Judging a fire blanket before you buy it
Three checks separate a compliant fire blanket from a lookalike: qualification documents, sampled performance and the markings on the pack.
A fire blanket is general-purpose emergency equipment for homes, warehouses and public buildings, used on incipient fires. Products on the market differ widely in quality, and a compliant blanket is the baseline condition for it to be useful at all.
Manufacturers must hold production qualifications, products must carry inspection certificates and standard markings, and packaging must state the standard number, model, main material, manufacturer, instructions, storage requirements and single-use status.
How buyers verify
- Check registration and certification records on the fire product information system
- Order a sample and have warp and weft strength, size and coating checked independently
- Confirm the stated service life and the storage instructions match the intended location
- Reject unbranded stock with no traceable standard or manufacturer
Reference note. Figures and standard references are indicative and do not replace the project specification, the current edition of the standard, or product test reports for the specific supply.