GB17927-2024
Safety technical specification of flame resistance for furniture
家具阻燃性能安全技术规范
GB 17927-2024 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety technical specification of flame resistance for furniture. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Sep 1, 2025.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to the quality control of upholstered furniture and furniture upholstered components. It categorizes products into three flame resistance levels based on typical usage scenarios, ranging from domestic households to public entertainment venues and hospital wards. Manufacturers of soft furniture and upholstered parts must comply with these safety specifications.
Technical requirements
The standard classifies flame resistance into three mandatory tiers. Tier I requires that no smoldering or flaming combustion occurs after a cigarette ignition source test, typically applicable to household environments. Tier II requires resistance against a simulated match flame ignition source, targeting general public premises. Products passing higher-tier tests are deemed to comply with lower-tier requirements. Tier III introduces a more stringent requirement utilizing a wood crib ignition source, specifically designed for high-risk public facilities such as nursing homes, hospital wards, and public entertainment venues. The standard defines strict criteria for ignition, including progressive smoldering, flame spread to specimen edges, and detectable smoke, heat, or glow within specified timeframes. Any observable ignition phenomenon during the designated evaluation period results in a failure for that specific tier.
Testing methods
GB 17927-2024 outlines three primary testing procedures corresponding to the ignition sources. The Cigarette Ignition Test (Annex A) evaluates resistance using a specified smoldering cigarette placed on flat surfaces or crevices. The Simulated Match Flame Test (Annex B) uses a butane gas burner to replicate a match flame for a short duration. The Wood Crib Ignition Test (Annex C) employs a standardized wooden crib assembly with ethanol to simulate a more intense, prolonged heat source. All tests require strict environmental preconditioning and precise observation periods to determine if ignition occurs.
FAQs
What products and facilities are regulated under GB 17927-2024?
It applies to upholstered furniture and upholstered components, covering domestic use (Tier I), general public spaces (Tier II), and high-risk public areas like nursing homes and hospital wards (Tier III).
What are the main updates in GB 17927-2024 compared to the 2011 versions?
The new version integrates previous standards and introduces the Tier III flame resistance rating with a new wood crib ignition source test, while updating the specifications for the cigarette ignition source.
Is compliance with GB 17927-2024 mandatory for market access?
It is a mandatory national standard specifying essential safety technical requirements for flame resistance, which must be strictly followed for quality control and market access in China.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 17927-2024. To ensure complete compliance for your furniture products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 17927-2024 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- Y80
- ICS
- 97.140
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Furniture of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 17927.1-2011, GB 17927.2-2011