EN 1729-2:2023
(Main)Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods
Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions including kindergarten, childcare institutions and early years education settings.
It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops.
The chairs fulfilling the applicable requirements of this document are suitable for users weighing up to 110kg.
The figures illustrate test principles only and cannot be used to carry out the tests.
NOTE EN 1729-1 specifies functional dimensions and marking of chairs and tables for general educational institutions.
Annex A (informative) gives a test method for determination of the displacement of chairs placed on tabletops.
Möbel - Stühle und Tische für Bildungseinrichtungen - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Dieses Dokument legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Stühle und Tische für die allgemeine Verwendung während der Bildung in Bildungseinrichtungen, einschließlich Kindergärten, Kinderpflegeeinrichtungen und Einrichtungen zur frühkindlichen Erziehung, fest.
Es ist anwendbar für den Gebrauch von Möbeln mit Laptops und tragbaren Geräten, jedoch nicht für Sonderarbeitsplätze, z. B. Labore, Reihengestühl und Werkstätten.
Stühle, die die geltenden Anforderungen nach diesem Dokument erfüllen, sind für Nutzer mit einem Körpergewicht bis zu 110 kg geeignet.
Die Bilder zeigen nur die Prüfgrundsätze und können nicht zur Durchführung der Prüfungen angewendet werden.
ANMERKUNG EN 1729-1 legt die Funktionsmaße und die Kennzeichnung von Stühlen und Tischen für allgemeine Bildungseinrichtungen fest.
Anhang A (informativ) enthält ein Prüfverfahren zur Bestimmung der Lagebeständigkeit von Stühlen, wenn diese auf Tischplatten stehen.
Meubles - Chaises et tables pour les établissements d'enseignement - Partie 2 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai des chaises et tables pour l’éducation générale dans les établissements d’enseignement incluant les jardins d'enfants ainsi que les établissements de puériculture et d'éducation préscolaire.
Il s'applique aux mobiliers destinés à être utilisés avec des ordinateurs portables ou des dispositifs portables, mais non pour un usage spécial comme les postes de travail, par exemple, les laboratoires, les sièges en rangées et les ateliers.
Les chaises qui satisfont aux exigences applicables du présent document conviennent aux utilisateurs qui pèsent jusqu'à 110 kg.
Les figures illustrent uniquement les principes des essais et ne peuvent être utilisés pour leur exécution.
NOTE L'EN 1729-1 spécifie les dimensions fonctionnelles et le marquage des chaises et tables destinées à l'éducation générale.
Annexe A (informative) Fourni une méthode d’essai pour la détermination de la stabilité de chaises en appui sur le dessus des tables.
Pohištvo - Stoli in mize za vzgojno-izobraževalne ustanove - 2. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
Ta dokument določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za stole in mize za namene splošnega izobraževanja v vzgojno-izobraževalnih ustanovah, vključno z vrtci, ustanovami za varstvo otrok in predšolsko vzgojo.
Velja za pohištvo za uporabo prenosnih računalnikov in drugih prenosnih naprav, vendar ne za delovne postaje za posebne namene, kot so laboratoriji, vrstni sedeži in delavnice.
Stoli, ki izpolnjujejo veljavne zahteve iz tega dokumenta, so primerni za uporabnike s telesno maso do 110 kg.
Slike predstavljajo samo načela preskusov in jih ni mogoče uporabiti za izvajanje preskusov.
OPOMBA: Standard EN 1729-1 določa funkcionalne mere in oznake za stole in mize za splošne vzgojno-izobraževalne namene.
Dodatek A (informativni): Preskusna metoda za ugotavljanje prestavitve stolov, postavljenih na mizne plošče.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-May-2023
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207/WG 6 - Test methods for fire behaviour
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 31-May-2023
- Due Date
- 05-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 31-May-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 21-Feb-2024
Overview
EN 1729-2:2023 - published by CEN - specifies safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables used for general educational purposes, including kindergarten, childcare and early years settings. It covers furniture intended for use with laptops and portable devices (but excludes special‑purpose workstations such as laboratory benches, ranked seating and workshops). Chairs that meet the standard are suitable for users up to 110 kg. The document complements EN 1729-1, which defines functional dimensions and marking.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and applicability: Educational furniture for a wide age range (incl. early years); laptop/portable device use included; special workstations excluded.
- Safety requirements: General safety clauses and additional requirements for smaller sizemarks (0–3 and specifically 0–1).
- Stability tests: Forward, sideways, rearwards overturning, corner stability and special tests for reclining backrests.
- Strength & durability tests: Seat/back static load, durability cycles, seat front edge, leg static loads (side/forward), seat and back impact, drop tests, foot rail and armrest static/durability tests, side‑to‑side tests.
- Table testing: Vertical and horizontal stability, horizontal/vertical static load and durability, and added forward stability requirements.
- Adjustability and ranges: Rules for testing multi‑size and height‑adjustable chairs/tables (test highest size mark fully; stability checks on smallest size mark).
- Special features: Requirements for single‑column chairs, auxiliary writing surfaces integral to chairs, and chairs with armrests.
- Annex A (informative): Test method to determine displacement of chairs placed on tabletops.
- Normative references: Related test standards are cited (e.g., EN 1729-1, EN 1728, EN 1730, EN 1022, EN 17191, EN 71‑2/3).
Applications - who uses EN 1729-2:2023
- Furniture manufacturers designing and validating chairs/tables for schools and childcare settings.
- Test laboratories performing stability, strength and durability testing to demonstrate compliance.
- Procurement teams and specifiers in educational institutions requiring compliant products.
- Design engineers and product safety specialists ensuring ergonomic and safety requirements are met.
- Regulators and certification bodies assessing conformity with European educational furniture safety rules.
Related standards
- EN 1729-1 (Functional dimensions & marking)
- EN 1728, EN 1730 (test methods for seating and tables)
- EN 1022 (seating stability)
- EN 17191, EN 71-2/3 (children’s furniture and safety/flammability/migration)
For compliant product development and procurement, consult the full EN 1729-2:2023 text for test procedures, performance criteria and reporting requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1729-2:2023 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions including kindergarten, childcare institutions and early years education settings. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. The chairs fulfilling the applicable requirements of this document are suitable for users weighing up to 110kg. The figures illustrate test principles only and cannot be used to carry out the tests. NOTE EN 1729-1 specifies functional dimensions and marking of chairs and tables for general educational institutions. Annex A (informative) gives a test method for determination of the displacement of chairs placed on tabletops.
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions including kindergarten, childcare institutions and early years education settings. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. The chairs fulfilling the applicable requirements of this document are suitable for users weighing up to 110kg. The figures illustrate test principles only and cannot be used to carry out the tests. NOTE EN 1729-1 specifies functional dimensions and marking of chairs and tables for general educational institutions. Annex A (informative) gives a test method for determination of the displacement of chairs placed on tabletops.
EN 1729-2:2023 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 1729-2:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2015, EN 1729-2:2023/prA1. 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-september-2023
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2016
Pohištvo - Stoli in mize za vzgojno-izobraževalne ustanove - 2. del: Varnostne
zahteve in preskusne metode
Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements
and test methods
Möbel - Stühle und Tische für Bildungseinrichtungen - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Meubles - Chaises et tables pour les établissements d'enseignement - Partie 2 :
Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1729-2:2023
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 1729-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2015
English Version
Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions -
Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods
Meubles - Chaises et tables pour les établissements Möbel - Stühle und Tische für Bildungseinrichtungen -
d'enseignement - Partie 2 : Exigences de sécurité et Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
méthodes d'essai Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 April 2023.
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,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1729-2:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General test conditions . 7
4.1 Testing ranges of chairs and tables . 7
4.2 Testing of height adjustable and multi-size chairs and tables . 7
4.3 Sequence of testing . 7
5 Safety requirements . 8
5.1 General safety requirements . 8
5.2 Additional safety requirements for chairs sizemarks 0 to 3 . 9
5.3 Additional safety requirements for chairs sizemarks 0 and 1 . 9
6 Testing of chairs . 10
6.1 General. 10
6.2 Stability . 11
6.2.1 General. 11
6.2.2 Forwards overturning . 11
6.2.3 Sideways overturning . 12
6.2.4 Rearwards overturning for all chairs with backrests . 14
6.2.5 Additional overturning requirements for chairs with reclining backrests . 15
6.2.6 Corner stability . 15
6.3 Strength and durability . 15
6.3.1 General. 15
6.3.2 Seat and back static load . 15
6.3.3 Seat and back durability . 16
6.3.4 Seat front edge durability . 17
6.3.5 Leg sideways static load . 18
6.3.6 Leg forward static load . 19
6.3.7 Seat impact . 20
6.3.8 Back impact . 20
6.3.9 Foot rail static load . 21
6.3.10 Drop test . 22
6.3.11 Foot rest durability . 22
6.3.12 Armrest durability test . 23
6.3.13 Armrest static load . 23
6.3.14 Side to side durability test . 23
6.3.15 Vertical static load on auxiliary writing surfaces . 24
6.3.16 Auxiliary writing surface durability test . 24
7 Testing of tables . 24
7.1 Stability . 24
7.1.1 General. 24
7.1.2 Stability of tables, vertical load. 24
7.1.3 Stability of tables, horizontal impact . 24
7.2 Strength and durability of tables . 25
7.2.1 General . 25
7.2.2 Horizontal static load . 25
7.2.3 Horizontal durability . 26
7.2.4 Vertical static load . 27
7.2.5 Vertical durability . 27
8 Test report . 28
Annex A (informative) Test method for determination of the displacement of chairs placed on
tabletops . 29
A.1 General . 29
A.2 Test equipment. 29
A.2.1 Impact hammer . 29
A.2.2 Tabletop . 29
A.3 Test method . 29
Bibliography . 30
European foreword
This document (EN 1729-2:2023) 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 2023, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by November 2023.
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 1729-2:2012+A1:2015.
The EN 1729 series consists of the following parts under the general title Furniture — Chairs and tables
for educational institutions:
— Part 1: Functional dimensions;
— Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods.
EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2015:
a) extension of scope to include safety requirements and test methods for kindergarten, childcare
institutions and early years education settings;
b) removal of the gloss requirement for tabletops;
c) additional durability requirements for single column chairs;
d) additional consideration of chairs with arm rests;
e) clarification of seat loading points and back loading points;
f) amendment of some loads and forces;
g) modification of Annex A” (informative) “Test method for determination of stability of chairs placed
on tabletops”;
h) inclusion of corner stability test for chairs;
i) inclusion of requirements for auxiliary writing surfaces which are integral part of chairs;
j) inclusion of forward stability test for tables;
k) additional safety requirements for chairs sizemarks 0 to 3.
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.
1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables for general
educational purposes in educational institutions including kindergarten, childcare institutions and early
years education settings.
It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose
workstations, e.g. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops.
The chairs fulfilling the applicable requirements of this document are suitable for users weighing up to
110 kg.
The figures illustrate test principles only and cannot be used to carry out the tests.
NOTE EN 1729-1 specifies functional dimensions and marking of chairs and tables for general educational
institutions.
Annex A (informative) gives a test method for determination of the displacement of chairs placed on
tabletops.
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 71-2:2020, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 1022:2018, Furniture — Seating — Determination of stability
EN 1728:2012, Furniture — Seating — Test methods for the determination of strength and durability
EN 1729-1, Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions — Part 1: Functional dimensions
EN 1730:2012, Furniture — Tables — Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and
durability
EN 17191:2021, Children’s Furniture — Seating for children — Safety requirements and test methods
CEN/TR 17202:2018, Furniture — General safety guidelines — Entrapment of fingers
prEN 15372:—, Furniture — Strength, durability and safety — Requirements for non-domestic tables
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 15372:2021.
3.1
single column chair
chair whose upper part, which includes the seat, is mounted on a single load bearing structure with a
diameter of up to 120 mm at its narrowest point
Note 1 to entry: This includes e.g. chairs with gas lifts.
[SOURCE: prEN 12520:2021]
4 General test conditions
4.1 Testing ranges of chairs and tables
If chairs in a range of size marks are all manufactured with the same design details and geometry, it is
only necessary to carry out the complete test programme on the highest size mark (including multi-size
and height adjustable) in the range, plus additional stability tests on the smallest size mark in the range.
Safety requirements for chairs and tables as specified in Clause 5 shall be assessed for all size marks in
the range. Additional safety requirements as specified in 5.2 and 5.3 shall be assessed for all size marks 0
to 3.
If tables in a range of size marks are all manufactured with the same design details and geometry, it is
only necessary to carry out the complete test programme on the highest size mark in the range.
If a chair is adjustable between two sizemarks (e.g. sizemark 3 and 5), largest sizemark (i.e. sizemark 5)
shall be fully tested and the smallest sizemark (e.g. sizemark 3) shall only be tested for stability.
In the event of failure in any of the chairs/tables in the above test programme, it is necessary to carry out
the complete test programme on each chair/table size mark individually.
If a test cannot be carried out as specified, the test shall be carried out as closely as possible to that
specified. Any modifications to the test method shall be technically justified and shall be recorded in the
test method.
4.2 Testing of height adjustable and multi-size chairs and tables
Where tables or chairs can be set to a number of different configurations the worst case configuration
shall be tested.
Where tables and chairs can be adjusted to suit multiple size marks the item shall be assessed in
accordance with EN 1729-1 at all size marks, and structural testing shall be carried out at the highest size
mark only.
4.3 Sequence of testing
All applicable tests shall be carried out on the same sample.
The dimensional assessment of chairs and tables according to EN 1729-1 shall be carried out before
undertaking the tests specified in this document.
For chairs as far as applicable the tests shall be carried out in the following order:
— 5.1 a) to h) general requirements;
— 5.2 a) to c) additional requirements SM 0-3;
— 5.3 a) to e) additional requirements SM 0 and 1;
— 5.1 i) stability (optional);
— 5.1 j) except 5.3.12 Overload test;
— 5.1 i) stability;
— 5.3.12 Overload test;
— 5.2 d) and e) additional requirements SM 0-3;
— 5.3 f) additional requirements SM 0 and 1.
For tables as far as applicable the tests shall be carried out in the following order:
— 5.1 b) to h) general requirements;
— 5.1 k) stability (optional);
— 5.1 l) strength and durability;
— 5.1 k) stability.
5 Safety requirements
5.1 General safety requirements
Where a requirement in 5.1 might conflict with 5.2 and/or 5.3, the relevant requirement of 5.2 and/or
5.3 has predominance over 5.1.
In order to minimize the risk of personal injury or damage to clothing, the following requirements apply:
a) edges which are directly in contact with the user are rounded or chamfered;
b) all other edges and corners accessible during intended use are free from burrs and/or sharp edges;
c) there shall be no areas where the distance between two accessible parts moving relative to each
other can be less than 25 mm, and more than 8 mm in any position during movement that could
present a risk of injury to the user, created by parts of the furniture operated by powered
mechanisms, e.g. mechanical springs and gas lifts.
This requirement is fulfilled if there is no hazard present when tested in accordance with
CEN/TR 17202:2018, 8.3 and 8.4.
NOTE Requirements for shear and compression points created under the influence of electrical motors are
specified in prEN 17684:2022.
d) adjustment controls shall not operate inadvertently or accidentally;
e) when accessible to the user under normal use, open ends, and feet of tubular components shall be
capped or otherwise closed;
f) There shall be no holes in the ends of tubular components or holes in rigid components in accessible
parts between 8 mm and 18 mm, unless the depth of penetration is less than 10 mm or capped. This
requirement is fulfilled if there is no hazard present w
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SIST EN 1729-2:2023은 교육 기관을 위한 가구로서의 의자 및 테이블에 대한 안전 요구 사항과 시험 방법을 명시하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 유치원, 어린이집 및 조기 교육 환경을 포함한 일반 교육 목적용 의자와 테이블에 적용됩니다. 또한, 노트북 컴퓨터나 휴대용 장치와 함께 사용할 수 있는 가구에 적합하지만, 특수 목적 작업대에 대해서는 적용되지 않습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 사용자의 안전을 보장하기 위해 설정된 포괄적인 요구 사항과 시험 방법입니다. 의자는 최대 110kg의 사용자에게 적합하게 설계되어 있어 다양한 연령대와 체중의 학생들이 안전하게 사용할 수 있도록 합니다. 이는 교육 기관에서 학생들의 신체적 안전을 확보하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 또한, EN 1729-1에서는 교육 기관의 의자 및 테이블의 기능적 치수와 표시에 대한 규정을 추가로 명시하고 있어, 관련 정보와 함께 사용될 수 있는 체계적인 접근법을 제공합니다. 부록 A에서는 테이블 위에 놓인 의자의 변위를 측정하기 위한 시험 방법을 제시하고 있어, 실질적인 테스트를 통해 가구의 안전성을 더욱 확실히 할 수 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 1729-2:2023 표준은 교육 환경에서 의자와 테이블의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 필수적인 가이드라인을 제공하며, 교육 기관에서의 적용 가능성과 중요성이 매우 높은 문서입니다.
The standard EN 1729-2:2023 plays a crucial role in defining safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables specifically designed for educational institutions. Its scope is thoughtfully crafted to address the needs of various educational settings, including kindergartens, childcare facilities, and early years education environments. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its comprehensive coverage of general educational purposes, ensuring that the furniture not only meets safety benchmarks but also enhances the learning experience. By specifying that the chairs are suitable for users weighing up to 110kg, the standard emphasizes the importance of safety and durability, which is essential in the dynamic environment of educational institutions. Furthermore, the inclusion of furniture designed for laptop computers or portable devices demonstrates the standard's relevance in today's technologically driven educational landscape. This aspect acknowledges the evolving needs of students and teachers, ensuring that furniture is functional and supportive in modern learning contexts. The document also clarifies limitations by excluding special-purpose workstations, such as those used in laboratories or workshops, which further refines its applicability and focus. This allows educational institutions to align their furnishing choices with standardized safety requirements that are pertinent to general classroom settings. Additionally, Annex A provides an informative test method for assessing chair displacement on tabletops. This practical insight supports the enforcement of safety standards and encourages institutions to apply these test methods effectively. Overall, EN 1729-2:2023 stands as a vital resource, blending safety requirements with practical testing methodologies relevant to educational furniture, ensuring that institutions provide secure and conducive learning environments.
SIST EN 1729-2:2023は、教育機関向けの椅子およびテーブルに関する安全要件と試験方法を規定した重要な標準です。この文書は、幼稚園、保育施設、初期教育環境を含む一般教育目的の家具に適用されます。そのため、幅広い教育現場での使用を考慮した実用的なガイドラインが提供されています。 この標準の強みは、安全性に重点を置いている点です。具体的には、最大110kgまでの利用者に適した椅子の要件が明確に定められており、利用者の安全を最優先に考えた設計基準が設けられています。加えて、教育機関で一般的に使用されるノートパソコンやポータブルデバイス用の家具にも対象を広げており、現代の教育環境に即した適応性が見受けられます。 ただし、この標準は特定の作業用ワークステーションや実験室、ランク付けされた座席、工房の家具には適用されない点にも注意が必要です。この制限により、教育機関向けの家具に特化した安全要件を強調する一方で、特別な用途に関しては別途基準が必要であることを示唆しています。 さらに、附属文書Aでは、テーブル上に置かれた椅子の移動量を測定する試験方法が記載されており、この標準の実用性を高めています。図示された試験原理は、試験実施のための指針として役立つものですが、実際の試験に使用することはできないため、適切な理解と適用が求められます。 全体として、SIST EN 1729-2:2023は、教育機関向けの椅子とテーブルに対する包括的な安全基準を確立しており、その適用範囲と安全性に対する要求水準は、今日の教育環境において非常に重要です。
Die Norm SIST EN 1729-2:2023 legt umfassende Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfmethoden für Stühle und Tische in Bildungseinrichtungen fest, die sowohl für den Kindergarten als auch für frühkindliche Bildungseinrichtungen relevant sind. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm beschränkt sich auf Möbel, die für allgemeine Bildungszwecke konzipiert sind und berücksichtigt insbesondere die Nutzung von Laptops und tragbaren Geräten. Ausschlusskriterien sind spezielle Arbeitsplätze wie Labore, Rangplätze und Werkstätten, wodurch die Norm gezielt auf die Bedürfnisse der Grundbildung eingeht. Eine der größten Stärken dieser Norm ist die klare Definition der Sicherheitsanforderungen, die sicherstellt, dass die Möbel für Nutzer mit einem Gewicht von bis zu 110 kg geeignet sind. Dies gewährleistet eine breite Anwendbarkeit und fördert die Sicherheit im schulischen Kontext. Die Prüfmethoden, die in diesem Dokument spezifiziert sind, bieten zudem eine standardisierte Herangehensweise zur Überprüfung der Sicherheit und Robustheit der Möbel. Darüber hinaus stellt die Norm grundlegende Informationen zur Funktionsdimensionierung und Kennzeichnung von Stühlen und Tischen bereit, die in der EN 1729-1 beschrieben sind. Diese umfassende Herangehensweise an die Gestaltung von Möbeln in Bildungseinrichtungen unterstreicht die Relevanz der Norm im Hinblick auf die Ergonomie und die Sicherheitsstandards, die in modernen Lernumgebungen erforderlich sind. Besonders erwähnenswert ist der informative Anhang A, der eine Prüfmethodik zur Bestimmung der Verrückung von Stühlen auf Tischplatten bietet. Dies ist ein wichtiger Aspekt, um die Stabilität und Sicherheit in Unterrichtsräumen zu gewährleisten. Die grafischen Darstellungen in der Norm dienen dazu, die Prüfprinzipien zu veranschaulichen, was jedoch nicht für die Durchführung der Tests verwendet werden sollte. Insgesamt ist die Norm SIST EN 1729-2:2023 von erheblicher Bedeutung für die Gestaltung sicherer und ergonomischer Möbel für Bildungseinrichtungen und fördert die Schaffung einer sicheren Lernumgebung.
La norme EN 1729-2:2023 constitue un document essentiel qui établit des exigences de sécurité et des méthodes d'essai pour les chaises et les tables destinées aux institutions éducatives. Son champ d'application inclut les établissements d'enseignement général tels que les jardins d'enfants, les crèches et les milieux éducatifs pour les jeunes enfants, ce qui démontre sa pertinence dans le domaine de l'éducation. L'un des principaux atouts de cette norme est son attention portée à la sécurité des utilisateurs. Les exigences de sécurité précisées garantissent que le mobilier utilisé dans les environnements éducatifs est adapté et sécurisé pour des utilisateurs pesant jusqu'à 110 kg. Cela en fait un document indispensable pour les éducateurs et les responsables d'établissement soucieux de la sécurité de leurs élèves. De plus, en intégrant des méthodes d'essai spécifiques, la norme EN 1729-2:2023 permet une évaluation objective du mobilier éducatif. Cela contribue à assurer non seulement la conformité des produits aux exigences de sécurité, mais également leur adéquation pour une utilisation avec des ordinateurs portables ou des dispositifs mobiles, ce qui est particulièrement pertinent dans le contexte d'un enseignement de plus en plus numérique. Il est à noter que cette norme ne couvre pas certains types de mobilier spécialisés, tels que les stations de travail pour laboratoires ou les sièges en gradins, ce qui permet de concentrer son application sur les besoins fondamentaux de l'éducation générale. L'annexe A, avec sa méthode de test pour déterminer le déplacement des chaises sur les tables, fournit un complément précieux pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs, renforçant encore l'utilité de cette norme. En résumé, la norme EN 1729-2:2023 est une référence incontournable pour garantir la sécurité et l'efficacité des chaises et tables dans les établissements éducatifs, affirmant ainsi son importance pour la création d'environnements d'apprentissage sûrs et fonctionnels.
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