What is BS EN 12521 – Domestic table guidelines about ?
Tables are an integral part of household furniture. All tables – glass-top or otherwise, need to be safe for users. BS EN 12521 specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of domestic tables for use by adults, including those with glass in their construction.
BS EN 12521 does not apply to office tables and office desks, tables for non-domestic use, tables for educational institutions and outdoor tables for which European Standards exist.
Note 1: BS EN 12521 does not apply to tables where the table top is not fixed to the understructure, i.e., when applying test 3, Table 2, the top becomes detached from the understructure.
Note 2: BS EN 12521 does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in domestic tables.
Note 3: BS EN 12521 does not include requirements for the durability of castors and height adjustment mechanisms.
Note 4: BS EN 12521 does not include requirements for electrical safety.
Note 5: BS EN 12521 does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation.
Who is BS EN 12521 - Domestic table guidelines for ?
BS EN 12521 guidelines on safety requirements for domestic tables is useful for:
- Domestic table manufacturers / furniture manufacturers
- Glass manufacturers and suppliers
- Product designers / furniture designers
- Quality control teams
Why should you use BS EN 12521 - Domestic table guidelines ?
Tables needs to be designed in a manner that they minimize the risk of injury to users. BS EN 12521 provides guidelines for such safety requirements. Apart from that, BS EN 12521 also provides test conditions and test sequences for domestic tables.
BS EN 12521 specifies rigorous strength and durability test which takes domestic tables through – horizontal static load test, vertical static load tests, horizontal durability test, vertical durability test for cantilever or pedestal tables, vertical impact test for table without glass in their construction, vertical impact test for tables with glass in their construction, stability under vertical load test and, stability for tables with extension elements. Using BS EN 12521, you provide your customers with a safe environment while working on domestic tables.