Do I need a Crib 5 mattress?
Reinforced Beds supply various types of contract mattresses for different commercial environments. These mattresses are supplied in many different spring units (open coil sprung, pocket sprung or even foam based models) and are filled with various fillings (polyester, cotton, wool, memory foam etc). It terms of contract environments it is important to comply with the appropriate fire regulations. If caught out the fine can be with the region of £20,000, so it is vital to get this right.
Source / Crib 5 Mattresses
Source / Crib 5 Contract mattresses need to comply with the following regulations:
- Resistant to ignition with source – smouldering cigarette of BS EN 597-1:2015.
- Resistant to ignition with source – match flame equivalent of BS EN 597-2:2015.
- Resistant to ignition with crib/source 5 of BS 6807:2006.
When it matters
The above regulations will need to be adhered to in environments such as care homes, hotels, hostels, universities and college dormitories, boarding and residential schools and holiday camp chalets.
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When it does not matter
When the mattresses is purchased for domestic use these regulations do not need to be met. Although it does not hurt to purchase a source / crib 5 mattress for domestic use. After all, the product would pose as less of a fire risk in your home.
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