What fire-retardant options are available for commercial lounge seating foam?

Since California's reform of TB 117 in 2013, most commercial lounge seating foam no longer requires chemical flame-retardant (FR) additives to meet fire standards — instead, a fire-barrier fabric layer between the foam and upholstery achieves CAL 117-2013 compliance without halogenated chemicals. For spaces requiring higher fire performance (CAL 133, or NFPA 260 Class 1 for some public occupancies), FR-treated foam or inherently FR fibers in the barrier layer are required. When specifying for hospitals, airports, or casinos in certain states, verify which flammability standard applies. OfficeFurniture2go.com can provide flammability test documentation for commercial lounge seating products — call 1-800-460-0858.