Interpretation ID: aiam1270

Mr. R.A.C. Dandy, British Standards Institution, Hemel Hempstead Centre, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts HP2 4SQ; Mr. R.A.C. Dandy
British Standards Institution
Hemel Hempstead Centre
Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead
Herts HP2 4SQ;

Dear Mr. Dandy: This is in reply to your letter of August 20, 1973, which we receive September 17, 1973, concerning the application of Standard No. 302, 'Flammability of Interior Materials,' to seat belt assemblies.; You ask whether components of the seat belt assembly such as plasti buckle covers must meet the requirements of the standard as well as the belt itself. Standard No. 302 applies to all enumerated interior materials, not just 'textile materials or sheet materials.' Since plastic buckle covers are considered part of the seat belt, they must meet the standard's requirements.; Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant Chief Counsel