Fire Safety Regulations
Fire Safety Regulations
Fabric Fire Safety Regulations in the UK
Fabric used to make the following domestic products is not required to meet any fire standards and does not need to have any fire rating:
Curtains
Blinds
Bed clothes (duvets/pillowcases)
Cushions (for domestic use)
For upholstery fabrics
Important: If you are buying fabric for upholstery use, please read the following safety note.
There are laws in the UK about the safe use of fabrics for upholstery.
For upholstery that was originally made after 1950, you must abide by the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire Safety) Regulations when re-covering upholstered furniture, including nursery furniture and headboards.
Outside the UK, you should check your national regulations. Except for certain contract applications, curtains, blinds, bedcovers and cushions are not covered by the regulations.
Use the fabric more information tab to see the guidance and fire rating
Upholsterers are obliged to abide by the regulations and will be able to advise you further. For hotels, nursing homes, public buildings and similar vulnerable interiors, you are advised to contact your county fire officer. Requirements will depend upon the exact circumstances, may include other items, such as curtains and can be complex and stringent. Fire Officers are usually very helpful when consulted. You can find a detailed guide at www.bis.gov.uk or contact our customer service team for further advice.
For a fabric that is not rated the easiest and most economical way to meet the safety requirements for a particular use is back coating £10/metre on average see our resources
for a list of the companies we use
Consumer fire Safety Advice FIRA