Commercial Carpet Fire Rating Guide
ASTM E84 Class A fire rating explained for commercial carpet projects, acceptance checks and Burgunie tile recommendations for offices and hotels.
What is ASTM E84 Class A
ASTM E84 (Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials) rates flame spread on interior finishes. Class A is the highest class (Flame Spread Index ≤ 25) and applies to most commercial and public floor applications. Fire inspections require matching test reports.
Why carpet tiles need fire certification
Offices, hotels, healthcare and education spaces need safe egress. Modular tiles are still assessed as floor coverings even though they install in small modules.
Verify test reports
Match product model, size and backing in the report to delivered goods; check validity and lab accreditation. Burgunie provides ASTM E84 Class A technical data for BR series.
Recommendations by space
Open office and corridors: BR002, BR003; hotel lobby and lounge: BR001 organic texture. Confirm with consultants if extra treatment is needed in stricter zones.
Installation and ancillary materials
Fire performance depends on adhesives, underlay and skirting too. Align the full material schedule with GC, designer and carpet supplier before install.