SIST EN 1022:2019
(Main)Furniture - Seating - Determination of stability
Furniture - Seating - Determination of stability
This document specifies test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of seating for adults weighing up to 110 kg, without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process.
The test methods described can be used for seating for children and heavier adults by modifying test loads and loading points.
This document does not apply to children’s highchairs, table mounted chairs and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards.
Möbel - Sitzmöbel - Bestimmung der Standsicherheit
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Standsicherheit für alle Arten von Sitzmöbeln für Erwachsene mit einem Gewicht von bis zu 110 kg ohne Rücksicht auf Gebrauch, Materialien, Design/Bauart oder Fertigungsprozess fest.
Die beschriebenen Prüfverfahren können durch Abänderung der Prüflasten und Belastungspunkte auf Sitzmöbel für Kinder und schwerere Erwachsene angewendet werden.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Kinderhochstühle, Tischhängesitze und Badesitze, die durch andere Europäische Normen abgedeckt werden.
Mobilier domestique - Sièges - Détermination de la stabilité
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les méthodes d’essai et les exigences pour la détermination de la stabilité de tous les types de sièges destinés à être utilisés par des adultes jusqu’à 110 kg, indépendamment de leur utilisation, de la nature des matériaux, de la conception/construction ou du procédé de fabrication.
Les méthodes d’essai décrites peuvent être utilisées pour les sièges destinés aux enfants et ceux destinés aux adultes plus lourds en modifiant les charges d’essai et les points de charge.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas aux chaises hautes pour enfants, aux sièges de table, ni aux sièges de bain qui sont couverts par d’autres Normes européennes.
Pohištvo - Sedežno pohištvo - Ugotavljanje stabilnosti
Ta evropski standard določa preskusne metode in zahteve za ugotavljanje stabilnosti vseh vrst domačih sedežev za odrasle.
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 05-Jan-2016
- Publication Date
- 11-Mar-2019
- Withdrawal Date
- 11-Jan-2024
- Technical Committee
- POH - Furniture
- Current Stage
- 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-Dec-2023
- Due Date
- 07-Jan-2024
- Completion Date
- 12-Jan-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2019
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1022:2019 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Furniture - Seating - Determination of stability". This standard covers: This document specifies test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of seating for adults weighing up to 110 kg, without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process. The test methods described can be used for seating for children and heavier adults by modifying test loads and loading points. This document does not apply to children’s highchairs, table mounted chairs and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards.
This document specifies test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of seating for adults weighing up to 110 kg, without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process. The test methods described can be used for seating for children and heavier adults by modifying test loads and loading points. This document does not apply to children’s highchairs, table mounted chairs and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards.
SIST EN 1022:2019 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.
SIST EN 1022:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1022:2006, SIST EN 1022:2024. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pohištvo - Sedežno pohištvo - Ugotavljanje stabilnostiMöbel - Sitzmöbel - Bestimmung der StandsicherheitMobilier domestique - Sièges - Détermination de la stabilitéFurniture - Seating - Determination of stability97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1022:2018SIST EN 1022:2019en,fr,de01-april-2019SIST EN 1022:2019SLOVENSKI
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Page European foreword . 4 1 Scope . 5 2 Normative references . 5 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 General test conditions . 7 4.1 General . 7 4.2 Application of forces . 8 4.3 Tolerances . 8 5 Test equipment . 8 5.1 General . 8 5.2 Loading point template . 8 5.3 Floor . 10 5.4 Stops . 10 5.5 Stability loading pad . 10 5.6 Stability loading device . 11 5.7 Loading discs. 13 5.8 Support apparatus . 13 5.9 Support for tests for reclining back rests . 13 5.10 Local loading pad . 13 5.11 Seat loading pad . 13 6 Determination of seat and back loading points . 14 6.1 Swivelling seats . 14 6.1.1 Seat loading point “A” . 14 6.1.2 Back loading point “B” . 15 6.2 All other seating . 15 6.2.1 General . 15 6.2.2 Seating with a back rest . 15 6.2.3 Seating without a back rest . 15 6.3 Loungers . 17 6.4 Determination of height of seat loading point . 17 7 Test methods for assessing stability of all seating except loungers . 17 7.1 General . 17 7.2 Requirements . 18 7.3 Test procedures, all seating . 18 7.3.1 Forwards overturning . 18 7.3.2 Forwards overturning for seating with foot rest . 21 7.3.3 Corner stability test . 21 7.3.4 Sideways overturning, all seating without arm rests . 23 7.3.5 Sideways overturning, all other seating . 24 7.3.6 Rearwards overturning all seating with back rests . 26 7.4 Additional test procedures for seating with reclining back rests . 27 7.4.1 General . 27 7.4.2 Tilting seating . 27 7.4.3 Reclining seating with leg rest . 28 7.4.4 Reclining seating without leg rest . 30 7.4.5 Rearwards stability test for rocking chairs . 31 SIST EN 1022:2019
Seat loading pad data . 35 Annex B (normative)
Test parameters . 38 B.1 All seating other than loungers . 38 B.2 Loungers . 39
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ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1 arm rest part of the seating able to support the arms of the user when seated, 100 mm or higher above the height of the seat loading point 3.2 back rest element that supports the back of the user higher than 100 mm above the height of the seat loading point 3.3 foot rest part intended to support the feet of the user which assists the user getting on or off an item of seating Note 1 to entry: A foot rest can or cannot be permanently attached to the structure of the item of seating. 3.4 leg rest extension of the seat area intended to support the legs of the user Note 1 to entry: A leg rest can or cannot be permanently attached to the structure of the item of seating, and may not be suitable for use as an item of seating itself. 3.5 load bearing structure load bearing parts of the item of seating such as the frame, seat, back and arm supports and suspension 3.6 lounger item of seating intended for reclined posture with at least one back rest position such that back rest angle is 45 degrees or less to the horizontal, and a leg rest which is an integral part of the product and intended to support the full body weight of a user SIST EN 1022:2019
Key
back rest angle Figure 1 — Example of Lounger 3.7 median plane vertical plane running from front to rear through the centre of the seat, dividing the item of seating into two parts Note 1 to entry: In most instances the two parts are symmetrical. Note 2 to entry: See Figure 2. 3.8 overturning when an item of seating pivots to a position beyond which the item continues to fall 3.9 raised side edge side edge of the item of seating, higher than 50 mm above the height of the seat loading point 3.10 stability ability to withstand forces that tend to cause the loaded seating to overturn 3.11 supporting point foot of a leg, castor or glide 3.12 swivelling seat item of seating, whose upper part, which includes the seat and back, is supported on a single column and can rotate in the horizontal plane 3.13 transverse plane vertical plane perpendicular to the median plane passing through the seat loading point Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2. SIST EN 1022:2019
Key 1 transverse plane 2 median plane A seat loading point Figure 2 — Transverse and median plane 3.14 work chair swivelling chair, with or without arm rests, for use by one adult in the office, whose upper part, which includes the seat and back is supported on a single column and can rotate in the horizontal plane and is at least adjustable in height 4 General test conditions 4.1 General The furniture shall be tested as delivered. Knock-down furniture shall be assembled according to the instructions supplied with it. Knock-down fittings shall be tightened before testing. If the furniture can be assembled or combined in different ways, the most adverse configuration shall be used for each test. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the sample for test shall be stored in indoor ambient conditions for at least 24 h immediately prior to testing. The tests shall be carried out at indoor ambient conditions but if during a test the temperature is outside the range 15 °C to 25 °C the maximum and/or minimum temperature shall be recorded in the test report. SIST EN 1022:2019
Scale: 1 square = 20 mm Key 1 top 6 seat portion 2 rear 7 front 3 back portion 8 bottom 4 seat load A seat loading point (all seating except stools) 5 back load B back loading point (all seating except stools) Figure 3 — Loading surface curves for seat and back loading point template SIST EN 1022:2019
Key 1 typical section 2 mark to fix 90° 3 straight edge for the determination of seat or back inclination A seat loading point (all seating except stools) B back loading point (all seating except stools) C seat loading point (stools) Figure 4 — Loading point template So that the template can be positioned easily with the two members at 90° to each other, a line is drawn on the back portion. 5.3 Floor Horizontal, flat and rigid with a smooth surface. 5.4 Stops Unless otherwise stated, stops shall be of the minimum height required to prevent sliding and shall not inhibit overturning. 5.5 Stability loading pad A loading pad as shown in Figure 5. The circular pad may be made of any suitable material (e.g. plastic or wood). The extension piece shall be made of aluminium. Where it is not possible to use the pad with extension piece, a stability loading pad without the extension piece may be used. SIST EN 1022:2019
Key a grip material on a 300 mm R surface, recessed into a groove so that only the gripper teeth protrude. The carpet gripper placement shown is one example, other configurations are acceptable Figure 5 — Stability loading pad 5.6 Stability loading device A loading device in principle functioning as shown in Figure 6. SIST EN 1022:2019
Key a hold down strap b centre line of seat c for details see Figure 5 d for details see Figure 7 Figure 6 — Stability loading device – principle Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 sufficient to clear all foam and fabric and allow for set back 2 height of loading point F2 horizontal outwards 3 centre line/centre of gravity of weight 4 rod with spherical tip 5 load X enlarged detail of rod with spherical tip Figure 7 — Example of front and side stability loading fixture SIST EN 1022:2019
Key 1 height adjustable support bars 2 pivot point Figure 8 — Support apparatus 5.9 Support for tests for reclining back rests Polypropylene sheet 1,5 mm ± 0,15 mm thick, 360 mm ± 10 mm wide and 700 mm ± 15 mm high. 5.10 Local loading pad Rigid cylindrical object 100 mm in diameter, with a flat face and a 12 mm edge radius. 5.11 Seat loading pad Naturalistically shaped rigid indenter with a hard, smooth surface having overall dimensions within the limits shown in Figure 9. For details of design see Annex A. SIST EN 1022:2019
Key 1 seat loading point Figure 9 — Seat loading pad – Overall dimensions 6 Determination of seat and back loading points 6.1 Swivelling seats 6.1.1 Seat loading point “A” The point in which the swivelling seat's axis of rotation intersects with the seat surface with the seat in a position as close as possible to the horizontal. SIST EN 1022:2019
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