SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026
(Amendment)Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
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.
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 02-Mar-2025
- Technical Committee
- POH - Furniture
- Current Stage
- 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 22-Jul-2026
- Due Date
- 09-Sep-2026
- Completion Date
- 05-Aug-2026
Overview
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 is a European standard specifying the safety requirements and test methods for chairs and tables designed for use in educational institutions. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard ensures that furniture used in schools, kindergartens, childcare centers, and early education environments meets strict criteria for stability, strength, and user safety.
This document covers general-purpose seating and tables intended for users up to 110 kg and takes into account the needs of modern educational settings, including the use of laptop computers and portable devices. However, it does not apply to specialized furniture for laboratories, ranked seating, or workshops. By providing standard test methods, SIST EN 1729-2 guarantees a consistent approach to evaluating educational furniture quality and safety across Europe.
Key Topics
- Safety Requirements: Establishes essential safety criteria such as the absence of hazardous holes or gaps, secure capping, and restricted access points to minimize entrapment and injury risks.
- Test Methods: Defines specific procedures for testing the durability, stability, and structural integrity of chairs and tables, including updated references to the latest versions of related test standards.
- Sequence of Testing: Outlines the order in which different tests should be performed to ensure comprehensive assessment, referencing EN 1729-1 for initial dimensional checks.
- Overturning and Stability: Specifies methods for testing forward, rearward, and sideways overturning to ensure products are stable under typical use.
- Durability Assessments: Includes requirements for testing components like the seat edge and foot rails, ensuring they withstand repeated use.
- Updating Normative References: Incorporates the most current versions of related standards, such as EN 1022:2023 and EN 15372:2023, for seating stability and non-domestic table performance.
Applications
- Educational Institutions: Applicable across primary schools, secondary schools, kindergartens, childcare facilities, and early learning environments, ensuring that all furniture meets standardized safety and durability benchmarks.
- Furniture Manufacturers: Essential for manufacturers designing and producing educational furniture, ensuring compliance with European safety regulations and market access across EU and EFTA countries.
- Procurement and Quality Assurance: Provides guidelines for purchasing departments and facility managers to specify compliant products, reducing the risk of accidents and ensuring the long-term value of furniture investments.
- Adaptation for Modern Learning: Ensures compatibility with contemporary educational needs, supporting the use of portable technology devices on desks and tables.
Related Standards
- EN 1729-1: Specifies requirements and test methods for the functional dimensions and marking of chairs and tables for general educational institutions. This should be referenced alongside EN 1729-2 to ensure complete compliance for educational furniture.
- EN 1022:2023: Details test methods for determining seating stability, referenced extensively in EN 1729-2.
- EN 15372:2023: Defines requirements for the strength, durability, and safety of non-domestic tables, providing important criteria for institutional furniture.
- CEN/TR 17202:2018: Provides additional guidance on assessing hazards related to holes and gaps in furniture.
Practical Value
Adhering to SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 assures educational institutions and furniture suppliers that safety and quality are prioritized, supporting safer learning environments and reducing liability. Compliance with this internationally recognized standard is key for organizations seeking to deliver trusted, high-performance furniture solutions for schools and early childhood settings across Europe.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2025
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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.
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 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.
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1729-2:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/kFprA1:2026 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/oprA1:2025
01-februar-2025
Pohištvo - Stoli in mize za vzgojno-izobraževalne ustanove - 2. del: Varnostne
zahteve in preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
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/prA1
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/oprA1:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/oprA1:2025
SIST EN 1729-2:2023/oprA1:2025
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1729-2:2023
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
January 2025
ICS 97.140
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 draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 207.
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Contents Page
1 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 3
2 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 3
3 Modification to 4.3, “Sequence of testing” . 3
4 Modification to 5.1, “General safety requirements” . 4
5 Modification to 6.1, “General” . 4
6 Modification to 6.2.1, “General” . 4
7 Modification to 6.2.2, “Forwards overturning” . 4
8 Modification to 6.2.3.1, “Sideways overturning of chairs without armrests” . 4
9 Modification to 6.2.3.2, “Sideways overturning of chairs with armrests” . 4
10 Modification to 6.2.4, “Rearwards overturning for all chairs with backrests” . 4
11 Modification to 6.2.4, “Rearwards overturning for all chairs with backrests” . 4
12 Modification to
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