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Application no.: NF 372
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NF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE
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Registered office:
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Break-out furniture
Nursery furniture
Education furniture
Healthcare furniture
Technical furniture
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Summary
1 Documentary references __________________________________________________________ 4
1.1 Normative references ................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 Electricity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 1.1.2 Fire --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 1.1.3 Finish ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1.1.4 Hygiene and health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1.1.5 Furniture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 1.1.6 Foam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 1.1.7 Panels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 1.1.8 Textile------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8
1.2 Protocols .................................................................................................................................... 9
2 Requirements common to all types of furniture ________________________________________ 10
2.1 Electrical safety .......................................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Furniture & Chairs: Safe distances .............................................................................................. 11 2.3 Wood-based panels .................................................................................................................... 12 2.4 Hygiene rules for restoration furniture ....................................................................................... 12 2.5 Requirements on finishes (all furniture and chair types) ............................................................. 13
2.5.1 Laminated – PPSM – miscellaneous decors ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 2.5.2 Lacquer & Varnish on wood-based, veneered or solid wood -------------------------------------------------------- 14 2.5.3 Paint on metal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 2.5.4 Process control: Periodicity of tests ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
3 Requirements for the Furniture _____________________________________________________ 19
3.1 Requirements specific to the furniture ....................................................................................... 19 3.1.1 Fire safety of large furniture (storage furniture, motricity elements etc.) --------------------------------------- 19
3.2 Requirements for storage furniture and care trolley ................................................................... 19 3.2.1 Test sequences and requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
4 Requirements for chairs ___________________________________________________________ 23
4.1 Requirements specific to chairs .................................................................................................. 23 4.1.1 Textiles & foamed textiles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 4.1.2 Coated textile supports ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 4.1.3 Flexible cellular materials ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 4.1.4 Chair fire safety ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
4.2 Insulated chairs not attached to the ground ............................................................................... 27 4.2.1 Test sequences and requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27
4.3 Wheelchair for disable persons................................................................................................... 28 4.3.1 Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
4.4 Requirements for the tables ....................................................................................................... 29 4.4.1 Requirements for the tables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 4.4.2 Test sequences and requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 4.4.3 Additional tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30
4.5 Requirements for overbed tables ............................................................................................... 30
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NB: As the colours used in the tables of this framework refer to test sequences that make it possible to identify the various types
of proof that are required.
The demands of the standards are in green.
The demands of the technical group are in orange
Green and orange is a combination of the standard and the requirements of the technical group
No. Tests References Specific requirements
1 Title of test Standard Of the standard
2 Title of test Technical regulation or Protocol Of the mark or FCBA protocol
3 Title of test Standard Of the mark
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1 Documentary references
1.1 Normative references
1.1.1 Electricity
Standards Year Use Contents
UTE C 15801 2012 Furniture products including elements
of electrical equipment Implementation of electrical safety rules
NF EN 60335 2013 Electrical and analogue domestic
appliances - safety Part 1: general requirements
NF EN 60598-1 2015 Luminaires Part 1: General Requirements and Tests
1.1.2 Fire
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN 1021-1 2014 Furniture Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture -
source of ignition: burning cigarette
NF EN 1021-2 2014 Furniture Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture -
source of ignition: flame equivalent to a match
NF D 60-013 2006 Protocol for the assessment of the
ignitability of upholstered furniture
Source of ignition equivalent to a burning paper cushion
of 20 g - coatings and upholstery
XP D 60015-1 2001 Ignitability of upholstered furniture vis-
à-vis a cigarette
Choice of methods for testing and criteria for
prioritisation
XP D 60015-2 2001 Ignitability of upholstered furniture vis-
à-vis a match
Choice of methods for testing and criteria for
prioritisation
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1.1.3 Finish
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN 13722 2005 Furniture Assessment of the surface gloss
NF EN 15187 2006 Furniture Assessment of the effect of light exposure
NF EN 12721+A1 2013 Furniture Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat
NF EN 12720+A1 2013 Furniture Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids
NF EN 15185 2011 Furniture Assessment of the surface resistance to abrasion
NF EN 13721 2005 Furniture Measurement of the surface reflectance
NF EN ISO 2808 2007 Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness
NF EN ISO 2409 2013 Paints and varnishes Cross-cut test
NF EN ISO 2812-2 2007 Paints and varnishes Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2 : water
immersion method
NF EN ISO 6272-1 2011 Paints and varnishes Rapid-deformation (impact resistance) tests - Part 1 :
falling-weight test, large-area indenter
NF EN ISO 4628-2 2016 Paints and varnishes - Assessment of
coating degradation
Designation of quantity and dimensions of defects,
and intensity of changes uniform in appearance - Part
2: assessment of degree of blistering
NF EN ISO 4628-3 2016 Paint and varnish - Assessment of
coating degradation
Designation of quantity and dimensions of defects,
and intensity of changes uniform in appearance - Part
3: assessment of degree of rusting
NF EN ISO 9227 2012 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests
NF D60-050 2009 Furniture General test methods for finishings
1.1.4 Hygiene and health
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN 71-3+ A1 2014 Toy safety Migration of certain elements
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1.1.5 Furniture
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN 1022 2005 Domestic furniture - chairs Determination of stability
NF EN 14074 2005 Office furniture – storage furniture –
moving parts
Test methods to determine the durability of moving
parts
NF EN 16139 2013 Furniture Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for non-
domestic seating
NF EN 1023-3 2000 Office furniture Screens - Part 3 : test methods
NF EN 12182 2012 Technical assistance for persons with a
disability General requirements and test methods
NF EN 12183 2014 Manual wheelchairs Requirements & test methods
NF EN 13759 2012 Furniture - chair and sofa moving
mechanisms Test methods
NF EN 15372 2008 Tables for non-domestic use Resistance durability safety
NF EN 16121 2014 Storage furniture for collective use Requirements for safety, resistance, durability and
stability
NF EN 16122 2012 Storage furniture for domestic and
collective use
Test method for the determination of resistance,
durability and stability
NF S 90600 1978 Vehicles & wheelchairs for the disabled Definitions & classification
NF S 90605 1982 Wheelchairs Basic terms & definitions
NF EN 60601-1-2 2007 Electro-medical devices
Part 1-2: basic general safety requirements and
essential performances - collateral standard:
electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests
NF ISO 7176-3 2013 Wheelchairs Determination of the effectiveness of brakes
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1.1.6 Foam
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN ISO 2439 2009 Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of hardness (indentation technique)
NF EN ISO 3385 2014 Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of fatigue by indentation with a constant
load.
NF EN ISO 1856+A1 2007 Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of post-compression set resistance
NF EN ISO 3386-1
+A1 2010
Flexible cellular polymer materials -
determination of the relative
compression set constraint-deformation
Part 1: low density materials - amendment 1
1.1.7 Panels
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN 13986 +
A1 2015
Wood-based panels for construction use
Characteristics, compliance and marking assessment
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1.1.8 Textile
Standards Year Use Contents
NF EN 15618+A1 2012 Textile Supports Covered in Rubber or
Plastic - Furnishing fabrics - Classification And Test methods
NF EN 1421 1998 Textile supports covered in rubber or
plastic
Determination of tensile strength and elongation at
break
NF EN 2411 2000 Textile supports covered in rubber or
plastic Determination of coating adhesion
NF EN ISO 5981 2007 Textile supports covered in rubber or
plastic
Determination of crease resistance due to
simultaneous application of torque and friction
NF EN ISO 105-B02 2014 Textiles - colourfastness tests Part b02: colourfastness in artificial light: xenon arc
lamp
NF EN ISO 105-X12 2003 Textiles - colourfastness tests Part x12: abrasion colourfastness
NF EN 12945-2 2000
Textiles - Determination of Fabric's
Propensity to ruffle on the Surface and
Pilling
Part 2: Modified Martindale Method
NF EN 13934-1 2013 Textiles - properties of fabrics in traction
Part 1: determination of maximum force and
elongation under maximum force using the strip
method
NF EN 13936-2 2004 Textiles - determination of resistance to
the drift of sewing threads in the fabrics Part 2: fixed load method
NF EN 13937-3 2000 Textiles - tear growth of fabrics Part 3: determination of increasing sample tearing
force (single tear method)
NF EN 14465+A1 2006 Textiles - fabrics for furniture Specification and test methods
NF EN 14704-2 2007 Determination of the elasticity of fabrics Part 2: Multiaxial tests
NF EN 4674-1 2004 Textile supports covered with rubber or
plastic - determination of tear resistance Part 1: methods at constant tearing speed
NF EN ISO 5470-2 2004
Textile supports covered with rubber or
plastic - determination of wear
resistance
Part 2: Martindale abrasion test device
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1.2 Protocols
Protocol Version Use Programme
FCBA no. 1212 12 (09/12) Changeovers Test programme
FCBA no. 6700 14 (10-14) Overbed tables Test programme
FCBA no. 1345 14 (10-14) Rest chairs and geriatric chairs Test programme
FCBA no. 6314 15 (12/15) Ground pressure Test programme
FCBA no. 6313 14 (10-14) Rigidity according to 1 storage furniture axis Test programme
FCBA no 5015 Non-domestic storage furniture: Stability Test programme
FCBA AMB MAT
029
2013 Molded Foam. Determination of compression
set
Test programme
FCBA AMB MAT
017
2013 Static fatigue test under constant indentation
force for flexible spongy products
Test programme
LPP 06/06/16 Liste des Produits et Prestations Titre IV
Véhicules pour handicapés
Test programme
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2 Requirements common to all types of furniture
2.1 Electrical safety
Normative references: UTE C 15801 NF EN 60335 NF EN 60598-1 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.6
The electrical safety compliance of furniture is established according to 3 types of equipment:
Case no. 1: Electrifiable furniture (furniture capable of receiving electrical equipment put in place by the user).
A piece of electrifiable furniture is a product designed to receive electrical equipment of the user's free choice. The instructions provided with the product need to give all information necessary for proper installation, in particular on the location of the product and on its method of connection to the fixed installation.
The qualification certificate only covers the compliance of the non-electrified model type, as it has been certified. The technical product identification sheets and technical catalogues referring to the NF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE
mark must also bear the wording "certified without electrification". Protection against indirect electric shocks: The cable channels and all edges that may come into contact with the
cables are softened so as not to harm the cables. The flexible cables must be removed from any traction power exerted by a stop device provided at the point of entry of the flexible cable into the furniture and near the connections. An earth connecting plug is provided for the metal parts of the furniture coming into contact with the cables. This earth connecting plug is indicated by a pictogram on the furniture and specified in the assembly instructions. The earth connection is carried out under the responsibility of the installer.
Protection against direct penetration by liquids: The cable trays and cable channels must prevent any accidental direct penetration by liquids (knocking of a cup of drink onto a work surface etc.), assessed according to the IPxx classification
Case no. 2: Furniture equipped with electrical components assembled by the manufacturer.
First request appraisal:
‒ The company has a test carried out (by one of the specified laboratories recognised by the NF Professional Furniture mark) to establish compliance with the standards of the furniture or equipped part of the furniture.
‒ The company has its electrical equipment compliance control system audited by an accredited body (such as the LCIE) (a CENELEC plant inspection report is drafted)
‒ In the event of non-compliance, the company submits to the FCBA a retrofit plan whose implementation shall be inspected by the FCBA auditor during his appraisal visits.
‒ The certification is issued in view of the test and inspection reports stating compliance. ‒ Marking: An information plate indicating the following: insulation class, level of protection, maximum
permissible power, supply voltage, number of light points, sockets and switches, precautions for use (if required)
For maintenance of NF Professional Furniture certification, the company demands that an inspection be carried out
at least once every three years by an accredited body (such as the LCIE). In case of any doubts as to system
compliance, FCBA may require additional inspections to be carried out.
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Case no. 3: Furniture equipped with components that have been certified beforehand.
The NF Professional Furniture mark auditor checks the following points:
That the equipment does not require any works other than for general affixing to the furniture and the connection of the mains leads to the mains power supply.
If two or more pieces of certified equipment are assembled within a single piece of furniture, they are not interconnected in any way other than at the point of mains power supply.
Protection against direct electric shocks: casing to render the live parts inaccessible Protection against indirect electric shocks: The cable channels and all edges that may come into contact with the
cables are softened so as not to harm the cables. The flexible cables must be removed from any traction power exerted by a stop device provided at the point of entry of the flexible cable into the furniture and near the connections. An earth connecting plug is provided for the metal parts of the furniture coming into contact with the cables. This earth connecting plug is indicated by a pictogram on the furniture and specified in the assembly instructions. The earth connection is carried out under the responsibility of the installer.
Protection against penetration by liquids: The cable trays and cable channels must prevent any accidental penetration by liquids (knocking of a cup of drink onto a work surface etc.), assessed according to the IP xxx classification
Protection against thermal effects: no part of the wiring, luminaires or support surfaces must reach a temperature that is detrimental to personal safety (burns), insulation safety (electric shocks) and environmental safety (fire).
Interconnecting wiring must be permanently connected to its component or fitted with failsafe system connectors. Beyond a low voltage transformer, these connectors can be replaced by coupling systems for the power supply of spotlights.
The power cable(s) must be connected to its/their component The casing(s) providing moisture protection must be easy to put in place and must be able to fulfil its role
effectively. After assembly, the furniture or element electrically equipped must be able to meet the same performance and
safety requirements as items supplied fully assembled ‒ The regulatory marking must be present on the support intended for the attachment of electrical components. ‒ Marking: An information plate indicating the following: insulation class, level of protection, maximum permissible
power, supply voltage, number of light points, sockets and switches, precautions for use (if required)
2.2 Furniture & Chairs: Safe distances
Normative references:
If the grippers have an opening of between 8 and 25mm, there is a need to provide a configuration to prevent fingers
passing through. In the case of a shaped handle (e.g. circular arc), the largest distance will be taken into account.
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2.3 Wood-based panels
The wood-based panels forming part of the composition of furniture subject to certification must be defined. All
modifications must be submitted for approval by FCBA.
Normative references: NF EN 13986 + A1
Particle boards, fibre boards, multi-pli, moulded chipboard etc. must have limited formaldehyde content (E1 rating as
defined by standard NF EN 13986 + A1 or proven equivalent by an accredited laboratory)
2.4 Hygiene rules for restoration furniture
Normative references: NF EN 71-3+A1 The published brochure of Official Journal 1227
Zones 1-2-3-4 are defined as a function of their accessibility or use by the user.
ZONE 1 - GENERAL CASE: Surrounding space other than zones 2 (proximity), zones 3 (contact) and zones 4 (power
supply).
Resistance to the characteristics of NF HEALTH regulations (Requirements on finishes – all furniture types). Particle boards, fibre boards etc. must have limited formaldehyde content (E1 rating or proven equivalent)
ZONE 2 - PROXIMITY: Space accessible to the user from its installation position. As a complement to the regulations
with regard to zone 1:
The furniture must be easy to clean and must not include any elements that retain dust or liquids All furniture components must be immune to oxidisation
ZONE 3 - CONTACT: Any surface that enters into contact with the user under normal usage conditions.
As a complement to the regulations with regard to zones 1 and 2 and when there is a possibility of contact with the
user, the following shall be studied:
The migration of certain elements according to standard NF EN 71-3+A1
ZONE 4 - POWER SUPPLY: Any surfaces of restoration tables with which foodstuffs have come into contact, so as to
avoid any risk of microbial contamination.
As a complement to the regulations with regard to zones 1, 2 and 3:
The materials must be inert vis-à-vis foodstuffs (use of wood is limited to the list of authorised wood types published in the brochure of Official Journal 1227)
All surfaces and their connection must be smooth and must not present any roughness or cavities that may host organic matter
The assemblies must be designed so as to reduce protrusions, edges and recesses Exposed screws, screw heads and rivets are forbidden, except in case of constructive necessity (in this case,
cruciform screws - with 6 Allen screws - of diameter <3mm are prohibited) The use of lubricants is not authorised. Measures must be taken to prevent lubricant leaks from reaching the power
supply zone
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2.5 Requirements on finishes (all furniture and chair types)
2.5.1 Laminated – PPSM – miscellaneous decors
Normative references: NF D 60050 NF EN 438-1 à 3 NF EN 14322
Tests Test conditions
Regulations
Other
surfaces
Seats & seat
backs
Work surfaces
Standard
High
resistance
work
surfaces
Brightness Brightness under an angle of 60°
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 13722
Without requirement, for
information < 45 gloss.
Colourfastness Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 15187 Grey scale i ≥ 3
Dry heat Ventilated oven at +70°C
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12721+ A1
Without requirement, for
information
T = 16hrs
d = 5. under direct and diffuse
light
Damp heat Test temperature at 100°C
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12721
Without requirement, for
information
d ≥ 4. under direct and diffuse
light
Sticking of faces
and edges
Restoration T° (+70°C)
Other uses T° (+50°C)
3 cycles of climatic variations
Adhesion good or
Class 3
Foodstuffs
‒ Citric acid 10% (1hr) ‒ Peanut oil (1hr) ‒ Red wine (1hr) ‒ Pure blackcurrant (1hr) ‒ Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr)
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+ A1 If d < 4 under direct and
diffuse light, this
information must be
communicated in the
technical documentation
and instructions for use
d ≥ 4 under direct and
diffuse light
Domestic &
household
products
‒ Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) ‒ Black fountain pen (10 minutes) ‒ Black permanent marker (10 minutes) ‒ Nail varnish (10 minutes) ‒ Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr)
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+ A1
Pharmaceutical
products ‒ 2% diluted eosin (1hr)
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+ A1
Hot foodstuffs ‒ Coffee 40g/l at 80°C (1hr)
‒ Tea 10g/l at 80°C (1hr)
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+ A1
Impact 5 drops of a 500g marble on 3 samples
H = 25cm
Without requirement, for
information
H = 40cm
No breaks or cracks for 80%
of the drops carried out
Abrasion
Average initial point
Assessment according to European technical specification NF
EN 15185 Without requirement, for
information
N 150 tr N 350 tr
Circular
scratching
Continuous traces of scratching
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 438-2 F ≥ 1N
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2.5.2 Lacquer & Varnish on wood-based, veneered or solid wood
Normative references: NF D 60050
Tests Test conditions
Regulations
Other
surfaces
Seats & seat
backs
Work surfaces
Standard
High
resistance
work surfaces
Brightness
Brightness of an angle of less than 60°
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
13722
Without requirement, for
information < 45 gloss.
Luminance
Clarity levels
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
13721 Without requirement, for information
Thickness of film
Thickness of varnish film
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
2808
Colourfastness
Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
15187
Grey scale i ≥ 3
This test is not relevant for transparent varnish applied on
veneered or solid wood
Thermal shocks
20 cycles: 1hr at -20°C and 1hr at +50°C
Assessment in accordance with standards NF EN
13722 and NF EN 2409
No cracks
Good adhesion (d ≤ 2)
Dry heat
Ventilated oven at +70°C
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
12721 + A1
T = 16hrs
d = 5. under direct and diffuse light
Damp heat
Test temperature at 100°C
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
12721+ A1
Without requirement, for
information
d ≥ 4. under direct and
diffuse light
Sticking of faces and
edges
Restoration T° (+70°C)
Other uses T° (+50°C)
3 cycles of climatic variations
Adhesion good
or class 3
Foodstuffs
‒ Citric acid 10% (1hr) ‒ Peanut oil (1hr) ‒ Red wine (1hr) ‒ Pure blackcurrant (1hr) ‒ Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
12720+ A1
If d < 4 under direct and
diffuse light, this
information must be
communicated on the
technical documentation
and instructions for use
d ≥ 4 under direct and diffuse
light
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Domestic &
household products
‒ Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) ‒ Black fountain pen (10 minutes) ‒ Black permanent marker (10 minutes) ‒ Nail varnish (10 minutes) ‒ Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
12720+ A1
Pharmaceutical
products
‒ 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
12720+ A1
Hot foodstuffs
‒ Coffee 40g/l at 80°C (1hr)
‒ Tea 10g/l at 80°C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
12720+ A1
Impact
5 drops of a 110 g marble on 3 samples
5 drops of a 500g marble on 3 samples
H = 25cm H = 40 cm H = 50 cm
Wood-based : no rupture or crack on 80% of impacts done
Veneered and solid wood = for information
Abrasion
Average Initial Point
Assessment according to European technical
specification NF EN 15185
N 30 tr N 70 tr N 100 tr N 250 tr
Circular scratching
Continuous traces of scratching
Assessment in accordance with standard NF D
60050
F 0.8 N F 0.9 N F 1.5 N F 2 N
Adhesion
Grid pattern with V-shaped stiff blade
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN
2409
d ≤ 2
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2.5.3 Paint on metal
Normative references: NF D 60050 NF EN ISO 4628-2 NF EN ISO 4628-3 NF EN ISO 9227
Tests Test conditions
Regulations
Other surfaces Seats & Seat
back Work surfaces
Brightness Brightness of an angle of less than 60°
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 13722
For information – without
requirement < 45 gloss
Thickness of film
Thickness of paint film
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO
2808
For information – without requirement
Colourfastness(*)
Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 15187
Grey scale i ≥3 Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 8
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 15187
(*) For wheelchairs for persons with reduced
mobility
Water resistance by
Immersion
Ford test - 10 days
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO
2812-2, NF EN ISO 4628-2 and NF EN ISO 4628-3
Blistering: d 2S2
Rusting Ri 0
Adhesion: d 2
No change in appearance after cleaning
Corrosion(*)
Neutral Salt spray
Internal use: T: 24 hrs.
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO
9227 and NF EN ISO 4628-3 Visible parts: Ri 3
Hidden parts: Ri 4
Invisible parts: for information
Neutral Salt spray
Internal use: T: 96 hrs.
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO
9227 and NF EN ISO 4628-3
(*) For wheelchairs for persons with reduced mobility
Foodstuffs
‒ Citric acid 10% (1hr) ‒ Peanut oil (1hr) ‒ Red wine (1hr) ‒ Pure blackcurrant (1hr) ‒ Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr)
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720 +
A1
If d < 4 under direct and diffuse
light, this information must be
communicated on the technical
documentation and instructions
for use
d ≥ 4 under
direct and diffuse
light
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Domestic &
household products
‒ Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) ‒ Black fountain pen (10 minutes) ‒ Black permanent marker (10 minutes) ‒ Nail varnish (10 minutes) ‒ Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr)
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+
A1
Pharmaceutical
products
‒ 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+
A1
Hot products
‒ Coffee 40g/l at 80°C (1hr)
‒ Tea 10g/l at 80°C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+
A1
Impact
Firing pin 1000g
5 drops from a height according to sheet metal
thickness.
Assessment of cracks & flaking on the visible faces of
furniture only in accordance with Standard NF EN ISO
6272-1
e < 0.7mm: h 35cm
0.7 e < 0.9 mm: h 40cm
0.9 e < 1.1 mm: h 45cm
e 1.1 mm: h 50cm
no cracks or flaking on 80% of the drops carried out
Abrasion
Average initial point
Assessment according to European technical
specification NF EN 15185
Number 80 tr Number
150 tr Number 250 tr
Scratching Continuous traces of scratching
Assessment in accordance with standard NF D 60050
For information –
without
requirement
F 1N
Adhesion Grid pattern with V-shaped stiff blade
Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 2409 d 2
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2.5.4 Process control: Periodicity of tests
Extract from quality assurance standard § Production control:
"Processes whose results cannot be checked by means of a systematic product check or for which deficiencies only appear once the product is in use must be validated at predefined periods and on each new modification of the process, and the influencing factors must be controlled.
The parameters for control of these processes must be defined and controlled, and the staff must be qualified"
Regulations:
1. The finish process performances (paint, varnish, adhesion etc.) concerned by this requirement are regularly assessed using tests in the FCBA laboratory (or by an equivalent and certified laboratory):
‒ On each new modification of the finish process ‒ Regularly at least every three years.
2. If during these validation tests a compliance defect is uncovered, the holding manufacturer will have to submit an action plan to the FCBA within a period of 15 days, for a return to compliance within a maximum period of 6 months
3. The parameters for control and recordings are regularly validated by the inspector during technical inspections of the production site.
Process:
Check adhesion compliance on the main shade of the painting process on metal:
‒ Shock resistance ‒ Immersion (FORD TEST) & adhesion resistance by grid pattern before and after testing ‒ Thickness
Check adhesion compliance on the main shade of the varnish & lacquer process on wood:
‒ Thermal shocks & pre- and post-test adhesion ‒ Abrasion resistance ‒ Scratch resistance ‒ Thickness
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3 Requirements for the Furniture
3.1 Requirements specific to the furniture
3.1.1 Fire safety of large furniture (storage furniture, motricity elements etc.)
Regulatory reminder: The subject of these regulations only concerns large furniture that can be attached to the floor
or walls in a way that is sufficiently rigid to ensure that a push from the crowd will not be able to move them.
Large furniture must meet the requirements of the safety regulations of 25 June 1980 as amended in accordance
with article AM 15 and AM 16.
The materials making up the large furniture must be rated at least M3 according to the decree of 21 November 2002.
3.2 Requirements for storage furniture and care trolley
The product must meet:
‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture ‒ The common requirements defined under § Specific furniture requirements ‒ All requirements defined under § Test sequences and requirements ‒ Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to.
3.2.1 Test sequences and requirements
Normative References: ‒ NF EN 16121 ‒ NF EN 16122
The additional requirements defined in Appendix A (normative) of NF EN 16121 are relevant for all storage furniture
intended for use by children in primary schools, kindergartens and similar applications, excepted the principles of
safety requirements (§ A.2.3) of NF EN 16121, which are relevant for all products, whatever their use.
Stability tests
No. Tests References Specific requirements
1 Doors, extractible elements and flaps closed, all storage elements
empty - h ≤1000 mm EN 16121 § 5.6.1 NF EN 16122 §11.2.1 -
2 Door, extractible elements and flaps closed, all storage elements
empty - h ≤1000 mm EN 16121 § 5.6.1 § 5.6.2 NF EN 16122 §11.2.2 -
3 All storage surfaces empty; Doors, extractible elements and flaps all
open EN 16121 § 5.6.3 NF EN 16122 §11.4.1 -
4 All storage surfaces empty, with application of a tipping load EN
16121 § 5.6.4 NF EN 16122 §11.4.2 -
5 All storage surfaces under load, with application of a tipping load
EN 16121 § 5.6.5 NF EN 16122 § 11.4.3 -
6 Doors, extractible elements and flaps closed and locked, storage
units closed EN 16121 § 5.6.6 NF EN 16122 §11.5 -
7 Dynamic stability for furniture with wheels EN 16121 § 5.6.7 NF EN 16122 §11.6 -
8 Stability with furniture empty, doors and drawers open and loaded FCBA 5015 No tipping at the end of the test
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Safety tests
All the Security tests shall be carried out on the same sample and in the following order :
No. Tests References Specific requirements
1 General safety requirements NF EN 16121 § 5.2 to
5.5 and Appendix A -
2 Load of tops and bases EN 16121 Appendix D § D2.3 NF EN 16122 §6.2.1 Softening under load < 0.5%
3 Static load for tops and bases EN 16121 § 5.7.1.1 NF EN 16122 §6.2.2 -
4 Shelf holding-horizontal force towards the outside EN 16121§
5.7.1.2 NF EN 16122 §6.1.2 -
5 Shelf holding-horizontal force downwards EN 16121 § 5.7.1.3 NF EN 16122 §6.1.3 -
6 Solidity of shelf supports EN 16121 § 5.7.1.4 NF EN 16122 §6.1.5 -
7 Vertical load on revolving doors EN 16121§ 5.7.1.5 NF EN 16122 §7.1.2
sagging < 2 mm at 10mm for the
opposite edge of the hinged edge of
the unloaded door at 10° of the closed
position
If the adjustment function is intended
to adjust the door at the end of the
tests to correct the softening
8 Horizontal load on revolving doors EN 16121§ 5.7.1.6 NF EN 16122 §7.1.3 -
9 Solidity of flaps on the low part EN 16121§ 5.7.1.7 NF EN 16122 §7.3.1 -
10 Solidity of extractible elements EN 16121§ 5.7.1.8 NF EN 16122 §7.5.2 -
11 Sudden opening and closure of extractible elements EN 16121
§ 5.7.1.9 NF EN 16122 §7.5.4 -
12 Opening device with individual function lockout EN 16121§
5.7.1.10 NF EN 16122 §7.5.6 -
13 Structure rigidity applicable to the structure and frame EN
16121§ 5.7.1.11 NF EN 16122 §6.4.1 -
14 Rigidity of the structure applicable to wheeled furniture EN
16121 § 5.7.1.12 NF EN 16122 §6.4.3 -
15 Overloading EN 16121§ 5.7.1.13 NF EN 16122 § 10.1.3 -
16 Uncoupling EN 16121 § 5.7.1.14 NF EN 16122 §10.1.4 -
17 Furniture set into the ground EN 16121§ 5.7.1.15 NF EN 16122 §10.2 -
18 Instructions for use NF EN 16121 §7 -
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Solidity and durability tests
The strength and durability tests may be carried out on a second sample not tested as above mentioned on §3.2.1.2
No. Tests References Specific requirements
1 Solidity of hanging rail supports EN 16121 § 6.1.1 NF EN 16122 §6.3 -
2 Solidity of pegs EN 16121§ 6.1.2 NF EN 16122 §9.1 -
3 Durability of revolving doors EN 16121 § 6.1.3 NF EN 16122 §7.1.5
§ 6.2 of EN 16121 Operating force < 30
N; residual softening < 2 mm after
operation at 10mm for the opposite
edge of the hinged edge of the
unloaded door at 10° of the closed
position
If the adjustment function is intended
to adjust the door at the end of the
tests to correct the softening
4 Sudden closure of revolving doors EN 16121 § 6.1.4 NF EN 16122 §7.1.4 -
5 Opening/closing of sliding doors and curtain closing systems
with horizontal movement EN 16121§ 6.1.5 NF EN 16122 §7.2.2 -
6 Durability of sliding doors and curtain closing systems with
horizontal movement EN 16121§ 6.1.6 NF EN 16122 §7.2.3 -
7 Durability of flaps EN 16121 § 6.1.7 NF EN 16122 §7.3.2 -
8 Durability of roller shutter doors with vertical movement EN
16121§ 6.1.8 NF EN 16122 §7.4.2 -
9 Durability of extractible elements EN 16121§ 6.1.9 NF EN 16122 §7.5.3
Softening of 1.25% unloaded drawer
and 3.75% loaded drawer. Operating
force < 50 N and softening < 4.25%.
100% opening
For load <0.5kg/dm3 marking on the
product
10 Sudden opening and closure of extractible elements
§ 6.1.10 NF EN 16122 §7.5.4 -
11 Displacement of the base of extractible elements
§ 6.1.11 NF EN 16122 §7.5.5 -
12
Resistance of blocking and locking mechanisms for
extractible elements
§ 6.1.12
NF EN 16122 §7.6.2 -
13
Resistance of blocking and locking mechanisms for doors,
flaps and curtains
§ 6.1.13
NF EN 16122 §7.6.3 -
14 Fall
§ 6.1.14 NF EN 16122 §6.4.2 Level L2
15 Shelf deformation § 6.1.15 NF EN 16122 §6.1.4 -
16 Detachment of wardrobe rods NF EN 16122 §6.3.2 -
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§ 6.1.16
17 Fall for storage lockers
§ 6.1.17 NF EN 16122 §8.3 -
18 Prolonged loading for storage lockers
§ 6.1.18 NF EN 16122 §8.2 -
19 Ground pressure Protocol FCBA 6314 Pressure ≤ 3N/mm²
20 Care trolleys: tipping tests PT additional test
21 Rigidity according to 1 structure axis applicable to the
structure and frame Protocol FCBA no. 6313
Deformation amplitude under effort <
10 mm (cumulation of deformations
observed in each direction)
Additional requirements for care trolleys
3.2.1.4.1 Tipping test
Test conditions:
‒ Place the trolley on the test floor covered with hard PVC (thickness 3 mm) in normal use position. ‒ Choose the most unfavourable side uncovered during the stability test and raise the trolley from the opposite
side until it reaches an unstable balance position (just before tipping). ‒ Leave the trolley without initial speed and allow it to tip freely.
Practice 5 cycles.
Requirement: At the end of the test we do not note any deterioration in the structure or assemblies and the trolley
still needs to be able to carry out all its functions.
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4 Requirements for chairs
4.1 Requirements specific to chairs
4.1.1 Textiles & foamed textiles
Normative references: NF EN 14465 + amendment A1
Tests References Regulations
Process: Tensile strength NF EN ISO 13934-1
woven fabrics, foamed or otherwise
F 350 N
For information
Process: Longitudinal -
transverse tear resistance NF EN ISO 13937-3
fabrics woven or otherwise F 40 N for information
Mesh F25 N
NB: no requirement for chairs not including structural stitching
Use: stitching resistance NF EN ISO 13936-2
woven fabrics, foamed or otherwise: d 4mm
mesh or fishnet:
Seat: no break for F=150 N
Seat back: no break for F=100 N
NB: no requirement for chairs not including structural stitching
Use: Abrasion resistance NF EN 14465 + A1
Appendix A
n 30,000 cycles
Flat fabrics = 3 cut threads
Tracked fabrics = disappearance of the tracked thread or 3 cut threads
Looped fabrics = disappearance of the loops over a surface of 5mm²
Particulate fabrics = total disappearance or unsticking of the fibre layer
Rubbed fabrics = total disappearance of the fibre layer
Velvet = disappearance of the velvet over a 5mm² surface
Non-woven or mesh = appearance of a hole
Use: Pilling resistance NF EN ISO 12945-2 All fabrics
i 4 after 5,000 cycles
Use: Lightfastness in
artificial light NF EN ISO 105-B02
All fabrics
i ≥ 6
Use; Rubbing fastness NF EN ISO 105-X 12
All fabrics
dry i (4- 5)
wet i 4
Use: Poaching resistance NF EN 14704-2
All fabrics
deformation of
fabrics
d 5 mm
5 d 7 mm
7 d 9 mm
foam compression set
d 10%
d 8%
d 5%
foamed fabrics
Use: Adhesion resistance NF EN ISO 2411 F 15 N
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4.1.2 Coated textile supports
Reference standard: ‒ NF EN 15618 + A1
Coating = operation of depositing a specific material on the surface of a fabric to give it particular properties (source
IFTH)
Tests References Regulations
Tensile strength NF EN ISO 1421 longitudinal
F ≥ 250 N
transverse
F ≥ 150 N
Longitudinal - transverse
tear resistance
NF EN ISO 4674-1
Method A F ≥ 15 N
Primer abrasion resistance NF EN ISO 5470-2
51,200 cycles
level 2 on a scale of 0 to 5
0 indicates "no deterioration"
Crease resistance NF EN ISO 5981
No deterioration at 50,000 cycles
Adhesion resistance of the
coating – longitudinal -
transverse
NF EN ISO 2411 F≥15 N
Lightfastness in artificial
light NF EN ISO 105-B02 index ≥ 6
Abrasion resistance
dry & wet NF EN ISO 105-X12
i≥(4-5) dry
i≥ 4 wet
Resistance of stitching NF EN ISO 13936-2 Seat
no break / F = 15 daN
Seat back
no break / F = 10 daN
Resistance to products NF EN 15618 + A1
Power supply: acetic acid 7% + citric acid 10% + ethanol 48% + peanut oil
+ blackcurrant cordial + Coca-Cola
household products: bleach 12° + Vigor neat and diluted 5% + wet
Marseille soap
domestic products
to be studied
Poaching resistance (after
being placed in the oven)
NF EN 14704-2
- deformation STR d ≤ 5 mm: foam compression set ≤ 10%
- deformation STR 5 < d ≤ 7 mm: foam compression set =< 8%
- deformation STR 7 < d ≤ 9 mm: foam compression set ≤ 5%
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4.1.3 Flexible cellular materials
Tests References Regulations
Seat Seat back
Compression
resistance NF EN ISO 3386-1 + A1 Bearing capacity calculated for information purposes
Indentation
resistance NF EN ISO 2439+ A1
F ≥ 120 N
Factor ≥ 2.5
F ≥ 50 N
Factor ≥ 2.5
Compression
set
NF EN ISO 1856 Deformation ≤ 10%
FCBA AMB MAT 029
Dynamic fatigue
by indentation NF EN ISO 3385
Effort 75 DaN
Deformation ≤ 5%
Indentation ≤ 25%
Effort 30 DaN
Deformation ≤ 5%
Indentation ≤ 25%
Static fatigue FCBA AMB MAT 017 Deformation ≤ 5%
Indentation ≤ 25%
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4.1.4 Chair fire safety
Fire safety of insulated upholstered chairs NOT attached to the ground
Normative references: NF EN 1021 1 NF EN 1021-2 Guide GPEM/CP-D1/2000 (Permanent Market Study Groups) GPEMCP recommendation - D2/2000
The fire behaviour class of chairs in 3 categories CF, C, EC originates from a recommendation by GPEM/CP-D2/2000
of the Central Procurement Board. It is intended to determine the chair's capacity to catch fire. It is intended to be
applied to the entire public sector.
The tests concern upholstered chairs in their normal use presentation. Fire behaviour is characterised for a chair in
its entirety, or for a sample in accordance with the replicability rules established by the guide GPEM/CP-D2/2000.
The cigarette test is carried out as a priority. The small flame test is carried out with 3 applications of 15 seconds.
Table 3
Test principle Class Regulation
Does not pass cigarette and match tests EC
Passes the cigarette test but not the match test C
Passes the cigarette test and the match test CF CF class is retained for the certification of
upholstered chairs
NB - The test results (CF class) with the coatings used are mentioned on the quality certificate.
Fire safety of chairs attached to the ground seating several persons and/or in a row
Normative references: NF D 60-013 Fire safety regulations in the ERP of 25 June 1980 according to the decree of 6
March 2006 Decree of 21 November 2002 concerning class M
Regulatory reminder :
These regulations only concern chairs seating several persons and/or able to be fastened together to form a row.
The chairs must meet the requirements of the safety regulations of 25 June 1980 as amended in accordance with
article AM 15 (decree of 6 March 2006).
This decree requires:
The materials making up the chairs must be rated at least M3 according to the decree of 21 November 2002. The associated materials of foam and seat coverings after testing carried out in accordance with standard
NF D 60-013. The following must be observed: Lateral lengths destroyed on the seat and the seat back < 200 mm on each side of the chair's
median axis Loss of chair mass ≤ 300 grams
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4.2 Insulated chairs not attached to the ground
The product must meet:
‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture ‒ The joint requirements defined under § Specific chair requirements ‒ All requirements defined under § Test sequences and requirements ‒ Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to.
4.2.1 Test sequences and requirements
Normative references:
‒ NF EN 16 139 L 1 or L2 ‒ NF EN 1729-2
No. Tests References Specific requirements
1 Instructions for use -
2 Safety requirements NF EN 16139 + FCBA
1345 -
3 Dimensional requirements Appendix C for
information
4 Ground pressure FCBA 6314 Pressure ≤ 3 N/mm²
5 Stability (for information if necessary) NF EN 16139 -
6 Static load of the seat and seat back NF EN 16139 -
7 Static load of the front edge of the seat NF EN 16139 -
8 Static load of the seat and seat back for rocking
chairs, reclining chairs and chaises-longues NF EN 16139 -
9 Vertical static load on the seat back NF EN 16139 -
10 Static load of the support bar for the legs, footrest
and leg rest NF EN 16139 -
11 Lateral static load of armrests NF EN 16139 -
12 Lateral static load of headrests NF EN 16139 -
13 Static load of armrests under the action of a vertical
force directed downwards NF EN 16139 -
14 Static load of armrests under the action of a vertical
force directed upwards NF EN 16139 -
15 Combined durability for the seat and seat back NF EN 16139 -
16 Durability of the seat and seat back for rocking
chairs, reclining chairs and chaises-longues NF EN 16139 -
17 Durability of the front edge of the seat NF EN 16139 -
18 Durability of armrests NF EN 16139 -
19 Durability of leg rests NF EN 16139 -
20 Footrest fatigue test NF EN 16139 -
21 Static load of frame towards the front NF EN 16139 -
22 Frame lateral static NF EN 16139 -
23 Impact on the seat NF EN 16139 -
24 Impact on the seat back NF EN 16139 -
25 Impact on the armrests NF EN 16139 -
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26 Fall of stackable seating NFEN16139 Appendix A.1 § 6.27.2 of NF EN 1728 :2012
27 Falling backwards NFEN16139 Appendix A.1 § 6.28 of NF EN 1728 :2012
28 Fall from the height of a table NFEN16139 Appendix A.1 § 6.27.3 of NF EN 1728 :2012
29 Fall (multiple seats) NF EN 16139 -
30 Static load on the auxiliary writing panel NF EN 16139 -
31 Durability on the auxiliary writing panel NF EN 16139 -
32 Stability NF EN 16139 -
33 Safety vis-à-vis users FCBA 1345 -
34 Rolling force FCBA 1345 -
35 Rolling test FCBA 1345 -
36 For information: Rolling force FCBA 1345 -
37 Stop impact resistance: Geriatric wheelchairs FCBA 1345 -
38 Braking efficiency test FCBA 1345 -
39 Brake endurance manoeuvre FCBA 1345 -
40 Maximum brake pedal solicitation test FCBA 1345 -
41 Maximum deflection test on the seat back FCBA 1345 -
42 Footrest endurance manoeuvre test FCBA 1345 -
43 Seat height adjustment endurance test FCBA 1345 -
44 Mechanical resistance test for seat height
adjustment
FCBA 1345 -
45 Stability test towards the rear on a 5° slope FCBA 1345 -
46 Stability test with footrest FCBA 1345 -
4.3 Wheelchair for disable persons
The product must meet:
‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture
4.3.1 Requirements
Wheelarmchairs for disable persons shall fulfill the technical specifications specified at title IV of “Liste des produits
et prestations remboursables prévus à l’article L165-1 du code de la sécurité sociale”. The specifications are available
at the following link : http://www.ameli.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/LPP.pdf
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4.4 Requirements for the tables
4.4.1 Requirements for the tables
The product must meet:
‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture ‒ All requirements defined under § Test sequences and requirements ‒ Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to. ‒ The additional tests defined under § Additional tests.
4.4.2 Test sequences and requirements
Normative references: ‒ NF EN 15372 level 2 or 3
No. Tests References Specific requirements
1 Safety requirements/general NF EN 15372 -
2 Stability under vertical load NF EN 15372 -
3 Stability of tables fitted with extractible elements. NF EN 15372 -
4 Horizontal static load NF EN 15372 -
5 Vertical static load (a) NF EN 15372
Compliance with the standard +
residual arrow ≤1% of the length or
diameter of the plate, measured at the
load point.
6 Horizontal fatigue NF EN 15372
d ≤16 mm
d ≤ 30 mm for folding tables and
transversely for round tables
(cumulation of deformations
observed in each direction)
7 Vertical fatigue of consoles or care trolleys, and
cantilever tables NF EN 15372 -
8 Vertical impact for tables not containing any
glass. (b ) NF EN 15372 -
9 Vertical impact for glass tables (c ) NF EN 15372 -
10 Falling of tables weighing in excess of 20 kg NF EN 15372 -
11 Dimensional requirement PT § Additional tests -
12 Ground pressure Protocol FCBA 6314 Pressure ≤ 3 N/mm²
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4.4.3 Additional tests
Dimensional requirements
Dimensions applicable to tables & work surfaces adapted to wheelchairs
Normative reference:
Table for wheelchairs Max. dimensions
Work surface Height ≤ 800 mm
Free volume under the table
Height ≥ 700 mm
Width ≥ 600 mm
depth ≥ 600 mm
4.5 Requirements for overbed tables
1 Safety requirements FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
2 Load of top FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
3 Stability test FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
4 Manoeuvre test (other than height adjustment) FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
5 Manoeuvre test (raising and lowering of the tray) FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
6 Vertical cyclic pushes on the cantilever tray FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
7 Rolling test FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)
8 Fall test FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)