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Cushioned seats on college dormitory decks and balconies must stay under 80 kW in a fire test, the International Fire Code says

On dormitory decks, porches and balconies, the International Fire Code requires new upholstered seats to pass cigarette and 80 kW heat-release tests.

120 kW, Deep-seating sofa · +33.3% on the period

In the example, two of four models exceed the 80 kW peak

Worked example: peak rate of heat release in an ASTM E1537 test, by model, against the Section 805 limit

In the example, two of four models exceed the 80 kW peakBar chart with 4 points from Cushioned dining chair to Deep-seating sofa, in kW. Series: Peak heat release (kW), Peak limit (kW). Values range from 0 to 120.050100150Cushioned dining chairCushioned lounge chairChaise with a 4-inch padDeep-seating sofaCushioned dining chair: 40Cushioned lounge chair: 60Chaise with a 4-inch pad: 90Deep-seating sofa: 120120Cushioned dining chair: 80Cushioned lounge chair: 80Chaise with a 4-inch pad: 80Deep-seating sofa: 8080
In the example, two of four models exceed the 80 kW peakBar chart with 4 points from Cushioned dining chair to Deep-seating sofa, in kW. Series: Peak heat release (kW), Peak limit (kW). Values range from 0 to 120.050100150Cushioned dining chairDeep-seating sofaCushioned dining chair: 40Cushioned lounge chair: 60Chaise with a 4-inch pad: 90Deep-seating sofa: 120120Cushioned dining chair: 80Cushioned lounge chair: 80Chaise with a 4-inch pad: 80Deep-seating sofa: 8080
  • Peak heat release (kW)
  • Peak limit (kW)
Example with round numbers, not real products. The 80 kW peak and 25 MJ total limits are from Section 805.4.1.2 of the 2024 IFC. Source: codes.iccsafe.org

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RulesCushioned seats on college dormitory decks and balconies must stay under 80 kW in a fire test, the International Fire Code says FeatureOn dormitory decks, porches and balconies, the International Fire Code requires new upholstered seats to pass cigarette and 80 kW heat-release tests.
Guide notesCommercial outdoor furniture warranties cover frames for 5 years and cushions for 1, and labor coverage ends sooner FeatureContract warranties give aluminum frames 5 years and cushions 1. Sunbrella's contract fabric warranty pays up to $40 a yard in labor for 3 years.