CAN/CGSB-4.2 No. 27.6-M91 (R2013)

This National Standard of Canada is based on International Standard ISO 6925:1982. 1.1 This method determines the flammability of finished textile floor covering materials when exposed to an ignition source (methenamine tablet) under specified conditions (Note 1) 1.2 This method is applicable to all types of textile floor coverings regardless of fibre type or method of construction. 1.3 This method describes the testing of a single specimen and is to be used in conjunction with a statistically valid sampling plan based on a minimum of ten specimens (Note 2). Note 1: With the exception of the sampling plan, this method is technically identical to CAN4-S117.1-M. Note 2: Under the Hazardous Products Act requirements for soft floor coverings, the number of specimens to be tested is based on CAN/CGSB-4.155-M.