Below is a listing of local, sttate and national fire department and regulatory links. Some or all may be relevant in your current project; however all of them worth a review for better understanding of the common goals and different approaches taken by each governing body.
Helpful Code and Test References:
BFD (Boston Fire Department) – Testing performed by the Fire Prevention Department Chemist):
NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) – links require FREE registration with NFPA.com to view the documents online.
- NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
- NFPA 101 – Life Safety Code®
- NFPA 255 – Standard Method of Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
- NFPA 260 – Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture
- NFPA 261 – Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes
- NFPA 265 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls
- NFPA 286 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth
- NFPA 701 – Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films
- NFPA 703 – Standard for Fire Retardant—Treated Wood and Fire–Retardant Coatings for Building Materials
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) – links to test summary
- ASTM E 84 – Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
- ASTM E 119 – Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
Cal TB (California Technical Bulletin)
- Technical Bulletin 117 – Requirements, Test Procedures and Apparatus for Testing the Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture
- Technical Bulletin 117-2013 – Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Smolder Resistance of Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture
- Technical Bulletin 133 – Flammability Test Procedure for Seating Furniture for Use in Public Occupancies
CMR (Code of Massachusetts Regulations)
- 6th Edition – expired, but still referenced in some current codes
*Current 8th edition uses ICC 2009 Code Books, with MA Amendments:
- 8th Edition Base Volume – (August 2010) Massachusetts Amendments
ICC – IBC (International Code Council – International Building Code)
- 2009 Edition
- Chapter 8 – Interior Finishes
- Chapter 23 – Wood