SIST EN 527-2:2017/kFprA1:2019

Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements

This European Standard specifies safety, strength and durability requirements on work tables.
It does not apply to other tables in the office area for which EN standard exists (EN 15372).
Annex A (informative) contains a test for deflection of tables tops.

Büromöbel - Büro-Arbeitstische - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit

Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail de bureau - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité

Pisarniško pohištvo - Delovne mize - 2. del: Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Jun-2018
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: POH - Furniture
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 04-Jun-2019
• Due Date: 09-Jun-2019
• Completion Date: 04-Jun-2019
• Ref Project: EN 527-2:2016/FprA1 - Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 527-2:2017+A1:2019 - Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2019
• Revised: SIST EN 527-2:2017 - Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018

Overview

SIST EN 527-2:2017/kFprA1:2019 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies safety, strength, and durability requirements for office work tables. It is part of the EN 527 series focusing exclusively on work tables used in office environments. This standard ensures that office furniture meets stringent criteria to provide a safe and durable workspace. Notably, it excludes other types of office tables covered under the EN 15372 standard, thereby focusing solely on work tables.

The standard applies to manufacturers, designers, and quality assurance professionals involved in the production or assessment of office work tables. Its application helps improve user safety, increase product lifespan, and enhance overall quality in office settings.

Key Topics

• Safety Requirements
  SIST EN 527-2:2017/kFprA1:2019 establishes criteria to ensure work tables do not pose risks such as tipping, instability, or collapse during use. This includes specific load and force tests applied to tabletops and structures.

• Strength Criteria
  The standard defines the minimum load capacities and structural forces the tables must withstand without failure or permanent deformation. Tests include applying vertical loads and horizontal forces to simulate everyday use conditions.

• Durability Assessments
  Durability testing ensures that work tables maintain structural integrity after prolonged or repeated use. This also covers resistance to wear and torsional stresses which may impact long-term functionality.

• Test Methods
  Annex A includes an informative test procedure for assessing the deflection of tabletops under load, contributing to evaluation of stiffness and sturdiness.

• Modifications and Amendments
  The draft amendment A1 proposes updates to strength and durability test methods, such as adjusting stiffness tests and specifying additional loading protocols to prevent table tilting.

Applications

• Office Furniture Manufacturing
  Ensuring compliance with SIST EN 527-2:2017/kFprA1:2019 enables manufacturers to produce reliable, safe work tables suitable for intensive office use.

• Quality Assurance and Testing
  Laboratories and quality control teams utilize this standard to test and validate the safety and durability of work tables before market release or during periodic reviews.

• Purchasing and Specification
  Facility managers and procurement specialists reference this standard to select office furniture that meets established safety and performance benchmarks, promoting user well-being.

• Design and Ergonomics
  Designers apply these requirements to optimize work table stability and strength, improving ergonomic comfort without compromising safety.

Related Standards

• EN 15372 – Performance requirements for other types of office tables (conference, dining, etc.) not covered under EN 527-2.
• EN 1730:2012 – Provides additional test methods and evaluation criteria for furniture strength, including load and stiffness testing referenced in EN 527-2.
• EN 527-1 – Dimensions and functional requirements related to office work tables complementing safety and strength specifications in Part 2.

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Adherence to SIST EN 527-2:2017/kFprA1:2019 ensures that office work tables meet essential strength, durability, and safety standards, contributing significantly to the quality and reliability of office furniture solutions across Europe. It supports manufacturers and users alike in fostering productive and secure office environments.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 527-2:2017/oprA1:2018
01-maj-2018
Pisarniško pohištvo - Delovne mize - 2. del: Zahteve za varnost, trdnost in trajnost
- Dopolnilo A1
Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and durability requirements
Büromöbel - Büro-Arbeitstische - Teil 2: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und
Dauerhaltbarkeit
Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail de bureau - Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité, de
résistance et de durabilité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 527-2:2016/prA1
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
SIST EN 527-2:2017/oprA1:2018 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 527-2:2017/oprA1:2018
SIST EN 527-2:2017/oprA1:2018
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 527-2:2016
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
May 2018
ICS 97.140
English Version
Office furniture - Work tables - Part 2: Safety, strength and
durability requirements
Mobilier de bureau - Tables de travail de bureau - Büromöbel - Büro-Arbeitstische - Teil 2:
Partie 2: Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und
durabilité 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 527-2:2016. 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.

This draft amendment was established by CEN 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, I
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