Domestic kitchen equipment Specification for structural performance requirements and methods of test for fitted kitchen units

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-01-2009

Language(s)

English

Published date

18-01-2002

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Informative references
3 Definitions
4 Grades
5 Range of units and work tops
6 Performance
7 Marking and claims of conformity
8 Principle
9 Samples for testing
10 General requirements for tests
11 Test report
Annexes
A (normative) Tests on carcase and underframe
B (normative) Tests on shelves and horizontal surfaces
C (normative) Tests on pivoted doors
D (normative) Tests on sliding doors
E (normative) Tests on flaps
F (normative) Tests on drawers and other runner-supported
items
G (normative) Determination of the strength of handles
H (normative) Drawer slamming apparatus and its calibration
Figures
Tables
List of references

Defines structural performance requirements and test methods for all types of fitted kitchen units, but does not define safety requirements. Applicable to all materials and to all types of construction.

Committee	FW/0
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 6222-2(1992) (02/2002)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	28
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
Supersedes	BS 6222-2:1992

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