What is BS EN 747-1 – Safety, strength, durability of bunk beds about?
Bunk beds and high beds are common at every hostel, dormitories and camp, as this helps in reducing the unnecessary wastage of spaces.
BS EN 747-1 specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. BS EN 747-1 applies to bunk beds with a height to the upper surface of the top bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor and to high beds with a height to the upper surface of the bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor.
Note: BS EN 747-1 does not apply to bunk beds and high beds used for special purposes, including but not limited to prison, the military and fire brigades.
Who is BS EN 747-1 - Safety, strength, durability of bunk beds for?
BS EN 747-1 guidelines on safety, strength, durability of bunk beds is useful for:
- Hospitality Management Sectors
- Manufacturer of bunk beds
- Quality check personnel
Why should you use BS EN 747-1 - Safety, strength, durability of bunk beds?
Bunk beds or high beds are used by people of various age limits, thus, for these products safety is a prime concern. All beds which claim compliance with BS EN 747-1 shall be provided with instructions for use in the official language(s) of the country where the bed is sold.
BS EN 747-1 provides guidelines regarding loads and forces in the strength and durability tests, that are applied to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm." Also, BS EN 747-1 mentions the dimensional requirements, which are intended to minimize the risk of accidents, particularly to children.
BS EN 747-1 mention, the strength and durability requirements are intended to represent use by one occupant per bed.