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BS 5459-3:1983

Superseded

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Specification for performance requirements and tests for office furniture Storage furniture

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1983

Superseded date

01-02-2006

Superseded by

BS EN 14073-2:2004

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Summarise this standard

Foreword
Committees responsible for this British Standard
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definition
3. Description of performance tests
4. Performance requirements
5. General requirements for tests
6. Test methods
7. Marking
Tables
1. Test loads (1)
2. Test loads (2)
3. Impact test on horizontal surfaces
4. Loads required for static load test
5. Static load test for doors
6. Slam open test for pivoted doors
7. Tests for flaps
8. Operational test for sliding doors
9. Slam shut test for sliding doors
10. Operational test for drawers
11. Closing velocities
12. Displacement of bottom surface of drawer
13. Forces for carcase rigidity test
Figures
1. Sustained load test
2. Static load test
3. Static load test for doors
4. Operational test for doors
5. Slam open test for pivoted doors
6. Loading test
7. Operational test for sliding doors
8. Slam shut test for sliding doors
9. Operational test for drawers
10. Displacement of bottom surface of drawer
11. Carcase rigidity test

Strength and stability requirements for all types of office storage furniture including shelves, cupboards and filing cabinets. Covers general, heavy and severe use.

Committee
FW/0
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 81/36792 DC. (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN ISO 13132:2023 Identical

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