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DD ENV 581-2:2000

Superseded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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seatingOutdoor furniture. Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-06-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-07-2000

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General test conditions
5 Test equipment and apparatus
6 Test methods and requirements
      6.1 Stability
      6.2 Seat strength and fatigue
      6.3 Backrest strength and fatigue
      6.4 Armrest strength and fatigue
      6.5 Leg strength
7 Test report
ANNEX A (NORMATIVE) Behaviour of outdoor seating at high
                    and low temperature
ANNEX B (NORMATIVE) SPECIFIC TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS
                    FOR LOUNGERS
ANNEX C (INFORMATIVE) Examples of seat loading pad

Test methods and mechanical safety requirements of outdoor seating for domestic, camping and contract use for adults, without regard to design, materials and construction or manufacturing processes are specified. This Prestandard does not apply to removable upholstery and covering or to outdoor furniture for severe contract use where higher requirements may be necessary, permanently fixed furniture and street furniture. Test methods are listed in Annex A for assessing the behaviour of outdoor seating at high and low temperatures. The effect of degradation and ageing caused by moisture and light has not been included.

Committee
FW/0
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 95/521113 DC. (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
46
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ENV 581-2 : DRAFT 2000 Identical

EN 1022:2005 Domestic furniture - Seating - Determination of stability
ISO 2439:2008 Flexible cellular polymeric materials Determination of hardness (indentation technique)
ISO 48:2010 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)

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