NF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE

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1 Application no.: NF 372 DQ-CERT Cancels and replaces DQ-CERT NF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE GENERAL RULES FOR THE NF MARK GENERAL FUNCTIONING PRINCIPLES FOR FCBA CERTIFICATIONS UNDER THE NF MARK: MANAGEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS TECHNICAL REGULATIONS Break-out furniture Nursery furniture Education furniture Healthcare furniture Technical furniture QUALITY ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK aq_nf372 Certifying body Mandated by Afnor Certification Registered office: 10 Rue Galilée Champs sur Marne Tel.: +33 (0)

2 Summary 1 Documentary references Normative references Electricity Fire Finish Hygiene and health Furniture Foam Panels Textile Protocols Requirements common to all types of furniture Electrical safety Furniture & Chairs: Safe distances Wood-based panels Hygiene rules for restoration furniture Requirements on finishes (all furniture and chair types) Laminated PPSM miscellaneous decors Lacquer & Varnish on wood-based, veneered or solid wood Paint on metal Process control: Periodicity of tests Requirements for the Furniture Requirements specific to the furniture Fire safety of large furniture (storage furniture, motricity elements etc.) Requirements for storage furniture and care trolley Test sequences and requirements Requirements for chairs Requirements specific to chairs Textiles & foamed textiles Coated textile supports Flexible cellular materials Chair fire safety Insulated chairs not attached to the ground Test sequences and requirements Wheelchair for disable persons Requirements Requirements for the tables Requirements for the tables Test sequences and requirements Additional tests Requirements for overbed tables Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 2/30

3 NB: As the colours used in the tables of this framework refer to test sequences that make it possible to identify the various types of proof that are required. The demands of the standards are in green. The demands of the technical group are in orange Green and orange is a combination of the standard and the requirements of the technical group No. Tests References Specific requirements 1 Title of test Standard Of the standard 2 Title of test Technical regulation or Protocol Of the mark or FCBA protocol 3 Title of test Standard Of the mark Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 3/30

4 1 Documentary references 1.1 Normative references Electricity Standards Year Use Contents UTE C NF EN Furniture products including elements of electrical equipment Electrical and analogue domestic appliances - safety Implementation of electrical safety rules Part 1: general requirements NF EN Luminaires Part 1: General Requirements and Tests Fire Standards Year Use Contents NF EN Furniture NF EN Furniture Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - source of ignition: burning cigarette Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture - source of ignition: flame equivalent to a match NF D XP D XP D Protocol for the assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture Ignitability of upholstered furniture visà-vis a cigarette Ignitability of upholstered furniture visà-vis a match Source of ignition equivalent to a burning paper cushion of 20 g - coatings and upholstery Choice of methods for testing and criteria for prioritisation Choice of methods for testing and criteria for prioritisation Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 4/30

5 1.1.3 Finish Standards Year Use Contents NF EN Furniture Assessment of the surface gloss NF EN Furniture Assessment of the effect of light exposure NF EN A Furniture Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat NF EN A Furniture Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids NF EN Furniture Assessment of the surface resistance to abrasion NF EN Furniture Measurement of the surface reflectance NF EN ISO Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness NF EN ISO Paints and varnishes Cross-cut test NF EN ISO Paints and varnishes NF EN ISO Paints and varnishes Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2 : water immersion method Rapid-deformation (impact resistance) tests - Part 1 : falling-weight test, large-area indenter NF EN ISO NF EN ISO Paints and varnishes - Assessment of coating degradation Paint and varnish - Assessment of coating degradation Designation of quantity and dimensions of defects, and intensity of changes uniform in appearance - Part 2: assessment of degree of blistering Designation of quantity and dimensions of defects, and intensity of changes uniform in appearance - Part 3: assessment of degree of rusting NF EN ISO Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests NF D Furniture General test methods for finishings Hygiene and health Standards Year Use Contents NF EN A Toy safety Migration of certain elements Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 5/30

6 1.1.5 Furniture Standards Year Use Contents NF EN Domestic furniture - chairs Determination of stability NF EN Office furniture storage furniture moving parts Test methods to determine the durability of moving parts NF EN Furniture Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for nondomestic seating NF EN Office furniture Screens - Part 3 : test methods NF EN Technical assistance for persons with a disability General requirements and test methods NF EN Manual wheelchairs Requirements & test methods NF EN Furniture - chair and sofa moving mechanisms Test methods NF EN Tables for non-domestic use Resistance durability safety NF EN Storage furniture for collective use Requirements for safety, resistance, durability and stability NF EN Storage furniture for domestic and collective use Test method for the determination of resistance, durability and stability NF S Vehicles & wheelchairs for the disabled Definitions & classification NF S Wheelchairs Basic terms & definitions NF EN Electro-medical devices Part 1-2: basic general safety requirements and essential performances - collateral standard: electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests NF ISO Wheelchairs Determination of the effectiveness of brakes Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 6/30

7 1.1.6 Foam Standards Year Use Contents NF EN ISO Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of hardness (indentation technique) NF EN ISO Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of fatigue by indentation with a constant load. NF EN ISO 1856+A Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of post-compression set resistance NF EN ISO A Flexible cellular polymer materials - determination of the relative compression set constraint-deformation Part 1: low density materials - amendment Panels Standards Year Use Contents NF EN A Wood-based panels for construction use Characteristics, compliance and marking assessment Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 7/30

8 1.1.8 Textile Standards Year Use Contents NF EN A NF EN NF EN NF EN ISO Textile Supports Covered in Rubber or Plastic - Furnishing fabrics - Textile supports covered in rubber or plastic Textile supports covered in rubber or plastic Textile supports covered in rubber or plastic Classification And Test methods Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break Determination of coating adhesion Determination of crease resistance due to simultaneous application of torque and friction NF EN ISO 105-B Textiles - colourfastness tests Part b02: colourfastness in artificial light: xenon arc lamp NF EN ISO 105-X Textiles - colourfastness tests Part x12: abrasion colourfastness NF EN Textiles - Determination of Fabric's Propensity to ruffle on the Surface and Pilling Part 2: Modified Martindale Method NF EN Textiles - properties of fabrics in traction Part 1: determination of maximum force and elongation under maximum force using the strip method NF EN Textiles - determination of resistance to the drift of sewing threads in the fabrics Part 2: fixed load method NF EN Textiles - tear growth of fabrics Part 3: determination of increasing sample tearing force (single tear method) NF EN A Textiles - fabrics for furniture Specification and test methods NF EN Determination of the elasticity of fabrics Part 2: Multiaxial tests NF EN NF EN ISO Textile supports covered with rubber or plastic - determination of tear resistance Textile supports covered with rubber or plastic - determination of wear resistance Part 1: methods at constant tearing speed Part 2: Martindale abrasion test device Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 8/30

9 1.2 Protocols Protocol Version Use Programme FCBA no (09/12) Changeovers Test programme FCBA no (10-14) Overbed tables Test programme FCBA no (10-14) Rest chairs and geriatric chairs Test programme FCBA no (12/15) Ground pressure Test programme FCBA no (10-14) Rigidity according to 1 storage furniture axis Test programme FCBA no 5015 Non-domestic storage furniture: Stability Test programme FCBA AMB MAT 029 FCBA AMB MAT 017 LPP 2013 Molded Foam. Determination of compression set 2013 Static fatigue test under constant indentation force for flexible spongy products 06/06/16 Liste des Produits et Prestations Titre IV Véhicules pour handicapés Test programme Test programme Test programme Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 9/30

10 2 Requirements common to all types of furniture 2.1 Electrical safety Normative references: UTE C NF EN NF EN / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.6 The electrical safety compliance of furniture is established according to 3 types of equipment: Case no. 1: Electrifiable furniture (furniture capable of receiving electrical equipment put in place by the user). A piece of electrifiable furniture is a product designed to receive electrical equipment of the user's free choice. The instructions provided with the product need to give all information necessary for proper installation, in particular on the location of the product and on its method of connection to the fixed installation. The qualification certificate only covers the compliance of the non-electrified model type, as it has been certified. The technical product identification sheets and technical catalogues referring to the NF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE mark must also bear the wording "certified without electrification". Protection against indirect electric shocks: The cable channels and all edges that may come into contact with the cables are softened so as not to harm the cables. The flexible cables must be removed from any traction power exerted by a stop device provided at the point of entry of the flexible cable into the furniture and near the connections. An earth connecting plug is provided for the metal parts of the furniture coming into contact with the cables. This earth connecting plug is indicated by a pictogram on the furniture and specified in the assembly instructions. The earth connection is carried out under the responsibility of the installer. Protection against direct penetration by liquids: The cable trays and cable channels must prevent any accidental direct penetration by liquids (knocking of a cup of drink onto a work surface etc.), assessed according to the IPxx classification Case no. 2: Furniture equipped with electrical components assembled by the manufacturer. First request appraisal: The company has a test carried out (by one of the specified laboratories recognised by the NF Professional Furniture mark) to establish compliance with the standards of the furniture or equipped part of the furniture. The company has its electrical equipment compliance control system audited by an accredited body (such as the LCIE) (a CENELEC plant inspection report is drafted) In the event of non-compliance, the company submits to the FCBA a retrofit plan whose implementation shall be inspected by the FCBA auditor during his appraisal visits. The certification is issued in view of the test and inspection reports stating compliance. Marking: An information plate indicating the following: insulation class, level of protection, maximum permissible power, supply voltage, number of light points, sockets and switches, precautions for use (if required) For maintenance of NF Professional Furniture certification, the company demands that an inspection be carried out at least once every three years by an accredited body (such as the LCIE). In case of any doubts as to system compliance, FCBA may require additional inspections to be carried out. Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 10/30

11 Case no. 3: Furniture equipped with components that have been certified beforehand. The NF Professional Furniture mark auditor checks the following points: That the equipment does not require any works other than for general affixing to the furniture and the connection of the mains leads to the mains power supply. If two or more pieces of certified equipment are assembled within a single piece of furniture, they are not interconnected in any way other than at the point of mains power supply. Protection against direct electric shocks: casing to render the live parts inaccessible Protection against indirect electric shocks: The cable channels and all edges that may come into contact with the cables are softened so as not to harm the cables. The flexible cables must be removed from any traction power exerted by a stop device provided at the point of entry of the flexible cable into the furniture and near the connections. An earth connecting plug is provided for the metal parts of the furniture coming into contact with the cables. This earth connecting plug is indicated by a pictogram on the furniture and specified in the assembly instructions. The earth connection is carried out under the responsibility of the installer. Protection against penetration by liquids: The cable trays and cable channels must prevent any accidental penetration by liquids (knocking of a cup of drink onto a work surface etc.), assessed according to the IP xxx classification Protection against thermal effects: no part of the wiring, luminaires or support surfaces must reach a temperature that is detrimental to personal safety (burns), insulation safety (electric shocks) and environmental safety (fire). Interconnecting wiring must be permanently connected to its component or fitted with failsafe system connectors. Beyond a low voltage transformer, these connectors can be replaced by coupling systems for the power supply of spotlights. The power cable(s) must be connected to its/their component The casing(s) providing moisture protection must be easy to put in place and must be able to fulfil its role effectively. After assembly, the furniture or element electrically equipped must be able to meet the same performance and safety requirements as items supplied fully assembled The regulatory marking must be present on the support intended for the attachment of electrical components. Marking: An information plate indicating the following: insulation class, level of protection, maximum permissible power, supply voltage, number of light points, sockets and switches, precautions for use (if required) 2.2 Furniture & Chairs: Safe distances Normative references: If the grippers have an opening of between 8 and 25mm, there is a need to provide a configuration to prevent fingers passing through. In the case of a shaped handle (e.g. circular arc), the largest distance will be taken into account. Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 11/30

12 2.3 Wood-based panels The wood-based panels forming part of the composition of furniture subject to certification must be defined. All modifications must be submitted for approval by FCBA. Normative references: NF EN A1 Particle boards, fibre boards, multi-pli, moulded chipboard etc. must have limited formaldehyde content (E1 rating as defined by standard NF EN A1 or proven equivalent by an accredited laboratory) 2.4 Hygiene rules for restoration furniture Normative references: NF EN 71-3+A1 The published brochure of Official Journal 1227 Zones are defined as a function of their accessibility or use by the user. ZONE 1 - GENERAL CASE: Surrounding space other than zones 2 (proximity), zones 3 (contact) and zones 4 (power supply). Resistance to the characteristics of NF HEALTH regulations (Requirements on finishes all furniture types). Particle boards, fibre boards etc. must have limited formaldehyde content (E1 rating or proven equivalent) ZONE 2 - PROXIMITY: Space accessible to the user from its installation position. As a complement to the regulations with regard to zone 1: The furniture must be easy to clean and must not include any elements that retain dust or liquids All furniture components must be immune to oxidisation ZONE 3 - CONTACT: Any surface that enters into contact with the user under normal usage conditions. As a complement to the regulations with regard to zones 1 and 2 and when there is a possibility of contact with the user, the following shall be studied: The migration of certain elements according to standard NF EN 71-3+A1 ZONE 4 - POWER SUPPLY: Any surfaces of restoration tables with which foodstuffs have come into contact, so as to avoid any risk of microbial contamination. As a complement to the regulations with regard to zones 1, 2 and 3: The materials must be inert vis-à-vis foodstuffs (use of wood is limited to the list of authorised wood types published in the brochure of Official Journal 1227) All surfaces and their connection must be smooth and must not present any roughness or cavities that may host organic matter The assemblies must be designed so as to reduce protrusions, edges and recesses Exposed screws, screw heads and rivets are forbidden, except in case of constructive necessity (in this case, cruciform screws - with 6 Allen screws - of diameter <3mm are prohibited) The use of lubricants is not authorised. Measures must be taken to prevent lubricant leaks from reaching the power supply zone Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 12/30

13 2.5 Requirements on finishes (all furniture and chair types) Laminated PPSM miscellaneous decors Normative references: NF D NF EN à 3 NF EN Tests Test conditions Other surfaces Seats & seat backs Regulations Work surfaces Standard High resistance work surfaces Brightness Brightness under an angle of 60 Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Without requirement, for information < 45 gloss. Colourfastness Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6 Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Dry heat Ventilated oven at +70 C Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Without requirement, for information Grey scale i 3 T = 16hrs d = 5. under direct and diffuse light Damp heat Test temperature at 100 C Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Without requirement, for information d 4. under direct and diffuse light Sticking of faces and edges Restoration T (+70 C) Other uses T (+50 C) 3 cycles of climatic variations Adhesion good or Class 3 Foodstuffs Domestic & household products Citric acid 10% (1hr) Peanut oil (1hr) Red wine (1hr) Pure blackcurrant (1hr) Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) Black fountain pen (10 minutes) Black permanent marker (10 minutes) Nail varnish (10 minutes) Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 If d < 4 under direct and diffuse light, this information must be communicated in the technical documentation and instructions for use d 4 under direct and diffuse light Pharmaceutical products 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Hot foodstuffs Coffee 40g/l at 80 C (1hr) Tea 10g/l at 80 C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Impact 5 drops of a 500g marble on 3 samples H = 25cm Without requirement, for information H = 40cm No breaks or cracks for 80% of the drops carried out Average initial point Abrasion Circular scratching Assessment according to European technical specification NF EN Continuous traces of scratching Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Without requirement, for information N 150 tr F 1N N 350 tr Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 13/30

14 2.5.2 Lacquer & Varnish on wood-based, veneered or solid wood Normative references: NF D Regulations Tests Test conditions Other surfaces Seats & seat backs Work surfaces Standard High resistance work surfaces Brightness of an angle of less than 60 Brightness Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Without requirement, for information < 45 gloss. Clarity levels Luminance Thickness of film Colourfastness Thermal shocks Dry heat Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Thickness of varnish film Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 2808 Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6 Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN cycles: 1hr at -20 C and 1hr at +50 C Assessment in accordance with standards NF EN and NF EN 2409 Ventilated oven at +70 C Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Without requirement, for information Grey scale i 3 This test is not relevant for transparent varnish applied on veneered or solid wood No cracks Good adhesion (d 2) T = 16hrs d = 5. under direct and diffuse light Test temperature at 100 C Damp heat Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Without requirement, for information d 4. under direct and diffuse light Sticking of faces and edges Restoration T (+70 C) Other uses T (+50 C) 3 cycles of climatic variations Adhesion good or class 3 Foodstuffs Citric acid 10% (1hr) Peanut oil (1hr) Red wine (1hr) Pure blackcurrant (1hr) Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 If d < 4 under direct and diffuse light, this information must be communicated on the technical documentation and instructions for use d 4 under direct and diffuse light Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 14/30

15 Domestic & household products Pharmaceutical products Hot foodstuffs Impact Abrasion Circular scratching Adhesion Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) Black fountain pen (10 minutes) Black permanent marker (10 minutes) Nail varnish (10 minutes) Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Coffee 40g/l at 80 C (1hr) Tea 10g/l at 80 C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 5 drops of a 110 g marble on 3 samples 5 drops of a 500g marble on 3 samples Average Initial Point Assessment according to European technical specification NF EN Continuous traces of scratching Assessment in accordance with standard NF D Grid pattern with V-shaped stiff blade Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 2409 H = 25cm H = 40 cm H = 50 cm Wood-based : no rupture or crack on 80% of impacts done Veneered and solid wood = for information N 30 tr N 70 tr N 100 tr N 250 tr F 0.8 N F 0.9 N F 1.5 N F 2 N d 2 Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 15/30

16 2.5.3 Paint on metal Normative references: NF D NF EN ISO NF EN ISO NF EN ISO 9227 Regulations Tests Test conditions Other surfaces Seats & Seat back Work surfaces Brightness Brightness of an angle of less than 60 Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN For information without requirement < 45 gloss Thickness of film Colourfastness (*) Water resistance by Immersion Thickness of paint film Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO 2808 Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6 Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 8 Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN (*) For wheelchairs for persons with reduced mobility Ford test - 10 days Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO , NF EN ISO and NF EN ISO Neutral Salt spray Internal use: T: 24 hrs. For information without requirement Grey scale i 3 Blistering: d 2S2 Rusting Ri 0 Adhesion: d 2 No change in appearance after cleaning Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO 9227 and NF EN ISO Visible parts: Ri 3 Corrosion (*) Neutral Salt spray Internal use: T: 96 hrs. Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO 9227 and NF EN ISO (*) For wheelchairs for persons with reduced mobility Hidden parts: Ri 4 Invisible parts: for information Foodstuffs Citric acid 10% (1hr) Peanut oil (1hr) Red wine (1hr) Pure blackcurrant (1hr) Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 If d < 4 under direct and diffuse light, this information must be communicated on the technical documentation and instructions for use d 4 under direct and diffuse light Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 16/30

17 Domestic & household products Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) Black fountain pen (10 minutes) Black permanent marker (10 minutes) Nail varnish (10 minutes) Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Pharmaceutical products Hot products 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Coffee 40g/l at 80 C (1hr) Tea 10g/l at 80 C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN A1 Impact Firing pin 1000g 5 drops from a height according to sheet metal thickness. Assessment of cracks & flaking on the visible faces of furniture only in accordance with Standard NF EN ISO e < 0.7mm: h 35cm 0.7 e < 0.9 mm: h 40cm 0.9 e < 1.1 mm: h 45cm e 1.1 mm: h 50cm no cracks or flaking on 80% of the drops carried out Abrasion Average initial point Assessment according to European technical specification NF EN Number 80 tr Number 150 tr Number 250 tr Scratching Continuous traces of scratching Assessment in accordance with standard NF D For information without requirement F 1N Adhesion Grid pattern with V-shaped stiff blade Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 2409 d 2 Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 17/30

18 2.5.4 Process control: Periodicity of tests Extract from quality assurance standard Production control: "Processes whose results cannot be checked by means of a systematic product check or for which deficiencies only appear once the product is in use must be validated at predefined periods and on each new modification of the process, and the influencing factors must be controlled. The parameters for control of these processes must be defined and controlled, and the staff must be qualified" Regulations: 1. The finish process performances (paint, varnish, adhesion etc.) concerned by this requirement are regularly assessed using tests in the FCBA laboratory (or by an equivalent and certified laboratory): On each new modification of the finish process Regularly at least every three years. 2. If during these validation tests a compliance defect is uncovered, the holding manufacturer will have to submit an action plan to the FCBA within a period of 15 days, for a return to compliance within a maximum period of 6 months 3. The parameters for control and recordings are regularly validated by the inspector during technical inspections of the production site. Process: Check adhesion compliance on the main shade of the painting process on metal: Shock resistance Immersion (FORD TEST) & adhesion resistance by grid pattern before and after testing Thickness Check adhesion compliance on the main shade of the varnish & lacquer process on wood: Thermal shocks & pre- and post-test adhesion Abrasion resistance Scratch resistance Thickness Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 18/30

19 3 Requirements for the Furniture 3.1 Requirements specific to the furniture Fire safety of large furniture (storage furniture, motricity elements etc.) Regulatory reminder: The subject of these regulations only concerns large furniture that can be attached to the floor or walls in a way that is sufficiently rigid to ensure that a push from the crowd will not be able to move them. Large furniture must meet the requirements of the safety regulations of 25 June 1980 as amended in accordance with article AM 15 and AM 16. The materials making up the large furniture must be rated at least M3 according to the decree of 21 November Requirements for storage furniture and care trolley The product must meet: The common requirements defined under Requirements common to all types of furniture The common requirements defined under Specific furniture requirements All requirements defined under Test sequences and requirements Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to Test sequences and requirements Normative References: NF EN NF EN The additional requirements defined in Appendix A (normative) of NF EN are relevant for all storage furniture intended for use by children in primary schools, kindergartens and similar applications, excepted the principles of safety requirements ( A.2.3) of NF EN 16121, which are relevant for all products, whatever their use. Stability tests No. Tests References Specific requirements Doors, extractible elements and flaps closed, all storage elements empty - h 1000 mm EN Door, extractible elements and flaps closed, all storage elements empty - h 1000 mm EN All storage surfaces empty; Doors, extractible elements and flaps all open EN All storage surfaces empty, with application of a tipping load EN All storage surfaces under load, with application of a tipping load EN Doors, extractible elements and flaps closed and locked, storage units closed EN NF EN NF EN NF EN NF EN NF EN NF EN Dynamic stability for furniture with wheels EN NF EN Stability with furniture empty, doors and drawers open and loaded FCBA 5015 No tipping at the end of the test Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 19/30

20 Safety tests All the Security tests shall be carried out on the same sample and in the following order : No. Tests References Specific requirements 1 General safety requirements NF EN to 5.5 and Appendix A - 2 Load of tops and bases EN Appendix D D2.3 NF EN Softening under load < 0.5% 3 Static load for tops and bases EN NF EN Shelf holding-horizontal force towards the outside EN NF EN Shelf holding-horizontal force downwards EN NF EN Solidity of shelf supports EN NF EN Vertical load on revolving doors EN NF EN sagging < 2 mm at 10mm for the opposite edge of the hinged edge of the unloaded door at 10 of the closed position If the adjustment function is intended to adjust the door at the end of the tests to correct the softening 8 Horizontal load on revolving doors EN NF EN Solidity of flaps on the low part EN NF EN Solidity of extractible elements EN NF EN Sudden opening and closure of extractible elements EN Opening device with individual function lockout EN Structure rigidity applicable to the structure and frame EN NF EN NF EN NF EN Rigidity of the structure applicable to wheeled furniture EN NF EN Overloading EN NF EN Uncoupling EN NF EN Furniture set into the ground EN NF EN Instructions for use NF EN Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 20/30

21 Solidity and durability tests The strength and durability tests may be carried out on a second sample not tested as above mentioned on No. Tests References Specific requirements 1 Solidity of hanging rail supports EN NF EN Solidity of pegs EN NF EN Durability of revolving doors EN NF EN of EN Operating force < 30 N; residual softening < 2 mm after operation at 10mm for the opposite edge of the hinged edge of the unloaded door at 10 of the closed position If the adjustment function is intended to adjust the door at the end of the tests to correct the softening 4 Sudden closure of revolving doors EN NF EN Opening/closing of sliding doors and curtain closing systems with horizontal movement EN Durability of sliding doors and curtain closing systems with horizontal movement EN NF EN NF EN Durability of flaps EN NF EN Durability of roller shutter doors with vertical movement EN NF EN Durability of extractible elements EN NF EN Softening of 1.25% unloaded drawer and 3.75% loaded drawer. Operating force < 50 N and softening < 4.25%. 100% opening Sudden opening and closure of extractible elements Displacement of the base of extractible elements Resistance of blocking and locking mechanisms for extractible elements Resistance of blocking and locking mechanisms for doors, flaps and curtains For load <0.5kg/dm3 marking on the product NF EN NF EN NF EN NF EN Fall NF EN Level L2 15 Shelf deformation NF EN Detachment of wardrobe rods NF EN Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 21/30

22 Fall for storage lockers Prolonged loading for storage lockers NF EN NF EN Ground pressure Protocol FCBA 6314 Pressure 3N/mm² 20 Care trolleys: tipping tests PT additional test 21 Rigidity according to 1 structure axis applicable to the structure and frame Protocol FCBA no Deformation amplitude under effort < 10 mm (cumulation of deformations observed in each direction) Additional requirements for care trolleys Test conditions: Tipping test Place the trolley on the test floor covered with hard PVC (thickness 3 mm) in normal use position. Choose the most unfavourable side uncovered during the stability test and raise the trolley from the opposite side until it reaches an unstable balance position (just before tipping). Leave the trolley without initial speed and allow it to tip freely. Practice 5 cycles. Requirement: At the end of the test we do not note any deterioration in the structure or assemblies and the trolley still needs to be able to carry out all its functions. Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 22/30

23 4 Requirements for chairs 4.1 Requirements specific to chairs Textiles & foamed textiles Normative references: NF EN amendment A1 Tests References Regulations Process: Tensile strength NF EN ISO woven fabrics, foamed or otherwise F 350 N For information Process: Longitudinal - transverse tear resistance NF EN ISO fabrics woven or otherwise F 40 N for information Mesh F25 N NB: no requirement for chairs not including structural stitching Use: stitching resistance NF EN ISO Use: Abrasion resistance NF EN A1 Appendix A Use: Pilling resistance NF EN ISO woven fabrics, foamed or otherwise: d 4mm mesh or fishnet: Seat: no break for F=150 N Seat back: no break for F=100 N NB: no requirement for chairs not including structural stitching n 30,000 cycles Flat fabrics = 3 cut threads Tracked fabrics = disappearance of the tracked thread or 3 cut threads Looped fabrics = disappearance of the loops over a surface of 5mm² Particulate fabrics = total disappearance or unsticking of the fibre layer Rubbed fabrics = total disappearance of the fibre layer Velvet = disappearance of the velvet over a 5mm² surface Non-woven or mesh = appearance of a hole All fabrics i 4 after 5,000 cycles Use: Lightfastness in artificial light NF EN ISO 105-B02 All fabrics i 6 Use; Rubbing fastness NF EN ISO 105-X 12 All fabrics dry i (4-5) wet i 4 Use: Poaching resistance NF EN All fabrics deformation of fabrics d 5 mm 5 d 7 mm 7 d 9 mm foam compression set d 10% d 8% d 5% foamed fabrics Use: Adhesion resistance NF EN ISO 2411 F 15 N Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 23/30

24 4.1.2 Coated textile supports Reference standard: NF EN A1 Coating = operation of depositing a specific material on the surface of a fabric to give it particular properties (source IFTH) Tests References Regulations Tensile strength NF EN ISO 1421 longitudinal F 250 N transverse F 150 N Longitudinal - transverse tear resistance NF EN ISO Method A Primer abrasion resistance NF EN ISO F 15 N 51,200 cycles level 2 on a scale of 0 to 5 0 indicates "no deterioration" Crease resistance NF EN ISO 5981 No deterioration at 50,000 cycles Adhesion resistance of the coating longitudinal - transverse NF EN ISO 2411 F 15 N Lightfastness in artificial light NF EN ISO 105-B02 index 6 Abrasion resistance dry & wet NF EN ISO 105-X12 i (4-5) dry i 4 wet Resistance of stitching NF EN ISO no break Seat / F = 15 dan no break Seat back / F = 10 dan Resistance to products NF EN A1 Power supply: acetic acid 7% + citric acid 10% + ethanol 48% + peanut oil + blackcurrant cordial + Coca-Cola household products: bleach 12 + Vigor neat and diluted 5% + wet Marseille soap domestic products to be studied Poaching resistance (after being placed in the oven) NF EN deformation STR d 5 mm: foam compression set 10% - deformation STR 5 < d 7 mm: foam compression set =< 8% - deformation STR 7 < d 9 mm: foam compression set 5% Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 24/30

25 4.1.3 Flexible cellular materials Tests References Seat Regulations Seat back Compression resistance NF EN ISO A1 Bearing capacity calculated for information purposes Indentation resistance NF EN ISO A1 F 120 N Factor 2.5 F 50 N Factor 2.5 Compression set NF EN ISO 1856 Deformation 10% FCBA AMB MAT 029 Dynamic fatigue by indentation NF EN ISO 3385 Effort 75 DaN Deformation 5% Indentation 25% Effort 30 DaN Deformation 5% Indentation 25% Static fatigue FCBA AMB MAT 017 Deformation 5% Indentation 25% Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 25/30

26 4.1.4 Chair fire safety Fire safety of insulated upholstered chairs NOT attached to the ground Normative references: NF EN NF EN Guide GPEM/CP-D1/2000 (Permanent Market Study Groups) GPEMCP recommendation - D2/2000 The fire behaviour class of chairs in 3 categories CF, C, EC originates from a recommendation by GPEM/CP-D2/2000 of the Central Procurement Board. It is intended to determine the chair's capacity to catch fire. It is intended to be applied to the entire public sector. The tests concern upholstered chairs in their normal use presentation. Fire behaviour is characterised for a chair in its entirety, or for a sample in accordance with the replicability rules established by the guide GPEM/CP-D2/2000. The cigarette test is carried out as a priority. The small flame test is carried out with 3 applications of 15 seconds. Table 3 Test principle Class Regulation Does not pass cigarette and match tests Passes the cigarette test but not the match test Passes the cigarette test and the match test EC C CF CF class is retained for the certification of upholstered chairs NB - The test results (CF class) with the coatings used are mentioned on the quality certificate. Fire safety of chairs attached to the ground seating several persons and/or in a row Normative references: NF D Fire safety regulations in the ERP of 25 June 1980 according to the decree of 6 March 2006 Decree of 21 November 2002 concerning class M Regulatory reminder : These regulations only concern chairs seating several persons and/or able to be fastened together to form a row. The chairs must meet the requirements of the safety regulations of 25 June 1980 as amended in accordance with article AM 15 (decree of 6 March 2006). This decree requires: The materials making up the chairs must be rated at least M3 according to the decree of 21 November The associated materials of foam and seat coverings after testing carried out in accordance with standard NF D The following must be observed: Lateral lengths destroyed on the seat and the seat back < 200 mm on each side of the chair's median axis Loss of chair mass 300 grams Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 26/30

27 4.2 Insulated chairs not attached to the ground The product must meet: The common requirements defined under Requirements common to all types of furniture The joint requirements defined under Specific chair requirements All requirements defined under Test sequences and requirements Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to Test sequences and requirements Normative references: NF EN L 1 or L2 NF EN No. Tests References Specific requirements 1 Instructions for use - 2 Safety requirements 3 Dimensional requirements NF EN Appendix C for information 4 Ground pressure FCBA 6314 Pressure 3 N/mm² 5 Stability (for information if necessary) NF EN Static load of the seat and seat back NF EN Static load of the front edge of the seat NF EN Static load of the seat and seat back for rocking chairs, reclining chairs and chaises-longues Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 27/30 FCBA NF EN Vertical static load on the seat back NF EN Static load of the support bar for the legs, footrest and leg rest NF EN Lateral static load of armrests NF EN Lateral static load of headrests NF EN Static load of armrests under the action of a vertical force directed downwards Static load of armrests under the action of a vertical force directed upwards NF EN NF EN Combined durability for the seat and seat back NF EN Durability of the seat and seat back for rocking chairs, reclining chairs and chaises-longues NF EN Durability of the front edge of the seat NF EN Durability of armrests NF EN Durability of leg rests NF EN Footrest fatigue test NF EN Static load of frame towards the front NF EN Frame lateral static NF EN Impact on the seat NF EN Impact on the seat back NF EN Impact on the armrests NF EN

28 26 Fall of stackable seating NFEN16139 Appendix A of NF EN 1728 : Falling backwards NFEN16139 Appendix A of NF EN 1728 : Fall from the height of a table NFEN16139 Appendix A of NF EN 1728 : Fall (multiple seats) NF EN Static load on the auxiliary writing panel NF EN Durability on the auxiliary writing panel NF EN Stability NF EN Safety vis-à-vis users FCBA Rolling force FCBA Rolling test FCBA For information: Rolling force FCBA Stop impact resistance: Geriatric wheelchairs FCBA Braking efficiency test FCBA Brake endurance manoeuvre FCBA Maximum brake pedal solicitation test FCBA Maximum deflection test on the seat back FCBA Footrest endurance manoeuvre test FCBA Seat height adjustment endurance test FCBA Mechanical resistance test for seat height adjustment FCBA Stability test towards the rear on a 5 slope FCBA Stability test with footrest FCBA Wheelchair for disable persons The product must meet: The common requirements defined under Requirements common to all types of furniture Requirements Wheelarmchairs for disable persons shall fulfill the technical specifications specified at title IV of Liste des produits et prestations remboursables prévus à l article L165-1 du code de la sécurité sociale. The specifications are available at the following link : Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 28/30

29 4.4 Requirements for the tables Requirements for the tables The product must meet: The common requirements defined under Requirements common to all types of furniture All requirements defined under Test sequences and requirements Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to. The additional tests defined under Additional tests Test sequences and requirements Normative references: NF EN level 2 or 3 No. Tests References Specific requirements 1 Safety requirements/general NF EN Stability under vertical load NF EN Stability of tables fitted with extractible elements. NF EN Horizontal static load NF EN Vertical static load (a) NF EN Compliance with the standard + residual arrow 1% of the length or diameter of the plate, measured at the load point. 6 Horizontal fatigue NF EN Vertical fatigue of consoles or care trolleys, and cantilever tables Vertical impact for tables not containing any glass. (b ) d 16 mm d 30 mm for folding tables and transversely for round tables (cumulation of deformations observed in each direction) NF EN NF EN Vertical impact for glass tables (c ) NF EN Falling of tables weighing in excess of 20 kg NF EN Dimensional requirement PT Additional tests - 12 Ground pressure Protocol FCBA 6314 Pressure 3 N/mm² Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 29/30

30 4.4.3 Additional tests Dimensional requirements Dimensions applicable to tables & work surfaces adapted to wheelchairs Normative reference: Table for wheelchairs Max. dimensions Work surface Height 800 mm Height 700 mm Free volume under the table Width 600 mm depth 600 mm 4.5 Requirements for overbed tables 1 Safety requirements FCBA (10-14) 2 Load of top FCBA (10-14) 3 Stability test FCBA (10-14) 4 Manoeuvre test (other than height adjustment) FCBA (10-14) 5 Manoeuvre test (raising and lowering of the tray) FCBA (10-14) 6 Vertical cyclic pushes on the cantilever tray FCBA (10-14) 7 Rolling test FCBA (10-14) 8 Fall test FCBA (10-14) Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture Healthcare Furniture 30/30