EN 747-1:2012/FprA1

Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements

This European Standard specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm.
The dimensional requirements are intended to minimise the risk of accidents, particularly to children.
The strength and durability requirements are intended to represent use by one occupant per bed.
Safety requirements for other products included in a bunk bed/high bed, for example a table or storage furniture, are not included in this standard.
This European Standard does not apply to bunk beds and high beds used for special purposes, including but not limited to prison, the military and fire brigades.

Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 1: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit

Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité

Pohištvo - Pogradi in visoke postelje - 1. del: Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 15-Mar-2015
• Due Date: 19-Feb-2016
• Completion Date: 15-Mar-2015
• Ref Project: SIST EN 747-1:2012/kFprA1:2015 - Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 - Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 747-1:2012 - Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements
• Effective Date: 23-May-2012

Overview

EN 747-1:2012/FprA1 is a European Standard developed by CEN, focusing on the safety, strength, and durability requirements for bunk beds and high beds. Applicable to both domestic and non-domestic environments, this standard specifically covers beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm. The standard aims to minimize the risk of accidents, particularly for children, through well-defined dimensional and performance criteria.

This standard applies to bunk beds and high beds with a height of 600 mm or more from the floor to the upper surface of the top bed base. It ensures beds are constructed to handle loads and forces with one occupant per bed. Notably, it excludes safety requirements for additional attached furniture such as tables or storage units, as well as beds used for special purposes including prisons or military facilities.

Key Topics

• Safety Requirements:

  • Minimizes hazards like head entrapment, falls, and strangulation.
  • Specifies dimensional limits for holes, gaps, and openings to prevent injuries.
  • Mandates warning labels indicating age restrictions and usage risks.
  • Requires manufacturers to provide comprehensive assembly and safety instructions.

• Strength and Durability:

  • Defines load and force testing based on bed size to simulate real-life use.
  • Ensures construction quality for consistent performance over time.
  • Addresses structural integrity to prevent breakage or failure during use.

• Dimensional Specifications:

  • Detailed criteria on accessible holes and gaps, e.g., prohibiting holes between 7 mm and 12 mm unless depth is less than 10 mm.
  • Requirements against head entrapment outside the cot with specific template testing methods.
  • Minimum ventilation areas to reduce moisture buildup around the bed.

• Marking and Instructions:

  • Warning labels such as “High beds and the upper bed of bunk beds are not suitable for children under six years.”
  • Clear assembly guidance and safety warnings about strangulation risks related to hanging objects.
  • Maximum mattress sizes and ventilation advice to maintain safe conditions.

Applications

This standard is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and safety inspectors involved in the production and assessment of bunk beds and high beds in various settings:

• Domestic Use:
  Ensuring family homes meet safety best practices for children's sleeping furniture.

• Non-Domestic Use:
  Applicable to hotels, hostels, dormitories, and similar environments where bunk beds are common.

• Furniture Testing and Certification:
  Standardizes criteria for testing labs validating bed strength and durability.

• Regulatory Compliance and Product Development:
  Assists manufacturers in developing products that comply with European safety laws.

Related Standards

• EN 747-2:2012 – Furniture – Bunk beds and high beds – Part 2: Test methods related to strength, durability, and safety.
• EN 716-2:2008 – Safety requirements for children’s cots, particularly concerning head entrapment tests referenced in EN 747-1.
• General Furniture Safety Standards: Various CEN standards for other furniture types like chairs, tables, and storage units.

By adhering to EN 747-1:2012/FprA1, stakeholders promote safer sleeping environments, reduce injury risks, and ensure product longevity for bunk and high beds across Europe. This standard contributes to harmonized safety requirements that protect end users and support quality manufacturing.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013
01-november-2013
Pohištvo - Pogradi in visoke postelje - 1. del: Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in
trajnost - Dopolnilo A1
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability
requirements
Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 1: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit,
Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité, de
résistance et de durabilité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 747-1:2012/prA1
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013
SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013
EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
EN 747-1:2012
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
September 2013
ICS 97.140
English Version
Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength
and durability requirements
Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 1: Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 1:
Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und
Dauerhaltbarkeit
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 207.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 747-1:2012. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013
EN 747-1:2012/prA1:2013 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to Clause 1 .4
2 Modifications to Clause 3 .4
3 Modifications to Clause 4 .4
4 Modification to clause 5 .5
5 Modification to clause 6 .5

SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013
EN 747-1:2012/prA1:2013 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 747-1:2012/prA1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207
“Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
SIST EN 747-1:2012/oprA1:2013
EN 747-1:2012/prA1:2013 (E)
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