ASTM F2057-23

Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units

ABSTRACT
This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of clothing storage units, it covers chests, drawer chests, chests of drawers, dressers, and bureaus only. The procedures for stability testing of the drawer are presented in details. During the test, the unit shall not tip over or be supported only by an opened drawer, opened door, or opened or unopened flap.
SCOPE
1.1 This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of free-standing clothing storage units, including but not limited to chests, chests of drawers, drawer chests, armoires, chifferobes, bureaus, door chests, and dressers, which are 27 in. (686 mm) or greater in height, 30 lb (13.6 kg) or greater in mass, and contain 3.2 ft3 (90.6 dm3) or greater of enclosed storage volume.  
1.2 This safety specification does not cover shelving units, such as bookcases or entertainment furniture, office furniture, dining room furniture, jewelry armoires, underbed drawer storage units, occasional/accent furniture not intended for bedroom use, laundry storage/sorting units, or built-in units intended to be permanently attached to the building, nor does it cover “Clothing Storage Chests” as defined in Consumer Safety Specification F2598.  
1.3 This safety specification is intended to cover children up to 72 months. See Note 1.
Note 1: The majority (approximately 80 %) of deaths relate to children 5 years or younger.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 9, of this safety specification:  This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2023
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• ICS: 97.190 - Equipment for children
• Technical Committee: F15 - Consumer Products
• Drafting Committee: F15.42 - Furniture Safety

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D3359-09e1 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Refers: ASTM F2598-09 - Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Chests
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2009
• Refers: ASTM D3359-07 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2007
• Refers: ASTM D3359-02 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002

Overview

ASTM F2057-23: Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units provides essential safety requirements to help reduce injuries and fatalities among children resulting from tipover incidents involving free-standing clothing storage units. Developed by ASTM International, this standard targets hazards associated specifically with chests, dressers, bureaus, armoires, and similar units 27 inches or greater in height, 30 pounds or more in weight, and with a minimum enclosed storage volume of 3.2 cubic feet. The specification outlines detailed stability testing procedures, marking and labeling requirements, and the use of anti-tip devices for both manufacturers and consumers in compliance and safety assurance.

Key Topics

• Scope and Coverage
  • Applies to free-standing clothing storage units such as dressers, chests of drawers, bureaus, armoires, and more meeting specific size and weight criteria.
  • Does not cover shelving units, office furniture, built-in units, jewelry chests, or units covered by other applicable standards.
  • Intended to safeguard children up to 72 months (6 years), as the majority of tipover fatalities involve children aged 5 or younger.
• Stability Testing
  • Units must be able to withstand specific simulated forces without tipping over, with tests performed on units placed on hard, level surfaces.
  • Testing simulates common real-world situations such as carpet placement, loaded drawers, and dynamic forces (children pulling or climbing).
  • Includes testing of interlock mechanisms, when present, to prevent multiple drawers from opening simultaneously and reducing tipover risk.
• Anti-Tip and Restraint Requirements
  • Every unit within scope must be sold with a compliant anti-tip device and instructions for proper installation and use.
  • Tipover restraints must meet the requirements of ASTM F3096.
• Marking and Labeling
  • Safety warnings and instructions are required in conspicuous locations on the unit, formatted according to ANSI Z535.4 and ISO 3864-1/2 standards.
  • Permanent warnings must detail risks, installation mandates, and instructions on safe usage (e.g., only open one drawer at a time, never allow children to climb).
  • Products must clearly indicate that the label is permanent and should not be removed.

Applications

ASTM F2057-23 is invaluable for a range of stakeholders in the furniture industry and consumer safety landscape:

• Manufacturers use this standard to design, test, and label compliant clothing storage units, ensuring products are less likely to tip over and injure children.
• Retailers rely on certified products to enhance consumer trust and demonstrate social responsibility in offering safe home furnishings.
• Testing Laboratories follow the detailed test methodologies to evaluate and certify products for compliance with tipover prevention requirements.
• Regulatory Agencies reference ASTM F2057-23 for enforcement and educational campaigns aimed at minimizing furniture tipover hazards in homes.
• Consumers benefit from clear instructions and permanent safety labels, promoting the correct use of tip restraints and safe furniture practices in households with children.

Related Standards

• ASTM F3096: Specification for Tipover Restraints Used with Clothing Storage Units
• ASTM F2598: Consumer Safety Specification for Sealed Storage Chests
• ANSI Z535.4: Specification for Product Safety Signs and Labels
• ISO 3864-1/2: Standards for Graphical Symbols and Product Safety Labels

By adopting ASTM F2057-23, organizations and consumers can mitigate the risk of tipovers, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote safer environments for families and children. For more detailed information and updates, always consult the latest approved edition from ASTM International.

Keywords: Clothing storage unit safety, tipover prevention, furniture standard, ASTM F2057-23, anti-tip device, dresser safety, child injury prevention, labeling requirements, furniture tipover, consumer product safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2057 − 23
Standard Safety Specification for
1,2
Clothing Storage Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2057; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification is intended to address incidents reported by the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) relating to clothing storage units. In response to the incident data
compiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to minimize the hazards associated
with these products. Test methods in this safety specification are intended to simulate the reaction of
a clothing storage unit on carpet, loaded drawers, multiple open drawers, and a dynamic force from
possible interaction of a child up to 72 months.
This consumer safety specification does not apply to products that are blatantly misused, nor does
it apply to products used by consumers in a careless manner that violate normal practice or disregard
the instructions or warnings provided with the product, or both.
1. Scope 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
1.1 This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of
and are not considered standard.
free-standing clothing storage units, including but not limited
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
to chests, chests of drawers, drawer chests, armoires,
test procedure portion, Section 9, of this safety specification:
chifferobes, bureaus, door chests, and dressers, which are 27 in.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
(686 mm) or greater in height, 30 lb (13.6 kg) or greater in
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concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
mass, and contain 3.2 ft (90.6 dm ) or greater of enclosed
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety,
storage volume.
health, and environmental practices and determine the appli-
1.2 This safety specification does not cover shelving units,
cability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
such as bookcases or entertainment furniture, office furniture,
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dining room furniture, jewelry armoires, underbed drawer
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
storage units, occasional/accent furniture not intended for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
bedroom use, laundry storage/sorting units, or built-in units
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
intended to be permanently attached to the building, nor does
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
it cover “Clothing Storage Chests” as defined in Consumer
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Safety Specification F2598.
1.3 This safety specification is intended to cover children up
2. Referenced Documents
to 72 months. See Note 1.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—The majority (approximately 80 %) of deaths relate to
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
children 5 years or younger.
F2598 Consumer Safety Specification for Sealed Storage
Chests such as Cedar Chests, Hope Chests, Blanket
Chests, Keepsake Chests
This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on
Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.42 on
Furniture Safety.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2023. Published February 2023. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as F2057 – 19. DOI: contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
10.1520/F2057-23. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
This safety specification replaces PS 110 – 98. the ASTM website.
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F3096 Performance Specification for Tipover Restraint(s) drawer front with measurements taken at the shortest drawer
Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s) depth dimension (see Fig. 1).
2.2 Other Standards:
3.1.11 outstop, n—any feature that limits outward motion of
ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product
drawers or pullout shelves, or both.
Safety Signs and Labels
3.1.12 tipover, n—event at which a furniture unit pivots
ANSI UL 1678 Standard for Household, Commercial, and
forward to the point at which the unit continues to fall.
Institutional-Use Carts, Stands and Entertainment Centers
for Use with Audio and/or Video Equipment
4. Performance Requirements
ISO 3864-1 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety
signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and 4.1 With the unit set up in accordance with 8.1, and without
safety markings the anti-tip device, test the unit in accordance with 9.2.1, 9.2.2,
ISO 3864-2 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety and 9.2.3.
signs — Part 2: Design principles for product safety
4.2 During the test, the unit shall not tip over or be
labels
supported by any component unless that component was
specifically designed for that purpose.
3. Terminology
4.3 If a failed component prohibits the completion of the
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
test, then the failed component(s) shall be repaired or replaced
3.1.1 anti-tip device, n—supplemental device that aids in the
to the original specifications, or the component replaced and
prevention of tipover.
the test repeated with the failed component secured as to not
3.1.2 bin, n—a storage container that rests inside or on a
affect the test results but to prevent the component from failing.
product and is intended to be removed during normal use.
4.4 An anti-tip device shall be included with each item of
3.1.3 clothing storage unit, n—furniture item with drawers
furniture covered under the scope of this safety specification
and/or hinged doors intended for the storage of clothing typical
for attachment by the consumer.
with bedroom furniture (see 1.1 for size references).
4.5 The anti-tip device provided shall meet the requirement
3.1.4 drawer, n—a storage compartment meant to slide in
of Specification F3096.
and out of a clothing storage unit and intended to stay with the
product during normal use.
4.6 Interlock Requirements:
3.1.5 enclosed storage volume, n—the amount of storage 4.6.1 Interlocks shall not require additional consumer action
inside drawers and behind doors intended for clothing storage; to engage during normal operation of the extendible element,
storage with no door or with a clear door (for example, clear for example, opening and closing the drawer to access the
glass door) is not included. See 5.4. interior volume.
4.6.1.1 Consumer action to reengage the interlock system
3.1.6 extendible element(s), n—a movable load-bearing
after disengaging to allow removal of one or more extendible
storage component, including, but not limited to, drawers and
elements is allowed, for example, to install an anti-tip device or
pullout shelves; does not include bins.
retrieve a lost sock.
3.1.7 height adjuster, n—support devices, similar to
4.6.1.2 An interlocked extendible element removed for such
levelers, intended by the manufacturer for adjusting the unit’s
one-time action shall not require removal of components such
height by more than 1 in. (25 mm) as claimed in their instruc-
as back panels and dust bottom to access the interlocking
tions or marketing material with claims such as “height
mechanism during reengagement. Reengagement shall not
adjustable,” with or without a maximum adjustment, this
require tools unless those tools are also required for disengage-
feature cannot be inferred.
ment.
3.1.8 interlock, n—a feature that controls the simultaneous
4.6.1.3 An interlocked extendible element removed for such
extension of one or more extendible elements and/or doors.
one-time action shall either:
3.1.8.1 Discussion—An interlock may allow only one ex-
(1) Not be fully functional when reinstalled until the
tendible element to open at a time, or may allow more than one,
interlock is reengaged. (For example, it will not fully close or
but fewer than all, to fully open simultaneously.
ride on tracks if interlock is not reengaged—which can be an
3.1.9 leveler, n—support devices for leveling and/or stabi-
automatic action when reinstalled in case.); or
lizing a storage unit which are integral/affixed to the unit,
(2) Include a separate warning or warnings as described in
alternatively referred to as adjustable glides, or adjustable
10.2.3.10.
supports, not including height adjusters.
4.6.2 Interlocks shall not require consumer assembly and/or
3.1.10 operational sliding length, n—length measured from installation if the unit is shipped assembled, except as allowed
the inside face of the drawer back to the inside face of the in 4.6.1.1.
4.6.3 Consumer assembly and/or installation of interlock
components as part of the normal consumer assembly process
Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
is allowed for items shipped/sold unassembled.
4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
5 4.6.4 When tested to 9.1, the extendible element shall be
Available from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), 2600 N.W. Lake Rd., Camas,
WA 98607-8542, http://www.ul.com. considered interlocked to the open extendible element if either:
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4.6.4.1 It remains closed during the test and is functional viewed are not included in this, such as areas intended for
after tested extendible element is closed; or display. A solid frame around a clear panel shall be considered
4.6.4.2 Its opening acts to close the extendible element a clear panel if 50 % of the surface area of the door is clear.
originally open. Materials such as frosted glass, or privacy glass, or with other
features intended to obscure the contents, shall not be consid-
ered clear; otherwise clear glass with less than 50 % coverage
5. Measurements
by non-clear decoration is considered clear.
5.1 Measurements shall be taken on the test surface as
5.4.5 Any volume with a height (H) less than 3 in. (76 mm)
defined in 8.2.1 to the nearest ⁄8 in. (3 mm) after following
shall be excluded from all volume calculations.
any assembly and leveling procedures from 8.1.2.
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5.4.6 Any continuous volume less than 0.06 ft (1.7 dm )
5.1.1 The height shall be measured from the test surface to
shall be excluded from all volume calculations unless the
the top of the unit.
volume is created by a removable feature, for example, a
5.2 Extendible Element Measurement:
removable jewelry tray, removable shelf, or other obstruction.
5.2.1 Extendible element width (W ) and extendible ele-
E
In the case of a removable feature, remove such feature and
ment depth (D ) are measured at the top face of bottom panel.
E re-evaluate.
See Fig. 3(B).
5.2.2 Extendible element height (H ) is ⁄8 in. (3 mm) less TEST METHOD
E
than the smallest measurement from the top of bottom panel to
6. Scope
the lowest point on the next obstruction above the extendible
element at any point of the travel following the opening 6.1 This test method is designed to test free-standing cloth-
instructions in 8.1.3. See Fig. 2. ing storage unit stability.
5.2.3 To measure between any non-parallel components,
7. Significance and Use
such as a bowed drawer front to a straight drawer back, use the
average of the longest and shortest measurement possible in the 7.1 The test methods in this safety specification are intended
space. See Fig. 3(A) and Fig. 3(B).
to simulate the reaction of a clothing storage unit on carpet,
loaded drawers, multiple open drawers, and a dynamic force
5.3 Non-Extendible Enclosed Storage Measurement:
from possible interaction of a child up to 72 months.
5.3.1 The storage volume height (H ) is the vertical distance
S
from the bottom of the opening to the top of the opening. See
8. Test Setup
Fig. 2.
8.1 Unit Setup:
5.3.2 The storage volume width (W ) is the measurement
S
8.1.1 If the unit is not fully assembled, assemble the unit
from side to side of the bottom surface of the storage area. See
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Fig. 2.
8.1.2 If the clothing storage unit has a levelling device,
5.3.3 The storage volume depth (D ) is the measurement
S
adjust it as follows:
from the inside back face of the unit to the back face of closed
8.1.2.1 All levelers shall be fully retracted, or installed to
door at the bottom surface of the storage area. See Fig. 2.
create the lowest possible height, and it is permissible to adjust
5.3.4 For measurements between any non-parallel
after placing the unit on the test surface to ensure each
components, follow 5.2.3.
perimeter leveler is in contact with the test surface. If the doors
5.3.5 Any volume behind a door that is an extendible
and/drawers open and close, no further leveling shall be done;
element or contains extendable elements shall be subtracted
if not, then level only to the point where all doors and drawers
from the non-extendible enclosed storage volume.
open and close following the manufacturer’s instructions with
5.4 Volume Calculations:
unimpeded operation.
5.4.1 Enclosed storage volume is calculated as the total of
(1) Goal is minimum adjustment. Adjust on only one side.
all extendible element volume, see 5.4.2, and all non-
8.1.2.2 Any adjustable feet not near the perimeter of the
extendible element enclosed storage volume, see 5.4.3. See
unit, for example, a center foot used to support the load of a
Note 2.
partition, in the absence of manufacturer’s instructions, shall be
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adjusted to contact the floor after any other levelers or adjusters
NOTE 2—1728 cubic inches (in. ) = 1 cubic foot (ft ). When width (W),
depth (D), and height (H) are measured in inches, divide by 1728 to obtain
have been adjusted.
the volume in cubic feet. Vol (ft ) = W (in.) × D (in.) × H (in.) ⁄1728.
8.1.2.3 If a manufacturer’s instructions or marketing indi-
5.4.2 Extendible element storage volume is calculated as cate that the unit’s height is adjustable by more than 1 in.
extendible element width (W ) × extendible element depth (25 mm), the feet shall be adjusted to attain the maximum
E
(D ) × extendible element height (H ) (W × D × H ). height indicated, or if no maximum height is given (that is, it
E E E E E
5.4.3 Non-extendible enclosed storage volume, storage says “adjustable height” without specifying a height), they
volume, other than in extendible elements, that can be expected shall be adjusted such that ⁄2 in. (13 mm) of the adjustable foot
to be used for clothing storage, is calculated as storage volume thread remains in the supporting thread; if there is variation
width (W ) × storage volume depth (D ) × storage volume between the adjustable feet, the adjustable foot extending the
S S
height (H ) × 50 % (W × D × H × 50 %).
least based on these parameters shall be used as the basis to
S S S S
5.4.4 Volumes that do not have doors or have doors intended adjust all others, that is, the highest possible height with no
to allow the contents of the storage volume to be clearly adjustable feet engaged less than ⁄2 in. (13 mm).
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8.1.2.4 If the manufacturer’s instructions indicate to tighten (3) It is permissible to add to or subtract material from each
a foot to the unit, as is common with a round wooden foot, it of test weight to bring into tolerance (8.3.1) so long as it is
shall not be considered a leveler or height adjuster. done symmetrically about the length and width of each test
weight.
8.1.3 Open all hinged doors that extend outward to 90°, or
(4) If fasteners are used (for example, bolts, screws) in the
the position most likely to cause tipover. Doors that open
construction of the test weights or to affix the strap, the mass of
downward shall be positioned where the center of mass of the
each test weight includes the fasteners so that each test weight
door is extended furthest from the front face of the unit
when measured with all fasteners installed meets the 30 lb
(typically 90°) (Fig. 4) and extend all available extendible
(13.6 kg) criterion in 8.2.2.2. The fasteners may not extend
elements, to the outstop or, in the absence of such feature, to ⁄3
beyond the edges of the weights in the 4.0 in. (102 mm) width
(66 %) of their operational sliding length (see 3.1.10 and Fig.
or 6.0 in. (152 mm) length directions, and preferably do not
4). Open flaps or drop fronts to their horizontal position or as
extend below the bottom surface of the weights. See Fig. 6.
near horizontal as possible.
8.2.2.5 The strap shall be fastened to each test weight so that
8.2 Test Equipment:
the 6.0 in. (152 mm) side is perpendicular to the strap adjoining
8.2.1 A hard, flat, level test surface that is level within
the weights.
+0.2/–0.0 degrees in the front-to-back direction of the clothing
(1) The strap may not exceed 0.50 lb (0.23 kg). This
storage unit (CSU) being tested and 60.2° in the side-to-side
includes adjustable hardware separate and apart from that used
direction of the CSU being tested. Level must be measured on
to affix the strap to the test weights.
a hard, not-compressible, rigid test surface, not on the unit. See
(2) The strap shall be wide enough to keep each weight
Fig. 5.
level as the apparatus is applied during the tests, approximately
8.2.1.1 The one-way tolerance in the front-to-back direction
3 in. (76 mm). Two straps of identical length may also be used
ensures the stability of the unit is not enhanced by the test
in place of a single strap. The strap may have any length
conditions.
appropriate for the test unit.
8.2.2 Construction of Test Weights and Test Apparatus:
(3) The location where the strap attaches to each test
8.2.2.1 The test apparatus, with a total mass not less than weight shall be symmetric about the longitudinal centerline of
60.0 lb (27.2 kg), is comprised primarily of two 6 in. (152 mm) each test weight. The attachment point on each test weight shall
long and 30 lb (13.6 kg) symmetric test weights joined by a be symmetric within 0.25 in. (6 mm) as measured from the
flexible strap(s). The total mass of the apparatus shall not centerline of the test apparatus. See Fig. 6.
exceed 60.7 lb (27.5 kg), as described below. See Note 3. See (4) It is permissible to etch or add a certification sticker to
Fig. 6. the test apparatus.
8.2.3 Test Block—Must be of a rigid material such as steel,
NOTE 3—A test apparatus that exceeds the weight tolerances described
aluminum, or other non-compressible material. Block dimen-
herein may be used to confirm a pass, but may not be used to fail a unit
sions: 0.43 in. +0.02/–0.0 in. thick (10.9 mm +0.5/–0.0 mm) ×
so long as the test weights conform to the dimensional requirements
described herein.
1 in. +0.06/–0.0 in. (25 mm +1.5/–0.0 mm) depth. See Fig. 7.
8.2.2.2 Each test weight shall:
8.3 Load Calculations and Distribution:
(1) Not be less than 30.0 lb (13.6 kg).
8.3.1 When applicable, extendible elements shall be loaded
(2) Not be more than 30.1 lb (13.7 kg). 3 3
with 8.5 lb/ft (0.136 kg/dm ) based on the volume of each
(3) Be 6.0 in. (152 mm) long +0.0/–0.25 in. (+0/–6 mm).
extendible element calculated in 5.4. Tolerance on total mass is
(4) Be 4.0 in. (102 mm) wide +0.0/–0.25 in. (+0/–6 mm).
+0.1/–0.0 lb (+0.05 ⁄–0.0 kg).
8.2.2.3 Materials of Construction and Assembly:
8.3.2 When applicable, non-extendible storage surfaces
(1) The test weights are preferably constructed out of steel. 3 3
shall be loaded with 8.5 lb/ft (0.136 kg/dm ) based on the
The approximate height of each test weight will be approxi-
volume of each surface calculated in 5.4. Tolerance on total
mately 4.5 in. (114 mm). Both test weights must be constructed
weight is +0.1/–0.0 lb (+0.05/–0.0 kg).
using the same methods and materials.
8.3.3 The load shall be applied at the center of the extend-
(2) Heights may vary with materials of construction;
ible element’s bottom surface and non-extendible storage
however, each test weight shall be within 0.25 in. (6 mm) of the
surface if applicable using steel weights, a bag or multiple bags
other in any dimension.
of shot, or similar means to create a uniform concentrated load
8.2.2.4 So long as the two test weights are symmetrical in
equivalent to the drawer fully loaded with clothing. See Fig.
shape, multiple methods may be used to construct them:
8(A) and Fig. 8(B). It is permissible to secure weight with tape
(1) Each test weight may be formed of a single, solid piece
or using a non-sliding coating on the weight.
or cast from another uniform material; or
(2) Each test weight may be assembled from multiple
9. Test Procedure
layers of the same material (for example, 9 plates of steel
9.1 Test to Evaluate Interlock System:
6.0 in. × 4.0 in. × 0.5 in. (152 mm × 102 mm × 13 mm)). The
multiple pieces shall be attached to one another via any of the 9.1.1 For units with interlocking system(s), determine if any
following methods, or equivalent: welding, epoxy, or mechani- extendible elements connected to respective interlock sys-
cal fasteners; each test weight shall perform as a single, tem(s) can be simultaneously opened using the following
uniform rigid piece of material. method:
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9.1.2 Position the unit according to 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 on the 56 in. (1422 mm) to the handle or pull. The force shall be
test surface described in 8.2.1. applied over a period of at least 5 s and held for 10 s. The door
9.1.3 Secure the unit to prevent sliding or tipover (only for shall be in a position most likely to cause the unit to tip over.
this subsection). If the door handle or pull exceeds the max reach height, follow
9.1.4 Open any doors prohibiting access to the interlocked 9.2.2.1(3).
extendible element. 9.2.2.3 If the door pull/handle height and the extendible
9.1.5 Open an extendible element or the number of elements element height are the same, it is permissible to test either
necessary to engage the interlock. component.
9.1.6 Gradually apply, over a period of at least 5 s, a 30-lbf 9.2.3 Simulating a Reaction on Carpet with Child Weight:
(133 N) horizontal pull force on each interlocked extendible
9.2.3.1 Position the empty unit on test surface described in
element at the center of the pull area(s), one element at a time, 8.2.1. For units with levelers, adjust the unit per 8.1.2.
and hold the force for at least 10 s. (See Fig. 9.)
9.2.3.2 Place the test block(s) under the unit’s most rear
9.1.7 Repeat this test until all possible combinations of floor support(s), such as a leg, foot, or upright.
extendible elements connected to the interlock have been
9.2.3.3 Test block(s) shall be positioned so the back edge of
tested.
the test block(s) are flush with the back edge of the rear floor
9.1.8 Remove any device used to prevent sliding or tipping
supports. (See Fig. 11.) If the rear floor support is a glide tack,
above.
leveler, or foot smaller than 1 in., center the block under it.
9.2.3.4 Open all doors and extend all available extendible
9.2 Stability Test Methods:
elements in accordance with 8.1.3.
9.2.1 Simulated Clothing Load:
9.2.3.5 Gradually, over a period of at least 5 s, apply the test
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Standard Safety Specification for
1,2
Clothing Storage Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2057; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This consumer safety specification is intended to address incidents reported by the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC) relating to clothing storage units. In response to the incident data
compiled by the CPSC, this consumer safety specification attempts to minimize the hazards associated
with these products. This consumer safety specification does not apply to products that are blatantly
misused, nor does it apply to products used by consumers in a careless manner that violate normal
practice or disregard the instructions or warnings provided with the product, or both.Test methods in
this safety specification are intended to simulate the reaction of a clothing storage unit on carpet,
loaded drawers, multiple open drawers, and a dynamic force from possible interaction of a child up
to 72 months.
This consumer safety specification does not apply to products that are blatantly misused, nor does
it apply to products used by consumers in a careless manner that violate normal practice or disregard
the instructions or warnings provided with the product, or both.
1. Scope
1.1 This safety specification is intended to reduce injuries and deaths of children from hazards associated with tipover of
free-standing clothing storage units, including but not limited to chests, chests of drawers, drawer chests, armoires, chifferobes,
bureaus, door chests, and dressers, which are 27 in. (686 mm) and above in height.or greater in height, 30 lb (13.6 kg) or greater
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in mass, and contain 3.2 ft (90.6 dm ) or greater of enclosed storage volume.
1.2 This safety specification does not cover shelving units, such as bookcases or entertainment furniture, office furniture, dining
room furniture, jewelry armoires, underbed drawer storage units, occasional/accent furniture not intended for bedroom use, laundry
storage/sorting units, nightstands, or built-in units intended to be permanently attached to the building, nor does it cover “Clothing
Storage Chests” as defined in Consumer Safety Specification F2598.
1.3 This safety specification is intended to cover children up to and including age72 months. See Note 1five.
NOTE 1—The majority (approximately 80 %) of deaths relate to children 5 years or younger.
1.4 This safety specification replaces PS 110–98.
This safety specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F15 on Consumer Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F15.42 on Furniture
Safety.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019Feb. 1, 2023. Published August 2019February 2023. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20172019 as
F2057 – 17.F2057 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/F2057-19.10.1520/F2057-23.
The majority (approximately 80 %) of deaths relate to children 5 years or younger.This safety specification replaces PS 110 – 98.
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1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test procedure portion, Section 79, of this safety specification: This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D3359 Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test
F2598 Consumer Safety Specification for Sealed Storage Chests such as Cedar Chests, Hope Chests, Blanket Chests, Keepsake
Chests
F3096 Performance Specification for Tipover Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Unit(s)
2.2 Other Standards:
ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels
ANSI UL 1678 Standard for Household, Commerical,Commercial, and Institutional-Use Carts, Stands and Entertainment
Centers for Use with Audio and/or Video Equipment
ISO 3864-1 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 1: Design principles for safety signs and safety
markings
ISO 3864-2 Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Part 2: Design principles for product safety labels
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 anti-tip device, n—supplemental device that aids in the prevention of tipover.
3.1.2 bin, n—a storage container that rests inside or on a product and is intended to be removed during normal use.
3.1.3 clothing storage unit, n—furniture item with drawers and/or hinged doors intended for the storage of clothing typical with
bedroom furniture.furniture (see 1.1 for size references).
3.1.4 nightstand,drawer, n—a small furniture item for use beside a bed, intended to hold or store items including but not limited
to a lamp, alarm clock, a book, magazines, or reading glasses.storage compartment meant to slide in and out of a clothing storage
unit and intended to stay with the product during normal use.
3.1.5 enclosed storage volume, n—the amount of storage inside drawers and behind doors intended for clothing storage; storage
with no door or with a clear door (for example, clear glass door) is not included. See 5.4.
3.1.6 extendible element(s), n—a movable load-bearing storage component, including, but not limited to, drawers and pullout
shelves; does not include bins.
3.1.7 height adjuster, n—support devices, similar to levelers, intended by the manufacturer for adjusting the unit’s height by more
than 1 in. (25 mm) as claimed in their instructions or marketing material with claims such as “height adjustable,” with or without
a maximum adjustment, this feature cannot be inferred.
3.1.8 interlock, n—a feature that controls the simultaneous extension of one or more extendible elements and/or doors.
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3.1.8.1 Discussion—
An interlock may allow only one extendible element to open at a time, or may allow more than one, but fewer than all, to fully
open simultaneously.
3.1.9 leveler, n—support devices for leveling and/or stabilizing a storage unit which are integral/affixed to the unit, alternatively
referred to as adjustable glides, or adjustable supports, not including height adjusters.
3.1.10 operational sliding length, n—length measured from the inside face of the drawer back to the inside face of the drawer front
with measurements taken at the shortest drawer depth dimension (see Fig. 1).
3.1.11 outstop, n—any feature that limits outward motion of drawers or pullout shelves, or both.
3.1.12 tipover, n—event at which a furniture unit pivots forward to the point at which the unit continues to fall.
3.1.6 tipover restraint, n—supplemental device that aids in the prevention of tip over.
4. Performance Requirements
4.1 With the unit empty set up in accordance with 8.1, and without the tipover restraint,anti-tip device, test the unit in accordance
with 7.19.2.1, 9.2.2, and 7.29.2.3.
4.2 During the test, the unit shall not tip over or be supported by any component unless that component was specifically designed
for that purpose.
4.3 If a failed component prohibits the completion of the test, then the failed component(s) shall be repaired or replaced to the
original specifications, or the component replaced and the test repeated with the failed component secured as to not affect the test
results but to prevent the component from failing.
4.4 Tipover restraints An anti-tip device shall be included with each item of furniture covered under the scope of this safety
specification for attachment by the consumer.
4.5 The tipover restraintanti-tip device provided shall meet the requirement of Specification F3096.
4.6 Interlock Requirements:
4.6.1 Interlocks shall not require additional consumer action to engage during normal operation of the extendible element, for
example, opening and closing the drawer to access the interior volume.
4.6.1.1 Consumer action to reengage the interlock system after disengaging to allow removal of one or more extendible elements
is allowed, for example, to install an anti-tip device or retrieve a lost sock.
4.6.1.2 An interlocked extendible element removed for such one-time action shall not require removal of components such as back
panels and dust bottom to access the interlocking mechanism during reengagement. Reengagement shall not require tools unless
those tools are also required for disengagement.
4.6.1.3 An interlocked extendible element removed for such one-time action shall either:
(1) Not be fully functional when reinstalled until the interlock is reengaged. (For example, it will not fully close or ride on
tracks if interlock is not reengaged—which can be an automatic action when reinstalled in case.); or
(2) Include a separate warning or warnings as described in 10.2.3.10.
4.6.2 Interlocks shall not require consumer assembly and/or installation if the unit is shipped assembled, except as allowed in
4.6.1.1.
4.6.3 Consumer assembly and/or installation of interlock components as part of the normal consumer assembly process is allowed
for items shipped/sold unassembled.
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4.6.4 When tested to 9.1, the extendible element shall be considered interlocked to the open extendible element if either:
4.6.4.1 It remains closed during the test and is functional after tested extendible element is closed; or
4.6.4.2 Its opening acts to close the extendible element originally open.
5. Measurements
5.1 Measurements shall be taken on the test surface as defined in 8.2.1 to the nearest ⁄8 in. (3 mm) after following any assembly
and leveling procedures from 8.1.2.
5.1.1 The height shall be measured from the test surface to the top of the unit.
5.2 Extendible Element Measurement:
5.2.1 Extendible element width (W ) and extendible element depth (D ) are measured at the top face of bottom panel. See Fig.
E E
3(B).
5.2.2 Extendible element height (H ) is ⁄8 in. (3 mm) less than the smallest measurement from the top of bottom panel to the
E
lowest point on the next obstruction above the extendible element at any point of the travel following the opening instructions in
8.1.3. See Fig. 2.
5.2.3 To measure between any non-parallel components, such as a bowed drawer front to a straight drawer back, use the average
of the longest and shortest measurement possible in the space. See Fig. 3(A) and Fig. 3(B).
5.3 Non-Extendible Enclosed Storage Measurement:
5.3.1 The storage volume height (H ) is the vertical distance from the bottom of the opening to the top of the opening. See Fig.
S
2.
5.3.2 The storage volume width (W ) is the measurement from side to side of the bottom surface of the storage area. See Fig. 2.
S
5.3.3 The storage volume depth (D ) is the measurement from the inside back face of the unit to the back face of closed door at
S
the bottom surface of the storage area. See Fig. 2.
5.3.4 For measurements between any non-parallel components, follow 5.2.3.
5.3.5 Any volume behind a door that is an extendible element or contains extendable elements shall be subtracted from the
non-extendible enclosed storage volume.
5.4 Volume Calculations:
5.4.1 Enclosed storage volume is calculated as the total of all extendible element volume, see 5.4.2, and all non-extendible element
enclosed storage volume, see 5.4.3. See Note 2.
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NOTE 2—1728 cubic inches (in. ) = 1 cubic foot (ft ). When width (W), depth (D), and height (H) are measured in inches, divide by 1728 to obtain the
volume in cubic feet. Vol (ft ) = W (in.) × D (in.) × H (in.) ⁄1728.
5.4.2 Extendible element storage volume is calculated as extendible element width (W ) × extendible element depth (D ) ×
E E
extendible element height (H ) (W × D × H ).
E E E E
5.4.3 Non-extendible enclosed storage volume, storage volume, other than in extendible elements, that can be expected to be used
for clothing storage, is calculated as storage volume width (W ) × storage volume depth (D ) × storage volume height (H ) × 50 %
S S S
(W × D × H × 50 %).
S S S
5.4.4 Volumes that do not have doors or have doors intended to allow the contents of the storage volume to be clearly viewed are
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not included in this, such as areas intended for display. A solid frame around a clear panel shall be considered a clear panel if 50 %
of the surface area of the door is clear. Materials such as frosted glass, or privacy glass, or with other features intended to obscure
the contents, shall not be considered clear; otherwise clear glass with less than 50 % coverage by non-clear decoration is considered
clear.
5.4.5 Any volume with a height (H) less than 3 in. (76 mm) shall be excluded from all volume calculations.
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5.4.6 Any continuous volume less than 0.06 ft (1.7 dm ) shall be excluded from all volume calculations unless the volume is
created by a removable feature, for example, a removable jewelry tray, removable shelf, or other obstruction. In the case of a
removable feature, remove such feature and re-evaluate.
TEST METHOD
6. Scope
6.1 This test method is designed to test free-standing clothing storage unit tipover.stability.
7. Significance and Use
7.1 The test methods in this safety specification are intended to simulate the reaction of a clothing storage unit on carpet, loaded
drawers, multiple open drawers, and a dynamic force from possible interaction of a child up to 72 months.
8. Significance and UseTest Setup
8.1 Unit Setup:
8.1.1 If the unit is not fully assembled, assemble the unit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.1.2 If the clothing storage unit has a levelling device, adjust it as follows:
8.1.2.1 All levelers shall be fully retracted, or installed to create the lowest possible height, and it is permissible to adjust after
placing the unit on the test surface to ensure each perimeter leveler is in contact with the test surface. If the doors and/drawers open
and close, no further leveling shall be done; if not, then level only to the point where all doors and drawers open and close
following the manufacturer’s instructions with unimpeded operation.
(1) Goal is minimum adjustment. Adjust on only one side.
8.1.2.2 Any adjustable feet not near the perimeter of the unit, for example, a center foot used to support the load of a partition,
in the absence of manufacturer’s instructions, shall be adjusted to contact the floor after any other levelers or adjusters have been
adjusted.
8.1.2.3 If a manufacturer’s instructions or marketing indicate that the unit’s height is adjustable by more than 1 in. (25 mm), the
feet shall be adjusted to attain the maximum height indicated, or if no maximum height is given (that is, it says “adjustable height”
without specifying a height), they shall be adjusted such that ⁄2 in. (13 mm) of the adjustable foot thread remains in the supporting
thread; if there is variation between the adjustable feet, the adjustable foot extending the least based on these parameters shall be
used as the basis to adjust all others, that is, the highest possible height with no adjustable feet engaged less than ⁄2 in. (13 mm).
8.1.2.4 If the manufacturer’s instructions indicate to tighten a foot to the unit, as is common with a round wooden foot, it shall
not be considered a leveler or height adjuster.
8.1.3 Open all hinged doors that extend outward to 90°, or the position most likely to cause tipover. Doors that open downward
shall be positioned where the center of mass of the door is extended furthest from the front face of the unit (typically 90°) (Fig.
4) and extend all available extendible elements, to the outstop or, in the absence of such feature, to ⁄3 (66 %) of their operational
sliding length (see 3.1.10 and Fig. 4). Open flaps or drop fronts to their horizontal position or as near horizontal as possible.
8.2 The test method in 7.1.2 and 7.2.2 was developed to show how far the drawers of the unit being tested should be pulled out
regardless of whether there are outstops or not.Test Equipment:
8.2.1 A hard, flat, level test surface that is level within +0.2/–0.0 degrees in the front-to-back direction of the clothing storage unit
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(CSU) being tested and 60.2° in the side-to-side direction of the CSU being tested. Level must be measured on a hard,
not-compressible, rigid test surface, not on the unit. See Fig. 5.
8.2.1.1 The one-way tolerance in the front-to-back direction ensures the stability of the unit is not enhanced by the test conditions.
8.2.2 Construction of Test Weights and Test Apparatus:
8.2.2.1 The test apparatus, with a total mass not less than 60.0 lb (27.2 kg), is comprised primarily of two 6 in. (152 mm) long
and 30 lb (13.6 kg) symmetric test weights joined by a flexible strap(s). The total mass of the apparatus shall not exceed 60.7 lb
(27.5 kg), as described below. See Note 3. See Fig. 6.
NOTE 3—A test apparatus that exceeds the weight tolerances described herein may be used to confirm a pass, but may not be used to fail a unit so long
as the test weights conform to the dimensional requirements described herein.
8.2.2.2 Each test weight shall:
(1) Not be less than 30.0 lb (13.6 kg).
(2) Not be more than 30.1 lb (13.7 kg).
(3) Be 6.0 in. (152 mm) long +0.0/–0.25 in. (+0/–6 mm).
(4) Be 4.0 in. (102 mm) wide +0.0/–0.25 in. (+0/–6 mm).
8.2.2.3 Materials of Construction and Assembly:
(1) The test weights are preferably constructed out of steel. The approximate height of each test weight will be approximately
4.5 in. (114 mm). Both test weights must be constructed using the same methods and materials.
(2) Heights may vary with materials of construction; however, each test weight shall be within 0.25 in. (6 mm) of the other
in any dimension.
8.2.2.4 So long as the two test weights are symmetrical in shape, multiple methods may be used to construct them:
(1) Each test weight may be formed of a single, solid piece or cast from another uniform material; or
(2) Each test weight may be assembled from multiple layers of the same material (for example, 9 plates of steel 6.0 in. × 4.0
in. × 0.5 in. (152 mm × 102 mm × 13 mm)). The multiple pieces shall be attached to one another via any of the following methods,
or equivalent: welding, epoxy, or mechanical fasteners; each test weight shall perform as a single, uniform rigid piece of material.
(3) It is permissible to add to or subtract material from each of test weight to bring into tolerance (8.3.1) so long as it is done
symmetrically about the length and width of each test weight.
(4) If fasteners are used (for example, bolts, screws) in the construction of the test weights or to affix the strap, the mass of
each test weight includes the fasteners so that each test weight when measured with all fasteners installed meets the 30 lb (13.6
kg) criterion in 8.2.2.2. The fasteners may not extend beyond the edges of the weights in the 4.0 in. (102 mm) width or 6.0 in. (152
mm) length directions, and preferably do not extend below the bottom surface of the weights. See Fig. 6.
8.2.2.5 The strap shall be fastened to each test weight so that the 6.0 in. (152 mm) side is perpendicular to the strap adjoining the
weights.
(1) The strap may not exceed 0.50 lb (0.23 kg). This includes adjustable hardware separate and apart from that used to affix
the strap to the test weights.
(2) The strap shall be wide enough to keep each weight level as the apparatus is applied during the tests, approximately 3 in.
(76 mm). Two straps of identical length may also be used in place of a single strap. The strap may have any length appropriate
for the test unit.
(3) The location where the strap attaches to each test weight shall be symmetric about the longitudinal centerline of each test
weight. The attachment point on each test weight shall be symmetric within 0.25 in. (6 mm) as measured from the centerline of
the test apparatus. See Fig. 6.
(4) It is permissible to etch or add a certification sticker to the test apparatus.
8.2.3 Test Block—Must be of a rigid material such as steel, aluminum, or other non-compressible material. Block dimensions: 0.43
in. +0.02/–0.0 in. thick (10.9 mm +0.5/–0.0 mm) × 1 in. +0.06/–0.0 in. (25 mm +1.5/–0.0 mm) depth. See Fig. 7.
8.3 Load Calculations and Distribution:
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8.3.1 When applicable, extendible elements shall be loaded with 8.5 lb/ft (0.136 kg/dm ) based on the volume of each extendible
element calculated in 5.4. Tolerance on total mass is +0.1/–0.0 lb (+0.05 ⁄–0.0 kg).
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8.3.2 When applicable, non-extendible storage surfaces shall be loaded with 8.5 lb/ft (0.136 kg/dm ) based on the volume of each
surface calculated in 5.4. Tolerance on total weight is +0.1/–0.0 lb (+0.05/–0.0 kg).
8.3.3 The load shall be applied at the center of the extendible element’s bottom surface and non-extendible storage surface if
applicable using steel weights, a bag or multiple bags of shot, or similar means to create a uniform concentrated load equivalent
to the drawer fully loaded with clothing. See Fig. 8(A) and Fig. 8(B). It is permissible to secure weight with tape or using a
non-sliding coating on the weight.
9. Test Procedure
9.1 Stability of Unloaded Unit: Test to Evaluate Interlock System:
9.1.1 For units with interlocking system(s), determine if any extendible elements connected to respective interlock system(s) can
be simultaneously opened using the following method:
9.1.2 Position the empty unit according to 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 on a hard, level, flat surface.the test surface described in 8.2.1The unit
shall be level during testing unless specifically designed otherwise.
9.1.3 Secure the unit to prevent sliding or tipover (only for this subsection).
9.1.4 Open all doors to 90° (see any doors prohibiting access Fig. 2) and extend all drawers or pullout shelves, or both, to the
outstop or, in the absence of such feature, to to the interlocked extendible element. ⁄3 (66 %) of their operational sliding length (see
3.1.3 and Fig. 1). Open flaps or drop fronts to their horizontal position or as near horizontal as possible.
9.1.5 Open an extendible element or the number of elements necessary to engage the interlock.
9.1.6 Gradually apply, over a period of at least 5 s, a 30-lbf (133 N) horizontal pull force on each interlocked extendible element
at the center of the pull area(s), one element at a time, and hold the force for at least 10 s. (See Fig. 9.)
9.1.7 Repeat this test until all possible combinations of extendible elements connected to the interlock have been tested.
9.1.8 Remove any device used to prevent sliding or tipping above.
9.2 Stability with Load:Test Methods:
9.2.1 Position the empty unit in accordance with 7.1.1.Simulated Clothing Load:
9.2.1.1 Position the empty unit on test surface described in 8.2.1. For units with levelers, adjust the unit per 8.1.2.
9.2.1.2 If 50 % or more of the storage volume is extended, determine the weight for loading the extendable elements and/or space
behind the doors based on the volume calculated in 5.4. Load per 8.3.3. See Fig. 8(B). If less than 50 % of the storage volume
is extended, the unit shall remain empty.
9.2.1.3 Open all doors and extend all available extendible elements in accordance with 8.1.3. Elements shall remain open for 30
s.
9.2.2 Open one drawer to the outstop or, in the absence of such a feature, to ⁄3 (66 %) of its operational sliding length. All other
drawers and doors not undergoing testing shall be in the closed position unless they must be opened to access other components
behind them. Test in accordance with 7.2.4. Close drawer and repeat until all drawers have been tested. (See Fig. 3.)Simulated
Horizontal Dynamic Force:
9.2.2.1 Force Application on Extendible Element—Where the extendible element has been determined to have the highest
hand-hold height, not to exceed 56 in. (1422 mm). See Note 4.
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NOTE 4—56 in. is the 95th percentile reach of a of a 5-year-old child, averaged bet
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