Tested for Fire Safety Performance

Published 14.02.2024 by Maiken Refsdal

The core fabric of Bridgehill fire blankets has been tested by QAI Laboratories and has met the performance requirements per the Performance Criteria outlined in NFPA 701-2019 (Method 2).

QAI Test Documents

Bridgehill Car Standard Single Use Nr 101248 (NFPA)

Bridgehill Car Pro X Nr. 103251 (NFPA)

NFPA 701 is a laboratory test method for flame propagation of textiles and films. It does not certify, approve, or endorse products, firefighting tactics, or operational safety.

Bridgehill products must always be used in accordance with the Bridgehill user manual and protocols.

Disclaimer

References to NFPA standards relate solely to laboratory test methods. NFPA does not test, certify, or endorse Bridgehill products, and no endorsement is implied.

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