EN 14072:2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 General test conditions
  3.1 Preliminary preparation
  3.2 Tolerances
4 Test equipment
  4.1 Floor surface
  4.2 Wall surface
  4.3 Stops
  4.4 Impact hammer for vertical glass (see Figure 1)
  4.5 Impactor for horizontal glass (see Figure 2)
      4.5.1 Circular body
      4.5.2 Springs
      4.5.3 Striking surface
  4.6 Polyurethane foam sheet
  4.7 Rubber pad
5 Test method for vertical glass
6 Test method for horizontal glass
7 Inspection and assessment of test results
8 Test report
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies test methods for horizontal and vertical glass used in furniture. It applies to both flat and curved glass.The test methods can be applied to furniture in all fields of application from domestic to contract use.The test methods are designed to represent forces caused by impacts with parts of the human body.The test methods do not apply to glass shelves nor to glass supported over its entire area, including wall fixed mirrors.The standard does not apply to testing and classification of the glass itself as covered by EN 12600.The standard does not include any requirements.