[gwrightson]

Jusr read a post further down and it was mentioned that contact b/w was mainly used in hotels, rest, airplanes etc.
What I would like to find out , from somebody that actually does know is.............
As I was under the impression that polyprop, when alight gives of very harmful fumes along with a dense smoke cloud, and that fire reulations did not allow the use of polyprop in these type of envoiroments.
Have I been completly misinformed?, or misread this some where along the line

Geoff

[John Kelly]

You do find Belgians in nursing homes and low quality hotels and guest houses don't know about planes. However most have genuine Axminsters or Wiltons. Wool is preferred because of its flame resistant qualities.

[gwrightson]

just what i thought John , but do you know if in fact it is now illegal to fit in certain establishments

geoff.

[don2]

Hi just had a look at back of a cheap contract carpet sample book.pile composition 85% polyproplene/10%nylon/5%other fibres but it is tested to bs 4790 hot nut test with low radius of ignition <30mm when fully adhered
classification all domestic and contract  locations (contract must be bonded to a smooth dry floor bs5325)
   so you can fit polyp.but it must meet bs 4790 if used in public area  I usually check with the warehouse I buy the carpet from and they will tell you the latest regs and right glue to use etc.
   There is "a duty to inform"which means the supplier of the carpet should know the law and tell the customer what they can or cannot have if you supply the wrong sort you carry the can. however theres a lot of the wrong stuff out there done by diy, backstreet fitters or in ignorance.but you do need to be carefull what you supply to offices,shops,care homes etc as people are a lot more safety minded now
don

[Doug Holloway]

Hi Guys,

Polypropylene only contains hydrogen and carbon, excluding impurities, so is unlikely to produce too much toxicity when burning .

I would expect the underlay to cause far worse fumes, so would be surprised if PP was banned.

Cheers

Doug

[Ian Gourlay]

Why do Belgium Wilton Shrink.?

Jute Backing Loose Construction etc.

Has this fault been rectified.

J

[calmore]

Basically, the 'warp' fibres swell up. The 'weft' fibres aren't long enough to go round the fatter-than-before 'warp' fibres, thus the sides of the carpet get pulled in: