Fire Blanket Conformity Matrix (EFRS-1:2025)

Fire Blanket Conformity Matrix

EFRS-1:2025 is a DVM-developed European Fire Blanket Reference Specification informed by the requirements and principles of EN 1869:2019. It provides an objective framework for product evaluation, procurement, documentary verification and supplier comparison.

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You are here: Conformity Matrix (Annex C). Use this matrix to compare products and suppliers objectively and document Pass, Fail or Not Applicable decisions with supporting evidence.

EFRS-1:2025 – Annex C
Purpose: objective supplier comparison, evidence review and procurement documentation

Framework status

EFRS-1:2025 is a DVM-developed technical reference and procurement framework. It is not an EN, CEN, ISO or EU-issued standard, does not create a separate product certification and does not replace EN 1869:2019, applicable legislation, supporting test documentation or the manufacturer’s product instructions.

This conformity matrix translates relevant EN 1869:2019 requirements and EFRS evaluation principles into an evidence-based comparison framework. It is intended for procurement files, supplier assessments, tender evaluations and structured product comparison.

Instructions for buyers:
List each supplier or product in a separate copy or additional column. For every requirement:

identify the product, model, size and packaging configuration;
record the evidence reviewed;
mark the result as Pass, Fail or N/A;
add comments or corrective actions where required; and
retain copies of the supporting evidence in the procurement file.

A requirement should only be marked Pass when objective evidence is available and can be traced to the product being evaluated. An unanswered field or unsupported supplier statement should not be treated as a Pass.

Claim verification: If a supplier states that a product “conforms to EN 1869:2019,” “is suitable for clothing fires” or “is suitable for cooking-oil fires,” verify the claim and evidence rules in the Normative Annex.

Section 1 – Identification & Traceability

Requirement	Evidence reviewed	Pass	Fail	N/A
EN 1869:2019 is identified accurately, including the applicable year or edition
Supplier, manufacturer or responsible economic operator name and address are stated on the packaging
Model, type or another unique product identifier is stated
Batch number or equivalent production identification is present for traceability
Product and evidence can be matched to the exact model, size, construction and packaging being supplied

Section 2 – Dimensions & Intended Use

Requirement	Evidence reviewed	Pass	Fail	N/A
Finished blanket dimensions are stated in metres and verified
No side is smaller than 1.0 m or larger than 1.8 m within the applicable EFRS product range
Clothing-fire positioning is used only for blankets of at least 1.2 × 1.8 m with suitable instructions
Intended use is limited to small, incipient-stage fires that can be safely approached and completely covered

Section 3 – Construction & Deployment Performance

Requirement	Evidence reviewed	Pass	Fail	N/A
Fabric, seams and edges show suitable construction integrity
Pull-out force does not exceed 80 N
Extraction from the bag or box is possible within four seconds
Pull tabs and packaging provide a clear and intuitive removal method

Section 4 – Electrical & Fire Performance

Requirement	Evidence reviewed	Pass	Fail	N/A
Electrical resistance of at least 1 MΩ is supported by applicable evidence
Applicable EN 1869:2019 construction and fire-performance evidence is available
Cooking-oil and fat fire performance is supported by applicable evidence where kitchen or Class F suitability is claimed
Test evidence can be traced to the size, model and construction being supplied

Section 5 – Marking, Instructions & Language

Requirement	Evidence reviewed	Pass	Fail	N/A
Required user-facing marking is presented clearly on the bag or box
“FIRE BLANKET,” or the national-language equivalent, is displayed in capital letters with the applicable minimum character height
Required instructions and pictograms are supplied in an official national language of the intended market
Instructions explain how to remove and deploy the blanket
Instructions include switching off the heat source where safe, completely covering the fire and leaving it covered until cool
Clothing-fire instructions are included only where the dimensions and intended use support that application
A discard-after-use instruction and periodic inspection guidance are provided

Section 6 – Procurement Evidence & Documentation

Requirement	Evidence reviewed	Pass	Fail	N/A
Supplier declarations identify the exact product and refer to the underlying evidence
Packaging artwork or photographs verify markings, dimensions, instructions and supplied languages
Production, inspection or traceability records are available where required for the procurement file
Marketing claims correspond with the actual evidence and do not use unsupported wording such as “EN approved” or “works on all fires”

Assessment Note

A product should only be treated as fully aligned within the EFRS-1:2025 comparison framework when all applicable safety-critical requirements are marked Pass and supported by suitable, traceable evidence.

This EFRS assessment is a procurement and documentary comparison. It is not a legal conformity-assessment procedure and does not create product certification.

A supplier declaration alone should not be treated as equivalent to an applicable product test report where a performance claim requires testing.

Missing fire-performance evidence, incorrect dimensions, unsafe or absent instructions, or loss of product traceability may justify rejection even when other requirements have passed.

Assessment Record

The completed matrix should also record:

supplier and product name;
model, size and packaging configuration;
assessment date;
evaluator name or role;
documents and evidence reviewed;
identified gaps and corrective actions;
final procurement decision; and
date for review or reassessment where applicable.

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Fire Blanket Conformity Matrix (EFRS-1:2025)