Reports
Strategic Plan
A roadmap of BHGS' plan for continued improvement in upholding its mission to protect and serve consumers while ensuring a fair and competitive marketplace.
Sunset Review
A legislatively mandated evaluation of BHGS processes and programs. The sunset review process provides an opportunity for discussions on the performance of the Bureau and recommendations for improvements.
International Sleep Products Association
A survey by the International Sleep Products Association on the flame-retardant fibers and materials used by mattress producers to meet federal flammability standards.
- ISPA Quantitative Health Risk Assessment for Modacrylic Fiber without Antimony Trioxide Report
- 2026 ISPA Survey: FR Fibers & Materials Used to Meet Flammability Standards
- 2023 ISPA Survey: FR Fibers & Materials Used to Meet Flammability Standards
- 2020 ISPA Survey: FR Fibers & Materials Used to Meet Flammability Standards
Barrier Study
A study on fire barrier materials and relevant technologies to examine open-flame and fire-resistant properties, to monitor and evaluate cost effectiveness, and to determine their applicability in open flame testing of upholstered furniture.
- Barrier Study Summary Report (2018)
- Barrier Study Meeting (2018) – Agenda | Audio
- Barrier Study Benefit Cost Analysis – Full Report | Symposium | Presentation | Spreadsheet
- Proposed Open Flame Test for Barrier Materials (2014)
- Work Plan for Barrier Research Study
Service Contract Working Group
Evaluations from a working group on what aspects of service contract statutes and regulations require modification.
- Service Contract Working Group Recommendations (2016)
- Working Group Meeting
- California Service Contract Legislative and Regulatory History
- Response to Issues and Recommendations in 2014 Sunset Review
Thermal Insulation Standards
Proposed changes to how insulation materials are listed in the Bureau's certified directory to ensure that all thermal insulation materials are certified as required by the Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
- Summary of Proposed Changes to Thermal Insulation Standards (2015)
- Thermal Insulation Public Workshop – Notice | Presentation | Minutes
- Proposed Language for Thermal Insulation Building Standards – Markup Version | Clean Version
- Thermal Insulation Proposed Building Standards