EN 12727:2016
(Main)Furniture - Ranked seating - Requirements for safety, strength and durability
Furniture - Ranked seating - Requirements for safety, strength and durability
This European Standard specifies requirements determining the safety, structural strength and durability of all types of seating that are permanently fastened to the floor and/or wall, whether in bench or individual seat form.
This standard does not apply to linked seating not fastened to the floor and/or walls and street furniture.
It does not include requirements for resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability, the effect of ambient temperature and the durability of upholstery materials.
The standard has two annexes:
- Annex A (normative) Additional test methods;
- Annex B (informative) Test severity in relation to application.
Möbel - Festmontiertes Reihengestühl - Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen zur Bestimmung der Sicherheit, der Festigkeit der Konstruktion und der Dauerhaltbarkeit aller Arten von Gestühl fest, die dauerhaft am Boden und/oder an der Wand befestigt sind, ob als Sitzreihenbank oder als Einzelsitz.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für eine Reihenbestuhlung, die nicht am Boden und/oder an Wänden befestigt ist, und nicht für Straßenmöbel.
Sie enthält keine Anforderungen an die Alterungsbeständigkeit, Verwitterung, Entflammbarkeit, Einfluss der Umgebungstemperatur und die Dauerhaltbarkeit von Polstermaterialien.
Diese Norm enthält zwei Anhänge:
- Anhang A (normativ) Zusätzliche Prüfverfahren;
- Anhang B (informativ) Prüfstufe in Bezug auf den Anwendungsbereich.
Ameublement - Sièges en rangées - Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité
La présente Norme européenne fixe les exigences relatives à la détermination de la sécurité, de la résistance et de la durabilité de la structure de tous les types de sièges qui sont fixés de façon permanente au sol et/ou au mur, soit en banquettes, soit individuellement.
La présente Norme ne s'applique pas aux sièges assemblés entre eux non fixés au sol et/ou au mur, ni au mobilier urbain.
Elle n'inclut pas d'exigences relatives à la résistance au vieillissement, à la dégradation, à l'inflammabilité ou aux effets dus à la température ambiante, ni d'exigences relatives à la durabilité des matériaux de rembourrage.
La norme comporte deux annexes :
- Annexe A (normative) Méthodes d'essai complémentaires ;
- Annexe B (informative) Niveaux d'essai en fonction de l’usage.
Pohištvo - Vrstni sedeži - Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost
Ta evropski standard določa preskusne metode in zahteve za določanje strukturne trdnosti in trajnosti vseh vrst vrstnih sedežev (npr. sedeži na stadionih in v dvoranah), ki so trajno pritrjeni v tla in/ali stene, in sicer kot klopi ali posamezni sedeži. Priložena je tabela preskusov s štirimi obremenitvami. Ta standard se uporablja za trajno pritrjene sedeže v vrstah, vendar se ne uporablja za povezane pokončne sedeže, ki niso pritrjeni v tla in/ali stene. Ugotavljanje staranja, razgradnje in učinka izpostavljenosti okoljskim temperaturam ni vključeno.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Nov-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-May-2017
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207/WG 5 - Contract and educational furniture
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Nov-2016
Overview
EN 12727:2016 - published by CEN - sets European requirements for the safety, structural strength and durability of ranked seating that is permanently fastened to the floor and/or wall (bench or individual-seat installations). The standard covers design safeguards, test regimes and documentation for fixed seating used in public and institutional buildings. It excludes linked seating not fixed to floor/walls, street furniture, and does not address ageing, flammability, ambient temperature effects or upholstery material durability.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Scope and applicability
- Applies to fixed ranked seating; bench or individual seats permanently fastened to floor and/or wall.
- Excludes linked non-fixed seating and street furniture.
- Safety design
- Minimize injury risks: rounded/chamfered accessible edges, no burrs or sharp edges, capped ends of hollow components where required.
- Movable/adjustable parts must prevent inadvertent operation and user injury.
- No unintended loosening of load-bearing parts; lubricated parts must prevent user staining.
- Shear and squeeze point control
- Defines accessible parts and prohibited shear/squeeze gaps (critical ranges) during normal use and when powered mechanisms are present.
- Some shear/squeeze points during setting up/folding are acceptable if user control is assumed.
- Strength and durability testing
- Test methods reference EN 1728:2012 (seating test methods).
- Includes a structured test sequence: static loads (seat, seat front edge, back rest), combined seat/back durability, impact tests (seat, back, armrests), armrest load and durability, tipping seat operation, and auxiliary writing surface tests.
- Test severity is defined in four levels (1–4) with specified loads and cycle counts.
- Documentation
- Required user information (intended use, assembly, maintenance) in local language.
- Test report content requirements (reference to standard, tested specimen, observed defects, results, test severity, facility, date).
Practical Applications
EN 12727:2016 is intended for fixed seating installations in:
- Theatres, concert halls, cinemas and auditoria
- Stadiums and sports halls
- Airports and transport terminals
- Educational institutions (lecture halls, colleges)
- Places of worship, courtrooms and lecture rooms
Use the standard to verify durability and safety before procurement, installation or certification of fixed seating.
Who uses this standard
- Seating manufacturers and designers (product development, compliance)
- Test laboratories and certification bodies (type and endurance testing)
- Architects, specifiers and procurement officers (technical requirements and selection)
- Facility managers and safety engineers (maintenance and lifecycle planning)
Related standards
- Normative reference: EN 1728:2012 - Furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability
- EN 12727 includes Annex A (normative additional test method for backrest forward durability) and Annex B (informative guidance on test severity by application).
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12727:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Furniture - Ranked seating - Requirements for safety, strength and durability". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements determining the safety, structural strength and durability of all types of seating that are permanently fastened to the floor and/or wall, whether in bench or individual seat form. This standard does not apply to linked seating not fastened to the floor and/or walls and street furniture. It does not include requirements for resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability, the effect of ambient temperature and the durability of upholstery materials. The standard has two annexes: - Annex A (normative) Additional test methods; - Annex B (informative) Test severity in relation to application.
This European Standard specifies requirements determining the safety, structural strength and durability of all types of seating that are permanently fastened to the floor and/or wall, whether in bench or individual seat form. This standard does not apply to linked seating not fastened to the floor and/or walls and street furniture. It does not include requirements for resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability, the effect of ambient temperature and the durability of upholstery materials. The standard has two annexes: - Annex A (normative) Additional test methods; - Annex B (informative) Test severity in relation to application.
EN 12727:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12727:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12727:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pohištvo - Vrstni sedeži - Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnostMöbel - Festmontiertes Reihengestühl - Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und DauerhaltbarkeitAmeublement - Sièges en rangées - Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilitéFurniture - Ranked seating - Requirements for safety, strength and durability97.140PohištvoFurnitureICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12727:2016SIST EN 12727:2017en,fr,de01-marec-2017SIST EN 12727:2017SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 12727:2017 표준은 모든 유형의 고정된 좌석에 대한 안전성, 구조적 강도 및 내구성 요구 사항을 명시하는 유럽 표준입니다. 이 표준은 벤치 형태나 개별 좌석 형태로 바닥 및/또는 벽에 영구적으로 고정된 좌석에 적용됩니다. 그러나 바닥 및/또는 벽에 고정되지 않은 연결된 좌석이나 가로등과 같은 거리 가구에는 적용되지 않습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 안전성과 내구성을 보장하기 위한 체계적이고 구체적인 요구 사항을 설정하고 있다는 점입니다. 예를 들어, 다양한 형태의 좌석에 대해 강도와 내구성을 평가하기 위한 추가 테스트 방법이 포함된 Annex A가 제공되어 있어, 제조업체와 사용자가 보다 정확하고 신뢰할 수 있는 제품을 목표로 할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 또한, Annex B는 다양한 사용 조건에서의 테스트 강도를 설명하는 정보 자료로, 특정 환경에서 좌석의 성능을 미리 예측할 수 있도록 합니다. 이러한 부가 자료는 사용자가 특정 요구 사항에 적합한 제품 선택을 할 수 있게 하여, 안전하고 효과적인 사용을 보장합니다. SIST EN 12727:2017 표준은 공공장소나 다중 이용시설에서의 좌석 설계 및 선택에 있어 매우 중요한 기준을 제시합니다. 지속적인 안전성, 내구성을 보장하기 위한 요구 사항은 사용자의 안전을 최우선으로 고려하고 있으며, 이는 해당 업계에서의 신뢰성을 높이는 데 크게 기여합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 가구 산업 전반에서 필수적으로 고려되어야 할 중요한 기준으로 자리 잡고 있습니다.
SIST EN 12727:2017は、「家具 - ランク付き座席 - 安全性、強度および耐久性の要件」に関する欧州標準であり、常時床および/or壁に固定されるすべてのタイプの座席の安全性、構造強度および耐久性に関する要件を規定しています。この標準は、ベンチ型または個別の座席型の形式を含む座席に適用されますが、床および/or壁に固定されていない連結座席や街の家具には適用されません。 この標準の強みは、座席が長期間にわたり、安全かつ効率的に使用できるようにするための、明確かつ具体的な要件を提供している点です。また、座席の設計や製造に関与するすべての関係者にとって、共通の基準を提供することにより、業界内での製品の一貫性を確保します。これにより、消費者の安全を守り、品質の高い製品を市場に供給することが可能になります。 さらに、本標準は、耐久性や強度に関する要件を具体的に明示しているため、製造業者はそれに基づいて製品を開発でき、競争力を高める一助となります。附属書Aには追加の試験方法が含まれており、業務での多様な要求に応じた試験が可能です。また、附属書Bでは、適用に関する試験の厳しさが情報として含まれており、実際の使用条件に即した認識を持つのに役立ちます。 このように、EN 12727:2016は、家具業界の安全基準や品質保証の上で欠かせない標準であり、各国の市場での商品の信頼性を高める上でも非常に重要です。標準が涵養する安全性、強度、耐久性の要件は、市場において消費者の関心を引き続ける要素となり、その結果、業界の発展を促す基盤を整えます。
La norme SIST EN 12727:2017, intitulée "Mobilier - Sièges classés - Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité", établit des critères fondamentaux qui garantissent la sécurité, la solidité structurelle et la durabilité des sièges fixés en permanence au sol ou au mur, qu'il s'agisse de banquettes ou de sièges individuels. L'un des principaux atouts de cette norme réside dans son champ d'application défini. En ciblant spécifiquement les sièges qui sont ancrés, elle garantit que les exigences pertinentes touchent des installations couramment utilisées dans des lieux publics ou des environnements à forte affluence, renforçant ainsi la sécurité des utilisateurs. De plus, cette norme est bien structurée avec deux annexes distinctes. L'Annexe A, qui comprend des méthodes d'essai supplémentaires, permet d'assurer une évaluation complète et précise des performances des sièges, tandis que l'Annexe B offre des indications sur la sévérité des tests en relation avec les applications spécifiques, rendant la norme encore plus pertinente pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs. Il convient également de noter que la norme ne couvre pas les sièges liés non fixés ni le mobilier de rue, ce qui limite son applicabilité, mais permet en même temps de concentrer l'attention sur un segment essentiel du marché. Bien que la norme n'intègre pas d'exigences relatives à la résistance au vieillissement, à la dégradation ou à la durabilité des matériaux de rembourrage, elle reste néanmoins cruciale pour assurer la qualité des sièges fixés. En somme, la norme EN 12727:2016 se révèle être un cadre standard robuste, répondant à des enjeux de sécurité et de durabilité dans le domaine des sièges classés, ce qui en fait un outil indispensable pour les professionnels du secteur.
The standard EN 12727:2016 titled "Furniture - Ranked seating - Requirements for safety, strength and durability" plays a pivotal role in establishing criteria to ensure the safety and longevity of seating fixtures that are permanently anchored to structural elements such as floors and walls. The comprehensive scope of this standard covers a wide range of seating types, whether configured as individual seats or bench forms, underlining its relevance in various applications where stability is essential. One of the notable strengths of the EN 12727:2016 standard is its systematic approach to assessing safety, structural strength, and durability. By providing clear requirements, it aids manufacturers, designers, and regulatory bodies in ensuring that the seating produced conforms to necessary safety standards, thereby protecting users and maintaining the integrity of installations. The inclusion of two annexes further enhances the standard's utility; Annex A introduces normative additional test methods, offering a structured framework for evaluating performance metrics, while Annex B provides informative insights into test severity relative to application, thus allowing for informed decision-making based on actual usage contexts. The delineation that this standard does not cover linked seating not fastened to the floor or wall, as well as the exclusion of street furniture, offers a focused perspective that streamlines compliance for the relevant stakeholders. Furthermore, while it does not address factors such as resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability, ambient temperature effects, or upholstery material durability, the standard effectively concentrates on core attributes of safety and strength, which are critical for fixed seating solutions. In summary, EN 12727:2016 serves as a comprehensive guideline that balances rigorous safety requirements with practical application for all types of permanently installed seating. Its defined scope, along with its practical annexes for testing, highlights its significant contribution to the field of furniture safety standards, making it an essential reference for professionals in design, manufacturing, and safety compliance.
Die Norm EN 12727:2016, unter dem Titel „Möbel - Reihenbestuhlung - Anforderungen an Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Haltbarkeit“, bietet eine umfassende Grundlage für die Bewertung von Sitzmöbeln, die dauerhaft am Boden und/oder an Wänden befestigt sind. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Norm umfasst sowohl Bänke als auch Einzelplätze, was eine breite Anwendung in verschiedenen öffentlichen und privaten Räumen ermöglicht. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist ihre klare Fokussierung auf die Sicherheitsanforderungen, welche essentielle Kriterien für die Konstruktion und Nutzung solcher Möbel darstellt. Die spezifischen Anforderungen an die strukturelle Festigkeit und Haltbarkeit der Sitzmöbel stellen sicher, dass diese Produkte den täglichen Belastungen standhalten, was insbesondere in stark frequentierten Bereichen von großer Bedeutung ist. Die Norm enthält zwei wichtige Anhänge, die zusätzliche Testmethoden und Informationen zur Testschwere in Relation zur Anwendung bereitstellen. Der normative Anhang A ermöglicht eine tiefere Einsicht in die Testverfahren und stellt sicher, dass die Möbel den festgelegten Standards entsprechen. Der informative Anhang B bietet praktische Anleitungen und könnte für Hersteller und Designer beim Entwickeln neuer Produkte von großem Nutzen sein. Es ist erwähnenswert, dass die Norm nicht auf verlinkte Sitzgelegenheiten oder Straßenmöbel angewendet wird, was den Anwendungsbereich klar abgrenzt. Dies kann für Unternehmen von Vorteil sein, die sich auf benannte Typen von Möbeln spezialisieren, da sie gezielte Sicherheitsstandards einhalten müssen. Die Norm umfasst jedoch keine Anforderungen an Alterungsbeständigkeit, Entflammbarkeit oder die Auswirkungen von Umgebungstemperaturen, was in bestimmten Anwendungsbereichen eine Einschränkung darstellen könnte. Insgesamt bietet die EN 12727:2016 eine solide und praxisnahe Grundlage für die Herstellung und Bereitstellung von Sitzmöbeln, die nicht nur sicher, sondern auch langlebig sind. Ihre Relevanz für Hersteller und Planer, die hinsichtlich der Sicherheit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit von Möbeln höchste Standards anstreben, ist unbestreitbar.
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