BS 5459-1:1977
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Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture Desks and tables
Hardcopy , PDF
14-04-2003
English
29-04-1977
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Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Specification
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Performance and general requirements
5. Marking
6. General requirements for tests
7. Tests
Appendices
A. British Standards relating to materials
B. Colours for office desks and tables
Tables
1. Horizontal static load and added mass values
2. Horizontal racking force values
Figures
1. Vertical static load test on loaded desk
2. Horizontal static load test on loaded desk
3. Horizontal racking test on loaded desk
4. Stability test on unloaded desk
5. Stability test on loaded desk
Test methods and acceptance criteria for strength and stability. General design requirements.
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FW/0
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
18
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| BS EN ISO 9241-5:1999 | Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals (VDTs) Workstation layout and postural requirements |
| BS 5459-2:1977 | Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture. Adjustable chairs |
| BS 6396:1983 | Code of practice for electrical systems in office furniture and office screens |
| BS 7179-5:1990 | Specifications for VDT workstationsErgonomics of design and use of visual display terminals (VDTs) in offices |
| BS 5459-3:1983 | Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture Storage furniture |
| BS 6396:1990 | Specification for electrical systems in office furniture and office screens |
| BS 5940-1:1980 | Office furniture Specification for design and dimensions of office workstations, desks, tables and chairs |
| BS 5459-2:1977 | Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture. Adjustable chairs |
| BS 3962-1:1980 | Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture. Assessment of low angle glare by measurement of specular gloss at 85° |
| BS 4727-4:GRP03(1972) : 1972 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL POWER TELECOMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO LIGHTING AND COLOUR - LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY TERMINOLOGY |
| BS 4727-4:GRP01(1971) : 1971 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL POWER TELECOMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS LIGHTING & COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO LIGHTING & COLOUR - RADIATION AND PHOTOMETRY |
| BS 3962-4:1980 | Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids |
| BS 3962-2:1983 | Methods of test for finishes for wooden furniture Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat |
| BS 4727-4:GRP02(1971) : 1971 | GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL POWER TELECOMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS LIGHTING & COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO LIGHTING & COLOUR - VISION AND COLOUR TERMINOLOGY |
| BS CP3:CH4-1(1971) : AMD 2708 | CODE OF BASIC DATA FOR THE DESIGN OF BUILDINGS - PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE - FLATS AND MAISONETTES - (IN BLOCKS OVER TWO STOREYS) |
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