SIST EN 1023-3:2001

Office furniture - Screens - Part 3: Test methods

This part of EN 1023 specifies the test methods for stability and for the structure of office screens.

Büromöbel - Raumgliederungselemente - Teil 3: Prüfung

Dieser Teil der Europäischen Norm EN 1023 legt Prüfverfahren für die Standsicherheit und die Struktur von Raumgliederungselementen fest.

Mobilier de bureau - Cloisons - Partie 3: Méthodes d'essai

La présente partie de l'EN 1023 fixe les méthodes d'essai pour la stabilité et la résistance mécanique de la structure des cloisons de bureau.

Pisarniško pohištvo - Pregrade - 3. del: Preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2001
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: POH - Furniture
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Feb-2001
• Due Date: 01-Feb-2001
• Completion Date: 01-Feb-2001
• Ref Project: EN 1023-3:2000 - Office furniture - Screens - Part 3: Test methods

Overview

SIST EN 1023-3:2001 is a European standard developed by CEN that defines the test methods for office furniture screens. Specifically, this part 3 focuses on assessing the stability and structural integrity of office screens used in work environments. It provides essential guidelines for evaluating how well these screens withstand various physical stresses, ensuring safety, durability, and product quality in office settings.

This standard applies to a wide range of office screen types, including partitions and room dividers commonly used to separate workspaces. By following SIST EN 1023-3:2001, manufacturers and quality control professionals can ensure their screens meet recognized safety and performance criteria.

Key Topics

• Test methods for stability: Procedures to assess how screens maintain balance under different forces and conditions to prevent tipping or collapse.
• Structural testing: Evaluations of the physical construction of office screens to verify strength and durability.
• Applicability to office environments: Ensures screens perform adequately in typical office scenarios where employee safety and workspace division are critical.
• Standardized testing conditions: Defines consistent methods that produce repeatable and verifiable results across different laboratories and manufacturers.

Applications

• Quality assurance in manufacturing: Companies producing office furniture screens use the standard to verify product resilience during development and production stages.
• Compliance and certification: Helps manufacturers certify that screens comply with European safety and structural requirements, facilitating market acceptance.
• Purchasing specifications: Procurement teams can reference the standard to specify and evaluate screen products ensuring they meet stability and structural performance criteria.
• Workspace design and safety: Facility managers and office planners rely on screens tested under SIST EN 1023-3:2001 to guarantee secure and functional separation solutions.

Related Standards

• EN 1023-1 & EN 1023-2: These parts cover scope, definitions, and other requirements related to office furniture screens.
• EN 1022: Standard for testing the stability of chairs, related in terms of test methodology for office furniture.
• EN 527: Office work tables standard; often used in conjunction with screen standards for complete office setups.
• General furniture safety standards: Such as EN 14749, which address overall safety and durability but not screen-specific testing.

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By adhering to SIST EN 1023-3:2001, stakeholders in the office furniture industry can ensure the production and use of office screens that are both safe and reliable. The standardized test methods help prevent accidents resulting from instability and structural failure, fostering healthier and more secure office environments. This makes SIST EN 1023-3:2001 an indispensable reference for manufacturers, purchasers, and designers engaged in office workspace solutions.

Standards Content (Sample)

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