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BS EN 13453-2:2004

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Bunk beds and high beds for non-domestic use Test methods

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2012

Language(s)

English

Published date

20-07-2004

£142.00
Excluding VAT

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Test conditions
  3.1 General
  3.2 Preliminary preparation
  3.3 Application of forces
  3.4 Tolerances
4 Test equipment and apparatus
  4.1 General
  4.2 Bed base impacter
  4.3 Loading pad
  4.4 50 mm diameter loading pad
  4.5 Test mattress
  4.6 Test mass
  4.7 Stops
  4.8 Floor surface
5 Test procedures
  5.1 Assembly and inspection before test
  5.2 Inspection of workmanship
  5.3 Strength and durability tests
      5.3.1 General
      5.3.2 Impact of bed base
      5.3.3 Upwards and downwards static loads on bed base
      5.3.4 Durability of bed base
      5.3.5 Fastening of upper bed to lower bed
      5.3.6 Durability of frame
      5.3.7 Static load of safety barrier
      5.3.8 Attachment and deflection of ladder
      5.3.9 Fatigue of ladder treads
      5.3.10 Tread impact test
  5.4 Stability test
6 Test report
Bibliography

Describes test methods that assess the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for non domestic use.

Committee
FW/0/2
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 99/701624 DC (08/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

EN 13453-1:2004 Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds for non-domestic use - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements
EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements
ISO 2439:2008 Flexible cellular polymeric materials Determination of hardness (indentation technique)
EN ISO 2439:2008 Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO 2439:2008)

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