CEN/TC 207/WG 9 - Test methods

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 standard contains two Annexes:
Annex A (normative) – Seat loading pad data
Annex B (normative) – Test parameters

This document contains suggested requirements for commonly used test mattresses and test foams specified in test method standards for furniture.
The document contains guidance that may be used by standards developers to ensure test equipment is consistent throughout furniture test standards.
The document contains guidance that may be used by test laboratories to provide a consistent source of test equipment when new standards are developed or older standards are revised.

This document, contains the general safety philosophy, a guideline on the safety assessment that experts are recommended to use when drafting standards and guidance on specific general safety recommendations, and test methods, relating to hazards caused by holes and openings that are common to all types of furniture.
The Technical Report contains guidance that is intended to be used by designers and manufacturers to assess any inherent risk within their products.
The Technical Report is intended to address common risks posed by items of furniture to adults and children over 36 months old. For products designed for children under 36 months attention is drawn to CEN/TR 13387 series of documents.
Safety risks addressed by this document are hazards caused by holes and openings and specifically:
—   entrapment of fingers;
—   shearing or compression/crushing of fingers;
—   sharp edges.
Safety risks not addressed by this document, because they are considered outside of the scope of this report and associated with specific product types, but can be caused by holes and openings include:
—   entrapment of head and neck;
—   entrapment of limbs;
These guidelines do not cover all types of hazards and risks, such as inappropriate use of products, or inadequate supervision of children.
NOTE   Attention is drawn to the importance of ensuring that all other potential hazards relevant to the product e.g. stability, strength and the effects of electrical power etc., are fully addressed in the process of standards writing.
This document has one Annex:
Annex A (informative) - Anthropometric data.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases, when subjected to a gas flame as an ignition source.
Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from this standard.
The standard contains one annex:
Annex A (informative) Model test report form.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.
Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from this standard.
The standard contains one annex:
Annex A (informative) Model test report form.

CEN/TC 207 - Formula to correct in A.3.2 in the English and French reference versions of the mother standard. No xml version as the mother standard EN 16122:2012 is not available as an xml file.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.
The test measures only the ignitability of a combination of materials used in upholstered seating and not the ignitability of a particular finished item of furniture incorporating these materials.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to a small flame as an ignition source.
The test measures only the ignitability of a combination of materials used in upholstered seating and not the ignitability of a particular finished item of furniture incorporating these materials.

TC 207 origin: replacement of Tables 1 and 2 due to lack of specific content.

This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability of the structure of all types of tables and desks without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process.
This European Standard does not apply to changing units which are covered by other European Standards.
Test methods for the assessment of ageing, degradation, and electrical functions are not included.
This European Standard does not apply to the strength and durability of any storage features that are covered by other European Standards.
This European Standard does not include any requirements. Requirements for different end uses can be found in other Standards.

This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of strength and durability of the structure of all types of seating without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process.
This European Standard does not apply to children’s highchairs, table mounted chairs and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards.
Test methods for the assessment of ageing, degradation, ergonomics and electrical functions are not included.
The test methods are not intended to assess the durability of upholstery materials, such as upholstery filling materials and upholstery covers.
This European Standard does not include any requirements. Requirements for different end uses can be found in other Standards.

This European Standard specifies tests methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability for all types of domestic and non-domestic storage furniture including domestic kitchen furniture.
It does not apply to office, industrial, catering equipment and retail storage, nor to industrial storage lockers.
Strength and durability tests do not assess the structure of the building (for example the strength of wall hanging cabinets); rather, they include only the cabinets and the parts used for attachment. The wall and the wall attachments are not included.
Requirements for safety, strength and durability can be found in other European Standards.
Assessment of the effects of ageing, degradation and flammability is not included.
Annex A (normative) contains details of test equipment for the slam open/shut testing of extension elements.

This European Standard specifies test methods for the determination of the durability of hand and power operated reclining mechanisms for adult seating.
It also specifies test methods for the determination of the durability of mechanisms for converting sofas and chairs into beds.
The test methods are based on use by a person weighing up to 110 kg.
Requirements for the durability of reclining mechanisms are not included within this standard.
Test methods for strength and durability of the structure are not included.
It does not apply to the safety of electrically driven seating which is covered by the machinery, low voltage and EMC directives.
It does not apply to tilting and reclining mechanisms fitted to work chairs.

This European Standard specifies test methods for horizontal and vertical glass used in furniture. It applies to both flat and curved glass.
The test methods can be applied to furniture in all fields of application from domestic to contract use.
The test methods are designed to represent forces caused by impacts with parts of the human body.
The test methods do not apply to glass shelves nor to glass supported over its entire area, including wall fixed mirrors.
The standard does not apply to testing and classification of the glass itself as covered by EN 12600.The standard does not include any requirements.

This European Standard describes methods of measurement for the determination of the dimensions of all types of domestic mattresses, bed frames, divans and bed bases intended for adult size. However, it does not apply to air beds and water beds nor to mattress pads that are placed on top of the main support mattress. It also includes recommended tolerances based on any nominal dimension in order to ensure the correct fit between the bed components.

This part of the prEN 1129-2 specifies test methods that assess the safety of foldaway beds (hereafter referred as "beds")for domestic use. Folding beds, camping beds, convertible bed/chairs or settees are not covered by this standard. The tests are designed to be applied to a foldaway bed that is fully assembled and ready for use. The test results are only valid for the article tested. When the test results are intended to be applied to other similar articles, the test specimen should be representative of the production model.

This document specifies stability and mechanical safety requirements and test methods for electrically operated furniture for domestic and non-domestic use, including requirements on shear, compression, entrapment, strength and durability.
The document applies to electrically operated furniture for use in areas accessible by adults and children of all abilities, and domestic pets.
The requirements in this document are intended to minimize the hazards that can occur during intended use and reasonably foreseeable use.
This document includes requirements related to all persons, including children from the age of 4 years in and around the products and the associated hazards.
This document excludes considerations and requirements related to children less than 4 years old operating the product.
This document does not include requirements related to the electrical safety of the item of furniture.
In general, it does not take into account:
-   damage to property or the environment.
This document does not apply to:
-   seating incorporated in other machines;
-   seats in vehicles.
If the electrically operated furniture has additional functions or can be converted into other products, other relevant European Standards can apply.
This document is not applicable to electrically operated furniture which is manufactured before the date of publication of this document.
Wherever the term "furniture" is used in this document, it means electrically operated furniture.

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 European Standard specifies test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of domestic seating for adults.
The European Standard does not apply to adjustable geometry seating where the backrest is at an angle of 10º or less to the horizontal.
Stability can be determined by either the experimental or the calculative method. Both methods are based on the same forces and points of application.
The calculative method does not apply to seating, which have variable geometry and to seating, which visibly flex under the applied loads.
If the result of the calculative method is uncertain or marginal the result shall be checked, if possible, by the experimental method.

This standard lays down a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads when subjected to a smouldering ignition cigarette. Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from this standard.

This standard lays down a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads, when subjected to a gas flame equivalentto a match flame. Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from this standard.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to a small flame as an ignition source.
The test measures only the ignitability of a combination of materials used in upholstered seating and not the ignitability of a particular finished item of furniture incorporating these materials.  They give an indication of, but cannot guarantee, the ignition behaviour of the finished item of furniture.
NOTE   Test specimens prepared from materials taken from furniture that has been used may give different results to the same materials before use.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.
The test measures only the ignitability of a combination of materials used in upholstered seating and not the ignitability of a particular finished item of furniture incorporating these materials. They give an indication of, but cannot guarantee, the ignition behaviour of the finished item of furniture.
NOTE   Test specimens prepared from materials taken from furniture that has been used may give different results to the same materials before use.

This European standard specifies test methods for the determination of the durability and hardness of mattresses and all types of fully erected domestic beds with mattresses (and mattress pads when they form a unit with the mattress). It does not apply to water beds, air beds and children cots. It includes a method for the determination of the firmness rating of a mattress or a bed correlating to the subjective assessment made by people (see Annex A). It must be emphasized that the firmness rating cannot be used to demonstrate comfort and/or qualiy of a mattress or a complete bed.

This European standard specifies test methods for determining the strength, durability and stability of all types of domestic tables without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. The tests are designed to be applied to an article of furniture that is fully assembled and ready for use. Not all tests are necessarily applicable to all types of tables. This European standard does not apply to outdoor tables and changing tables, for which specific standards exist. Test methods for the assessment of ageing and degradation are not included.

This draft European Standard specifies test methods for determining the strength and durability of the structure of all types of domestic seating for adults without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. Test methods for the assessment of ageing and degradation are not included.

This part of EN 747 specifies test methods for assessing the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic use. The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply for beds with a maximum bed base width of 120 cm. It is particularly intended to minimise the risk of accidents happening to children. Only the sleeping function is considered.
The tests are designed to be applied to a free-standing bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The test results are only valid for the article tested. When the test results are to be applied to other similar articles, the test sample shall be representative of the production model.

This part of EN 13453 specifies tests consisting of the application to various parts of the item, of loads or forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that can reasonably be expected to occur.
The tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.

This ENV specifies a test method for the determination of the durability of handand power operated reclining and tilting mechanisms. It also specifies test methods for the determination of durability of mechanisms for converting sofas and chairs into beds. Test methods for strength and durability of the stucture are not included, for which references shall be made to prEN 1728:1998 and to EN 1725. It does not apply to testing electrical components except for their func tion as part of the mechanism under test, nor does it apply to seating which comes within the scope of the medical device directive.