BS EN 581-2:2009 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2:Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating
This part of EN 581 specifies the mechanical safety requirements and test methods of outdoor seating for
camping, domestic and contract use for adults, without regard to materials, design/construction or
manufacturing processes.
This document does not apply to outdoor furniture for severe contract use, where higher requirements may be necessary nor to removable upholstery and coverings, permanently fixed furniture and street furniture.
The test requirements contained within this European Standard are based on use by persons weighing up to
110 kg.
Information regarding ageing and degradation caused by light, temperature and moisture has not been
included.
Annex A (normative) specifies additional test methods for seating with multi-position back rests.
Annex B (normative) specifies test methods for loungers.
Annex C (informative) specifies guidelines for purchase information.
BS EN 581-2:2009 Referenced Document
EN 1022:2005 Domestic Furniture - Seating - Determination of Stability
EN 1728:2000 Domestic Furniture - Seating - Test Methods for the Determination of Strength and Durability*, 2024-04-19 Update
EN 581-1 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping@ domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements*, 2017-03-01 Update
BS EN 581-2:2009 history
0000 BS EN 581-2:2015(2016)
2015BS EN 581-2:2015 Outdoor furniture. Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use. Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating
2009BS EN 581-2:2009 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2:Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating
2000BS DD ENV 581-2:2000 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating