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DIN Standards Committee Timber and Furniture

Overview

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 does not apply to seating for sitting, perching or leaning that requires an action from the user in order to keep the body posture in a stable position. This document has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 "Furniture", the secretariat of which is held by UNI (Italy). The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 042-05-15 AA "Sitzmöbel, Polstermöbel und Tische, SpA CEN/TC 207/WG 1, WG 5, und WG 9, ISO/TC 136/WG 1, und WG 2" ("Seating, upholstered furniture and tables, SpA CEN/TC 207/WG 1, WG 5, and WG 9, ISO/TC 136/WG 1, and WG 2") at DIN Standards Committee Timber and Furniture (NHM).

Responsible national committee

NA 042-05-15 AA - Seating, Upholstered furniture and Tables  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 207/WG 9 - Test methods