General Information

Abstract

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic seating for adults.
It does not apply to ranked seating, seating for non-domestic use, office work chairs, office visitors 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 tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
22-Dec-2015
Withdrawal Date
22-Sep-2026
ICS
97.140 - Furniture
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 207 - Furniture
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 207/WG 1 - Domestic furniture
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
13-Nov-2024
Completion Date
23-Sep-2026
Ref Project
SIST EN 12520:2016 - Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic seating

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Relations

Replaces
EN 12520:2010 - Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic seating
Effective Date
17-Jul-2013
Replaced By
EN 12520:2024 - Furniture - Safety, strength and durability - Requirements for domestic seating
Effective Date
08-Sep-2021
Refers
EN 1022:2023 - Furniture - Seating - Determination of stability
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Refers
EN 1728:2012 - Furniture - Seating - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 12520:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for domestic seating". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic seating for adults. It does not apply to ranked seating, seating for non-domestic use, office work chairs, office visitors 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 tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic seating for adults. It does not apply to ranked seating, seating for non-domestic use, office work chairs, office visitors 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 tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.

EN 12520:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.140 - Furniture. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12520:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12520:2010, EN 12520:2024, EN 1022:2023, EN 1728:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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Standards Content (Sample)


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European foreword . 3 1 Scope . 4 2 Normative references . 4 3 Terms and definitions . 4 4 Test sequence . 4 5 Constructional requirements . 4 5.1 General requirements . 4 5.2 Shear and squeeze points . 5 5.2.1 Shear and squeeze points when setting up and folding . 5 5.2.2 Shear and squeeze points under influence of powered mechanisms . 5 5.2.3 Shear and squeeze points during use . 5 5.3 Stability . 5 5.4 Strength and durability . 5 5.4.1 General . 5 5.4.2 Strength and durability requirements . 7 6 Information for use . 7 7 Test report . 7
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