NCIDQ IDFX Practice Exam

What does CAL TB117 (NFPA 260) assess regarding furniture components?

1. Cigarette ignition of furniture composites

2. Cigarette ignition of furniture components

3. General fire safety of furniture

4. Overall furniture durability

The correct answer is: Cigarette ignition of furniture components

CAL TB117 (NFPA 260) specifically assesses the cigarette ignition resistance of furniture components. This standard is crucial because it evaluates how different materials within furniture, such as upholstery and fillings, respond to the potential ignition source of a smoldering cigarette. This focus on cigarette ignition is important in reducing fire hazards in residential and commercial settings, where furniture is often subjected to such risks. By ensuring that furniture components meet this standard, manufacturers can provide greater safety assurances to consumers. While there are standards and regulations that address general fire safety and overall durability of furniture, CAL TB117 specifically hones in on the ignition characteristics with regard to cigarette flames, making it a vital benchmark for assessing the fire safety of upholstered furniture.