BS EN 12520:2015 – TC:2020 Edition
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Tracked Changes. Furniture. Strength, durability and safety. Requirements for domestic seating
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
BSI | 2020 | 24 |
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic seating for adults. It does not apply to ranked seating, seating for non-domestic use, office work chairs, office visitors chairs, chairs for educational institutions, outdoor seating and to links for linked seating for which European Standards exist. It does not include requirements for the durability of upholstery materials, castors, reclining and tilting mechanisms and seat height adjustment mechanisms. It does not include requirements for electrical safety. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability and ergonomics. The tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
PDF Catalog
PDF Pages | PDF Title |
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16 | Contents Page |
17 | European foreword |
18 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions 4 Test sequence 5 Constructional requirements 5.1 General requirements |
19 | 5.2 Shear and squeeze points 5.2.1 Shear and squeeze points when setting up and folding 5.2.2 Shear and squeeze points under influence of powered mechanisms 5.2.3 Shear and squeeze points during use 5.3 Stability 5.4 Strength and durability 5.4.1 General |
21 | 5.4.2 Strength and durability requirements 6 Information for use 7 Test report |