SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
(Main)Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
This European Standard specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an
internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use.
For cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens additional requirements
can apply.
This European Standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European
standard exists.
Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an die Sicherheit von Kinderbetten mit einer Innenlänge größer als 900 mm und höchstens 1 400 mm zur Verwendung im Wohnbereich fest.
Die Anforderungen gelten für ein vollständig zusammengebautes und gebrauchsfertiges Kinderbett.
Für Kinderbetten, die in andere Gegenstände, z. B. Wickeltische, Kinderlaufställe, umgebaut werden können, können zusätzliche Anforderungen gelten.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Kindertragetaschen, Krippen und Wiegen, für die eine eigenständige Europäische Norm besteht.
Mobilier - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité
Pohištvo - Otroške postelje in zložljive posteljice za domačo uporabo - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve (vključno s popravkom AC)
Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve za otroške posteljice za domačo uporabo z
notranjo dolžino več kot 900 mm, a največ 1400 mm.
Zahteve veljajo za otroške postelje, ki so v celoti sestavljene in pripravljene za uporabo.
Za otroške postelje, ki jih je mogoče pretvoriti v druge izdelke, npr. previjalne mize in stajice, lahko
veljajo dodatne zahteve.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za prenosne otroške postelje, posteljice in zibelke, za katere obstaja
ločen evropski standard.
General Information
Relations
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
01-april-2019
3RKLãWYR2WURãNHSRVWHOMHLQ]ORåOMLYHSRVWHOMLFH]DGRPDþRXSRUDERGHO
9DUQRVWQH]DKWHYH YNOMXþQRVSRSUDYNRP$&
Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use - Part 1: Safety requirements
Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 1:
Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
Mobilier - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage domestique pour enfants - Partie 1:
Exigences de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
ICS:
97.140 Pohištvo Furniture
97.190 Otroška oprema Equipment for children
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
---------------------- Page: 2 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.140; 97.190 Supersedes EN 716-1:2017
English Version
Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic
use - Part 1: Safety requirements
Mobilier - Lits à nacelle fixes et pliants à usage Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den
domestique pour enfants - Partie 1: Exigences de Wohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische
sécurité Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 February 2017 and includes the Corrigendum issued by CEN on 6 March
2019.
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 NORMALISATIO N
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUN G
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2019 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
---------------------- Page: 3 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Safety requirements . 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Materials . 5
4.2.1 Materials and surfaces . 5
4.2.2 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings . 5
4.3 Initial stability . 5
4.4 Construction . 5
4.4.1 General . 5
4.4.2 Holes, gaps and openings on the inside of the cot . 6
4.4.3 Head entrapment on the outside of the cot . 6
4.4.4 Shear and squeeze points . 7
4.4.5 Snag points . 7
4.4.6 Locking systems . 7
4.4.7 Cot base . 8
4.4.8 Sides and ends . 8
4.4.9 Cot rim . 9
4.5 Final stability . 9
4.6 Mattress size . 9
5 Packaging . 9
6 Instructions for use . 9
7 Marking . 11
Annex A (informative) A–deviations . 12
Annex B (informative) Rationale . 14
2
---------------------- Page: 4 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019) 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 December 2017, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document includes Corrigendum 1 issued by CEN on 6 March 2019.
This document supersedes ˜EN 716-1:2017™.
This document includes the corrigendum 1 which modifies 4.4.8.2.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by corrigendum is indicated in the text by tags ˜™.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
Compared to EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013, the following modifications have been made:
— introduction of the elements of the amendment;
— modification of the references (EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013 replaced with EN 716–2:2017);
— clarification of 4.4.8.1, “Movable sides”;
— modification of 4.4.8.2, “Distance between footholds and top of cot sides and ends”;
— clarification of the instructions for use (Clause 6);
— addition of a warning concerning the risk to add a second mattress in the bed;
— modification of Clause 7 concerning marking.
EN 716, Furniture — Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use, is composed with the following
parts:
— Part 1: Safety requirements;
— Part 2: Test methods.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations 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, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
3
---------------------- Page: 5 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 (E)
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an
internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.
The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use.
For cots that can be converted into other items e.g. changing units, playpens additional requirements
can apply.
This European Standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European
standard exists.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 71-1, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability
EN 71-3, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements
EN 716–2:2017, Furniture — Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods
EN 1103, Textiles - Fabrics for apparel — Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
folding cot
cot which can be dismantled or folded without the use of a tool for transportation
Note 1 to entry: This does not include items such as carry cots intended for transportation of infants.
Note 2 to entry: In some countries “folding cots” are also called “travel cots”.
3.2
locking system
mechanism that consists of a locking device and one or more operating devices, which can deactivate
the locking device, e.g. by pushing a button, pressing a lever or turning a knob
3.3
locking device
device intended to maintain the cot or parts of it in its intended position
3.4
shear and squeeze points
gaps which can cause harm to parts of the body and which occur when two accessible parts move
relative to each other
4
---------------------- Page: 6 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 (E)
3.5
accessible parts
when a child’s hand can neither reach through sides nor ends, inside of the cot and the exterior of the
cot 300 mm from the upper part of the rim,
when a child’s hand can reach through sides or ends, whole cot, except for the underside of the cot base
3.6
mattress base
cot base and mattress combined in one component
3.7
movable sides
sliding sides, drop sides, folding sides, etc.
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
With the exception of the requirements specified in 4.2, the requirements apply both before and after
testing in accordance with EN 716–2.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Materials and surfaces
The manufacturer/importer/retailer shall provide verification that all accessible parts meet the
relevant requirements from EN 71-3.
4.2.2 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings
When tested in accordance with EN 71-2:2011+A1:2014, 5.4, the maximum rate of spread of flame of
textiles, coated textiles or plastic coverings shall be 30 mm/s.
When tested in accordance with EN 1103, there shall be no flash-effect.
4.3 Initial stability
When tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.2, the cot shall not overturn.
4.4 Construction
4.4.1 General
4.4.1.1 Edges and protruding parts
Edges and protruding parts accessible during normal use shall be rounded or chamfered and free of
burrs and sharp edges.
4.4.1.2 Self-tapping screws
Self-tapping screws shall not be used to fasten any component that is designed to be removed or
loosened when dismantling the cot for purposes of transportation or storage.
NOTE Self-tapping screws include wood screws, particleboard screws and the like.
5
---------------------- Page: 7 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 (E)
4.4.1.3 Labels and decals
Glued labels and decals shall not be used on the internal surfaces of cot sides and ends unless they are
below the level of the cot base or mattress base.
4.4.1.4 Small parts
When tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.5, no accessible part that can be detached shall fit
wholly within the small parts cylinder.
4.4.1.5 Castors and wheels
Castors/wheels shall not be fitted except in the following configuration, either:
a) two or more castors/wheels and at least two other support points, or,
b) at least four castors/wheels, of which at least two can be locked.
4.4.2 Holes, gaps and openings on the inside of the cot
4.4.2.1 General
With the exception of the holes, gaps and openings specified in 4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3, 4.4.2.4, 4.4.2.5, 4.4.2.6,
4.4.4.2 and 4.4.4.3 all other accessible holes, gaps and openings shall be less than 7 mm, between 12 mm
and 25 mm, or between 45 mm and 65 mm when tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.4.1.
4.4.2.2 Assembly holes
There shall be no accessible holes between 7 mm diameter and 12 mm diameter, unless the depth is
less than 10 mm.
4.4.2.3 Distance between cot base and sides and ends
When tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.4.1, it shall not be possible for the 25 mm cone to
pass between the cot base and the sides, and between the cot base and the ends.
4.4.2.4 Openings in mesh sides and ends
When the sides or ends are of mesh, it shall not be possible for the 7 mm cone as described in
EN 716-2:2017, 4.1 to pass through the holes of the mesh.
4.4.2.5 Distance between slats of the cot base
When tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.4.1, it shall not be possible for the 60 mm cone to
pass between two adjacent slats of the cot base.
4.4.2.6 Openings in mesh of the cot base
When tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.4.1, it shall not be possible for the 85 mm cone to
pass through a cot base made of mesh.
4.4.3 Head entrapment on the outside of the cot
The following requirements do not apply to cots that have mesh or fabric sides/ends and a rigid leg or
support system, when the lowest part of the opening is less than 100 mm from the floor.
When tested in accordance with EN 716-2:2017, 5.4.2, completely bound openings on the outside
(exterior) of the cot that allow passage of the small head probe, shall also allow the large head probe to
pass completely through the bound opening.
6
---------------------- Page: 8 ----------------------
SIST EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019
EN 716-1:2017+AC:2019 (E)
Completely bound openings that allow the large probe to pass completely through shall comply with the
requirement for partially bound, V and irregular shaped openings when tested in accordance with
...
Questions, Comments and Discussion
Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.