EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019
(Main)Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements
Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements
This European Standard specifies safety, strength and durability requirements on work tables.
It does not apply to other tables in the office area for which EN standard exists (EN 15372).
Annex A (informative) contains a test for deflection of tables tops.
Büromöbel - Büro-Arbeitstische - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit von Arbeitstischen und Tischen für Bürotätigkeiten in sitzender, stehsitzender oder stehender Position fest.
Sie gilt nicht für andere Tische im Bürobereich, die durch EN 15372 abgedeckt sind.
Anhang A (informativ) enthält eine Prüfung zur Durchbiegung von Tischplatten.
Anhang B (informativ) enthält ein Beispiel zur Berechnung der Steifigkeit der Konstruktion.
Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail de bureau - Partie 2 : Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité
La présente Norme européenne prescrit les exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité relatives aux tables de travail de bureau ainsi qu’aux tables pour les tâches de bureau pouvant être effectuées en position assise, debout ou par le biais de dispositifs assis-debout.
Elle ne s'applique pas aux autres tables dans l’environnement du bureau, lesquelles sont couvertes par l’EN 15372.
L’Annexe A (informative) contient un essai de déformation des plateaux de tables.
L’Annexe B (informative) contient un exemple de calcul de résistance de la structure.
Pisarniško pohištvo - Delovne mize - 2. del: Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost (vključno z dopolnilom A1)
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost delovnih miz.
Ne uporablja se za druge mize v pisarnah, za katere je na voljo drug standard EN (EN 15372).
Dodatek A (informativni) vsebuje preskus upogibnosti zgornjih delov miz.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Apr-2019
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Nov-2019
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207/SC 3/WG 3 - Screens
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 - published by CEN - is the European standard that defines safety, strength and durability requirements for office work tables and desks used in seated, sit‑stand or standing positions. It covers design features, user safety (including shear/squeeze points), structural integrity and mechanical endurance tests. The standard excludes other office tables covered by EN 15372. Annex A gives a recommended table‑top deflection test and Annex B provides an example calculation for structural stiffness.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & normative reference: Applies to work tables and desks; test methods are normatively referenced to EN 1730:2012 (stability, strength and durability test methods).
- Design for user safety:
- Accessible edges and corners must be chamfered at least 1 mm × 1 mm or rounded with radius ≥ 2 mm.
- Ends of feet and tubular components must be closed or capped.
- Lubricated sliding parts shall be designed to avoid staining users.
- Shear and squeeze points:
- No closing gaps < 25 mm, unless always < 7 mm, for parts moved by powered mechanisms or created during normal use.
- Shear/squeeze points created only during setup/folding are acceptable when foreseeable and controllable.
- Stability and structural safety:
- Tables must resist overturning in specified stability tests (tests 10 and 11 per EN 1730).
- Load values for stability tests include 750 N vertical stability loads and 400 N for extension elements (as specified).
- Strength & durability testing (test sequence per Table 1):
- Durability of height adjustment: 5 000 cycles (electrically operated mechanisms included).
- Horizontal durability: 10 000 cycles at specified forces.
- Vertical durability: 10 000 cycles at 400 N.
- Tests for castored tables: 2 000 cycles; drop test nominal height 100 mm.
- Static load tests include horizontal and vertical static loads (examples: 450 N specified horizontal, 1 000 N vertical static).
- Stiffness requirement:
- Measured stiffness values D and D1 divided by tabletop height must be ≤ 17 mm/m (example calculation provided in Annex B).
- Information and reporting:
- User information (intended use, operating instructions, maintenance) in the national language.
- Test reports must reference EN 527-2, list defects, test conditions and results, test facility and date.
Practical applications - who uses this standard
- Furniture manufacturers and designers - to design and validate compliant work tables, including height‑adjustable desks.
- Test laboratories and certification bodies - to carry out durability, stability and strength testing per EN 1730 procedures and EN 527-2 requirements.
- Specifiers, procurement teams and safety engineers - to select tables that meet European safety and performance expectations for office environments.
- Product compliance and quality assurance teams - to prepare technical documentation and user instructions required for market access.
Related standards
- EN 1730:2012 - Furniture - Tables - Test methods for stability, strength and durability (normative test methods used by EN 527-2).
- EN 15372 - Strength, durability and stability of other types of office tables (not covered by EN 527-2).
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies safety, strength and durability requirements on work tables. It does not apply to other tables in the office area for which EN standard exists (EN 15372). Annex A (informative) contains a test for deflection of tables tops.
This European Standard specifies safety, strength and durability requirements on work tables. It does not apply to other tables in the office area for which EN standard exists (EN 15372). Annex A (informative) contains a test for deflection of tables tops.
EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 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 527-2:2016+A1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 527-2:2016, EN 527-2:2016/FprA1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2019
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 527-2:2017
Pisarniško pohištvo - Delovne mize - 2. del: Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost
(vključno z dopolnilom A1)
Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements
Büromöbel - Büro-Arbeitstische - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und
Dauerhaltbarkeit
Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail de bureau - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité, de
résistance et de durabilité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 527-2:2016+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 527-2:2016
English Version
Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and
durability requirements
Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail de bureau - Büromöbel - Büro-Arbeitstische - Teil 2:
Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und
durabilité Dauerhaltbarkeit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 October 2016 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 1 March
2019.
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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Safety requirements . 4
4.1 General . 4
4.2 Shear and squeeze points . 5
4.2.1 Shear and squeeze points when setting up and folding . 5
4.2.2 Shear and squeeze points under influence of powered mechanisms . 5
4.2.3 Shear and squeeze points during use . 5
4.3 Stability requirements . 5
4.4 Structural safety requirements . 5
5 Strength and durability . 5
5.1 General . 5
Table 1 — Test sequence and parameters . 6
5.2 Requirements . 8
6 Information for use . 8
7 Test report . 8
Annex A (informative) Test for the deflection of table tops . 9
Annex B (informative) Stiffness of the structure – example . 10
Figure B.1 — Stiffness of the structure . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019) 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 November 2019, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2019.
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 includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 1 March 2019.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by
tags !".
This document supersedes !EN 527-2:2016".
Compared to the previous version, modifications are:
— Test sequence and parameters are included, according to tests in EN 1730:2012 instead of
EN 527-3:2003, which will be withdrawn;
— Suppression of A-deviation;
— Addition of an Annex B (informative) for an example of calculation for stiffness of the structure.
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, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies safety, strength and durability requirements for work tables and
desks for office tasks to be undertaken in a seated, a sit-stand or standing position.
It does not apply to other tables in the office area, which are covered by EN 15372.
Annex A (informative) contains a test for the deflection of tables tops.
Annex B (informative) contains an example of calculation of the stiffness of the structure.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1730:2012, Furniture - Tables - Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
accessible part
part to which access can easily be gained by the user when the table is in its intended configuration of
use and for which the probability of unintentiona
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Die Norm EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 befasst sich mit der Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Haltbarkeit von Büromöbeln, insbesondere von Arbeitstischen. Ein bedeutender Aspekt dieser Norm ist, dass sie spezifische Anforderungen festlegt, die sicherstellen, dass Arbeitstische den Belastungen im Büroalltag standhalten und somit die Sicherheit der Benutzer gewährleisten. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der Norm ist ihr klar definierter Anwendungsbereich. Sie konzentriert sich auf Arbeitstische und schließt andere Tischarten im Bürobereich aus, für die bereits separate EN-Normen existieren, wie die EN 15372. Diese Fokussierung ermöglicht eine präzise Anwendung der Sicherheitsstandards, ohne Verwirrung durch übergreifende Anforderungen. Die Stärken der Norm liegen in ihren umfassenden Anforderungen und Prüfmethoden, die darauf abzielen, sowohl die strukturelle Integrität als auch die Benutzerfreundlichkeit der Arbeitstische zu gewährleisten. Beispielsweise enthält Anhang A eine informative Prüfmethodik zur Ermittlung der Durchbiegung von Tischplatten, die für die Planung und Entwicklung ergonomischer und funktionaler Möbel von entscheidender Bedeutung ist. Die Relevanz der Norm EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 erstreckt sich über die Sicherheit der Möbel hinaus. Sie ist ein wertvolles Instrument für Hersteller und Designer, die sicherstellen müssen, dass ihre Produkte hohen Standards entsprechen und damit die Bedürfnisse der Käufer und Benutzer im Bürobereich erfüllen. Die Berücksichtigung von Faktoren wie Festigkeit und Haltbarkeit trägt nicht nur zur Langlebigkeit der Möbel bei, sondern fördert auch ein sicheres und produktives Arbeitsumfeld. Insgesamt bietet die EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 eine gründliche und praxisnahe Grundlage für die Herstellung und Bewertung von Arbeitstischen im Büro, was sie zu einer unverzichtbaren Norm für die Branche macht.
The standard EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 provides comprehensive safety, strength, and durability requirements specifically for work tables used in office environments. Its clearly defined scope ensures that it addresses the critical aspects of performance necessary for these types of furniture, distinguishing itself by excluding other tables addressed by separate EN standards, such as EN 15372. One of the primary strengths of this standard is its focus on safety, which is vital for preventing workplace injuries related to furniture use. By establishing stringent strength and durability criteria, EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 ensures that work tables can withstand the typical stresses found in an office setting, prolonging their life and maintaining user safety. This directly correlates with enhancing productivity, as sturdy and reliable furniture can lead to better employee comfort and fewer disruptions. Additionally, the inclusion of Annex A, which provides an informative test for the deflection of table tops, adds an extra layer of practical application to the standard. This testing procedure aids manufacturers in verifying compliance with the defined requirements, ultimately leading to higher quality office furniture products that meet consumer expectations. In relevance to current industry needs, EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 aligns with the increasing demand for ergonomic and safety-compliant office solutions. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers and companies can ensure that their work tables not only meet regulatory requirements but also promote a safe and productive work environment. The standard’s applicability reinforces its importance in the broader context of office furniture safety and ergonomic design.
La norme EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019, intitulée "Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail - Partie 2 : Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité", constitue un document essentiel pour l'évaluation des tables de travail dans un environnement de bureau. Ce standard européen est particulièrement pertinent pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs de mobilier de bureau, car il définit des exigences claires en matière de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité qui doivent être respectées lors de la conception et de la production de tables de travail. L'un des principaux atouts de cette norme est son approche exhaustive concernant les exigences de sécurité. En spécifiant des critères rigoureux, elle garantit que les produits finis sont sûrs pour les utilisateurs, réduisant ainsi le risque d'accidents au sein du bureau. En outre, les exigences de résistance stipulées dans la norme permettent d’assurer que les tables de travail peuvent supporter des charges variées sans compromettre leur intégrité structurelle. La durabilité est également un aspect clé de cette norme, car elle répond à la demande croissante de mobilier de bureau qui puisse non seulement résister à l'usure du temps, mais aussi à une utilisation quotidienne intensive. Par conséquent, cette norme contribue à promouvoir des pratiques de fabrication durables et à prolonger la durée de vie des produits de mobilier de bureau. Une autre composante intéressante de la norme EN 527-2 est l'annexe A, qui fournit un test d'affaissement des plateaux de tables. Ce test informatif offre une méthode concrète pour mesurer la performance des tables, contribuant ainsi à la vérification de leur conformité aux exigences établies. L’importance de la norme s’accroît dans un contexte où les environnements de bureau doivent s'adapter rapidement aux besoins des utilisateurs tout en respectant des normes élevées de qualité et de sécurité. En ne s'appliquant pas à d'autres types de tables présentes dans le bureau, pour lesquelles une norme EN spécifique existe (telle que l'EN 15372), la norme EN 527-2 se concentre sur les éléments critiques relatifs aux tables de travail, assurant une attention particulière aux spécificités de ce type de mobilier. En résumé, la norme EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 établit un cadre solide pour la sécurité, la résistance et la durabilité des tables de travail, soutenant ainsi non seulement la sécurité des utilisateurs, mais aussi l’optimisation des ressources dans la conception de mobilier de bureau. Elle s'avère donc être un outil précieux pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs qui cherchent à garantir la qualité et la longévité de leurs investissements en mobilier de bureau.
SIST EN 527-2:2017+A1:2019 표준은 사무 가구, 특히 작업 테이블에 관한 안전, 강도 및 내구성 요구 사항을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 작업 테이블의 설계와 제작 시 필수적으로 고려해야 할 요소들을 종합적으로 다루고 있으며, 해당 요구 사항들은 작업 환경에서의 안전성과 효율성을 높이는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 구체적인 시험 방법을 제시하므로, 사용자가 테이블의 성능을 객관적으로 검증할 수 있도록 돕는다는 점입니다. 특히 부록 A에 포함된 테이블 상판의 처짐 테스트는 실질적인 사용 조건에서 테이블이 견딜 수 있는 정도를 평가하는 데 중대한 역할을 합니다. 이러한 검증 과정은 소비자와 제조사 간의 신뢰를 구축하며, 품질 보증에 중요한 기초가 됩니다. EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019 표준은 사무실 환경에서 작업 테이블의 안전성과 내구성을 보장하는 데 필수적이며, 이를 통해 직장 내 사고를 예방하고 사용자 편의를 증진시킵니다. 이 표준은 사무 가구 산업의 발전에 기여하며, 더 나아가 국제 표준과의 일관성을 유지하는 데 기여합니다. 작업 테이블을 포함한 사무 가구의 품질 기준을 설정하는 이 표준은 특별한 상업적 요구 사항을 충족할 뿐만 아니라, 글로벌 시장에서도 가치가 있습니다. 따라서, EN 527-2는 사무실 내 작업 환경 최적화를 위한 필수적인 기준으로 자리잡고 있습니다.
SIST EN 527-2:2017+A1:2019は、オフィス家具に関する重要な標準文書であり、特に作業テーブルに焦点を当てています。この標準は、安全性、強度、および耐久性の要件を明確に規定しており、オフィス環境における作業テーブルの品質保証に寄与しています。 この標準の強みは、その包括的な範囲にあります。作業テーブルに特化しているため、ユーザーが安心して使用できる家具を設計・製造するための基準を提供しています。また、他のオフィス用テーブルには適用されないため、特定の製品に対して十分な専門性を持っていることも評価されます。 さらに、付属文書Aにはテーブル天板の撓みを測定するための試験方法が記載されており、実際の製品の性能を検証するための実用的なガイドラインを提示しています。この情報は、製造業者や設計者が製品の改良や検査に役立てることができます。 SIST EN 527-2:2017+A1:2019は、オフィス環境の安全性と快適性を向上させるための必須の基準であり、ユーザーや製造業者にとって非常に重要な参考文献となっています。この標準が提供する要件は、オフィス家具業界における信頼性の向上に寄与し、特に作業テーブルの使用を行うすべての人々に対して強い影響を与えることが期待されます。
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