In the EN 1728 standard, which is a European standard, test methods are defined for determining the strength and durability of all kinds of seating, regardless of use, material, design or production process. This standard does not apply to children's highchairs, table top chairs and bath seats that fall within the scope of other European standards. In addition, this standard does not include test methods for aging, deterioration and evaluation of ergonomics and electrical functions. Also, the test methods described are not intended to evaluate the durability of flooring materials.
The EN 1728 standard describes the minimum requirements for safety, strength and durability of all types of home seats for adults. This standard does not apply to row seats, seats for out-of-home use, office study chairs, office visitor seats, seats for educational institutions, outdoor seats and connected seating groups. In addition, this standard does not include durability requirements for upholstery materials, wheels, recline mechanisms and seat height adjustment systems. It also does not include electrical safety requirements. These tests are based on the use of persons weighing up to 110 kg.
A few test methods described in the EN 1728 standard are:
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