EN 581-3:2026

Outdoor furniture - Mechanical safety requirements and test methods - Part 3: Tables for camping, domestic and contract use

This document specifies requirements for the general safety and structural safety which include strength, reliability and stability for outdoor tables for camping use, for domestic use and for contract use, used by adults, including those with glass in their construction.
It does not apply to street furniture.
It does not apply to office tables, worktables, desks and laboratory worktops for educational institutions for which other EN standards exist.
With exception of the stability tests, this document does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in outdoor tables for which other EN standards can be applied.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation.

Außenmöbel - Mechanische Sicherheitsanforderungen und Prüfverfahren - Teil 3: Tische für Camping-, Wohn- und Objektbereich

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen an die allgemeine Sicherheit und die konstruktive Sicherheit, wozu Festigkeit, Zuverlässigkeit und Standsicherheit gehören, für Außentische für den Camping-, Wohn- und Objektbereich für Erwachsene, einschließlich Ausführungen mit Glas, fest.
Es ist nicht anwendbar für öffentlich aufgestellte Straßenmöbel.
Es ist nicht anwendbar für Büro-, Arbeits- und Schreibtische sowie Laborarbeitsplatten für Bildungseinrichtungen, für die andere EN-Normen bestehen.
Mit Ausnahme der Standsicherheitsprüfungen legt dieses Dokument keine Beurteilung der Eignung von in Außentischen enthaltenen Aufbewahrungsmöglichkeiten fest, für die andere EN-Normen anwendbar sein können.
Es definiert keine Anforderungen an die elektrische Sicherheit.
Es definiert keine Anforderungen an die Alterungsbeständigkeit und Verwitterung.

Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usages domestique, collectif et de camping - Partie 3 : Exigences de sécurité mécanique pour les tables

Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives à la sécurité générale et à la sécurité structurelle, notamment en matière de résistance, de fiabilité et de stabilité, applicables aux tables d’extérieur pour adultes destinés à l’usage du camping, à l’usage domestique ou à l’usage collectif, y compris celles comportant du verre dans leur structure.
Il ne s’applique pas au mobilier urbain.
Il ne s’applique pas aux tables de bureau, aux tables de travail, aux bureaux et aux plans de travail de laboratoire destinés aux établissements d’enseignement, pour lesquels il existe d’autres normes EN.
À l’exception des essais de stabilité, le présent document ne fournit aucune évaluation sur l’aptitude à l’usage des éléments de rangement inclus dans les tables d’extérieur, pour laquelle il existe d’autres normes EN.
Il n’inclut pas d’exigence relative à la sécurité électrique.
Il n’inclut pas d’exigence relative à la résistance au vieillissement et aux détériorations.

Vrtno pohištvo - Mehanske varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode - 3. del: Mize za kampiranje, domačo in pogodbeno uporabo

Ta dokument določa zahteve za splošno varnost in strukturno varnost, ki vključujejo trdnost, zanesljivost in stabilnost za zunanje mize za kampiranje, za domačo uporabo in za pogodbeno uporabo, ki jih uporabljajo odrasli, vključno s tistimi, ki imajo v svoji konstrukciji steklo.
Ne velja za ulično pohištvo.
Ne velja za pisarniške mize, delovne mize, pisalne mize in laboratorijske delovne površine za izobraževalne ustanove, za katere obstajajo drugi EN standardi.
Z izjemo testov stabilnosti ta dokument ne zagotavlja ocene primernosti kakršnih koli shranjevalnih lastnosti, vključenih v zunanje mize, za katere se lahko uporabijo drugi EN standardi.
Ne vključuje zahtev za električno varnost.
Ne vključuje zahtev za odpornost na staranje, razgradnjo.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 19-May-2026
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• ICS: 97.200.30 - Camping equipment and camp-sites
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 207/WG 4 - Outdoor furniture
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 20-May-2026
• Due Date: 12-Feb-2025
• Completion Date: 20-May-2026
• Ref Project: SIST EN 581-3:2026 - Outdoor furniture - Mechanical safety requirements and test methods - Part 3: Tables for camping, domestic and contract use

Relations

• Replaces: EN 581-3:2017 - Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 3: Mechanical safety requirements for tables
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Refers: EN 1730:2012 - Furniture - Tables - Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Refers: EN 12600:2002 - Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Refers: EN 12150-1:2015+A1:2019 - Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass - Part 1: Definition and description
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Refers: EN 14072:2003 - Glass in furniture - Test methods
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Refers: EN 581-1:2017 - Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2026
• Referred By: CEN/TR 581-4:2005 - Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 4: Requirements and test methods for durability under the influence of climatic conditions
• Effective Date: 27-May-2026
• Referred By: EN 581-1:2006 - Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements
• Effective Date: 27-May-2026

Overview

EN 581-3:2026 is a European Standard developed by CEN, setting out the mechanical safety requirements and test methods for outdoor tables used in camping, domestic, and contract environments. The goal of this standard is to ensure that outdoor tables-whether made from traditional or glass materials-are safe, stable, strong, and reliable for adult users. EN 581-3:2026 applies to tables intended for exterior use but excludes street furniture, office tables, laboratory worktops, and other items covered by separate EN standards. In addition, this standard does not cover electrical safety or resistance to ageing and degradation.

Key Topics

• Mechanical Safety Requirements

  • Ensures that tables are designed and constructed to minimize the risk of injury, including aspects such as rounded or chamfered edges, and the absence of burrs and sharp edges.
  • Addresses the safety of movable and adjustable parts to prevent accidental injuries.

• Structural Safety

  • Specifies requirements for strength and durability according to the intended use case: camping, domestic, or contract use.
  • Stable table design is mandatory, particularly under vertical load and for tables with extension pieces or those designed to support a parasol.

• Test Methods

  • Details rigorous testing procedures for stability, static and dynamic loads, durability, and impact resistance (including tests for glass tabletops).
  • Includes finger entrapment and shear/compression tests to prevent injuries from accessible components during setup, folding, or normal use.

• Glass Components

  • Special guidance for tables incorporating glass, requiring the use of safety glass compliant with relevant EN glass standards to reduce hazards in case of breakage.

• User Information

  • Specifies the need for clear and detailed instructions regarding assembly, maintenance, safe use, and capacity, provided in the language of the country where the product is sold.

Applications

EN 581-3:2026 is relevant for manufacturers, suppliers, procurement professionals, and regulators involved with:

• Camping Furniture: Lightweight, portable tables designed for use during camping and travel.
• Domestic Outdoor Spaces: Tables intended for use in private gardens, patios, balconies, and other home outdoor environments.
• Contract Use: Outdoor tables for public or semi-public areas such as cafes, hotels, event venues, hospitality sectors, or communal spaces where higher durability and increased safety are essential.
• Compliance and Product Testing: Laboratories and certification bodies testing products for conformity with EN requirements.
• Product Development and Design: Designers and engineers incorporating safety and usability principles into modern outdoor furniture collections.

By adhering to EN 581-3:2026, organizations improve customer trust, meet regulatory demands, and reduce product liability risks while ensuring outdoor tables are safe, robust, and suitable for their intended environment.

Related Standards

For comprehensive outdoor furniture compliance and testing, consider these associated standards:

• EN 581-1: General safety requirements for outdoor furniture.
• EN 1730:2012: Test methods for the determination of stability, strength, and durability of tables.
• EN 12150-1+A1:2019: Thermally toughened safety glass requirements.
• EN 12600:2002: Impact test method and classification for flat glass.
• EN 581-2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for outdoor seating.
• EN 14072: Glass in furniture – Test methods.
• Other related framework or national equivalents as needed for specialized table types not covered by EN 581-3:2026.

Keywords: EN 581-3:2026, outdoor table safety, mechanical safety, camping table standard, contract outdoor furniture, garden table compliance, glass tabletop safety, CEN furniture standards, table stability, outdoor furniture testing.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2026
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 581-3:2017
Zunanje pohištvo - Mehanske varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode - 3. del:
Mize za domačo in javno uporabo ter taborjenje
Outdoor furniture - Mechanical safety requirements and test methods - Part 3: Tables for
camping, domestic and contract use
Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für Camping-, Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil 3:
Mechanische Sicherheitsanforderungen für Tische
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usages domestique, collectif et de camping -
Partie 3 : Exigences de sécurité mécanique pour les tables
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 581-3:2026
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 581-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2026
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 581-3:2017
English Version
Outdoor furniture - Mechanical safety requirements and
test methods - Part 3: Tables for camping, domestic and
contract use
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usages Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für Camping-,
domestique, collectif et de camping - Partie 3 : Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil 3: Mechanische
Exigences de sécurité mécanique pour les tables Sicherheitsanforderungen für Tische
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 April 2026.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Test conditions . 5
5 Safety requirements . 6
5.1 General safety requirements . 6
5.2 Stability . 6
5.2.1 General. 6
5.2.2 Stability under vertical load . 6
5.2.3 Stability for tables with extension elements. 6
5.2.4 Stability of tables designed to support a parasol . 6
5.3 Structural safety . 7
5.3.1 General. 7
5.3.2 Glass . 7
5.3.3 Test sequences and parameters . 7
5.3.4 Requirements . 9
6 Information for use . 9
7 Test report . 10
Annex A (informative) Additional test recommendations . 11
A.1 General. 11
A.2 Deflection of tabletops test . 11
A.3 Durability of tables with castors . 11
A.4 Durability of folding table . 12
Annex B (informative) Purchase information (guidelines) . 13
Bibliography . 14
European foreword
This document (EN 581-3:2026) 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 2026, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by November 2026.
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 581-3:2017.
a) general safety requirements have been added;
b) modification of tests on glass tops;
c) addition of different types of tables with an adjustment of the surface area threshold from 0,25 m to
0,30 m ;
d) modification of the load mass for horizontal durability tests at camping level;
e) clarification of the concept of cantilever tables;
f) vertical durability test for cantilever or pedestal table has been added;
g) vertical impact test has been added;
h) additional test recommendations have been added (Annex B);
i) Annex A of EN 581-3:2017 was changed in Annex B;
j) new definitions for table for camping use, table for domestic use and table for contract use have been
added.
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 requirements for the general safety and structural safety which include strength,
reliability and stability for outdoor tables for camping use, for domestic use and for contract use, used by
adults, including those with glass in their construction.
It does not apply to street furniture.
It does not apply to office tables, worktables, desks and laboratory worktops for educational institutions
for which other EN standards exist.
With exception of the stability tests, this document does not provide assessment of the suitability of any
storage features included in outdoor tables for which other EN standards can be applied.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation.
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 581-1, Outdoor furniture — Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use — Part 1:
General safety requirements
EN 1730:2012, Furniture — Tables — Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and
durability
EN 12150-1:2015+A1:2019, Glass in building — Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass —
Part 1: Definition and description
EN 12600:2002, Glass in building — Pendulum test — Impact test method and classification for flat glass
EN 14072:2003, Glass in furniture — Test methods
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/
3.1
table for camping use
table for outdoor use light in weight, intended for occasional use in connection with camping and
travelling and can be reduced in volume for transporting and storing
Note 1 to entry: Such products are often foldable or knock-down.
3.2
table for domestic use
table for outdoor use intended for private use in places without public access
Note 1 to entry: Such products can be foldable or knock-down.
3.3
table for contract use
table for outdoor use intended for non-private use in places with public access
Note 1 to entry: Such products can be foldable or knock-down.
3.4
street furniture
outdoor furniture used in public space, permanently fixed to the ground or any structure or not able to
be manually removed
Note 1 to entry: Examples of structure where the outdoor street furniture is attached include bus stop shelter, wall
and art structure.
3.5
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 unintentional user contact is high, including all parts 100 mm in from the
edges
[SOURCE: EN 12521:2023, definition 3.1]
3.6
extension element
component that can be pulled out and pushed in
EXAMPLE Drawers, suspended pocket files, keyboard trays.
[SOURCE: EN 16122:2012, definition 3.4]
3.7
ancillary surface
surface additional to the main surface intending for occasional use
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