What is this standard about?
This is part two of the European standard educational institution furniture. It specifies the latest safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables used for general education purposes in educational institutions.
Who is this standard for?
- Manufacturers of tables and chairs for educational institutions
- Testers of chairs for educational institutions
- Educational institutions
- Health and safety executives
Why should you use this standard?
The standard has been systematically reviewed by experts to ensure its continued market relevance. It has been updated to take account of the latest technological developments in both education and the manufacture of table and chairs, looking at stability, strength and durability. It also considers the latest use for such furniture and looks at the additional needs for laptops, computers or portable devices.
NOTE: BS EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2015 does not apply to laboratories, ranked seating and workshops within educational institutions.
What’s changed since the last update?
- Additional consideration of swivel chairs
- Additional consideration of chairs with arm rests
- Clarification of seat loading points and back loading points
- Amendment of some loads and forces
- Modification of Annex A “Test methods for determination of stability of chairs placed on tabletops”