Interpretation ID: nht73-2.29

DATE: 10/15/73

FROM: RICHARD B. DYSON -- NHTSA ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL

TO: DAVID J. HUMPHREYS -- RVI WASHINGTON COUNSEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE INSTITUTE, INC.

TITLE: N40-30: SCF; STANDARD 302

TEXT: Dear Mr. Humphreys:

This is in reply to your letter of April 27, 1973, regarding the application of Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials", to mattress covers. You ask whether "mattress covers", listed under Paragraph S4.1 of the standard, includes a cover "that is used generally to enclose a mattress for cleanliness or sanitary purposes or only the ticking which encloses the mattress filling or core or both items . . ."

We consider that mattress ticking and a cover enclosing a mattress for sanitary purposes are both "mattress covers" within the meaning of the standard, and both items must meet the requirements of the standard.

Thank you for sending us the copy of your memorandum, "Department of Commerce Standards Issued Under the Flammable Fabrics Act."

Yours truly,