Q What is TB
603?
A Technical Bulletin 603 is a guideline
and testing procedure for Open-Flame fire testing of mattresses in
California. It also has implications in Federal law in the United States.Q When
does TB 603 take effect?
A It is expected to go into the
law books on February 22, 2004. Enforcement in the state of California will
begin on January 1, 2005!
Q What bedclothes will the TB
603 regulation cover?
A At the moment no bed-clothes
need to be treated. However, in the future, filled items, such as pillows,
comforters, bedspreads and mattress pads will be included. Conventional
sheets, blankets and pillowcases will not. Bed clothing pending
regulation is called TB 604.
Q What other “sleep surfaces”
will be covered by the regulation?
A TB 603 will include, but is not
limited to, futons, hybrid flotation and airbed ensembles, sofa sleepers,
cribs and bunk beds, roll-a-way and hide-a-beds. So-called “renovated”
or recovered used bedding would also be subject to these requirements.
COMPLIANCE OF LAW REFERRING TO TB 603
TB603 to enter law books
on Feb. 22, 2004.
According to the California Bureau of Home Furnishings, the California
Office of Administrative Law has approved TB603 and has forwarded it to the
Secretary of State’s office. CBHF says TB603 will be on the law books on
Feb. 22. and plans to begin enforcement on January 1, 2005.
Mattresses, Futons, And Water Beds Targeted
Article - PDF from California Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal
Insulation
Comforters, Pillow Cases Targeted
Article -PDF from California Bureau of Home Furnishings and
Thermal Insulation
Answers to key questions related to California TB 603
From: ISPA (International Sleep Products Association)
Article
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