EN 581-1:2017
(Main)Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements
Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements
This European Standard specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating and tables for adults for camping, domestic and contract use.
It does not apply to removable upholstery, coverings, seating for spectator facilities, seating and tables for children.
Mechanical safety requirements are covered by prEN 581-2 for seating and prEN 581-3 for tables.
Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze points.
Annex B (informative) is a rational concerning fingers entrapment.
Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für den Camping-, Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil 1: Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen für Außensitzmöbel und Außentische für Erwachsene für den Camping , Wohn und Objektbereich fest.
Sie gilt nicht für abnehmbare Polster, Abdeckungen, Sitzmöbel für Zuschauertribünen sowie Sitzmöbel und Tische für Kinder.
Mechanische sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen sind für Sitzmöbel in FprEN 581 2 und für Tische in prEN 581 3 festgelegt.
Anhang A (informativ) enthält eine schematische Darstellung der Anforderungen und Bedingungen bezüglich Scher und Quetschstellen.
Anhang B (informativ) besteht aus einer Begründung zu Fingerfangstellen.
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usage domestique, collectif et de camping - Partie 1 : Exigences générales de sécurité
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences générales de sécurité des sièges et tables pour adultes à usage domestique, collectif et de camping.
Elle ne s’applique pas aux rembourrages, revêtements amovibles, aux installations pour spectateurs, aux sièges et tables pour enfants.
Les exigences mécaniques sont couvertes par les normes NF EN 581-2 pour les sièges et NF EN 581-3 pour les tables.
L’annexe A (informative) contient une représentation schématique des exigences et conditions relatives aux points de cisaillement et de pincement.
L’annexe B (informative) est un rational relatif au coincement des doigts.
Zunanje pohištvo - Sedežno pohištvo in mize za domačo in javno uporabo ter taborjenje - 1. del: Splošne varnostne zahteve
Ta evropski standard določa splošne varnostne zahteve za zunanje sedežno pohištvo in mize za odrasle za domačo in javno uporabo ter taborjenje.
Ne uporablja se za snemljivo oblazinjenje, prevleke, sedeže v prostorih za gledalce ter sedeže in mize za otroke.
Mehanske varnostne zahteve so vključene v standardu prEN 581-2 za sedenje in standardu prEN 581-3 za mize.
Dodatek A (informativni) je shematski prikaz zahtev in pogojev v zvezi s točkami striženja in stiskanja.
Dodatek B (informativni) je utemeljitev prilagoditev za preprečevanje ukleščenja prstov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Mar-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Sep-2017
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 207/WG 4 - Outdoor furniture
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 26-May-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 12-Jun-2010
Overview
EN 581-1:2017 is a European Standard developed by CEN that defines general safety requirements for outdoor furniture seating and tables designed for camping, domestic, and contract use by adults. It addresses critical safety aspects to ensure products meet stringent standards to protect users from physical injury.
This standard specifically excludes removable upholstery, coverings, seating for spectator facilities, and children’s furniture. In addition, it focuses on safety elements such as design features, edges, corners, and mechanical hazards to minimize risks during normal use.
Key Topics
Scope and Applicability
EN 581-1:2017 provides general safety guidelines for outdoor seating and tables used by adults in camping, residential, and professional settings. It focuses on injury prevention related to physical aspects of furniture construction.Safety Requirements
- Edges and Corners: All edges and corners accessible during normal use must be rounded, chamfered, or otherwise protected to avoid cuts or abrasions.
- Tubular Components: Tubular parts must not have accessible holes sized between 7 mm and 12 mm with a depth of 10 mm or more to prevent finger entrapment and floor damage.
- Shear and Squeeze Points: The standard limits potential finger injuries caused by parts moving relative to each other. Shear and squeeze points are controlled through specific dimensional criteria and design constraints, especially during erecting, folding, or adjusting furniture. Powered mechanisms must not generate accessible shear or squeeze points.
- User-Controlled Movements: Injuries from shear and squeeze points created only during manual manipulation are acceptable provided users can promptly stop motion when feeling pain.
Test Probes and Evaluation
The document specifies cylindrical test probes of 7 mm, 12 mm, and 18 mm diameters (with hemispherical ends) used to assess gaps and entrapping points. These probes help verify compliance with safety requirements concerning accessibility and risk of injury.Test Reporting
A comprehensive test report must include references to the standard, item details, observed defects, results per relevant clauses, compliance confirmation, tester’s identification, and testing dates.Informative Annexes
- Annex A provides schematic illustrations of shear and squeeze point requirements.
- Annex B offers a rationale explaining the risk of finger injuries related to edges, tubular holes, and moving parts.
Applications
EN 581-1:2017 is essential for manufacturers, designers, and suppliers of outdoor furniture used in camping, residential, and public contract settings. It ensures products:
- Meet mandatory safety standards preventing user injury from sharp edges, finger entrapment, and mechanical hazards.
- Comply with European regulatory frameworks, facilitating market access throughout CEN member countries.
- Provide consumers with confidence in the safety and reliability of outdoor seating and tables.
- Complement mechanical safety standards EN 581-2 (seating) and EN 581-3 (tables) by addressing general safety and design risks.
This standard is particularly relevant for products such as:
- Portable camping chairs and foldable tables
- Outdoor dining and lounge seating for homes and gardens
- Contract-use outdoor seating and tables in hospitality and public spaces
Related Standards
- EN 581-2:2015 - Covers mechanical safety requirements and testing methods for outdoor seating.
- EN 581-3:2007 - Specifies mechanical safety requirements and test methods for outdoor tables.
These complementary parts of the EN 581 series collectively ensure comprehensive safety performance of outdoor furniture in mechanical integrity and user protection.
By adhering to EN 581-1:2017, outdoor furniture manufacturers enhance product safety, reduce liability risks, and reinforce consumer trust by delivering secure, ergonomic, and compliant seating and table solutions suitable for outdoor environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 581-1:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating and tables for adults for camping, domestic and contract use. It does not apply to removable upholstery, coverings, seating for spectator facilities, seating and tables for children. Mechanical safety requirements are covered by prEN 581-2 for seating and prEN 581-3 for tables. Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze points. Annex B (informative) is a rational concerning fingers entrapment.
This European Standard specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating and tables for adults for camping, domestic and contract use. It does not apply to removable upholstery, coverings, seating for spectator facilities, seating and tables for children. Mechanical safety requirements are covered by prEN 581-2 for seating and prEN 581-3 for tables. Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze points. Annex B (informative) is a rational concerning fingers entrapment.
EN 581-1:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture; 97.200.30 - Camping equipment and camp-sites. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 581-1:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 581-1:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1:
General safety requirements
Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für den Camping-, Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil
1: Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usage domestique, collectif et de camping -
Partie 1 : Exigences générales de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 581-1:2017
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
97.200.30 Oprema za taborjenje in Camping equipment and
tabori camp-sites
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 581-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140; 97.200.30 Supersedes EN 581-1:2006
English Version
Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping,
domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety
requirements
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usage Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für den Camping-,
domestique, collectif et de camping - Partie 1 : Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Exigences générales de sécurité sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 January 2017.
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.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 581-1:2017 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Test probes . 5
Figure 1 — Measuring probes . 5
5 Safety requirements . 5
5.1 General . 5
5.2 Tubular components . 5
5.3 Shear and squeeze points . 5
5.3.1 Shear and squeeze points when erecting, adjusting and folding away . 5
5.3.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms . 5
5.3.3 Shear and squeeze points during use . 6
6 Test report . 6
Annex A (informative) Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning
shear and squeeze points . 7
Figure A.1 — Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and
squeeze points . 7
Annex B (informative) Rationale for injury of fingers . 8
European foreword
This document (EN 581-1:2017) 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 2017, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2017.
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 581-1:2006.
Compared to EN 581-1:2006, the main modifications are:
— clarification of the definitions (camping, domestic and contract use) taken from Annex B and put in
Clause 3 (so Annex B will be superseded),
— test method is deleted, edges and corners are modified to take into account accessible part during
use (accessible parts for seating and tables are defined),
— tubular components are defined, requirements for gaps and holes removed,
— addition of an Annex B (informative) as a rationale to explain the risks covered with requirements
in Clause 5.
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, Lux
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SIST EN 581-1:2017の標準文書は、キャンプ、家庭用、および契約用のアウトドア用家具、特に成人向けの座席とテーブルに関する一般的な安全要件を定めています。この標準は、取り外し可能な張地、カバー、観客席用の座席、子供向けの座席やテーブルには適用されない旨が明記されています。このような明確な適用範囲は、特定の市場ニーズに応え、ユーザーに必要な情報を提供することによって、標準の関連性を高めています。 強みの一つは、その包括的な安全要求の定義です。標準は、アウトドア家具の設計や製造において遵守すべき重要なメカニカルセーフティ要件に関連する規定を提供します。具体的には、座席に関するメカニカルセーフティ要件はprEN 581-2に、テーブルはprEN 581-3に詳述されており、これにより、利用者の安全を確保し、事故のリスクを軽減するための実践的なガイドラインが提供されます。 また、附属書Aでは、せん断点や挟み込みポイントに関する要件や条件が図解で提示されており、これにより設計者や製造者が理解しやすい形式での情報が整えられています。附属書Bは指の挟み込みについての合理的な考察を提供しており、ユーザーの安全を優先する重要性が強調されています。これらの情報は、製品の安全性を評価する際に非常に有益です。 総じて、SIST EN 581-1:2017は、アウトドア用の座席とテーブルに関する明確で実践的な安全要件を定義しており、利用者が安全に製品を使用できるための基本的な指針を提供しています。その広範な適用範囲は、異なるタイプの使用状況において安全性を確保するために不可欠です。また、現代のアウトドア家具のデザインや製造プロセスにおいて、ユーザーの安全と快適性を考慮する重要性を示しています。
SIST EN 581-1:2017 표준은 캠핑, 가정 및 계약 사용을 위한 성인용 야외 가구의 안전성을 담고 있습니다. 본 표준은 야외 좌식 및 테이블의 일반적인 안전 요구사항을 규정하고 있으며, 이러한 가구가 사용되는 다양한 환경에 대한 적용성을 제공합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 고품질의 안전 요구사항을 제시하여 사용자 보호를 극대화하는 데 기여한다는 점입니다. 특히, Annex A에서는 전단 및 압착 지점에 대한 요구사항과 조건을 도식적으로 설명하고 있어, 가구 설계 단계에서 매우 유용한 자료로 작용합니다. 또한 Annex B에서는 손가락이 갇히는 문제에 대한 합리적인 자료를 제공하여, 이는 실질적인 사고 예방에 기여하는 중요한 요소입니다. SIST EN 581-1:2017은 다양한 용도에 따라 변형될 수 있는 가구를 다루고 있으며, 이를 통해 캠핑이나 가정용 및 계약용 가구의 안전성을 확보할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 오로지 성인을 위한 좌식 및 테이블에 국한된 이 표준은 어린이 또는 관객 시설용 좌식 및 테이블에는 적용되지 않지만, 모든 사용자의 안전을 최우선으로 하는 접근 방식을 통해 그 중요성이 더욱 부각됩니다. 전반적으로, SIST EN 581-1:2017 표준은 현대 사회에서 야외 가구의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 필수적인 가이드라인을 제시하며, 이를 통해 제조업체와 소비자 모두에게 유익한 정보를 제공합니다.
The standard EN 581-1:2017 serves as a critical framework for ensuring the safety of outdoor furniture, specifically addressing seating and tables intended for camping, domestic, and contract use. The scope of this standard is well-defined, focusing exclusively on equipment designed for adults, thereby ensuring clarity in its application and relevance. Importantly, it explicitly excludes removable upholstery, coverings, and seating for children, which helps prevent ambiguity regarding its applicability and fosters a more targeted approach to safety. One of the key strengths of EN 581-1:2017 lies in its comprehensive nature regarding general safety requirements. By establishing a robust set of guidelines, this standard collectively enhances the safety profile of outdoor furniture, thereby minimizing risks associated with usage. The inclusion of mechanical safety requirements that are detailed in the supplementary standards prEN 581-2 and prEN 581-3 for seating and tables respectively provides a thorough basis for compliance, which is crucial for manufacturers and consumers alike. The informative annexes, namely Annex A and Annex B, further bolster the standard’s utility by offering practical insights into shear and squeeze points and finger entrapment concerns. These schematic presentations delve into specific scenarios that manufacturers must consider when designing outdoor seating and tables, enhancing the standard's relevance in real-world applications. In summary, the EN 581-1:2017 standard is instrumental in providing essential safety guidelines for outdoor furniture. Its focused scope, comprehensive safety requirements, and valuable informative annexes together create a formidable foundation for ensuring the safety and longevity of outdoor seating and tables, fulfilling both compliance needs and consumer expectations in the industry.
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