TEXTILES
Cols
Summary
Textile material notes for interior soft goods covering wool, cotton, and leather; synthetic fibers such as nylon sit under polymers. Code provisions for carpet and decorative materials sit in the Code reference below.
Types
- Cotton
Cellulose seed-hair fiber spun into fabric, and recycled into insulation batts. - Leather
Tanned animal hide, mostly cattle, used for upholstery, wall panels, and floor tiles. - Wool
Protein fiber from sheep fleece, used in carpet, upholstery and drapery fabric, and insulation.
Code reference
Always verify the adopted code edition and local amendments for the project jurisdiction.
Governing editions
| Code or regulation | Edition cited |
|---|---|
| International Building Code (IBC) | 2024 |
Carpet and floor coverings
- IBC 2024, Section 804.3: carpet tested as proposed for use with underlayment; identification by hang tags
- IBC 2024, Section 804.4.1: DOC FF-1 (16 CFR 1630) or ASTM D2859 in all occupancies
- IBC 2024, Section 804.4.2: in exit stairways and ramps, exit passageways, corridors, and rooms not separated by full-height partitions: Class I for I-1, I-2, and I-3; Class II for A, B, E, H, I-4, M, R-1, R-2, and S; sprinklered substitution allowed
Decorative materials
- IBC 2024, Sections 806.2, 806.4, and 806.6: decorative materials limited to 10 percent; NFPA 701 or NFPA 289; trim Class C minimum
Referenced standards
| Standard | Edition | Required by | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 CFR 1630 (DOC FF-1) / ASTM D2859 | Current CFR / not recorded | IBC 2024, 804.4.1 | Carpet |
| NFPA 701 / NFPA 289 | Not recorded | IBC 2024, 806.4 | Decorative materials |
Sources
- UpCodes: 2024 IBC Chapter 8 interior finishes, https://up.codes/viewer/department-of-defense/ibc-2024/chapter/8/interior-finishes