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Robin E. Snyder
Senior Member
Username: robin

Post Number: 127
Registered: 08-2004
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 01:38 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

Here's a vague question: An architect is asking me about fabric for use at Pool Cabanas and he thinks that there is a stricter requirement for Flame Spread/NFPA requirement than a standard Sunbrella-type fabric. So, the vague question is 2 part - anyone familiar w/ the standards for this kind of application, and, what type of fabric would meet the standard?
Ralph Liebing, RA, CSI
Senior Member
Username: rliebing

Post Number: 668
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 02:19 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

May help-- From IBC 2003 Commentary.


TENT. Any structure, enclosure or shelter which is constructed of canvas or pliable material supported in any manner by air or the contents it protects.

•Tents can be temporary or permanent structures.
•When permanent, they are considered membrane-covered structures and are regulated by Section 3102.
When erected as temporary enclosures they are regulated by Section 3103.
Jerome J. Lazar, RA, CCS, CSI, SCIP
Senior Member
Username: lazarcitec

Post Number: 409
Registered: 05-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2007 - 03:56 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

For all fabric canopies on commercial and hospitality projects we have been specifying Sunbrella Firesist as our base spec. However Glen Raven recently replaced the Firesist line with their new Firesist HUV (Highly Ultra Violet) with enhanced features and performance.
http://www.glenraven.com/index.php?lang=en&page=firesist
Angela Tasker, ResortCabanas.com (Unregistered Guest)
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Posted on Friday, July 27, 2007 - 02:45 pm:   Edit PostDelete PostPrint Post

J.Lazar is correct.

Sunbrella Awning, Marine and/or Furniture Grade fabrics do NOT meet the flame spread testing. California State Fire Marshal requires that fabrics adhere to CPAI-84 which is the Tent Fabric Flammability Test. When the fabric is certified to meet CPAI-84, the material has been treated to prevent the spread of fire. Once the fire or flame is removed from the fabric, the fabric would stop burning (self-extinguishing).

There are several fabrics which meet CPAI-84 codes. We, ResortCabanas.com, currently use Sunbrella Firesist HUV, Mainstreet or Pyrotone. There are other materials available which will meet the spec.

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