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BS 4863:1991

Superseded

Superseded

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Specification for safety requirements for playpens for domestic use

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-03-1991

Superseded date

15-12-1999

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Summarise this standard

Committees responsible
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definition
3 Materials
4 Moisture content and conditioning
5 Construction
6 Stability
7 Strength
8 Impact
9 Packaging
10 Marking
11 Instructions for use
Appendices
A Guidance on the characteristics and usage of
    materials
B Flammability test
C Accessibility of a part or component
D Test for folding playpens
E Bite test
F Measurement of mesh opening
G Test for stability
H Tests for strength
J Impact test on floor
K Impact test on sides
Figures
1 Dimensional requirements for V-shaped legs
2 Accessibility probe
3 Test probe
4 Stability test
5 Impact test for side slats
6 Impact test for corner posts
7 Direction of forces
8 Location of points for application of forces
9 Measurement of movement of the frame
10 Impacter
11 Impact test

Safety requirements for both rigid sided and mesh sided playpens for use by children up to approximately 15 kg in weight.

Committee
CW/1
DevelopmentNote
SUPERSEDES BS 4863: 1973. Approved under the UK Consumer Protection Act 1987
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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