Ignition tests showed that in less than 30 seconds these plastic pallets could be ignited with a cigarette lighter, and that once alight, a single plastic pallet sustained fire growth which spread laterally consuming the pallet and forming a pool of liquid plastic which spreads the fire - (see Pallet Stack video).

These problems are compounded by the fact that fire officials, insurance surveyors and indeed even the building owner/occupier may not be aware that the building contains these pallets, let alone the risk they pose.

These tests were sponsored by the
Association of British Insurers (ABI).