SIST EN 14072:2004

Glass in furniture - Test methods

This European Standard specifies test methods for horizontal and vertical glass used in furniture. It applies to both flat and curved glass.
The test methods can be applied to furniture in all fields of application from domestic to contract use.
The test methods are designed to represent forces caused by impacts with parts of the human body.
The test methods do not apply to glass shelves nor to glass supported over its entire area, including wall fixed mirrors.
The standard does not apply to testing and classification of the glass itself as covered by EN 12600.The standard does not include any requirements.

Glas in Möbeln - Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt Prüfverfahren für horizontales und vertikales Glas für die Verwendung in Möbeln fest. Sie gilt für ebenes und auch für gewölbtes Glas.
Die Prüfverfahren können für Möbel in allen Bereichen des privaten und gewerblichen Umfelds angewendet werden.
Die Prüfverfahren sind für die Darstellung von Kräften ausgelegt, die infolge von Stoßeinwirkungen durch Teile des menschlichen Körpers auftreten.
Die Prüfverfahren sind nicht anzuwenden bei Glaseinlegeböden und bei ganzflächig aufliegendem Glas, einschließlich wandbefestigter Spiegel.
Die Norm ist nicht anzuwenden für die Prüfung und Klassifizierung von Glas, wie in EN 12600 festgelegt. Die Norm enthält keine Anforderungen.

Verre en ameublement - Méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie des méthodes d'essai  pour du verre intégré dans un meuble et placé de façon horizontale ou verticale. Elle s'applique au verre plat et au verre bombé.
Les méthodes d'essai peuvent être appliquées aux meubles dans tous les domaines d'utilisation du domestique au collectif.
Les méthodes d'essai sont conçues de manière à représenter les forces provoquées par des chocs des parties du corps humain.
Les méthodes d'essai ne s'appliquent pas aux étagères en verre et au verre supporté sur toute sa surface, y compris les miroirs fixés au mur.
La norme ne s'applique pas aux essais et à la classification du verre lui-même tel que définis dans l'EN 12600.
La norme n'inclut aucune exigence.

Steklo v pohištvu – Preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2003
• ICS: 81.040.30 - Glass products
• ICS: 97.140 - Furniture
• Technical Committee: POH - Furniture
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2004
• Ref Project: EN 14072:2003 - Glass in furniture - Test methods

Overview

SIST EN 14072:2004 is a European Standard developed by CEN that specifies test methods for both horizontal and vertical glass used in furniture applications. This standard is applicable to flat and curved glass components integrated into furniture, aiming to simulate the impact forces caused by human body contact. The methods outlined target safety and durability considerations for domestic and contract-use furniture incorporating glass elements.

The standard focuses on practical testing procedures rather than classification or requirements for the glass material itself, which are addressed separately in EN 12600:2002. SIST EN 14072:2004 excludes test methods for glass shelves, fully supported glass surfaces, and wall-fixed mirrors, emphasizing impact resistance relevant to furniture usage.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application

  • Applies to horizontal and vertical furniture glass, including flat and curved types
  • Useful across residential, office, and commercial furniture sectors
  • Excludes glass shelves, fully supported glass panels, and wall mirrors

• Test Conditions

  • Furniture tested under controlled indoor temperatures between 15°C to 25°C
  • Pre-testing preparation ensuring full strength development, e.g., four weeks curing for glued joints
  • Testing furniture in assembled configurations, including knockdown types and combined units

• Test Equipment

  • Rigid flat surfaces for floor and wall placements
  • Impact hammer for vertical glass: pendulum with steel mass and rubber striking surface
  • Impactor for horizontal glass: weighted circular body with compression springs and a convex striking surface
  • Supporting materials like polyurethane foam sheets and rubber pads to simulate cushioning

• Test Methods

  • Vertical glass: Free-hanging pendulum hammer impacts glass at specified heights and locations
  • Horizontal glass: Weighted impactor drops through a preset height onto foam-covered glass surfaces
  • Multiple impact cycles and sample testing to ensure reliability

• Result Assessment

  • Inspection criteria include glass damage, dislodgement, and breakage behavior
  • Description of breakage types typical of annealed, laminated, and toughened glass
  • Detailed documentation for damage, cracks, and fragment formation

• Test Reporting

  • Mandatory inclusion of standard reference, sample descriptions, impact parameters, results, deviations, test facility details, and date of testing

Applications

SIST EN 14072:2004's test methods are essential for manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and testing facilities who need to validate the impact resistance and safety of glass fixtures in furniture before market release. Its practical approach applies to various furniture types, including:

• Domestic furniture pieces like cabinets, tables, and display units integrating glass panels
• Contract and commercial furniture such as office desks, partitions, and reception counters
• Curved glass installations in innovative or designer furniture forms
• Safety assessments to minimize injury risks from accidental impacts with furniture glass

By ensuring compliance with these impact test methodologies, producers can enhance consumer safety, reduce liability, and meet regulatory demands in European markets.

Related Standards

• EN 12600:2002 – Specifies pendulum impact test methods and classification for flat glass in building applications, focusing on the glass material itself rather than furniture integration.
• EN ISO 2439 – Details the determination of hardness for flexible cellular polymeric materials, referenced for test auxiliary materials like foam used in EN 14072.
• ISO 7619 – Defines the measurement of rubber indentation hardness, underpinning test components such as rubber pads used during impact testing.

This aligned network of standards supports a comprehensive approach to assessing glass safety in furniture, from material classification to application-specific impact resistance testing.

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Keywords: EN 14072, glass in furniture, furniture glass test methods, impact resistance testing, vertical glass, horizontal glass, curved glass furniture, European furniture standards, glass safety testing, CEN standards for furniture

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steklo v pohištvu – Preskusne metodeGlas in Möbeln - PrüfverfahrenVerre en ameublement - Méthodes d'essaiGlass in furniture - Test methods97.140PohištvoFurniture81.040.30Izdelki iz steklaGlass productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14072:2003SIST EN 14072:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 14072:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14072November 2003ICS 81.040.30; 97.140English versionGlass in furniture - Test methodsVerre en ameublement - Méthodes d'essaiGlas in Möbeln - PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 8 September 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14072:2003 ESIST EN 14072:2004
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