Canopy NFPA
REPORT NUMBER:102083832MID-001d
ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE: April 28, 2015
REVISED DATE: NA
EVALUATION CENTER
Intertek
8431 Murphy Drive
Middleton, WI 53562
Rendered To:
Serge Ferrari
Zone Industrielle BP 54
38352 La Tour Du Pin Cedex
38110 LA TOUR DU PIN
France
Catherine Merillon
catherine.merillon@sergeferrari.com
PRODUCT EVALUATED: Precontraint 502
EVALUATION PROPERTY: NFPA 701-10, METHOD 1
STANDARD METHODS OF FIRE TESTS FOR FLAME
PROPAGATION OF TEXTILES AND FILMS
Report of Testing Precontraint 502 for compliance with the applicable
requirements of the following criteria: NFPA 701-10, METHOD 1 Standard
Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
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1 Table of Contents
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................... 2
2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 3
3 TEST SAMPLES ................................................................................................................ 3
3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION ................................................................................................. 3
3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION................................................................. 3
4 TESTING AND EVALUATION METHODS ......................................................................... 3
4.1. TEST STANDARD ....................................................................................................... 3
4.2. DEVIATIONS FROM THE STANDARD METHOD ....................................................... 4
5 TESTING AND EVALUATION RESULTS .......................................................................... 4
5.1. RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS ............................................................................... 4
6 CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................... 5
7 REVISION SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 5
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2 Introduction
Intertek has conducted testing for Serge Ferrari on Precontraint 502 to assess the propagation
of flame beyond the area exposed to the ignition source. Testing was conducted in accordance
with NFPA 701-10, Method 1 - Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of
Textiles and Films. This evaluation began April 27, 2015 and ended April 27, 2015.
3 Test Samples
3.1. SAMPLE SELECTION
Samples were submitted to Intertek directly from the client. Samples were not independently
selected for testing. Samples were received at the Evaluation Center on April 21, 2015 in good
condition.
3.2. SAMPLE AND ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION
Sample Name: Precontraint 502
Sample Description: Polyester yarns coated with PVC flame retardant on both sides and
varnished.
Weight: 590 g/m² ± 5%, Thickness: 0.47mm ± 10%, Polyester 1100 dtex: 28% - PVC flame
retardant 72%
The test specimen identified as Precontraint 502 was cut into 5.9 in. x 15.75 in. samples by
Intertek. The samples were weighed in grams before testing. Ten specimens were numbered,
weighed and conditioned for at least 30 min. at 220± 5°F (105± 3°C) before testing. The
specimens were removed from the oven one at a time and tested within 2 minutes.
4 Testing and Evaluation Methods
4.1. TEST STANDARD
The top edge of the specimen was attached to a pin bar so that the specimen was centered and
the long dimension of the specimen is in the vertical position with 0.75” binder clips attached to
the specimen at each bottom corner to hold it taut. A specified test flame is applied to the
bottom center of the specimen for 45 seconds and then removed with eye observation
continued.
The average weight loss of ten specimens was not greater than forty percent (40%). The
percent weight loss of any individual specimen did not exceed the mean percent weight loss
value. The average floor flame of ten specimens was not greater than 2 seconds.
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4.2. Deviations from the Standard Method
No deviations.
5 Testing and Evaluation Results
5.1. RESULTS AND OBSERVATIONS
Environmental Conditions:72.8F and 48% R.H.
Sample Wt. After test Percent Wt. Floor
No. Wt. Before (g) (g) Loss AfterFlame Flame
1 36.33 35.83 1.38 0.0 0.0
2 36.14 35.09 2.91 0.0 0.0
3 36.46 35.04 3.89 0.0 0.0
4 36.86 35.81 2.85 0.0 0.0
5 36.97 35.26 4.63 0.0 3.0
6 35.75 34.87 2.46 0.0 0.0
7 35.68 34.42 3.53 0.0 0.0
8 35.69 35.18 1.43 0.0 0.0
9 36.53 35.48 2.87 0.0 0.0
10 36.15 35.46 1.91 0.0 0.0
Average 36.26 35.24 2.79 0.0 0.3
Any fragments that fell to the floor did not burn more than 2 seconds. The average weight loss
of the ten samples was less than 40%. The mean percent weight loss value plus three standard
deviations of the percent weight loss is 5.77.
Based on this information it is concluded the specimen passes the test criteria.
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6 Conclusion
Intertek has conducted testing for Serge Ferrari on Precontraint 502 to assess the propagation
of flame beyond the area exposed to the ignition source. Testing was conducted in accordance
with NFPA 701-10 Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films-
Method 1.
The sample PASSED the testing criteria for NFPA 701-10, Method 1 - Standard Methods of Fire
Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.
INTERTEK
Reported by: _____________________
Tolu Bamikunle
Lab Technician III, Verification Center
Reviewed by: _____________________
Sandy Osborne
Lab Technician II, Verification Center
7 Revision Summary
DATESUMMARY
April 28, 2015 Original Report