Fire Retardant & Safety
Fire Retardant & Safety
Fire Retardant & SafetyFire Retardant Standards for Commercial Blinds: NFPA 701, EN 13773, M1In hotels, hospitals and schools a failed fire-retardant test means the project fails inspection. This guide compares NFPA 701, EN 13773, BS 5867 and French M1, explains topical versus inherent treatment, and lists what to put in the contract, updated October 2026.Fire Retardant & SafetyCord Safety Standards: EN 13120 vs ANSI/WCMA vs SOR/2017-117Three standards govern blind cord safety - EU EN 13120, US ANSI/WCMA A100.1 and Canada SOR/2017-117. This guide compares their cord limits, release devices, warning labels and penalties, and explains why cordless is now the default, updated October 2026.