Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB117-2013) TB117-2013 is a new regulation for the flammability of upholstered furniture in California. It replaces the 1975 standard, Technical Bulletin 117 (TB117).

What is Cal TB117 compliant?

Technical Bulletin 117-2013 (TB117-2013) TB117-2013 is a new regulation for the flammability of upholstered furniture in California. It replaces the 1975 standard, Technical Bulletin 117 (TB117).

Does TB117 apply to outdoor furniture?

If the furniture is sold without the slip cover, then the outside fabric will act as a cover fabric. The cover fabric must pass TB117-2013 Section 1 or a barrier must be used.

What is Cal 117 foam?

A 1975 California furniture flammability standard called Technical Bulletin 117 (TB 117) led to the use of harmful and ineffective flame retardant chemicals in furniture and children’s product foam. This California regulation was followed across all of North America.

What is TB133?

TB133 was an open flame test for upholstered seating, which generally required the use of flame-retardant chemicals and additional upholstery operations to apply barrier materials.

What is CAL 117 fire code?

CAL 117 requires that certain upholsteries pass a smolder and an open flame test. This test is conducted in a closed chamber wherein technicians can adequately measure the way flames spread and the way smolder from a lit cigarette chars the surface of the upholstery.

Is Cal 133 required?

IMPORTANT BULLETIN! In the United States, California, Ohio, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, Oregon have made CAL 133 mandatory in Healthcare Facilities specifically those which do not have a sprinkler system in public areas.

What is the difference between CAL 117 and CAL 133?

While CAL 117 tests for upholstery flammability, CAL 133 tests the entire product. California Bulletin 133 regulations also differ in that they are specific to furniture that will be used in public spaces, including privately owned offices of ten or more people and government buildings.

What is Cal 117 fire code?

What is the difference between Cal 117 and CAL 133?

What is the CAL 133 rating? California Bulletin 133 is similar to CAL 117, except that it specifically regulates the flammability of furniture that will be used in “public spaces.” This includes both government buildings and offices owned by private companies that will house ten or more people.

What does CA TB 117 mean?

CA TB 116 Smolder resistant labels CA TB 117-2013 Flame retardant Labels for private occupancy CA TB 133 Flame retardant labels for public occupancy This label signifies a sample of the same identical product was tested by an independent 3 rd party laboratory and certified it passed the California test for fire resistance.

What does TB 133 mean on a flame retardant label?

CA TB 133 Flame retardant labels for public occupancy This label signifies a sample of the same identical product was tested by an independent 3 rd party laboratory and certified it passed the California test for fire resistance. This label assures the buyer this product meets the California Flammability laws.

Can a label be on the back side of a tb-117?

The label may be a separate label, or it can be added to the bottom of an existing California TB 117-2013 label required by SB-1019. The required statement must appear on the front of the label in English and cannot be on the back side. However, additional languages may be on the back side of the label.

What is the TB 117 test for upholstery?

The TB 117 test requires upholstered furniture paddings to withstand 12 second of an open flame without spreading the flame. In 2013, the Technical Bulletin was updated to transition from an open-flame to a smoldering (cigarette) test.