Lampshades – are there any regulations?

[cat2791]

I would like to start making my own paper lampshades to sell and although I have sourced suppliers for the lampshade frames and flame retardant backing, I cannot find any information on British safety standards or regulations, so I do not know if I need to use any special materials like flame retardant glue or tape, or if I need to show the maximum wattage for the shade and if so how to work this out?

[0103media]

Hi,

Welcome to the forums :D

I just did this search
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=regulations+lampshades+site%3A.gov.uk&btnG=Search&meta=cr%3DcountryUK%7CcountryGB

The search returns all the uk goverments site that have the words "regulations" + "lampshades"


And haven't found it yet..

[craftdancer]

Why don't you contact your Local Authority Trading Standards Office? I'm sure that if they don't have the information you want they will know where you can get it.

[bolcsasszony]

Dear Cat, did you really find lampshade frame suppliers? I have spent two evenings searching under every imaginable search word IN VAIN. Please could you share your findings
I always made my own, used to get the the frames from John Lewis in every shape and size. Suddenly they are absolutely nowhere to be found. By the way I spray the inside with flame retardent spray also from John Lewis.
thanks