BS EN 1729-1:2015
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Furniture. Chairs and tables for educational institutions Functional dimensions
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English
31-10-2016
European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Functional dimensions for chairs and tables
5 Marking
6 Instructions
7 Approval of range
Annex A (normative) - Functional dimensions for chairs
with slopes between -5 degrees and +7 degrees and
associated tables
Annex B (normative) - Functional dimensions for high
chairs with double-sloped seats and associated
tables
Annex C (normative) - Functional dimensions for
standing-height tables
Annex D (normative) - Functional dimensions for
tall chairs with slopes between -5 degrees and +7
degrees and associated tables
Annex E (normative) - Functional dimensions
for stools and associated worksurfaces
Annex F (normative) - Determination of Point S,
buttock zone, seat height, seat angles, seat depth
and armrest height
Annex G (informative) - Guidance for the calculation
of the height of adjustable chairs and tables
in Annex A, Annex B and Annex D
Annex H (informative) - Guidance for the calculation
of the height of chairs and tables in Annex B
Annex I (informative) - Rationale
Bibliography
Describes functional dimensions and markings for all chairs, stools and tables, for educational institutions, including fixed and adjustable chairs and tables.
Committee |
FW/0/4
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DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5873-1(1980), BS 5873-2(1991) and DD ENV 1729-1. (01/2007) Supersedes 04/30116033 DC. (02/2007) Supersedes 12/30263208 DC. (12/2015)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
74
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Current
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Supersedes |
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. AnnexA (normative) includes single-sloped chairs and associated tables. AnnexB (normative) includes double-sloped high chairs and associated tables. AnnexC (normative) includes standing-height tables. AnnexD (normative) includes tall chairs and associated tables. AnnexE (normative) includes stools and associated worksurfaces. AnnexF (normative) includes measurement methods. AnnexG (informative) includes guidance on size marks for adjustable chairs and tables. AnnexH (informative) includes guidance on calculating heights of double-sloped chairs and associated tables. AnnexI (informative) includes a rationale for functional dimensions.
Standards | Relationship |
NEN EN 1729-1 : 2015 C1 2016 | Identical |
UNE-EN 1729-1:2016 | Identical |
I.S. EN 1729-1:2015 | Identical |
ONORM EN 1729-1 : 2016 | Identical |
DIN EN 1729-1:2016-02 | Identical |
NS EN 1729-1 : 2015 AC 2016 | Identical |
NF EN 1729-1 : 2016 | Identical |
NBN EN 1729-1 : 2015 COR 2016 | Identical |
UNI EN 1729-1 : 2006 | Identical |
EN 1729-1:2015 | Equivalent |
EN 1729-1:2015/AC:2016 | Identical |
EN 1729-2:2012+A1:2015 | Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods |
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