BSEN16139-2013(15)

BS EN 16139:2013EN 16139:2013 (E)

Annex B (informative)

Test severity in relation to applications

Table B.1 shows the type of use that might be expected from furniture in relation to the two levels of test severity contained in Table 1.

Table B.1 — Level of test severity in relation to applications

It should be noted that some end uses may be covered by more than one requirement depending on the severity of the expected use.

This applies particularly to furniture in nursing homes and public areas in hospitals. These types of furniture are subject to test severity L1. But for seating fulfilling the requirements “Seating which may be moved when occupied”, the test “Vertical upwards static load on arm rests” in accordance with Table 1 (Test 7) should be carried out with test severity L2.

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