EN 747-2:2024

Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods

This document specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use.
The tests are applicable to beds with an internal length greater than 1 400 mm and a maximum bed base width of 1 200 mm and with the upper surface of a bed base 600 mm or more above the floor.
The tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The applicable safety requirements are given in FprEN 747-1:2023.

Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfverfahren für die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit von Etagenbetten und Hochbetten für die Nutzung im Wohn- und Nicht-Wohnbereich fest.
Die Prüfungen sind anwendbar für Betten mit einer inneren Länge von mehr als 1 400 mm und einer Höchstbreite des Bettbodens von 1 200 mm, bei denen sich die Oberseite eines Bettbodens 600 mm oder mehr über der Stellfläche befindet.
Die Prüfungen sind für die Anwendung bei einem vollständig zusammengebauten und gebrauchsfertigen Bett ausgelegt.
Die zutreffenden sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen sind in EN 747 1:2024 angegeben.

Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 2 : Méthodes d'essai

Le présent document spécifie des méthodes d'essai pour évaluer la sécurité, la résistance et la durabilité des lits superposés et des lits surélevés à usage domestique et collectif.
Les essais s'appliquent aux lits dont la longueur intérieure est supérieure à 1 400 mm, dont la largeur du sommier est au maximum de 1 200 mm et dont la face supérieure du sommier se trouve à au moins 600 mm au-dessus du sol.
Les essais sont conçus pour être appliqués à un lit entièrement assemblé et prêt à l'emploi.
Les exigences de sécurité applicables sont énoncées dans l'EN 747-1:2024.

Pohištvo - Pogradi in visoke postelje - 2. del: Preskusne metode

Ta dokument določa preskusne metode za varnost, trdnost ter trajnost pogradov in visokih postelj za domačo in javno rabo. Preskusi se uporabljajo za postelje z notranjo dolžino več kot 1400 mm, največjo širino osnove 1200 mm in zgornjo površino posteljnega dna 600 mm ali več nad tlemi.
Preskusi so zasnovani za postelje, ki so povsem sestavljene in pripravljene za uporabo.
Veljavne varnostne zahteve so podane v standardu prEN 747-1:2022.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 12-Mar-2024
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 207/WG 2 - Kitchen and bathroom furniture
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 13-Mar-2024
• Due Date: 03-May-2024
• Completion Date: 13-Mar-2024
• Ref Project: SIST EN 747-2:2024 - Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods

Relations

• Replaces: EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015 - Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2022

Overview

EN 747-2:2024 - published by CEN - is the European test-methods standard for the safety, strength and durability evaluation of bunk beds and high beds (domestic and non‑domestic use). It defines how to carry out laboratory tests on fully assembled beds with internal length > 1 400 mm, maximum bed base width 1 200 mm and upper bed base surface ≥ 600 mm above the floor. The standard describes test setups, probes, impactors, loading pads, mattresses and test conditions to verify compliance with the safety requirements given in EN 747‑1:2024.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and test conditions
  • Tests apply to fully assembled beds and knock‑down beds assembled per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Pre‑test storage: indoor ambient conditions at least 24 h; test temperature 15 °C to 27 °C.
  • Forces applied slowly to avoid dynamic effects; static loads held for (10 ± 2) s; durability loads (2 ± 1) s.
  • Conversion: 10 N = 1 kg.
• Test equipment & tolerances
  • Detailed descriptions of finger probes, shape‑assessment probes and angled probes for holes/gaps/openings checks.
  • Bed base impactor (striking surface, spring system) and tread impactor specifications for impact tests.
  • Loading pads (200 mm and 100 mm), stops, rigid floor surface requirements.
  • Tolerances: forces ±5 %, masses ±1 %, dimension/angle tolerances specified.
• Test fixtures & materials
  • Test mattress: foam sheet 100 mm thick, bulk density (35 ± 5) kg/m³, indentation hardness index (170 ± 40) N (EN ISO 2439); mattress size ≥ 700 × 700 mm and cover specification.
  • Test mass: 75 kg distributed over approx. 300 × 300 mm area.
  • Test foam 25 mm thickness where applicable.
• New/updated tests
  • Alignment of hole/gap/opening methods with EN 747‑1.
  • Added horizontal static load test and strength tests for safety barriers; static and impact tests for handrails, platforms and platform barriers.

Applications and who uses this standard

• Manufacturers of bunk beds and high beds for design verification and production validation.
• Test laboratories performing type testing, conformity assessment and durability/impact testing.
• Product safety engineers and R&D teams using standardized methods to evaluate barrier strength, ladder/handrail integrity and structural durability.
• Regulators, procurers and certification bodies requiring harmonized test results for compliance, market access and safety labels.
• Quality control departments incorporating repeatable test procedures into production audits.

Related standards

• EN 747-1:2024 - Safety, strength and durability requirements (mandatory companion document).
• EN ISO 2439 - Foam hardness (referenced for mattress specification).

Keywords: EN 747-2:2024, bunk beds test methods, high beds testing, furniture safety standard, CEN, bed base impactor, loading pads, test mattress, safety barriers testing.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2024
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015
Pohištvo - Pogradi in visoke postelje - 2. del: Preskusne metode
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 747-2:2024
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 747-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015
English Version
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test
methods
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 2 : Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 2:
Méthodes d'essai Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 February 2024.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
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United Kingdom.
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worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General test conditions . 5
4.1 Preliminary preparation . 5
4.2 Application of forces . 6
4.3 Tolerances . 6
5 Test equipment . 6
5.1 General . 6
5.2 Test probes . 6
5.3 Bed base impactor . 8
5.4 Loading pads . 9
5.5 Test mattress . 9
5.6 Test mass . 10
5.7 Stops . 10
5.8 Floor surface . 10
5.9 Tread impactor . 10
5.10 Template for V-shaped openings . 11
5.11 Foam. 12
6 Test procedures . 12
6.1 Inspection before testing. 12
6.2 Inspection of product . 12
6.3 Measurements . 13
6.4 Strength and durability tests . 15
6.5 Stability test . 21
6.6 Fastening of the top bed to the bottom bed . 21
Bibliography . 22

European foreword
This document (EN 747-2:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”,
the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2024, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by September 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— Conditions of preliminary preparation;
— Improvement of description, addition of some test equipment;
— Alignment of the test method on holes, gaps and openings, to follow EN 747-1;
— Addition of a horizontal static load test on safety barriers;
— Addition of strength tests on the safety barriers;
— Addition of static and impact tests for handrails, platforms and platform barriers.
EN 747 is divided into the following parts:
— EN 747-1, Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds — Part 1: Safety, strength and durability
requirements;
— EN 747-2, Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds — Part 2: Test methods.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
This part of EN 747 describes a number of tests consisting of the application, to various parts of bunk
beds and high beds, of loads or forces intended to represent one adult occupant per bed during normal
functional use. It also deals with misuses that can be reasonably expected to occur.
The tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard for materials, design/construction or
manufacturing processes.
1 Scope
This document specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds
for domestic and non-domestic use.
The tests are applicable to beds with an internal length greater than 1 400 mm and a maximum bed base
width of 1 200 mm and with the upper surface of a bed base 600 mm or more above the floor.
The tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The applicable safety requirements are given in EN 747-1:2024.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 747-1:2024, Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds — Part 1: Safety, strength and durability
requirements
EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials — Determination of hardness (indentation technique)
(ISO 2439)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 747-1:2024 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 General test conditions
4.1 Preliminary preparation
Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the test item shall be stored in indoor ambient
conditions for at least 24 h immediately prior to testing.
The bed shall be tested as delivered. Knock-down beds shall be assembled according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. If the instructions allow the bed to be assembled or combined in different
ways, the most adverse combination shall be used for each test. Knock-down fittings shall be tightened
before testing. Further tightening shall not take place unless specifically required by the manufacturer. If
the configuration shall be changed to produce the worst-case conditions, this shall be recorded in the test
report.
The tests shall be carried out in indoor ambient conditions at a temperature between 15 °C and 27 °C.
The tests shall be carried out on the same bed and following the order of the clauses of EN 747-1:2024.
If a test cannot be carried out as specified in this standard, e.g. because a loading pad cannot be used for
the application of a force due to the design of the product, the test can be carried out as closely as possible
to the specified procedure. Any modification to the test method shall be technically justified and recorded
in the test report.
4.2 Application of forces
The test forces in durability and static load tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that
negligible dynamic load is applied.
The forces in durability tests shall be applied sufficiently slowly to ensure that kinetic heating does not
occur.
Unless otherwise specified, static loads shall be maintained for (10 ± 2) s. Unless otherwise specified,
durability loads shall be applied for (2 ± 1) s.
The forces may be replaced by masses. The relationship of 10 N = 1 kg shall be used.
4.3 Tolerances
Unless otherwise stated, the following tolerances are applicable to the test equipment:
— forces shall have an accuracy of ± 5 % of the nominal force;
— masses shall have an accuracy of ± 1 % of the nominal mass;
— dimensions less than 200 mm shall have an accuracy of ± 1 mm of the nominal dimension;
— other dimensions shall have an accuracy of ± 0,5 % of the nominal dimension;
— angles shall have an accuracy of ± 2 ° of the nominal angle.
The tolerance for the positioning of loading pads shall be ± 5 mm.
NOTE For the purposes of uncertainty of measurement, test results are not considered to be adversely affected
when the above tolerances are met.
5 Test equipment
5.1 General
The test forces may, unless otherwise stated, be applied by any suitable device, as results only depend on
correctly applied forces and loads and not on the apparatus.
The equipment shall be capable of following the deformation of the unit/component during testing so
that the loads are always applied at specified points and in specified directions.
5.2 Test probes
5.2.1 Finger probes with hemispherical end
Probes with hemispherical ends made of plastics or other hard, smooth material, mounted on a force-
measuring device (see Figure 1).
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 hemispherical end
2 line around circumference
+0,1
3 +0
Ø 7 mm and Ø mm
−0,1 0
Figure 1 — Finger probe with hemispherical end
5.2.2 Shape assessment probe
Probe made of plastics or other hard smooth materials with the dimensions shown in Figure 2.
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A side view
B top view
C end view
D isometric view
Figure 2 — Shape assessment probe
5.2.3 Other probes
Probes with the ends at an angle of (30° ± 0,5°) made of plastics or other hard, smooth material each with
+0,1 +0,1 0
a diameter (25 ) mm, (60 ) mm and (75 ) mm with rounded or conical ends (see Figure 3).
0 0 −0,1
Figure 3 — Other probes
5.3 Bed base impactor
5.3.1 General
The bed base impactor is shown in Figure 4 and comprises the following elements.

Key
1 joint for lifting device not inhibiting free fall
2 striking surface
Figure 4 — Bed base impactor
5.3.2 Circular body
The circular body is 200 mm in diameter, separated from the striking surface by helical compression
springs and free to move relative to it on a line perpendicular to the plane of the central area of the
striking surface. The body and associated parts minus the springs shall have a mass of (17 ± 0,1) kg and
the whole apparatus, including mass, springs and striking surface, shall have a mass of (25 ± 0,1) kg.
5.3.3 Springs
Springs shall be such that the nominal spring rate of the combined spring system is (7 ± 2) N/mm and the
total friction resistance of the moving parts is less than 1 N.
The spring system shall be compressed to an initial load of (1 040 ± 5) N (measured statically), and the
amount of spring compression movement available from the initial compression point to the point where
the springs become fully closed shall not be less than 60 mm.
5.3.4 Striking surface
The striking surface shall be a rigid circular object, 200 mm in diameter, the face of which has a convex
spherica
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