This British Standard specifies requirements for the resistance to
ignition of mattresses, mattress pads, divans and bed bases when tested
in accordance with BS EN 597-1, BS EN 597-2 and BS 6807 including
those used in areas vulnerable to arson. It does not apply to mattress
protectors. The levels of ignition resistance have been set after careful
consideration of the fire risk of the particular end-use environment
involved. These levels do not necessarily reflect the behaviour of the
mattress, mattress pad, divan or bed base in a fully developed fire.
NOTE Guidance on the applicability of hazard categories to particular
premises is given in the notes to Table 1.