppressed HRR Burn 1
Component testing
Examination of components