AS 4688.1:2018

This Standard sets out the safety and general requirements, and recommendations, for freestanding, fixed height seating with either fixed, swivel or rocking bases and upright, reclined or reclinable backs, intended to seat one or more persons.

This Standard sets out the safety and general requirements, and recommendations, for freestanding, fixed height seating with either fixed, swivel or rocking bases and upright, reclined or reclinable backs, intended to seat one or more persons. Bases may incorporate wheels, castors or glides.
The following are not covered by this Standard:
(a) Seating permanently attached to the floor or similar structures such as in theatres or stadiums.
(b) Height adjustable swivel chairs (see AS/NZS 4438).
(c) Plastic monobloc chairs (see AS/NZS 3813).
(d) Student chairs used in school and educational environments (see AS/NZS 4610.2).
ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for measurement uncertainty do not apply to this suite of Standards.
NOTE 1 In the case of multiple seating, the tests in this suite of Standards may be applied using the methods of test in EN 1728 and the loads and forces specified in AS/NZS 4688.2.
NOTE 2 For the purpose of this Standard the word “chair” is used as a collective term for any of the fixed height seating types, including stools and recliners.

Originated as AS/NZS 4688.1:2000.
Previous edition 2007.
Revised and redesignated as AS 4688.1:2018.