Recognized standard
WC-1:2019 Section 16
FDA recognition 16-221 · RESNA · Physical Medicine
Key facts
| Recognition number | 16-221 |
|---|---|
| Designation | WC-1:2019 Section 16 |
| Title | American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) Section 16: Resistance to Ignition of Upholstered Parts - Requirements and Test Methods |
| Standards developer | Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America |
| Specialty area | Physical Medicine |
| Date of entry | Dec 23, 2019 |
| Device classes | Class 2, Class 1 |
| Scope (excerpt) | This section of RESNA WC-1 specifies requirements and methods to assess the resistance to ignition by cigarette and match of the materials used in wheelchair upholstered parts. The tests measure only the resistance to ignition by cigarette and match of the materials tested and not the ignitability… |
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