1、BRITISH STANDARD BS 1892-3:2003 Sports mats Part 3: Specification for fire safety requirements for mats, mattresses and landing areas ICS 97.220.30 BS 1892-3:2003 This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 14 February 2003 BSI 14 Februar
2、y 2003 The following BSI references relate to the work on this British Standard: Committee reference SW/14/3 ISBN 0 580 40965 1 Committees responsible for this British Standard The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted by Technical Committee SW/14, Gymnasium and sports equipment, to Sub
3、committee SW/14/3, Mats, upon which the following bodies were represented: British Amateur Gymnastics Association British Association of Advisers and Lecturers in Physical Education (BAALPE) British Athletic Federation (BAF) British Judo Association British Rubber Manufacturers Association Ltd Briti
4、sh Textile Technology Group Department of Economic Development for Northern Ireland Institute of Leisure and Amenity Management (ILAM) Rapra Technology Ltd Sports Hall and Fitness Equipment Association Amendments issued since publication Amd. No. Date CommentsBS 1892-3:2003 BSI 14 February 2003 i Co
5、ntents Page Committees responsible Inside front cover Foreword ii 1S c o p e 1 2 Normative references 1 3T e r m s a n d d e f i n i t i o n s 1 4 General requirements 2 5 Classification 2 6 Sampling and performance 3 7M a r k i n g 4 Annex A (informative) Use and storage guidance 10 Annex B (normat
6、ive) Method for assessing the ignitability by primary sources of gymnasium mats, mattresses and landing areas 11 Annex C (informative) Recommended test report layout 16 Bibliography 17 Figure 1a) Test rig: basic apparatus 4 Figure 1b) Test rig: details of back support and specimen clamp 7 Figure 2 P
7、osition of ignition sources for L-shaped test specimen 8 Table 1 Ignitability of mats, mattresses and landing areas 3 Table B.1 Sequence of tests with primary ignition sources: mat tested alone 13BS 1892-3:2003 ii BSI 14 February 2003 Foreword This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Sub
8、committee SW/14/3 and is a revision of BS 1892-2.10:1990 with all aspects apart from flammability omitted. BS 1892-2.10:1990, which was withdrawn in 2001, is superseded by the BS EN 12503 series (which includes seven parts) for all aspects of the safety performance of sports mats apart from fire saf
9、ety, which is covered for the UK only by this standard. Ignition resistance is the initial approach to fire safety. This preventative approach has in human terms and property protection terms the most benefits and is accepted as the primary approach to the problem. Accepting that the chance of ignit
10、ion by various means can occur, the fire safety in life terms has to be considered according to the circumstances that exist in each case. Where premises have no additional factors and other risks to consider, and the means of escape is good, then this situation is obviously better than premises tha
11、t have additional fire hazards. The flammability requirements originally developed in BS 1892-2.10:1990, and contained here in revised form, originate from the publication of Home Office Fire Circular Ignition 1/88 (FSC1/88) 1. The procedure in this edition has been simplified and no longer contains
12、 tests on cut mats or ignition from below. The use of cut or damaged mats in which the filling is exposed will seriously compromise fire safety. Ignition from below is more likely to occur as the result of poor housekeeping in storage areas. It is essential to consider these important aspects during
13、 the fire hazard assessment. An assessment of the premises by a joint survey of the management and the Local Authority Fire Prevention Officer is a basic starting point to allowing a lower ignition resistance to certain equipment. The ultimate aim of the producers of mats should be that the recommen
14、ded 0 and 5 levels should be met as early as possible. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of
15、pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 17 and a back cover. The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document was last issued.BS 1892-3:2003 BSI 14 February 2003 1 1 Scope This British Standard specifies fire safet
16、y requirements for mats, mattresses and landing areas. NOTE 1 Recommendations for the use and storage of these products are given in Annex A. NOTE 2 Requirements for soft play areas are not included in this standard, though certain recommendations exist for these products. For further information pl
17、ease refer to, Indoor play areas Guidance on safe practice 2. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
18、(including any amendments) applies. BS 5852, Methods of test for assessment of the ignitability of upholstered seating by smouldering and flaming ignition sources. BS EN 12503-1, Sports mats Part 1: Gymnastic mats, safety requirements. BS EN 12503-2, Sports mats Part 2: Pole vault and high jump mats
19、, safety requirements. BS EN 12503-3, Sports mats Part 3: Judo mats, safety requirements. BS EN 12503-4, Sports mats Part 4: Determination of shock absorption. BS EN 12503-5, Sports mats Part 5: Determination of the base friction. BS EN 12503-6, Sports mats Part 6: Determination of the top friction.
20、 BS EN 12503-7, Sports mats Part 7: Determination of static stiffness. 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this British Standard the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 ignition source source of energy that is used to ignite combustible materials or products 3.2 primary sourceinitial
21、heat supply 3.3 smouldering combustion of a material with or without the emission of light and generally evidenced by smoke and an increase in temperature but without a flame 3.4 progressive smouldering smouldering that is self-propagating, i.e. independent of the ignition source 3.5 flaming undergo
22、ing combustion in the gaseous phase with the emission of light and heat 3.6 flammability ability of a material or product to burn with a flame under specified test conditions 3.7 ignitability measure of the ease with which a material, product or component can be ignited so as to flame or progressive
23、ly smoulderBS 1892-3:2003 2 BSI 14 February 2003 3.8 gymnasium matany mat, mattress or landing area, including items such as gymnasium, judo and wrestling mats, and landing areas 3.9 upper surface surface normally facing the sports person when the mat is in use 3.10 reverse surface surface normally
24、in contact with the floor when the mat is in use 4 General requirements Mats, mattresses and landing areas shall comply with the requirements of BS EN 12503 (all parts) and the fire safety requirements of this standard. 5 Classification 5.1 Risk of ignition Ignitability requirements for mats shall b
25、e classified according to the following application risk areas: Low fire risk hazard area (L); High fire risk hazard area (H). NOTE It should be the responsibility of the building management to ensure that the use to which the building is put conforms to the ignition requirements for the appropriate
26、 classification. In assessing which classification applies the following shall be taken into account. a) Position and size of the premises: 1) surrounding risk, adjacent premises or storage; 2) number of floors, area; 3) number and size of rooms, open plan, etc.; 4) staircases. b) Type of constructi
27、on: 1) brick, concrete, wooden; 2) fire resistance; 3) separation of risk areas, storage, kitchen, boiler rooms; 4) age of building. c) Type of use: 1) education: voluntary, private, public; 2) numbers of participants and spectators involved; 3) density; 4) licensed use, liquor, restaurant.BS 1892-3
28、:2003 BSI 14 February 2003 3 d) Fire precautions: 1) means of escape for proposed use; 2) systems: alarm, manual and associated systems; 3) fire fighting installations: hose reels, sprinklers, extinguishers; 4) active system, automatic ventilation; 5) separation of risk; 6) evacuation procedures. e)
29、 Management: 1) overall responsibility for the building and its use, maintenance and upkeep; 2) type of management: voluntary, professional, part-time; 3) numbers of staff available; 4) training of staff; 5) health and safety aspects; 6) acquiring licences where necessary; 7) liaison with emergency
30、services; 8) procedures for control, storage and maintenance of cellular foam equipment; 9) changes to structure, liaison with Building Control Officer and Local Fire Authority; 10) risk assessment made in liaison with Local Fire Authority and emergency services. NOTE For example low fire risk hazar
31、d areas (L) include small premises, with no public admitted as spectators and where management has control. High fire risk hazard areas (H) include multi-occupied premises where the public is admitted in large numbers. 6 Sampling and performance 6.1 Sampling Prototypes representative of a design sha
32、ll comply with 6.2. All subsequent production shall be subjected to such supervision and inspection procedures as to provide reasonable assurance that the performance of each article when new is at least equal to that of the prototypes. 6.2 Performance The ignitability of the mat, mattress or landin
33、g area when tested in accordance with Annex B shall comply with Table 1. Table 1 Ignitability of mats, mattresses and landing areas NOTE Attention is drawn to S.I.1324, The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 3 for the combustion modification of fillings for all categories. Fo
34、r foam fillings not referred to in S.I.1324, attention is drawn to Schedule 1 Part3 of S.I.1324. Construction of test specimen Levels of hazard area Low High Composite Ignition source Ignition source 0 and 3 0 and 5 NOTE Levels of ignition are defined in BS 5852.BS 1892-3:2003 4 BSI 14 February 2003
35、 7 Marking Each article complying with this clause of BS 1892 shall carry a permanently attached and clearly visible label of minimum area of 4 000 mm 2 . The following wording 1)shall appear on a permanently attached label positioned such that it is clearly visible. a) “Complies with BS 1892-3:2003
36、 for low fire risk hazard area”. or b) “Complies with BS 1892-3:2003 for high fire risk hazard area”. The letters of the wording shall be legible and of minimum height 2.5 mm. In addition the following information shall appear on the label: a complete identification of the product, including type, m
37、anufacturers reference number(s), name or trade mark. 1) Marking BS 1892-3:2003 on or in relation to a product, represents a manufacturers declaration of conformity, i.e. claim by or on behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the standard. The accuracy of the claim is t
38、herefore solely the responsibility of the person making the claim. Dimensions in millimetres a i) Key 1 Nominal 25 mm 25 mm 3 mm angle iron Figure 1a) Test rig: basic apparatus 1 380 50 + _BS 1892-3:2003 BSI 14 February 2003 5 Dimensions in millimetres a ii) Key 1 Steel rods Figure 1a) Test rig: bas
39、ic apparatus (continued) 450 50 + _ 1 200 20 + _450 50 + _BS 1892-3:2003 6 BSI 14 February 2003 Dimensions in millimetres a iii) Key 1 Wire mesh 14 standard wire gauge Figure 1a) Test rig: basic apparatus (continued) 4 x 100 10 25 1 25 25 25 + _450 50 + _450 50 + _ + _8 x 50 5BS 1892-3:2003 BSI 14 F
40、ebruary 2003 7 Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 Retaining strip (25 mm 33 mm) 2 Guide for back support (25 angle iron) 3 Side of back 4 Plan of base 5 Front 6 Side of base 7 Locating nut for back welded in place Figure 1b) Test rig: details of back support and specimen clamp 12 300 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 50 1
41、50BS 1892-3:2003 8 BSI 14 February 2003 a) Test rig for L-shaped cushion geometry Figure 2 Position of ignition sources for L-shaped test specimenBS 1892-3:2003 BSI 14 February 2003 9 b) Test specimen in rig Key 1 Clips, e.g. bulldog clips 2 Burner tube or cigarette 3 Wood crib Figure 2 Position of
42、ignition sources for L-shaped test specimen (continued) 1 2 3BS 1892-3:2003 10 BSI 14 February 2003 Annex A (informative) Use and storage guidance A.1 Handling Mats should be handled with care to avoid damage to the filling or to the cover. Exposed fillings can indicate that ignition resistance has
43、been significantly impaired. Consequently damaged mats should be withdrawn from use immediately after discovery. For the same reasons mats should not be deliberately cut to fabricate them around fixed objects. In such circumstances mats of the required dimensions should be purchased from the manufac
44、turer. Large or heavy mats or those of a bonded construction should always be lifted by two or more persons to avoid excessive bending which can damage the bonding between surface cover and filler. Lifting and laying of mats is best achieved by using a trolley of size, strength and stability to suit
45、 the load, with castor wheels of suitable design to enable the load to be correctly positioned in the store area. A.2 Use Permanently laid mats are likely to last considerably longer than removable ones. Mats should be aligned as they are laid, not pulled into position by their corners. If assemblie
46、s of mats are used, where possible they should be laid from the centre of the finished area outwards. Recommended patterns can be obtained from the relevant sports association or the mat manufacturers. In use any creeping of mats should be corrected immediately to ensure that they are correctly posi
47、tioned and no gaps appear. A.3 Maintenance Anti-slip surfaces of mats should be cleaned periodically to maintain their efficiency. Upper surfaces should be wiped clean as required with a cleaning or disinfecting solution according to the manufacturers recommendations. It is essential that mats be re
48、gularly checked for openings or tears in covers to ensure that the filling is not exposed. If openings or tears are in evidence the mat should be taken out of use to avoid a greater risk of fire and user accidents. Mats with damaged surfaces and edges offer a far greater fire hazard and are more pro
49、ne to causing user accidents. The playing of the sport itself rarely causes damage. Most damage occurs during handling and transportation. Dragging and excessive folding of mats are main causes of excess wear. A.4 Storage and fire precautions Stored mats present a hazard and it is important that they are stored in such a way that a fire occurring in them will not jeopardize means of escape from the premises. The following precautions shoul
