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BS 5459-1:1977

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture Desks and tables

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

14-04-2003

Superseded by

BS EN 527-3:2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-04-1977

£142.00
Excluding VAT

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.

Committee
FW/0
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
18
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
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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