Fire, UV & Compliance Standards
Compliance is the first gate for any commercial project. This page explains which standards we produce to, which markets they apply to, and what documents we issue — so your consultant can get answers before placing an order.
How to specify compliance correctly
Which standard applies is decided by your project specification and fire consultant, not by us. The three most common are: NFPA 701 (US), BS 5867 (UK), and EN 13501-1 (EU fixed building elements). Tell us which one your specification calls for, and we produce and document to it.
Fire performance is order-specific: the test document covers the actual materials and construction used in your order. A generic certificate for another product does not prove your specification is compliant — and more consultants now request exactly this order-level document at tender.
Standards we produce to
| Standard | Market | Covers | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFPA 701 | USA | Flame propagation test for fabrics and films — reference for hotels, malls and venues | Test report per order |
| BS 5867 | UK / EU | Flammability of curtains, drapes and similar hanging textiles | Test report per order |
| EN 13501-1 | EU | Fire classification of construction products, for fixed green walls | Test report per order |
| REACH | EU | Chemical safety of materials placed on the EU market | Material declaration |
| RoHS | EU | Restriction of hazardous substances in electrical/electronic parts | Material declaration |
| Prop 65 | California, USA | Chemical-exposure labelling for products sold in California | Material declaration |
| UV / colour fastness | Global | Accelerated ageing for the 3–5 year outdoor fade warranty | Internal test data |
| SASO / SABER | Saudi Arabia | Conformity assessment to enter Saudi Arabia | Handled with your importer |
| ESMA / ECAS | UAE | Regulatory conformity scheme for the UAE | Handled with your importer |
What the standards say
Fire standards for commercial interiors are published by independent bodies. The scope statements below are quoted from the publishers so your fire consultant can verify the source directly.
“This standard establishes test methods to assess the propagation of flame of various textiles and films under specified fire test conditions.” — NFPA 701, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
“Specifies requirements for the flammability performance of curtains, drapes and similar hanging textile articles.” — BS 5867-2, British Standards Institution (BSI).
“Provides the European classification system for the reaction to fire performance of construction products and building elements.” — EN 13501-1, CEN.
These three are the most common standards in hotel, mall, venue and fixed-green-wall specifications. Tell us which one your project specifies and we produce and document to it — the test document is issued per order, for the materials actually used.
UV & weather resistance
| Exposure | Material spec | Expected colour fastness |
|---|---|---|
| Indoor, controlled light | Standard foliage grade | No defined年限 indoor |
| Outdoor shaded, temperate | Outdoor UV grade | 3 years |
| Direct sun, high UV, hot climate | Premium outdoor grade | Up to 5 years |
| Poolside, coastal, salt spray | Premium outdoor + corrosion-resistant fixings | Up to 5 years, leaves replaceable on site |
The outdoor grade is a material choice fixed at order stage, not a treatment added later. For coastal and Gulf projects specify it explicitly, and share summer peak temperature and the wind load from your structural engineer — both change the specification.
What we need to issue your documents
- The fire standard in your spec (NFPA 701, BS 5867 or EN 13501-1)
- Import country, to determine the conformity path
- Whether your importer needs SASO/SABER (Saudi) or ESMA/ECAS (UAE)
- UV exposure — indoor, shaded outdoor, direct sun, or poolside/coastal
- For roof or exposed installations, wind load and fixing nodes
- Any chemical declaration format your team requires (REACH, RoHS, Prop 65)
Common questions
We can tell you exactly which standard we produce to, what document we issue, and provide a representative test report so you see the format and lab first. Your order's certificate is issued for the materials actually used — that is what a fire consultant will accept.
Only if you specify it. State the fire standard at sampling, or you may approve a sample that does not represent the spec your consultant requires.
We provide material declarations on request, and can check against your importer's specific substance list. If your market has restrictions beyond REACH, send them with the enquiry so we verify before production, not after.
Usually your importer leads, because the certificate is issued to the importing entity. We supply the product and material files they need and cooperate with the inspection body when required.
Material Test Report (sample)
A sample material test report issued by a third-party laboratory, for your consultant and procurement team to review the format and test items.
