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BS 8474:2006

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Furniture. Chairs with electrically operated support surfaces. Requirements

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-07-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-2008

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Strength and durability requirements
6 Stability requirements
7 Control system requirements
8 General test conditions
9 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Testing of tubular components,
        holes and gaps, and shear and squeeze points
Annex B (normative) Method of test for durability of
        the support surface adjustment mechanism and
        the effectiveness of stopping devices
Annex C (normative) Method of test for stability of
        riser chairs in the raised position
Bibliography

Describes requirements and test methods for chairs with support surfaces the position of which can be adjusted electrically by the seated person and/or an attendant, including reclining chairs and riser chairs. It is applicable to chairs for use by people weighing up to 100 kg.

Committee
FW/0/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 05/30134372 DC. (08/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 8480:2006 Medical devices. Chairs with electrically operated support surfaces. Requirements

BS EN 15373:2007 Furniture. Strength, durability and safety. Requirements for non-domestic seating
BS EN 1728:2012 Furniture. Seating. Test methods for the determination of strength and durability
BS EN 1022:2005 Domestic furniture. Seating. Determination of stability
BS 8480:2006 Medical devices. Chairs with electrically operated support surfaces. Requirements

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