EN 12521: 2009 Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic tables

Requirements for Strength, Durability, and Safety of Domestic Tables

Clause 5.1 General Requirements

Clause 5.2 Shear and Squeeze Points

Clause 6 Stability, Strength, and Durability

1: Horizontal Static Load Test

2: Vertical Static Load Test

3: Horizontal Fatigue Test

4: Vertical Fatigue Test for Cantilever or Pedestal Tables

5: Vertical Impact Test for Tables Without Glass in Their Construction

6: Vertical Impact Test for Tables With Glass in Their Construction

7: Stability Under Vertical Load

8: Stability for Tables With Extension Elements

Note:

Tables with a height ≤ 600 mm or a tabletop area ≤ 0.25 m2 are classified as Category 1.

All tables not falling under Category 1 are classified as Category 2.

Before conducting this test, confirm whether the glass on the table is safety glass. If you are unable to confirm this yourself, it is recommended to verify whether it is safety glass through the fragmentation test specified in Clause 8 of EN 12150-1.

Usage information should include at least the following specific contents:

a) Installation instructions, if applicable

b) Maintenance and care instructions

Sample Requirements: One full set of samples, including installation instructions (if applicable).

Time Required: Standard (5 working days)

Remarks: Test methods refer to EN 1730:2000 and EN 14072.