Fire blanket - Revision history

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	In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)		In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)

−	Early fire blankets ~~may have~~ included asbestos, ~~although this material was not popular, due to its lightweight and fragile characteristics~~. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with modern regulations regarding hazardous waste. All asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.	+	Early fire blankets in the UK included asbestos, particularly up until the 1970's. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with modern regulations regarding hazardous waste. All asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.<br />
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		+	Wool and leather fire blankets were also common.

	= Modern materials =		= Modern materials =
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	As with earlier versions of this form of effective, yet low-tech fire prevention equipment, modern fire blankets also incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen to the fire in order to smother and extinguish the flames.		As with earlier versions of this form of effective, yet low-tech fire prevention equipment, modern fire blankets also incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen to the fire in order to smother and extinguish the flames.

−	Glass fibre is still commonly used in ~~fabrics to make mats and~~ blankets ~~that are heat-resistant~~.	+	Glass fibre is still commonly used in fire blankets, but now is usually layered with other fire retardant materials rather than used as a single layer.

	Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics. An inner layer of fire retardant film is incorporated into two layers of glass fibre or kevlar.		Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics. An inner layer of fire retardant film is incorporated into two layers of glass fibre or kevlar.
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	Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. They are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, and can be particularly effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.		Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. They are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, and can be particularly effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.

−	They are most commonly used in homes, workshops or kitchens. ~~However, some safety investigations have resulted in revisions to recommendations~~ for ~~kitchen~~ fires ~~caused by cooking oil~~ or ~~fat~~. Fire blankets are ~~no longer~~ considered suitable for ~~this application. This comes after some blankets caught fire during cooking oil~~ fires. Fire blankets are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.	+	They are most commonly used in homes, laboratories, workshops or kitchens. They are suitable for small contained fires in Class A (flammable solids), B (flammable liquids) or F (cooking oils) fires, being tested on a container of 345mm diameter, 100mm depth and containing 3 litres of fuel. Fire blankets are not considered suitable for larger fires where the appropriate extinguisher should be provided. Fire blankets are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.

−	~~There are larger~~ fire blankets ~~available for use in schools, offices, research facilities, industrial settings and so on~~. ~~These blankets can be made from wool that has been treated with some form of fire retardant liquid~~.	+	Most fire blankets are usually 1m x 1m or 1.2m x 1.2m.

−	Fire blankets should be placed close to areas where a fire is most likely to occur.	+	There are larger fire blankets available for use on clothing fires, from 1.2 x 1.8m size up to 1.8 x 1.8m .
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		+	Fire blankets should be placed close to areas where a fire is most likely to occur, but not where it would be dangerous to reach (e.g. over a cooker that may have a burning pan on it).

	= Care and regulations =		= Care and regulations =

−	Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. ~~However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire~~ blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used.	+	Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. Fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used. They also have a maximum lifespan of 7 years

−	'BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets' specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The standard indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity~~. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment since they can seriously damage the equipment~~. The guidance recommends indoor use only. The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575.	+	'BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets' specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The standard indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. The guidance recommends indoor use only. The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997 and adds a test on a Class B fire and traceability/batch marking requirements. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575:1985.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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	* Fire.		* Fire.
	* Fire detection and alarm system.		* Fire detection and alarm system.
		+	* Fire extinguisher.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
	* Fire resistance.		* Fire resistance.
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	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	A fire blanket is a piece of fire protection equipment ~~that is~~ made from ~~special~~ fabric~~. It is meant to~~ be used to control or extinguish small fires.	+	A fire blanket is a piece of fire protection equipment made from fabric that can be used to control or extinguish small fires.

	= History =		= History =
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	In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)		In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)

−	Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its lightweight and fragile characteristics. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with modern regulations regarding hazardous waste. ~~Note that all~~ asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.	+	Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its lightweight and fragile characteristics. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with modern regulations regarding hazardous waste. All asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.

	= Modern materials =		= Modern materials =

−	As with earlier versions of this form of effective, yet low-tech fire prevention equipment, modern fire blankets also incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen ~~or fuel~~ to the fire in order to smother and extinguish the flames.	+	As with earlier versions of this form of effective, yet low-tech fire prevention equipment, modern fire blankets also incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen to the fire in order to smother and extinguish the flames.

−	Glass fibre is still commonly used in fabrics to make mats and blankets that are heat-resistant. Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are claimed to be five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics.	+	Glass fibre is still commonly used in fabrics to make mats and blankets that are heat-resistant.

−	An inner layer of fire retardant film is incorporated into two layers of glass fibre or kevlar.	+	Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics. An inner layer of fire retardant film is incorporated into two layers of glass fibre or kevlar.

	= Uses =		= Uses =

−	Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. ~~Since they~~ are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, ~~they are especially~~ effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.	+	Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. They are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, and can be particularly effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.

−	They are most commonly used in homes, workshops or kitchens. However, some safety investigations have resulted in revisions to recommendations for kitchen fires caused by cooking oil or fat. Fire blankets are no longer considered suitable for this application. This comes after some blankets ~~also~~ caught fire during ~~an incident involving~~ cooking oil.	+	They are most commonly used in homes, workshops or kitchens. However, some safety investigations have resulted in revisions to recommendations for kitchen fires caused by cooking oil or fat. Fire blankets are no longer considered suitable for this application. This comes after some blankets caught fire during cooking oil fires. Fire blankets are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.
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−	Fire blankets are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.	+

	There are larger fire blankets available for use in schools, offices, research facilities, industrial settings and so on. These blankets can be made from wool that has been treated with some form of fire retardant liquid.		There are larger fire blankets available for use in schools, offices, research facilities, industrial settings and so on. These blankets can be made from wool that has been treated with some form of fire retardant liquid.
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	= Care and regulations =		= Care and regulations =

−	Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used	+	Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used.
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−	Fire blankets are covered under the British Standards Institution (BSI) UK National Standards Body (NSB). BSI publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.	+
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−	BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets is the classification that specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The regulation indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment since they can seriously damage the equipment. The guidance recommends indoor use only.	+

−	The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575..	+	'BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets' specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The standard indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment since they can seriously damage the equipment. The guidance recommends indoor use only. The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.		* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

−	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]]

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	= History =		= History =

−	Conceptually, it’s difficult to determine the first time someone used a heavy piece of fabric to manage or extinguish a fire. One of the earliest patents for a fire blanket was filed in 1911 by Ephriam Bishop of Kingston, New York, who presented an example of a piece of heavy, flexible material (more than likely wool or felt) which ~~has~~ been “properly treated to fireproof.” Bishop then specified the supports and containment system for the fire blanket, but did not go into details regarding the ~~fireproofing~~ process.	+	Conceptually, it’s difficult to determine the first time someone used a heavy piece of fabric to manage or extinguish a fire. One of the earliest patents for a fire blanket was filed in 1911 by Ephriam Bishop of Kingston, New York, who presented an example of a piece of heavy, flexible material (more than likely wool or felt) which had been “properly treated to fireproof.” Bishop then specified the supports and containment system for the fire blanket, but did not go into details regarding the fireproof treatment process.

	In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)		In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)

−	Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its lightweight and fragile characteristics. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with ~~current~~ regulations. Note that all asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.	+	Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its lightweight and fragile characteristics. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with modern regulations regarding hazardous waste. Note that all asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.

	= Modern materials =		= Modern materials =

−	As with earlier versions of this fire prevention ~~device~~, modern fire blankets incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen or fuel to the fire in order to extinguish the flames.	+	As with earlier versions of this form of effective, yet low-tech fire prevention equipment, modern fire blankets also incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen or fuel to the fire in order to smother and extinguish the flames.

	Glass fibre is still commonly used in fabrics to make mats and blankets that are heat-resistant. Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are claimed to be five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics.		Glass fibre is still commonly used in fabrics to make mats and blankets that are heat-resistant. Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are claimed to be five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics.
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	Fire blankets should be placed close to areas where a fire is most likely to occur.		Fire blankets should be placed close to areas where a fire is most likely to occur.

−	= ~~Regulations~~ =	+	= Care and regulations =

−	Fire blankets ~~are covered under the British Standards Institution (BSI) UK National Standards Body (NSB). BSI publishes standards~~ and ~~provides a range~~ of ~~books~~, ~~self-assessment tools~~, ~~conferences~~ and ~~training services~~. ~~It also represents UK economic~~ and ~~social interests in European and international standards organisations.~~	+	Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used

−	~~BS EN 1869:2019~~ Fire blankets is the ~~classification that specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires~~. ~~The regulation indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in~~ a ~~fire extinguishing capacity~~. It also ~~issues a warning against use on electrical equipment~~ and ~~recommends indoor use only~~.	+	Fire blankets are covered under the British Standards Institution (BSI) UK National Standards Body (NSB). BSI publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.

−	~~The 2019 standard replaces~~ BS EN 1869:~~1997. Prior to~~ that, fire blankets ~~were covered under BS 6575~~.	+	BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets is the classification that specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The regulation indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment since they can seriously damage the equipment. The guidance recommends indoor use only.

−	~~Fire blankets should be permitted~~ to ~~cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings~~, fire blankets ~~should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used~~.	+	The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575..

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =
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	* Asbestos in construction.		* Asbestos in construction.
−	* ~~[https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/~~Fire ~~Fire]~~.	+	* Fire.
	* Fire detection and alarm system.		* Fire detection and alarm system.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

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	Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. Since they are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, they are especially effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.		Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. Since they are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, they are especially effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.

−	They are most commonly used in homes, workshops or kitchens. However, some safety investigations have resulted in revisions to recommendations for kitchen fires caused by cooking oil or fat. Fire blankets are no longer considered suitable for this application. This comes after blankets also caught fire ~~in some instances~~. ~~They~~ are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.	+	They are most commonly used in homes, workshops or kitchens. However, some safety investigations have resulted in revisions to recommendations for kitchen fires caused by cooking oil or fat. Fire blankets are no longer considered suitable for this application. This comes after some blankets also caught fire during an incident involving cooking oil.
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		+	Fire blankets are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.
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		+	There are larger fire blankets available for use in schools, offices, research facilities, industrial settings and so on. These blankets can be made from wool that has been treated with some form of fire retardant liquid.

−	~~There are larger fire blankets available for use in schools, research facilities, industrial settings and so on. These~~ blankets ~~can~~ be ~~made from wool that has been treated with some form of~~ fire ~~retardant liquid~~.	+	Fire blankets should be placed close to areas where a fire is most likely to occur.

	= Regulations =		= Regulations =
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	* Asbestos in construction.		* Asbestos in construction.
		+	* [https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Fire Fire].
	* Fire detection and alarm system.		* Fire detection and alarm system.
	* Fire protection engineering.		* Fire protection engineering.
		+	* Fire resistance.
	* Fire safety design.		* Fire safety design.
		+	* Flammable building materials.
	* Glass fibre.		* Glass fibre.
	* Kevlar.		* Kevlar.

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	= History =		= History =

−	Conceptually, it’s difficult to determine the first time someone used a heavy piece of fabric to manage a fire. One of the earliest patents for a fire blanket was filed in 1911 by Ephriam Bishop of Kingston, New York, who presented an example of a piece of heavy, flexible material (~~preferably~~ wool or felt) which has been “properly treated to fireproof.” Bishop then specified the ~~support~~ for the ~~material~~, but did not go into details regarding the fireproofing process.	+	Conceptually, it’s difficult to determine the first time someone used a heavy piece of fabric to manage or extinguish a fire. One of the earliest patents for a fire blanket was filed in 1911 by Ephriam Bishop of Kingston, New York, who presented an example of a piece of heavy, flexible material (more than likely wool or felt) which has been “properly treated to fireproof.” Bishop then specified the supports and containment system for the fire blanket, but did not go into details regarding the fireproofing process.

−	In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed ~~a subsequent~~ patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.”	+	In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed another patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.” (Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.)

−	~~Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.~~	+	Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its lightweight and fragile characteristics. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with current regulations. Note that all asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste - including old fire blankets - must be disposed of in an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site and carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.
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−	Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its ~~weight~~ and ~~fragility~~. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with current regulations.	+
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−	~~All~~ asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste must be disposed of to an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site, carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.	+

	= Modern materials =		= Modern materials =
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	BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets is the classification that specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The regulation indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment and recommends indoor use only.		BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets is the classification that specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The regulation indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment and recommends indoor use only.
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		+	The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575.

	Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used.		Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used.

−	~~The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997~~. ~~Prior to that~~, fire ~~blankets were covered under BS 6575~~.	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
		+
		+	* Asbestos in construction.
		+	* Fire detection and alarm system.
		+	* Fire protection engineering.
		+	* Fire safety design.
		+	* Glass fibre.
		+	* Kevlar.
		+	* The role of codes, standards and approvals in delivering fire safety.

	[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

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= Introduction =

A fire blanket is a piece of fire protection equipment that is made from special fabric. It is meant to be used to control or extinguish small fires.

= History =

Conceptually, it’s difficult to determine the first time someone used a heavy piece of fabric to manage a fire. One of the earliest patents for a fire blanket was filed in 1911 by Ephriam Bishop of Kingston, New York, who presented an example of a piece of heavy, flexible material (preferably wool or felt) which has been “properly treated to fireproof.” Bishop then specified the support for the material, but did not go into details regarding the fireproofing process.

In 1953, Theodore Harry Diacos of Chicago, Illinois filed a subsequent patent that specified “non-combustible material, preferably of a fabric somewhat light in nature, for which purpose I prefer the modern fiberglass materials.”

Fiberglass is also known as glass wool or glass fibre.

Early fire blankets may have included asbestos, although this material was not popular, due to its weight and fragility. Asbestos has since been phased out of modern fire blankets, but older ones should be decommissioned in accordance with current regulations.

All asbestos containing materials and asbestos contaminated waste must be disposed of to an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site, carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.

= Modern materials =

As with earlier versions of this fire prevention device, modern fire blankets incorporate some type of fire resistant or fire retardant material. This material, which can withstand high temperatures, essentially cuts off oxygen or fuel to the fire in order to extinguish the flames.

Glass fibre is still commonly used in fabrics to make mats and blankets that are heat-resistant. Kevlar (poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide) is also popular for its inherent heat-resistant characteristics. Kevlar is a low weight, high strength material that is stable at high temperature and whose fibres are claimed to be five times stronger than steel per unit weight (in tension). It is used for heat- or flame-resistant fabrics.

An inner layer of fire retardant film is incorporated into two layers of glass fibre or kevlar.

= Uses =

Fire blankets can help to smother and extinguish fires. Since they are easier to operate than other fire prevention devices, they are especially effective when a person’s clothing catches fire.

They are most commonly used in homes, workshops or kitchens. However, some safety investigations have resulted in revisions to recommendations for kitchen fires caused by cooking oil or fat. Fire blankets are no longer considered suitable for this application. This comes after blankets also caught fire in some instances. They are also considered unsuitable for fires caused by flammable gases.

There are larger fire blankets available for use in schools, research facilities, industrial settings and so on. These blankets can be made from wool that has been treated with some form of fire retardant liquid.

= Regulations =

Fire blankets are covered under the British Standards Institution (BSI) UK National Standards Body (NSB). BSI publishes standards and provides a range of books, self-assessment tools, conferences and training services. It also represents UK economic and social interests in European and international standards organisations.

BS EN 1869:2019 Fire blankets is the classification that specifies requirements for fire blankets used to control small fires. The regulation indicates that the blankets should not be reused after being deployed in a fire extinguishing capacity. It also issues a warning against use on electrical equipment and recommends indoor use only.

Fire blankets should be permitted to cool after being used, and should be disposed of properly. However, they do not require servicing or repair, and do not go out of date if they are not used. In school settings, fire blankets should be inspected at least annually and replaced after they are used.

The 2019 standard replaces BS EN 1869:1997. Prior to that, fire blankets were covered under BS 6575.

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