Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)
16 CFR Part 1632
16 CFR Part 1632 is Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended). To certify a product to it, 16 CFR 1110.11(a)(2) requires the rule to be stated separately on the certificate, written as "16 CFR Part 1632 — Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)". The eCFR records this part as last amended on 2021-07-23.
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16 CFR Part 1632 — Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF 4-72, Amended)
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Scope, from the regulation
In addition to the definitions given in section 2 of the Flammable Fabrics Act as amended (15 U.S.C. 1191), the following definitions apply for the purpose of the standard. (a) Mattress means a ticking filled with a resilient material used alone or in combination with other products intended or promoted for sleeping upon. (1) This definition includes, but is not limited to, adult mattresses, youth mattresses, crib mattresses including portable crib mattresses, bunk bed mattresses, futons, water beds and air mattresses which contain upholstery material between the ticking and the mattress core, and any detachable mattresses used in any item of upholstered furniture such as convertible sofa bed mattresses, corner group mattresses, day bed mattresses, roll-a-way bed mattresses, high risers, and trundle bed mattresses. See § 1632.8 Glossary of terms, for definitions of these items. (2) This
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