BS EN 14073-3:2004

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General test conditions
  3.1 Preliminary preparation
  3.2 Test equipment
  3.3 Tolerances
  3.4 Sequence of testing
4 Test apparatus
  4.1 Floor surface
  4.2 Wall surface
  4.3 Stops
  4.4 Masses
  4.5 Impact plates
  4.6 Loading pad
5 Test methods
  5.1 Determination of loading on storage parts
  5.2 Strength of unit
  5.3 Shelves
      5.3.1 Pull out of shelves
      5.3.2 Strength of shelf supports
  5.4 Strength of top surfaces
  5.5 Stability of free standing units
      5.5.1 Stability of the unloaded unit
      5.5.2 Stability of the loaded unit
  5.6 Screen and wall hanging units
      5.6.1 General
      5.6.2 Dislodgment of screen and wall hanging cabinets
            and shelves
      5.6.3 Tests on moving parts, shelf supports and top
            surfaces
      5.6.4 Strength of screen and wall attachment devices
  5.7 Floor standing unit attached to the building
6 Test report
Annex A (informative) A-deviations
Bibliography

Describes test methods for the determination of strength of the structure of free standing or screen and wall hanging office storage furniture as well as stability of free standing units.

This document specifies test methods for the determination of strength of the structure of free standing or screen and wall hanging office storage furniture as well as stability of free standing units. This document is applicable to mobile furniture, with the exception of the test described in 5.2 which is replaced by the test described in 6.7 of prEN 14074:2004. This document does not apply to high density mechanized filing systems, rotary filing systems, or plan files. The tests are intended to simulate overbalancing forces and structural loads, which may occur during normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably be expected to occur. Safety depending on the structure of the building is not included, e.g. the strength of wall hanging cabinets includes only the cabinet and its parts. The wall and the wall attachment are not included. Safety requirements can be found in prEN 14073-2. Assessment of ageing is not included.