NA 042

DIN Standards Committee Timber and Furniture

Project

Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions

Abstract

This European Standard specifies functional dimensions and markings for all chairs, stools and tables, for educational institutions, including fixed and adjustable chairs and tables. It applies to both un-upholstered and upholstered chairs and stools as well as to both non-swivel and swivel chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices. It does not apply to ranked seating or special purpose workstations. It does not apply to furniture used by teaching personnel. Annex A (normative) includes single-sloped chairs and associated tables. Annex B (normative) includes double-sloped high chairs and associated tables. Annex C (normative) includes standing-height tables. Annex D (normative) includes tall chairs and associated tables. Annex E (normative) includes stools and associated worksurfaces. Annex F (normative) includes measurement methods. Annex G (informative) includes guidance on size marks for adjustable chairs and tables. Annex H (informative) includes guidance on calculating heights of double-sloped chairs and associated tables. Annex I (informative) includes a rationale for functional dimensions.

Begin

2023-12-21

WI

00207316

Planned document number

DIN EN 1729-1 rev

Project number

04201220

Responsible national committee

NA 042-05-05 AA - Requirements for educational furniture, mirror committee to CEN/TC 207/WG 6  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 207/WG 6 - Requirements for educational furniture  

previous edition(s)

Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions; German version EN 1729-1:2015
2016-02

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