AS/NZS 3973:2005
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Shower/toilet chairs (mobile and static)
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08-25-2005
Important note : All end users must be registered with an Account prior to user licenses being assigned.Specifies requirements for materials, construction, performance, testing and labelling for chairs which are intended for use in showers and toilets. Included are mobile shower/commode chairs, static commode chairs and stools, and static chairs and stools for use in showers. Does not cover the use of chairs in swimming pools or other highly corrosive environments.
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ME-067
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Standard
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| ISBN |
0 7337 6829 6
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| Pages |
25
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| PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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| Status |
Superseded
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This Standard specifies materials, construction, performance and labelling requirements for chairs which are intended for use in showers and toilets. It covers requirements for mobile shower/commode chairs, static commode chairs and stools, and static chairs and stools for use in showers. It does not cover use in swimming pools or other corrosive environments.The materials requirements cover two types of chairs, as follows:(a) Type A:High usage, e.g. institutions and equipment loan schemes.(b) Type B:Limited usage, e.g. domestic.
Originated in Australia as AS 3973-1991.
Jointly revised and designated as AS/NZS 3973:2005.
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