British Standards Institution

Sector: Manufacturing

Overview: Under the direction of FW/0, is responsible for the UK input to ISO/TC 136/ WG1, ISO/TC 136/ WG2 and CEN/TC 207/ WG 3 for standards in the field of requirements for all types of office furniture and the preparation, revision and amendment of British Standards for office furniture

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In Progress (2)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD CEN/TS 18231	Furniture - Guide to measuring EN 1335-1 dimensions with ISO 24496 CMD Categories: Furniture Drafting begins : 2025-06-03	Drafting
CEN/TC 207 N 2151	Furniture - Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for non-domestic seating Categories: Information management \| Standardization. General rules \| Commercial and Consumer Goods \| Furniture Proposal begins : 2021-05-13	Proposal

Published (15)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD CEN/TR 14699:2004	Office Furniture. Terminology Categories: Domestic and commercial equipment. Entertainment. Sports \| Furniture Published standard begins : 2004-08-05	Published standard
PD CEN/TR 14073-1:2004	Office furniture. Storage furniture. Dimensions Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2004-08-10	Published standard
PD CEN/TR 1335-4:2009	Office furniture. Office work chair. Clarifications to EN 1335-1:2000 (Dimensions) Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2009-11-24	Published standard
BS ISO 24496:2021	Office furniture. Office chairs. Methods for the determination of dimensions Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2021-02-05	Published standard
BS EN 527-2:2016+A1:2019	Office furniture. Work tables. Safety, strength and durability requirements Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2019-05-10	Published standard
BS EN 527-1:2011	Office furniture. Work tables and desks. Dimensions Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2011-06-01	Published standard
BS EN 16139:2025	Furniture. Safety, strength and durability. Requirements and test methods for non-domestic seating Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2025-07-29	Published standard
BS EN 14074:2004	Office furniture. Tables and desks and storage furniture. Test methods for the determination of strength and durability of moving parts Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2004-11-08	Published standard
BS EN 14073-3:2004	Office furniture. Storage furniture. Test methods for the determination of stability and strength of the structure Categories: Furniture Published standard begins : 2004-11-04	Published standard
BS EN 1335-2:2018	Office furniture. Office work chair. Safety requirements Categories: Ergonomics \| Furniture Published standard begins : 2018-11-27	Published standard

Withdrawn (15)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
PD ISO/TR 24496:2012	Office furniture. Office work chairs. Methods for the determination of dimensions Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2017-03-09	Withdrawn
BS ISO 24496:2017	Office furniture. Office chairs. Methods for the determination of dimensions Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2021-02-05	Withdrawn
BS ISO 21016:2007	Office furniture. Tables and desks. Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2008-02-28	Withdrawn
BS ISO 21015:2007	Office furniture. Office work chairs. Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2008-02-28	Withdrawn
BS EN 527-3:2003	Office furniture. Work tables and desks. Methods of test for the determination of the stability and the mechanical strength of the structure Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2024-07-04	Withdrawn
BS EN 527-2:2016	Office furniture. Work tables. Safety, strength and durability requirements Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2019-05-10	Withdrawn
BS EN 527-2:2002	Office furniture. Work tables and desks. Mechanical safety requirements Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2016-12-12	Withdrawn
BS EN 16139:2013	Furniture. Strength, durability and safety. Requirements for non-domestic seating Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2013-10-11	Withdrawn
BS EN 13761:2002	Office furniture. Visitors chairs Categories: Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2013-04-19	Withdrawn
BS EN 1335-3:2009	Office furniture. Office work chair. Test methods Categories: Ergonomics \| Furniture Withdrawn begins : 2011-04-15	Withdrawn

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FW/0/3 - Office Furniture

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