Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2024
242. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if there are any regulations surrounding fire retardancy on furniture goods sold in Ireland and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7483/24]
View answerThe Industrial Research and Standards (Fire Safety) (Domestic Furniture) Order, 1995, S.I. No. 316/1995 (the "Order") and the Standard Specification (Fire safety requirements for components of furniture) Declaration, 2011, I.S. 419:2011 (the "Standard Specification") (together, the 'Irish Furniture Fire Regulations' - IFFR) sets the levels of fire resistance for domestic upholstered furniture, furnishings, and other products that contain upholstery in the interests of fire safety.
Currently any furniture placed on the Irish market must comply specifically with the Irish Furniture Fire Regulations (IFFR), and with the Irish standard I.S. 419:2011.
