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INTRODUCTION This report presents the results of NFPA 701 Test Method 2 on a specimen submitted by the Client, tested at Southwest Research Institute's (SwRI's) Department of Fire Technology, located in San Antonio, Texas. The test is conducted in accordance with the procedure outlined in "Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and Films (NFPA 701 Test Method 2,1999)". This method is intended for use in determining the resistance of fabrics and films to propagation of flame beyond the area exposed to the source of ignition. This method shall apply to single layer fabric and multi layer curtain and drapery assemblies while suspended in a vertical configuration. However, where durability to cleaning or weathering is claimed, the fabric or material shall be tested for flame resistance as produced and after being subjected to the applicable cleaning or laundering procedure. The results of this test do not necessarily indicate whether the material tested will resist the propagation of flame under severe exposure or when used in a manner that differs substantially from the test conditions. Ten individual test specimens shall be cut from a single piece ofthe material to be evaluated: for flat strips, a size 1.25 mm x 1.20 m (4.90 in. x 47.25 in.); for folds, a size of 610 mm x 1.2 m (24 in. x 47.25 in.), with the length parallel to the lengthwise direction of the material. Only specimens that cannot be folded shall be tested in the flat configuration. Each specimen shall be conditioned in an oven at a temperature of 1050e :!: 30e for not less than 1 hour, no more than 3 hours before testing. Each specimen tested is mounted on the support hanger in the test cabinet. The burner is placed 100 mm away from the specimen and with the center axis of the burner at a 25 degree angle and in line with the bottom of the center of the specimen and maintained for a 120 second exposure time. The after flame time of the specimen (time of burning of the specimen after the gas flow is turned off) and the time of burning of material that falls to the bottom of the chamber shall be measured and recorded. The requirements for acceptance of the NFP A 701 Test Method 2 are: 1. Where fragments or residues of specimens that fall to the floor of the test chamber continue to bum for more than 2 seconds, the material shall be recorded as failing the test. 2. Where the char length exceeds 435 mm (17.1 in.) for flat specimens or 1050 mm (41.34 in.) for fold specimens, the material shall be recorded as failing the test. 3. Where the after flame exceeds 2 seconds, the material shall be recorded as failing the test. 4. Where the specimens do not demonstrate perfonnance in accordance with any of the conditions indicated in the above, the material shall be recorded as passing the test and shall be designated as flame resistant. The results apply specifically to the specimens tested, in the manner tested, and not to the entire production of these or similar materials, nor to the perfonnance when used in combination with other materials. Sbade Systems 2 SwRl Project No.: 01.10083.01.237