Consult the 2018 edition of NFPA 705 to promote maximum fire resistance of textile and films.

NFPA 705: Recommended Practice for a Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films provides a field means of determining the tendency of textiles and films to sustain burning subsequent to the application of a relatively small open flame.

New in the 2018 edition:

Revised scope language in this edition helps clarify the use of NFPA 265: Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls.

Along with current definitions and updated referenced publications, the 2018 edition provides guidance for the complete test procedure and summary, including:

• Materials
• Open flame
• Method
• Requirements
• Limitations
• Precautions

Ensure testing laboratories, manufacturers, and AHJs have the up-to-date information they need to adequately assess the flammability of textiles and films