Fire-retardant coatings:
Italian homologation

WATER
AND SOLVENT

WALLS – CEILINGS
FLOORINGS – FURNITURE

CLASS 1

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Class 1 represents the highest level of protection offered by fire-retardant coatings under Italian legislation. Combustible materials treated with these coatings have a low reaction to fire and limit the spread of flames in the event of a fire.

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Material description GM1 GM2 GM3
Ita EU Ita EU Ita EU
Upholstered furniture
(armchairs, sofas, sleeping sofas, mattresses, sommier, pillows, topper, cushions) 		1 IM [na] 1 IM [na] 2 IM [na]
Bedding
(blankets, bedspreads, mattress covers) 		1 1 2
Furniture attached to structural elements
(chairs and unupholstered seat)
Canopies for tensile structures, pressurised structures and portable tunnels
Curtains, drapes, net curtains
Stage props, fixed and movable sets
(scenery, backdrops, curtains and the like)

[na] not applicable

Table S.1-4: Classification into groups by furniture, set designs and marquees

What does the Italian standard say
about Class 1?

Class 1 is regulated by Italian legislation set out in the DM 26/06/84 (Ministerial Decree) (combustible materials) and DM 06/03/1992 (wooden materials), which establish the criteria for assessing the fire behaviour of any combustible material and, from 2023, apply primarily to furniture. Class 1 is assigned to materials which, after being treated with a certified fire-retardant coating, demonstrate the highest resistance to flame spread during specific tests. This classification is crucial in all settings where fire safety is a priority, such as schools, hospitals, theatres, shopping malls and public buildings.

Why it is important to use Firewall Class 1 fire-retardant coatings

Class 1-certified Firewall fire-retardant coatings offer advanced protection against fire, limiting the spread of flames and facilitating the evacuation of people from premises required to hold a CPI (Fire Prevention Certificate). The use of Class 1-certified products is essential for compliance with Italian fire safety regulations, which are required to obtain declarations of conformity for many types of buildings. Coatings in this class also ensure that, in the event of a fire, there is more time to evacuate the building safely, by limiting the spread of the fire.
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Substrates that can be treated with
fire-retardant coatings in Class 1

SOLID WOOD

When used in furniture, wood is highly flammable and requires fire-retardant protection to slow down combustion.

MDF or chipboard panels

Frequently used in furniture and interior finishes, they require effective protection to comply with safety regulations.

FABRICS AND COVERINGS

Rugs, curtains and other textiles must be treated with fire-retardant coatings or treatments to prevent fires.

PLASTIC MATERIALS

Some polymers used in coatings and furniture must be fire-retardant to prevent flames from spreading rapidly.

STEEL AND METAL

Although metals are non-combustible, they must be treated with fire-retardant coatings when used as furniture materials, because standard coatings are, by contrast, highly flammable.

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