ISO/TC 136/WG 4 - Beds - Methods of test

This document specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. The tests apply to beds with an internal length greater than 1 400 mm and a maximum bed base width of 1 200 mm, and with the upper surface of a bed base 600 mm or more above the floor. 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 ISO 9098‑1:2023.

This document specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. It applies to bunk beds and high beds with an internal length greater than 1 400 mm and a maximum bed base width of 1 200 mm, and with the upper surface of a bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor. Requirements for other products incorporated in a bunk bed/high bed, for example a table or storage furniture, are not included in this document. This document does not apply to bunk beds and high beds used for special purposes, including but not limited to prison, the military and fire brigades.

ISO 19833:2018 specifies test methods for determining the stability, strength and durability of all types of fully assembled beds including bed frames and bed bases. ISO 19833:2018 applies to adult beds for domestic and non-domestic use. It does not apply to waterbeds, airbeds, foldaway beds, bunk beds and beds for people with special needs, nor to beds for healthcare and medical purposes. Test methods for the assessment of ageing, degradation, fire resistance and electrical functions are not included in this document. Other methods for the strength and durability of storage components, seating surfaces and other features associated with beds are covered by other standards. Where a bed incorporates additional functions such as storage, electrical adjustability or conversion from a sofa to a bed, additional tests are applicable. ISO 19833:2018 does not specify requirements for the choice of loads, cycles or forces. These can be specified in a requirements document. If this is not available, suggested loads and cycles can be found in Annex A (informative). The tests are not intended to assess the durability of upholstery, e.g. filling materials and covers.