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BS 5459-3:1983

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture Storage furniture

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-02-2006

Superseded by

BS EN 14073-2:2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1983

$157.75
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Foreword
Committees responsible for this British Standard
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definition
3. Description of performance tests
4. Performance requirements
5. General requirements for tests
6. Test methods
7. Marking
Tables
1. Test loads (1)
2. Test loads (2)
3. Impact test on horizontal surfaces
4. Loads required for static load test
5. Static load test for doors
6. Slam open test for pivoted doors
7. Tests for flaps
8. Operational test for sliding doors
9. Slam shut test for sliding doors
10. Operational test for drawers
11. Closing velocities
12. Displacement of bottom surface of drawer
13. Forces for carcase rigidity test
Figures
1. Sustained load test
2. Static load test
3. Static load test for doors
4. Operational test for doors
5. Slam open test for pivoted doors
6. Loading test
7. Operational test for sliding doors
8. Slam shut test for sliding doors
9. Operational test for drawers
10. Displacement of bottom surface of drawer
11. Carcase rigidity test

Strength and stability requirements for all types of office storage furniture including shelves, cupboards and filing cabinets. Covers general, heavy and severe use.

Committee
FW/0
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 81/36792 DC. (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN ISO 13132:2023 Identical

BS 7449:1991 Specification for inclusion of glass in the construction of furniture, other than tables or trolleys, including cabinets, shelving systems and wall hung or free standing mirrors
BS 4438:1969 Specification for filing cabinets and suspended filing pockets
BS 4875-7:1998 Strength and stability of furniture Methods for determination of strength and durability of storage furniture
BS 4875-8:1998 Furniture. Strength and stability of furniture Methods for determination of stability of non-domestic storage furniture
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 6396:1990 Specification for electrical systems in office furniture and office screens

BS 4875-3:1985 Strength and stability of furniture Methods for determination of strength of settees
BS 5459-1:1977 Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture Desks and tables
BS 4438:1969 Specification for filing cabinets and suspended filing pockets

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