CEN/TC 207 - Furniture

This document specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic seating for adults. It also specifies additional test methods for seat side-to-side durability as well as finger entrapment and shear and compression.
It does not apply to ranked seating, seating for non-domestic use, office work chairs, chairs for educational institutions, outdoor seating and to links for linked seating for which European Standards exist.
It does not include requirements for the durability of upholstery materials, castors, reclining and tilting mechanisms and seat height adjustment mechanisms.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability and ergonomics.
The requirements are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
Annex A (normative) specifies the seat side-to-side durability test in D-G points.
Annex B (informative) gives rationales for some of the tests referred to in Table 1.
Annex C (normative) specifies the test methods for finger entrapment and shear and compression.
Annex D (normative) specifies the seat loading point for seating with suspended flexible material.

This document specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of all types of extension elements and their components for all fields of application, except table extensions.
The tests consist of the application of loads, forces and velocities simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse, that can reasonably be expected to occur.
With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.4, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
The strength and durability tests only relate to the extension elements and the parts used for the attachment, e.g. screws.
The strength and durability tests are carried out in a test frame with specified properties. The test results are only used as a guide to the performance of a piece of furniture.
The test results are only valid for the extension element tested.
Ageing and influences of heat and humidity are not included.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the effects of light in indoor conditions, by exposure to artificial radiation and applies to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of material.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
This document describes the most important parameters, such as the colour change when a surface is exposed and specifies the conditions to be used in the exposure apparatus.
The light resistance of a surface can be assessed by using two apparatus as specified in Clause 4, one as a reference test method, and the other for in-company testing.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to different kinds of visible scratches. It relates to the rigid surfaces of all finished products, regardless of their material.
It does not apply to finishes on leather and fabrics.
Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for melamine faced boards (according to EN 14322) and HPL (according to EN 438 1). It simulates measurable penetrating and/or deforming scratches.
Method B is suitable for all types of surfaces. It simulates first visible traces (e.g. scratches, marks) that can also be a change in the gloss.
The test is intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture. It can, however, be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use.
It is applicable to bunk beds and high beds with an internal length greater than 1 400 mm and a maximum bed base width of 1 200 mm, and with the upper surface of a bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor.
This document does not apply to bunk beds and high beds used for special purposes, including but not limited to prisons, the military and fire brigades.
If other products are included in a bunk bed/high bed, for example a table or storage furniture, the relevant European Standards could, in addition, apply.
The document contains one annex:
-   Annex A (informative) - Rationales.

This document specifies test methods for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use.
The tests are applicable to beds with an internal length greater than 1 400 mm and a maximum bed base width of 1 200 mm and with the upper surface of a bed base 600 mm or more above the floor.
The tests are designed to be applied to a bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The applicable safety requirements are given in FprEN 747-1:2023.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the abrasion resistance of surfaces with foils, laminates, melamine faced boards, pigmented and transparent lacquers.
It does not apply to leather and textile surfaces.
It does not apply to the surfaces covered by EN 14434.
The test is intended to be carried out on an unused part of the finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test is intended to be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies requirements and test methods for the determination of the strength, durability and stiffness of star bases for use for seating with three or more legs.
It is not applicable for star bases intended to be used in child seating products.
It is applicable without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
It is a component standard helping to regulate star-base properties between component manufacturer and manufacturer of final seating. This document is not relevant for the final consumer where standards for complete articles exist.
The requirements are based upon star bases fitted with glides and with castors whose wheels are up to 65 mm diameter and for use by persons weighing up to 150 kg.

This document specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of non-domestic tables including those with glass in their construction.
It does not apply to office work tables or desks, tables for educational institutions, laboratory workbenches for educational institutions and outdoor tables for which EN standards exist.
It does not apply to laboratory workbenches for professional use and industrial workbenches.
It does not apply to tables where the table top is not fixed to the understructure, i.e. when applying test 6, Table 2, the top becomes detached from the understructure.
With exception of the stability tests, this document does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in non-domestic tables.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation.
This document has three annexes:
-   Annex A (normative) Test methods for finger entrapment;
-   Annex B (informative) Additional test requirements;
-   Annex C (informative) Test severity in relation to application.

This document specifies requirements for the safety, strength, and durability for all types of non-domestic storage furniture.
It does not apply to domestic storage, industrial storage, kitchen, catering equipment, retail storage, and industrial storage lockers.
Requirements for strength and durability do not apply to the structure of the building for example the strength of wall hanging cabinets includes only the cabinets and the parts used for attachment. The wall and the wall attachments are not included.
The standard contains five annexes
Annex A (normative) Test methods for finger entrapment;
Annex B (normative) Requirements for schools, kindergartens and similar applications
Annex C (normative) Selecting product from a range of furniture
Annex D (informative) Guidance of test severity in relation to application
Annex E (informative) Suggested loads for tests not specified in this standard
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation and flammability.

This document provides guidelines for one aspect of circular economy framework; disassembly and reassembly capability.
This document establishes a set of criteria on which to base an assessment of the ability to access and remove/replace/reassemble priority parts of products. The criteria provided are intended to be used when designing a product and are applicable to different designs, materials, or construction methods.
This document does not include requirements.
The document does not apply to disassembly operation for the sole purpose of separating the individual materials.
This document does not provide a method to evaluate the overall degree of circularity of furniture products. For this, additional complementary evaluation methods for other aspects are necessary.

This document specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic tables intended for use by adults, including those with glass in their construction. It also contains additional test methods in Annex A and Annex B.
It does not apply to office tables and office desks, tables for non-domestic use, tables for educational institutions or outdoor tables for which European Standards exist.
It does not apply to trestle tables.
With the exception of stability tests, this document does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in domestic tables.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation.
Annex A (normative) contains test methods for finger entrapment.
Annex B (informative) contains a table top deflection test.
Annex C (informative) contains a rationale.

This document specifies test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of seating for adults weighing up to 110 kg, without regard to use, materials, design/construction or manufacturing process.
The test methods described can be used for seating for children and heavier adults by modifying test loads and loading points.
This document does not apply to children’s highchairs, table mounted chairs and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards.
This standard contains two Annexes:
Annex A (normative) – Seat loading pad data
Annex B (normative) – Test parameters

This document specifies requirements on safety, strength and durability for all types of fully assembled beds used by adults in domestic and non-domestic environments including their components, such as bed frames, bed bases, mattresses and mattress pads (when they form a unit with the mattress) and, when supplied with the bed base, mattresses and mattress pads.
The tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
With the exception of sleeping functions, it does not apply to foldaway beds.
It does not apply to bunk beds, high beds and medical beds where separate Standards exist, as well as waterbeds and air beds.
Additional requirements can be applicable to items that have additional functions, e.g. storage features, day beds and convertible sofa-beds.
The durability test, 6.6.1, test 11, applies only to electrically operated beds.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability and electrical safety.
Annex A (normative) specifies test methods for finger entrapment.
Annex B (informative) gives a rationale.

This document specifies ergonomic, technical and safety requirements for wall-mounted and free standing writing boards, white projecting boards, interactive systems and interactive screens for use in rooms for educational and training purposes, e.g. classrooms, lecture theatres for schools, universities, etc.
This document applies to units after installation. Safety depending on the structure of the building is not included, e.g. the strength of wall-mounted boards includes only the board and its parts. The wall and the wall attachment are not included.
This document does not apply to technical aspects of connected hardware, such as computers, speakers, video cameras.
Requirements concerning electrical safety are not included.
Annex A (normative) Assessment scale for the ability to write – Five levels chalk scale
Annex B (normative) Test methods and requirements for white projecting boards
Annex C (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for white projecting boards
Annex D (normative) Test methods and requirements for interactive systems
Annex E (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for interactive systems
Annex F (normative) Test methods and requirements for interactive screens
Annex G (informative) Additional test methods and requirements for interactive screens
Annex H (normative) Surface flatness test
Annex I (informative) Vibration test

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 a method for the assessment of the surface reflectance of furniture surfaces and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products regardless of materials, except for finishes on leather and fabrics, which are excluded from this document.
This document is applicable to the test, intended to be carried out on finished furniture, but can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
The test method is not applicable to some metallic paints and pearly coatings.

This document specifies a method for the assessment of the surface resistance to microscratching and relates to rigid surfaces of all finished products, considering the following exceptions:
- Method A is suitable for all types of surface coatings and coverings except for lacquers with pearly or metallic effects.
- Method B is suitable for all types of surface.
- No method applies to finishes on leather and fabrics.
This document is applicable to the test intended to be carried out on a part of finished furniture, but it can be carried out on test panels of the same material, finished in an identical manner to the finished product, and of a size sufficient to meet the requirements of the test.
It is essential that the test be carried out on unused surfaces.

This document specifies test methods for the strength and overload tests of connectors for furniture constructed from panel material and procedures for evaluating test results.
This document is specifically intended for assessing cabinet connectors for carcases made of wood-based panel materials. The methods described can, however, be used to assess the relative performance of other types of connectors, e.g. some types of connectors for beds.
The strength and overload tests only apply to the connectors and their components, as well as the mounting to and in the cabinet carcase. They do not apply to additional functions that the connector can have, e.g. covering of the connector.
The tests described in this document are carried out according to a test setup with specified properties and characteristics.
The test results are only valid for the connector tested. The results can be used to represent the performance of production models, provided the tested model is representative of the production model.
Aging and the influences of temperature and humidity are not included. This document contains four informative annexes, providing additional methodologies for the detailed evaluation of the test results and a procedure for comparing the tested connector with a reference connector:
-   Annex A (informative) Reference connector - Glued dowel;
-   Annex B (informative) Ratio generation;
-   Annex C (informative) Stiffness calculation for further evaluation of the overload;
-   Annex D (informative) Evaluation by the characteristic value (5 % percentile).

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for all types of kitchen and bathroom storage units and domestic storage furniture and their components.
It does not apply to non-domestic storage, office storage, industrial storage, catering equipment, retail storage and industrial storage lockers.
It does not apply to units covered by EN 71 1, Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties and EN 60065, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety requirements (IEC 60065).
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability and electrical safety.
Safety that is dependent upon the structure of the building is not included, e.g. the strength of wall hanging units includes only the cabinet and its components including wall attachment devices. The wall and the wall attachments are not included.
Annex A (normative) contains additional test methods.
Annex B (informative) contains a guide to testing of units and components according to this document.
Annex C (informative) contains an example of loading of wall hanging units.
Annex D (informative) contains a method for calculation of vertical and horizontal acting forces.

This document specifies the dimensions of four types of office work chairs as well as test methods for their determination.
It does not apply to seating for children for which a European Standard exists.
Annex A (informative) contains a rationale for office chair dimensions.
Annex B (informative) contains an example to clarify the use of Table 2.
Annex C (informative) contains proposals for dimensions for headrests.
Annex D (informative) contains the measurement uncertainty.

This document specifies test methods for the determination of corrosion resistance of furniture fittings as ready-to-use assemblies or their individual parts.
It applies to the optical assessment of surface changes for the following materials:
-   metals and their alloys;
-   metal coatings with anodic or cathodic properties;
-   conversion coatings;
-   anodic oxide layers;
-   organic coatings on metallic materials.
This document does not include any requirements regarding the corrosion resistance of furniture fittings. These can be given in the product specifications.

This document specifies a system for the classification of the resistance to:
—   Dry heat;
—   Wet heat;
—   Cold liquids;
—   Abrasion;
—   Scratching;
—   Microscratching.
The classification applies to foils, laminates, melamine faced boards, pigmented and transparent lacquers. The classification for the resistance to cold liquids also applies to oils and waxes.
The following classification does not apply to leather surfaces.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for seating specifically intended for children who are able to walk and sit by themselves.
It applies to seating intended to be placed on the floor for domestic and non-domestic use including in day care centres and for indoor and outdoor use.
NOTE 1   Seating includes but is not limited to chairs, benches, stools, bean bags, deckchairs, rocking chairs, reclining chairs, armchairs, foldable chairs and swivel chairs.
It applies to the seating function only. If the seating has additional functions or can be converted into other products, the relevant European Standards could, in addition, apply. (See B.2).
It does not apply to children's highchairs, childcare articles such as reclined cradles and seating in educational institutions for which other European Standards exist.
NOTE 2   Seating in educational institutions are covered by the European Standards EN 1729-1 and EN 1729-2.
It does not apply to swing chairs, wheelchairs, electrical safety or seating for children with special needs.
The document contains 4 annexes as follows:
-   Annex A (informative) - Dimensional guidance for designing seating for children;
-   Annex B (informative) - Rationale for the inclusion of the safety requirements;
-   Annex C (informative) - Guidance for applicable tests according to seating size;
-   Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European Standard and the safety requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for mattresses including mattress bases and mattress toppers, used in children's cots, travel cots, cribs and suspended baby beds, for domestic and non-domestic use.
This European Standard does not apply to mattresses for carry cots and pram bodies, inflatable mattresses, water mattresses and mattresses used for medical purposes.

20201123 - TC - Corrects the element designation from "Mg" to "Mn" in the 12th dash of 6.1

This document contains suggested requirements for commonly used test mattresses and test foams specified in test method standards for furniture.
The document contains guidance that may be used by standards developers to ensure test equipment is consistent throughout furniture test standards.
The document contains guidance that may be used by test laboratories to provide a consistent source of test equipment when new standards are developed or older standards are revised.

This document applies to workbenches, movable science tables and workbench shelves designed for use in educational institutions and similar laboratories. It does not apply to workbenches and working tables for industrial laboratories, institutes and universities or similar research institutions. It does not apply to fume cupboards
This document specifies safety and durability requirements and test methods and gives dimensions.
Requirements and test methods related to the fire safety or workbenches and to the resistance of the work surface are not included in this document.
Requirements concerning electrical safety and media services (eg water, gas, wastewater, compressed air) are not included in this document.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for cribs (including cradles, suspended cribs and bedside sleepers) for domestic and non-domestic use.
The requirements apply to cribs with a maximum internal length of crib base of 900 mm which are intended to provide sleeping accommodation for infants, until they are able to sit unaided or pull or push themselves up on their hands and knees.
This document does not apply to electrical safety.
It does not apply to cribs used for medical purposes or used in hospitals.
Products that can be converted into other items may be covered by other relevant European Standards.
Annex A (informative) includes a rationale.
Annex B (informative) includes an A-deviation.

This document defines visual assessment procedures for the appearance of furniture surfaces with regard to surface defects and colour and gloss variations.
It is not applicable to constructive features or geometric dimensions, e.g. parallelism of edges.
This standard is applicable to all furniture surfaces except textile and leather surfaces.
It applies to the incoming and outgoing goods inspections, as well as local assessments.

This document specifies test methods for the verification of the loading capacity of all types of wall attachment devices for storage furniture and their components.
It does not apply to devices intended to prevent the overturning of storage furniture.
The tests consist of the application of loads and forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur.
With the exception of the corrosion test in 6.3, the tests are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
The tests can be applied to the part attached to the furniture alone or to the combination of the part attached to the furniture and the part attached to the wall. The attachment into the wall is not included.
The strength tests are carried out in a test frame with specified properties.
The test results are only valid for the devices tested. These results can be used to represent the performance of production model, provided that the tested model is representative of the production model.
With the exception of the corrosion test, ageing and influences of temperature and humidity are not included.
Annex A (normative) includes requirements for product information.
Annex B (informative) includes a method for the determination of loading capacity.
Annex C (informative) includes an approximate calculation of vertical and horizontal forces.

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.

This document specifies safety, strength and durability requirements for office work chairs.
It does not apply to other seating in the office area for which other European Standards exist.
The requirements are based upon use for 8 h a day by persons weighing up to 110 kg.
Annex A (informative) contains loads, masses and cycles for functional tests.

This document specifies repeatability standard deviation and reproducibility standard deviation for results obtained from tests methods carried out according to following standards:
-   EN 12720:2009+A1:2013, Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids,
-   EN 12721:2009+A1:2013, Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat,
-   EN 12722:2009+A1:2013, Furniture - Assessment of surface resistance to dry heat,
-   EN 15185:2011, Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to abrasion,
-   EN 15186:2012, Furniture - Assessment of the surface resistance to scratching,
in order to provide the accuracy of results.
The above standards deal with all rigid furniture surfaces regardless of materials and they not apply to leather and textile surfaces.

This European Standard specifies co-ordinating sizes for kitchen units, worktops, recess panelling, furniture fronts and decorative panels as well as for kitchen appliances (white goods and ovens) and further installation elements, e. g. sinks (abbreviated as "appliances").
It specifies dimensions for the height, the width, the depth and the space to integrate appliances in kitchen units.
This European Standard does not apply to kitchens used commercially (e. g. in hotels, restaurants).

This document, contains the general safety philosophy, a guideline on the safety assessment that experts are recommended to use when drafting standards and guidance on specific general safety recommendations, and test methods, relating to hazards caused by holes and openings that are common to all types of furniture.
The Technical Report contains guidance that is intended to be used by designers and manufacturers to assess any inherent risk within their products.
The Technical Report is intended to address common risks posed by items of furniture to adults and children over 36 months old. For products designed for children under 36 months attention is drawn to CEN/TR 13387 series of documents.
Safety risks addressed by this document are hazards caused by holes and openings and specifically:
—   entrapment of fingers;
—   shearing or compression/crushing of fingers;
—   sharp edges.
Safety risks not addressed by this document, because they are considered outside of the scope of this report and associated with specific product types, but can be caused by holes and openings include:
—   entrapment of head and neck;
—   entrapment of limbs;
These guidelines do not cover all types of hazards and risks, such as inappropriate use of products, or inadequate supervision of children.
NOTE   Attention is drawn to the importance of ensuring that all other potential hazards relevant to the product e.g. stability, strength and the effects of electrical power etc., are fully addressed in the process of standards writing.
This document has one Annex:
Annex A (informative) - Anthropometric data.

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.

This European Standard specifies test methods for assessing the safety of children's cots and folding cots for domestic use.
It applies to children’s cots and folding cots with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 1 400 mm.

This European Standard specifies test methods and requirements for the strength and durability of tapered pressure tubes for self-supporting gas springs for the height adjustment in seating.
Annex A (normative) contains product information.
Annex B (informative) contains a guide for choosing the correct strength class.

This European Standard specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating and tables for adults for camping, domestic and contract use.
It does not apply to removable upholstery, coverings, seating for spectator facilities, seating and tables for children.
Mechanical safety requirements are covered by prEN 581-2 for seating and prEN 581-3 for tables.
Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze points.
Annex B (informative) is a rational concerning fingers entrapment.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of outdoor tables for adults, without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
It does not apply to street furniture.
With the exception of stability tests the standard does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in tables.
It does not include requirements for the durability of castors/wheels and height adjustment mechanisms.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation caused by light, temperature and moisture.

This European Standard specifies requirements determining the safety, structural strength and durability of all types of seating that are permanently fastened to the floor and/or wall, whether in bench or individual seat form.
This standard does not apply to linked seating not fastened to the floor and/or walls and street furniture.
It does not include requirements for resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability, the effect of ambient temperature and the durability of upholstery materials.
The standard has two annexes:
-   Annex A (normative) Additional test methods;
-   Annex B (informative) Test severity in relation to application.

Corrigendum issued in August 2016 - TC origin (editorial changes in A.1)

Corrigendum issued in July 2016 - TC origin (modification to several tables)

This European Standard specifies functional dimensions and markings for all chairs, stools and tables, for educational institutions, including fixed and adjustable chairs and tables.
It applies to both un-upholstered and upholstered chairs and stools as well as to both non-swivel and swivel chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices.
It does not apply to ranked seating or special purpose workstations.
It does not apply to furniture used by teaching personnel.
Annex A (normative) includes single-sloped chairs and associated tables.
Annex B (normative) includes double-sloped high chairs and associated tables.
Annex C (normative) includes standing-height tables.
Annex D (normative) includes tall chairs and associated tables.
Annex E (normative) includes stools and associated worksurfaces.
Annex F (normative) includes measurement methods.
Annex G (informative) includes guidance on size marks for adjustable chairs and tables.
Annex H (informative) includes guidance on calculating heights of double-sloped chairs and associated tables.
Annex I (informative) includes a rationale for functional dimensions.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of outdoor seating for adults, without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes.
It does not apply to street furniture.
It does not apply to removable upholstery and covering.
It does not include requirements for the durability of castors/wheels and height adjustment mechanisms.
It does not include requirements for electrical safety.
It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation caused by light, temperature and moisture.
The test requirements contained within this standard are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases, when subjected to a gas flame as an ignition source.
Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from this standard.
The standard contains one annex:
Annex A (informative) Model test report form.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of mattresses, upholstered bed bases or mattress pads when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.
Air mattresses and water beds are excluded from this standard.
The standard contains one annex:
Annex A (informative) Model test report form.

CEN/TC 207 - Formula to correct in A.3.2 in the English and French reference versions of the mother standard. No xml version as the mother standard EN 16122:2012 is not available as an xml file.

This European Standard specifies a test method to assess the ignitability of material combinations, such as covers and fillings used in upholstered seating, when subjected to a smouldering cigarette as an ignition source.
The test measures only the ignitability of a combination of materials used in upholstered seating and not the ignitability of a particular finished item of furniture incorporating these materials.