16 CFR 1631.2
§ 1631.2 Scope and application.
United States · 16 CFR — Commercial Practices · Status: effective
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- 16 CFR 1631.2, § 1631.2 Scope and application, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/66260
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(a) This Standard provides a test method to determine the surface flammability of small carpets and rugs when exposed to a standard small source of ignition under carefully prescribed draft-protected conditions. It is applicable to all types of small carpets and rugs used as floor covering materials regardless of their method of fabrication or whether they are made of natural or synthetic fibers or films, or combinations of, or substitutes for these.
(b) One of a kind small carpet or rug, such as an antique, an Oriental or a hide, may be excluded from testing under this Standard pursuant to conditions established by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.