EN 747-2:2012/FprA1
(Amendment)Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
This European Standard specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm.
The tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The applicable safety requirements are given in EN 747-1.
Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Pohištvo - Pogradi in visoke postelje - 2. del: Preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 15-Mar-2015
- Due Date
- 19-Feb-2016
- Completion Date
- 15-Mar-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 23-May-2012
Overview
EN 747-2:2012/FprA1 is a CEN draft amendment to the European standard that specifies test methods for bunk beds and high beds. The standard focuses on verifying safety, strength and durability for beds intended for domestic and non‑domestic use. Tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use and are applicable to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm. Applicable safety requirements are given in EN 747-1.
This amendment (prA1) introduces test clarifications and additional measurement methods developed by CEN/TC 207 (Furniture), including templates and measurement procedures for irregular and V-shaped openings.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: Tests apply to assembled bunk and high beds for domestic/non‑domestic use; internal length >140 cm, max bed base width 120 cm.
- Holes, gaps and openings: Measurements to check potential entrapment and pinch hazards are defined in alignment with EN 747-1; testing uses cones of specific sizes and applied forces to determine pass/fail.
- Cones and forces: The amendment clarifies cone sizes and the forces used when probing gaps - smaller cones (5 mm and 7 mm) are pressed with 30 N; larger cones (25 mm and 75 mm) are pressed with 100 N. Other gap measurements use appropriate equipment.
- V-shaped and irregular openings: A new template (sub-clause 4.10) made from hard, smooth material and specific angular tolerances is introduced. Procedures (sub-clause 5.3.2) describe how to insert portions A and B of the template to determine hazards for V and irregular shaped openings.
- Durability and strength tests: The amendment clarifies which tests must be carried out on both the upper and lower bed when constructions differ and updates figure references for impact and loading positions.
Applications
This standard and its amendment are used by:
- Manufacturers to validate design safety and durability of bunk and high beds before market release.
- Testing laboratories to perform standardized strength, impact and opening measurement tests.
- Regulatory and compliance teams assessing conformity against European furniture safety requirements.
Practical benefits include increased test repeatability, clearer criteria for gap/entrapment evaluation, and harmonized procedures for durability and load application.
Related Standards
- EN 747-1 - Part 1: Safety requirements for bunk beds and high beds (applicable safety criteria referenced by EN 747-2).
- Other furniture standards under CEN/TC 207 covering domestic and non-domestic furniture safety and mechanical testing.
For manufacturers and test houses, EN 747-2:2012/prA1 provides precise, actionable test methods to demonstrate compliance, reduce product risk and ensure consistent safety performance for bunk and high beds.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 747-2:2012/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm. The tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use. The applicable safety requirements are given in EN 747-1.
This European Standard specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm. The tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use. The applicable safety requirements are given in EN 747-1.
EN 747-2:2012/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 747-2:2012/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015, EN 747-2:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 747-2:2012/oprA1:2013
01-november-2013
Pohištvo - Pogradi in visoke postelje - 2. del: Preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 747-2:2012/prA1
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
SIST EN 747-2:2012/oprA1:2013 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 747-2:2012/oprA1:2013
SIST EN 747-2:2012/oprA1:2013
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 747-2:2012
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
September 2013
ICS 97.140
English Version
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 2: Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 2:
Méthodes d'essai Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 207.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 747-2:2012. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
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Kingdom.
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provide supporting documentation.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents
Page
Foreword .3
1 Modifications to clause 4 .4
2 Modifications to clause 5 .4
SIST EN 747-2:2012/oprA1:2013
EN 747-2:2012/prA1:2013 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 747-2:2012/prA1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207
“Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
SIST EN 747-2:2012/oprA1:2013
EN 747-2:2012/prA1:2013 (E)
1 Modifications to clause 4
Add a new sub-clause 4.10 as follows:
4.10 Template for V-shaped openings
The template for V and irregular shaped openings shall be
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