22/30450972 DC

This standard 22/30450972 DC BS EN 12521. Furniture. Safety, strength and durability. Requirements for domestic tables is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.140 Furniture

This document specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic tables intended for use by adults, including those with glass in their construction. It does not apply to office tables and office desks, tables for non-domestic use, tables for educational institutions or outdoor tables for which European Standards exist. It does not apply to trestle tables. With the exception of stability tests, this document does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in domestic tables. It does not include requirements for the durability of castors and height adjustment mechanisms. It does not include requirements for electrical safety. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation. Annex A (normative) contains test methods for finger entrapment. Annex B (informative) contains a table top deflection test. Annex C (informative) contains a rationale.