NFPA-701

National Fire Protection Association, NFPA-701 is drapery fabric is tested by burning small samples and then measuring the flame, char length and flaming residue. If a fabric meets the NFPA-701 in these three areas, the fabric is considered flame retardant and receives a NFPA 701 certification. This is the accepted US flame resistance standard that fire department jurisdictions accept as being a minimum standard for fire resistance drape typically used in commercial applications. Note: The State of California has additional certifications and test requirements.