Workbenches for laboratories in educational institutions - Dimensions, safety and durability requirements and test methods

This document applies to workbenches, movable science tables and workbench shelves designed for use in educational institutions and similar laboratories. It does not apply to workbenches and working tables for industrial laboratories, institutes and universities or similar research institutions. It does not apply to fume cupboards
This document specifies safety and durability requirements and test methods and gives dimensions.
Requirements and test methods related to the fire safety or workbenches and to the resistance of the work surface are not included in this document.
Requirements concerning electrical safety and media services (eg water, gas, wastewater, compressed air) are not included in this document.

Arbeitstische für Laboratorien in Bildungseinrichtungen - Maße, Anforderungen an die Sicherheit und Dauerhaltbarkeit und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument gilt für fest installierte Arbeitstische, bewegliche Labortische und Tischablagen, die für den Gebrauch in Bildungseinrichtungen und gleichartigen Laboratorien konstruiert sind. Es gilt nicht für Arbeitstische und Labortische in industriellen Laboratorien, Instituten und Hochschulen oder ähnlichen Forschungseinrichtungen. Es gilt nicht für Abzüge.
Dieses Dokument legt Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren sowie Anforderungen an die Dauer-haltbarkeit fest und enthält Angaben für Maße.
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren hinsichtlich der Feuersicherheit von Arbeitstischen und hinsichtlich der Widerstandsfähigkeit der Arbeitsoberfläche werden in diesem Dokument nicht behandelt.
Anforderungen an die elektrische Sicherheit und die Medienversorgung (z. B. Wasser, Gas, Abwasser, Druckluft) sind ebenfalls nicht Gegenstand dieses Dokuments.

Paillasses de laboratoire dans les établissements d’enseignement - Dimensions, spécification de sécurité et de durabilité et méthodes d’essai

Le présent document s’applique aux paillasses, aux tables de science mobiles et aux tablettes conçues pour une utilisation dans des établissements d’enseignement général et autres laboratoires similaires.
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité et de durabilité ainsi que les méthodes d’essai, et il indique les dimensions.
Les exigences et les méthodes d’essai relatives à la sécurité incendie des paillasses et à la résistance du plan de travail ne sont pas incluses dans le présent document.
Les exigences concernant la sécurité électrique ne sont pas non plus incluses.

Delovni pulti za laboratorije v vzgojno-izobraževalnih ustanovah - Mere, zahteve za varnost in trajnost ter preskusne metode

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
25-Feb-2020
Withdrawal Date
30-Aug-2020
ICS
71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 207/WG 6 - Test methods for fire behaviour
Current Stage
9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
Start Date
02-Sep-2025
Completion Date
02-Sep-2025
Ref Project
SIST EN 13150:2020 - Workbenches for laboratories in educational institutions - Dimensions, safety and durability requirements and test methods

Relations

Replaces
EN 13150:2001 - Workbenches for laboratories - Dimensions, safety requirements and test methods
Effective Date
04-Mar-2020

Overview

EN 13150:2020 - Workbenches for laboratories in educational institutions - specifies dimensions, safety and durability requirements and test methods for workbenches, movable science tables and workbench shelves intended for use in schools and similar educational laboratories. Published by CEN, this European standard is limited to educational settings and explicitly excludes industrial, university/research laboratory furniture and fume cupboards. It also excludes fire-resistance, work-surface chemical resistance, electrical safety and building media services (water, gas, compressed air) requirements.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope & exclusions
    • Applies only to educational institution laboratory workbenches; not for industrial or university labs and not for fume cupboards.
    • Fire safety, surface resistance and electrical/media services requirements are outside this standard.
  • Dimensions
    • Specified nominal work surface heights (examples): sitting 740 ± 10 mm (600 mm for primary schools), standing 850 or 900 mm for secondary schools or use with high stools.
    • Clear work surface depth: 600–900 mm.
    • Maximum shelf height above workbench for depth ≥ 600 mm: 1 750 mm.
    • Legroom requirements reference EN 527-1 and EN 1729-1.
  • Safety
    • Minimize injury risk: no sharp edges/burrs; capped open ends on tubular components.
    • Moving parts must maintain safe gaps (<8 mm or >25 mm) to avoid shearing/pinching.
    • Glass components meeting the standard’s threshold must comply with EN 12600 classification.
    • Work surfaces retaining liquids must provide retaining edges (minimum capacity 5 L/m²).
  • Stability, strength and durability
    • Stability and load tests reference EN 1730 and EN 16122.
    • Representative safety test parameters include: horizontal static load (600 N, ×10), main-surface vertical load (2 000 N, ×10), ancillary-surface load (500 N), horizontal impact (50 kg drop from 40 mm), stability under vertical load (1 000 N).
    • Durability cycles include: height-adjustment 5 000 cycles (50 kg), horizontal and vertical durability 10 000 cycles, castor durability 2 000 cycles.
    • Surface gloss (reflection) requirements per EN 13722 to limit specular reflections (recommend silky matt finish).
  • Test conditions & tolerances
    • Tests performed on assembled furniture, indoor ambient conditions; tolerances: masses ±0.5%, dimensions ±1.0 mm, angles ±2°, forces ±5%.

Practical applications

  • Use this standard when designing, specifying, manufacturing or procuring school laboratory benches, science-room tables and shelving to ensure safety, dimensional compatibility and durability.
  • Relevant for manufacturers, laboratory furniture specifiers, school facility managers, procurement officers, safety assessors and test laboratories.

Related standards

  • EN 1730 (stability, strength and durability test methods)
  • EN 16121 / EN 16122 (storage furniture requirements and tests)
  • EN 1729-1 (educational furniture dimensions)
  • EN 527-1 (work table dimensions)
  • EN 12600 (glass impact classification)
  • EN 13722 (surface gloss measurement)

Keywords: EN 13150:2020, workbenches for laboratories, educational institutions, workbench dimensions, laboratory furniture standard, safety and durability, test methods, bench stability.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 13150:2020 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Workbenches for laboratories in educational institutions - Dimensions, safety and durability requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This document applies to workbenches, movable science tables and workbench shelves designed for use in educational institutions and similar laboratories. It does not apply to workbenches and working tables for industrial laboratories, institutes and universities or similar research institutions. It does not apply to fume cupboards This document specifies safety and durability requirements and test methods and gives dimensions. Requirements and test methods related to the fire safety or workbenches and to the resistance of the work surface are not included in this document. Requirements concerning electrical safety and media services (eg water, gas, wastewater, compressed air) are not included in this document.

This document applies to workbenches, movable science tables and workbench shelves designed for use in educational institutions and similar laboratories. It does not apply to workbenches and working tables for industrial laboratories, institutes and universities or similar research institutions. It does not apply to fume cupboards This document specifies safety and durability requirements and test methods and gives dimensions. Requirements and test methods related to the fire safety or workbenches and to the resistance of the work surface are not included in this document. Requirements concerning electrical safety and media services (eg water, gas, wastewater, compressed air) are not included in this document.

EN 13150:2020 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.040.10 - Chemical laboratories. Laboratory equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 13150:2020 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13150:2001. 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-april-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 13150:2002
Delovni pulti za laboratorije v vzgojno-izobraževalnih ustanovah - Mere, zahteve za
varnost in trajnost ter preskusne metode
Workbenches for laboratories in educational institutions - Dimensions, safety and
durability requirements and test methods
Arbeitstische für Laboratorien in Bildungseinrichtungen - Maße, Anforderungen an die
Sicherheit und Dauerhaltbarkeit und Prüfverfahren
Paillasses de laboratoire dans les établissements d’enseignement - Dimensions,
spécification de sécurité et de durabilité et méthodes d’essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13150:2020
ICS:
71.040.10 Kemijski laboratoriji. Chemical laboratories.
Laboratorijska oprema Laboratory equipment
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 13150
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 71.040.10 Supersedes EN 13150:2001
English Version
Workbenches for laboratories in educational institutions -
Dimensions, safety and durability requirements and test
methods
Paillasses de laboratoire dans les établissements Arbeitstische für Laboratorien in
d'enseignement - Dimensions, spécification de sécurité Bildungseinrichtungen - Maße, Anforderungen an die
et de durabilité et méthodes d'essai Sicherheit und Dauerhaltbarkeit und Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 October 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, 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, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13150:2020 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 General test conditions . 5
4.1 Preliminary preparation . 5
4.2 Tolerances . 5
4.3 Test installation . 5
5 Dimensions . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Heights . 5
5.3 Depth of work surface . 7
5.4 Service zone. 7
6 Safety requirements . 7
6.1 General . 7
6.2 Stability . 7
7 Strength and durability requirements . 8
7.1 General . 8
7.2 Sequence and parameters for safety testing . 8
7.3 Sequence and parameters for durability testing . 9
7.4 Surface reflection requirements. 9
7.5 Requirements for storage components . 9
8 Information for use . 9
9 Marking and labelling requirements . 9
10 Test report . 10

European foreword
This document (EN 13150:2020) 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 August 2020, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by August 2020.
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 13150:2001.
Compared to EN 13150:2001, the following modifications have been made:
a) scope has been restricted to the workbenches in educational institutions;
b) removal of Annex A (normative) containing detailed test methods;
c) this document refers to other relevant EN standards such as EN 1730, EN 16122 for the applicable
test methods;
d) no terms and definitions are listed in this document;
e) removal of Annex B (informative) containing optional durability tests. Durability test requirements
are now in the main body of this document.
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, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
1 Scope
This document applies to workbenches, movable science tables and workbench shelves designed for use
in educational institutions and similar laboratories. It does not apply to workbenches and working tables
for industrial laboratories, institutes and universities or similar research institutions. It does not apply to
fume cupboards.
This document specifies safety and durability requirements and test methods and gives dimensions.
Requirements and test methods related to the fire safety of workbenches and to the resistance of the
work surface are not included in this document.
Requirements concerning electrical safety and media services (e.g. water, gas, wastewater, compressed
air) are not included in this document.
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 527-1:2011, Office furniture — Work tables and desks — Part 1: Dimensions
EN 1729-1:2015, 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 12600, Glass in building — Pendulum test — Impa
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SIST EN 13150:2020は、教育機関で使用される実験用ワークベンチや可動科学テーブル、ワークベンチ用シェルフに関する基準として非常に重要です。この標準は、教育目的のために設計された作業スペースの寸法、安全性、耐久性に関する要件と試験方法を明確に規定しています。 この標準の強みは、教育機関特有のニーズに応えるための寸法や耐久性要件を具体的に提示している点です。これにより、教育機関の実験室で使用されるワークベンチが、安全かつ効果的に機能するよう保証されています。また、ワークベンチの安全性についての要件や、作業面の耐久性に関するテスト方法が詳細に指定されていることにより、品質管理が強化され、教育現場での使用がより信頼性のあるものになります。 ただし、この標準は産業用ラボや研究機関で使用されるワークベンチやワークテーブルには適用されず、教育機関に限定されています。また、火災安全性や電気安全、メディアサービス（例：水、ガス、廃水、圧縮空気）に関連する要件は含まれていないため、特定の環境においては追加の評価が必要です。 このように、SIST EN 13150:2020は教育機関におけるワークベンチの安全性と耐久性を確保するための基準として、非常に関連性が高く、強固なガイドラインを提供しています。

Die Norm EN 13150:2020 legt wichtige Richtlinien und Anforderungen für Werkbänke in Bildungseinrichtungen fest, was sie zu einem unverzichtbaren Dokument für die Gestaltung und den Betrieb von Laboren in Schulen macht. Der Anwendungsbereich der Norm konzentriert sich auf Werkbänke, mobile Tischsysteme und Regale, die speziell für den Einsatz in Bildungseinrichtungen und ähnlichen Laboren bestimmt sind. Dies verdeutlicht die Relevanz der Norm, da sie nicht für industrielle Laboratorien oder Forschungseinrichtungen gilt, was eine klare Abgrenzung und Fokussierung auf den Bildungsbereich darstellt. Ein wesentlicher Schwerpunkt der Norm sind die festgelegten Sicherheits- und Haltbarkeitsanforderungen sowie die entsprechenden Prüfmethoden, die sicherstellen, dass die Werkbänke sowohl funktional als auch sicher für den Einsatz in Lernumgebungen sind. Durch die Definition von Abmessungen wird gewährleistet, dass die Werkbänke den räumlichen Gegebenheiten und den Anforderungen der Nutzer gerecht werden. Diese Anforderungen tragen dazu bei, ein sicheres und ästhetisch ansprechendes Lernumfeld zu schaffen. Es ist jedoch wichtig zu beachten, dass spezifische Anforderungen in Bezug auf Brandschutz, elektrische Sicherheit und Medienanschlüsse nicht in diesem Dokument enthalten sind. Dies könnte als Schwäche angesehen werden, da es für Bildungseinrichtungen von Bedeutung sein könnte, sicherzustellen, dass auch diese Aspekte in die Planungen einfließen. Dennoch bleibt die Norm aufgrund ihrer klaren und fokussierten Zielsetzung eine nützliche Ressource für Schulen und Bildungseinrichtungen, die die Sicherheit und Funktionalität ihrer Laborarbeitsplätze verbessern möchten. Insgesamt bietet die EN 13150:2020 robuste Rahmenbedingungen, die auf die spezifischen Herausforderungen und Bedürfnisse in Bildungslabors ausgerichtet sind. Ihre Stärken liegen in der klaren Definition der Dimensions- und Haltbarkeitsanforderungen sowie in der Betonung von Sicherheitsaspekten, die für die Gestaltung sicherer und effektiver Lernumgebungen unerlässlich sind.

The standard EN 13150:2020 provides a comprehensive framework specifically tailored for workbenches, movable science tables, and workstation shelves intended for use within educational institutions and similar laboratories. Its clear delineation of scope ensures that it addresses the unique requirements of educational settings while explicitly excluding industrial laboratories and similar research institutions, which helps to avoid ambiguity in its application. One of the key strengths of this standard lies in its focus on dimensions, safety, and durability requirements, offering a standardized approach that enhances the functionality and reliability of laboratory workspaces. By detailing essential dimensions, the standard promotes uniformity and compatibility within educational environments, ensuring that facilities are equipped with adequately sized and safe furniture. Moreover, the emphasis on safety requirements is critical in educational settings where the proper functioning of workbenches can significantly impact the overall safety and well-being of students and staff. The inclusion of relevant test methods further validates the adherence to these safety and durability standards, reinforcing the importance of maintaining high-quality laboratory equipment. However, it is worth noting that the standard does not cover fire safety for workbenches or the resistance of work surfaces, nor does it address electrical safety and associated media services such as water, gas, and compressed air. This limitation suggests a focused yet potentially narrow scope, which may require supplementary standards to fully encompass the broad spectrum of safety and functional characteristics necessary for laboratory environments. Overall, EN 13150:2020 is a pertinent standard that addresses the critical aspects of laboratory workbenches within educational contexts. Its systematic approach to dimensions and safety requirements ensures that laboratories are equipped with reliable and durable furnishings, making it a relevant resource for educational institutions seeking quality assurance in their laboratory settings.

La norme SIST EN 13150:2020 se concentre sur les bancs de travail pour les laboratoires dans les établissements éducatifs, en établissant des dimensions, des exigences de sécurité et de durabilité ainsi que des méthodes d'essai. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, ne s'appliquant qu'aux bancs de travail, tables de science mobiles et étagères de travail conçus pour des usages spécifiques en milieu éducatif, écartant ainsi les installations réservées aux laboratoires industriels et aux institutions de recherche. L'un des points forts de cette norme réside dans son approche systématique en matière de sécurité et de durabilité. En fournissant des exigences claires concernant la construction et les performances des équipements, la norme assure un environnement de travail sécurisé pour les étudiants et le personnel éducatif. De plus, les méthodes d'essai incluses permettent de garantir que les bancs de travail répondent aux critères minimaux de robustesse et de longévité, renforçant ainsi la confiance des utilisateurs dans les produits conformes à la norme. Cependant, il est important de noter que la norme ne couvre pas certaines exigences critiques, telles que la sécurité incendie des bancs de travail ni la résistance des surfaces de travail, ce qui pourrait limiter son applicabilité dans certaines situations. De même, les questions relatives à la sécurité électrique et aux services de médias (comme l'eau, le gaz, ou l'air comprimé) ne sont pas abordées. Cela souligne la nécessité pour les utilisateurs de vérifier que des normes complémentaires soient également appliquées pour une protection intégrale. Enfin, le fait que cette norme soit spécifiquement orientée vers les institutions éducatives en fait un document pertinent et opportun, répondant à un besoin crucial d'équipements de laboratoire adaptés à l'apprentissage. En alignant ses exigences sur les réalités du milieu éducatif, le SIST EN 13150:2020 contribue ainsi à la promotion de pratiques sûres et durables dans l'enseignement scientifique.

SIST EN 13150:2020 문서는 교육 기관에서 사용되는 실험실 작업대에 대한 기준으로, 크기, 안전성 및 내구성 요구사항과 시험 방법을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 교육 기관 및 유사한 실험실에서 사용할 목적으로 설계된 이동식 과학 테이블과 작업대 선반에 적용되며, 산업용 실험실, 연구소 및 대학과 같은 유사 연구 기관의 작업대에는 적용되지 않습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 명확한 규정을 통해 안전성과 내구성 요구 사항을 제공함으로써, 교육 기관에서 학생들이 안전하게 실험을 수행할 수 있도록 지원하는 데 있습니다. 또한, 다양한 작업 공간의 크기를 정의하고 있어 사용자 친화적인 환경을 조성하는 데 기여합니다. 표준에서 제시하는 시험 방법 역시 실험실 환경에서의 일관된 품질 보장을 가능하게 합니다. 그러나 이 문서는 화재 안전 및 작업대 표면의 내구성 관련 요구 사항이 포함되어 있지 않으며, 전기 안전과 매체 서비스(예; 물, 가스, 폐수, 압축 공기)에 관한 요구 사항도 다루고 있지 않습니다. 이는 교육 기관에서 사용하는 작업대에 대한 특정한 환경이나 요구를 고려할 때, 보완할 필요가 있음을 시사합니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN 13150:2020은 교육 기관의 실험실 작업대에 대한 종합적인 기준으로, 안전성과 내구성 요구 사항의 규정을 통해 교육의 질을 높이고, 실험실 환경의 안전성을 확보하는 데 큰 기여를 합니다. 이러한 점에서 본 표준은 현장에서의 실질적인 필요에 부응하는 유용한 기준으로 떠오릅니다.