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Outdoor furniture — Seating and tables for

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Part 1: General safety requirements
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implementation of EN 581-1:2006EN 581-1:2017. It supersedes
BS EN 581-1:1997BS EN 581-1:2006 which is withdrawn.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 581-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM February 2006March 2017
ICS 97.140; 97.200.30 Supersedes EN 581-1:1997EN 581-1:2006
English Version
Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and

contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usages usage Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für den
domestique, collectif et de camping - Partie 1 : Camping-, Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil 1:
Exigences générales de sécurité Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 January 20069 January 2017.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central SecretariatCEN-CENELEC Management Centre
or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central SecretariatCEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36Avenue Marnix 17, B-1050B-1000 Brussels
© 20062017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means Ref. No. EN 581-1:2006: E
reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. EN 581-1:2017 E
Contents Page
European foreword ............................................................................................................................................. iii

1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................. 1
3 Terms and definitions ............................................................................................................................. 1
4 Test probes ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 1 — Measuring probes ............................................................................................................................ 3
5 Safety requirements ................................................................................................................................ 3
5.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
5.2 Tubular components ............................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Shear and squeeze points ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.3.1 Shear and squeeze points when erecting, adjusting and folding away ..................................... 4
5.3.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms ................................. 4
5.3.3 Shear and squeeze points during use ................................................................................................. 4
6 Test report ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Annex A (informative) Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning
shear and squeeze points ....................................................................................................................... 6
Figure A.1 — Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear
and squeeze points .................................................................................................................................. 6
Annex B (informative) Rationale for injury of fingers ................................................................................ 8
ii
ForewordEuropean foreword
This European Standarddocument (EN 581-1:2006EN 581-1:2017) has been prepared by Technical
Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by August 2006September 2017, and conflicting national
standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2006September 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This European Standarddocument supersedes EN 581-1:1997EN 581-1:2006.
Compared to EN 581-1:2006, the main modifications are:
— clarification of the definitions (camping, domestic and contract use) taken from Annex B and put in
Clause 3 (so Annex B will be superseded),
— test method is deleted, edges and corners are modified to take into account accessible part during
use (accessible parts for seating and tables are defined),
— tubular components are defined, requirements for gaps and holes removed,
— addition of an Annex B (informative) as a rationale to explain the risks covered with requirements
in Clause 5.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizationsorganisations

of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
iii
1 Scope
This European Standardpart of EN 581 specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating
and tables for camping, domestic and contract usefor use by adults, without regard to materials,
design/construction or manufacturing processes.
It does not apply to removable upholstery, coverings and permanently fixed furniture
It does not apply to seating for spectator facilities.
It does not include requirements for the durability of upholstery materials, castors, reclining and tilting
mechanisms and seat height adjustment mechanisms.
Mechanical safety requirements are covered by EN 581-2 for seating and EN 581-3 for tables.
Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear
and squeeze points.
Annex B (informative) includesis a terminology for outdoor furniturerationale concerning fingers
injury.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced documentsin this document
and are indispensable for theits application of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
ENVEN 581-2:2015, Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use -
Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for samplingseating
EN 581-3:2007, Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 3:
Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for tables
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standarddocument, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
Parts accessible during use
parts to which access can be easily gained when the furniture is in its intended configuration of use and
for which unintentional contact is foreseeable
3.2
Automaticautomatic locking mechanism
mechanism which engages without guidance by the user and prevents unintended movement
3.3
3.2
Shearshear and squeeze point
shear and squeeze points exist if the distance between two accessible parts moving relative to each
other is can be more or equal than 7 mm and less or equal than 18 mm and more than 7 mm in any
position during movement
1
3.3
outdoor furniture for contract use
outdoor furniture intended for non-private use in places with public access
3.4
outdoor furniture for domestic use
outdoor furniture intended for private use in places without public access
3.5
outdoor furniture for camping use
outdoor furniture foldable or knock-down and light-weight, intended for use in connection with
camping and travelling
4 Test probeprobes
Probes made of hard, smooth material, see Fig. 1. There shall be 3 probes having diameters of 7 mm, 12
mm and 18 mm with hemispherical end.
Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 1 — Test probes
There shall be three cylindrical probes with diameters of mm, mm and with
hemispherical ends, see Figure 1.
2
Key
Figure 1 — Measuring probes
5 Safety requirements
5.1 Edges and cornersGeneral
For seating, the edges and corners of the seat, back rest and arm rests which are directly in contact with
the user when sitting, lying or reclining shall be rounded or chamfered.
For table tops the edges and corners which are directly in contact with the user shall be rounded or
chamfered.
All other edges and corners of seating and tables, accessible during use shall be free from burrs or/and
sharp edges.
In order to avoid physical injury when the product is in its intended position of use, all edges and
corners shall be rounded, chamfered or otherwise protected. This applies to:
— Seating: Edges of the seat, back rest and arm rests and any part of the bottom surface of the seat at a
distance less than 120 mm from any edge, where a finger can commonly access;
— Tables: Table tops, any part of the underside of the top surface at a distance less than 500 mm from
any edge below the table, where a knee and/or an arm can commonly access.
All other parts shall be free from burrs, sharp edges and sharp points.
Movable and adjustable parts shall be designed so that injuries and inadvertent operation are avoided.
It shall not be possible for any load bearing part of the furniture to come loose unintentionally.
All parts which are lubricated to assist sliding shall be designed to protect users from lubricant stains
when in normal use.
5.2 Tubular components

Tubular components, holes and gaps accessible during use shall be covered if a 7 mm or 12 mm test
probe (Clause 4) can be pushed into them in any direction with a maximum force of 30 N to a depth of
more than 10 mm and cannot be pulled out again in the reverse direction by a maximum force of 30 N.
Bottom of tubular legs shall be capped or plugged.
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There shall be no accessible holes in the ends of tubular components with a diameter between 7 mm to
12 mm and with a depth more or equal to 10 mm.
The bottom of tubular legs in contact with the floor shall be closed or capped, however, holes in them
are allowed as long as they are not between 7 and 12 mm.
These requirements shall be assessed using the test probes (Clause 4).
5.3 Shear and squeeze points
5.3.1 Shear and squeeze points when setting uperecting, adjusting and folding away
Unless 5.3.2 or 5.3.3 are applicable, shear and squeeze points that are created only during setting
uperecting, adjusting or folding away are acceptable providing the user can be assumed to be in control
of his/her movements and to be able to cease applying the force immediately on experiencing pain.
The edges of parts moving relative to each other and creating shear and squeeze points shall be as
specified in 5.1.
5.3.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms
There shall be no accessible shear and squeeze points created by parts of the furniture operated by
powered mechanisms, e.g. mechanical springs and gas lifts.
This requirement shall be assessed using the test probes (Clause 4).
5.3.3 Shear and squeeze points during use
There shall be no accessible shear and squeeze points created by loads applied during normal use.
For seating, the loads applied during normal use can be found in ENV 581-2, and for tables in EN 581-3.
Shear and squeeze points are not acceptable if there is a hazard isrisk of injury created by the weight of
the user during normal movements and actions, e.g. attempting to move the seating by lifting the seat or
by adjusting the backrest.
NOTE This hazard is best prevented by the use of automatic locking mechanisms.
For loungers, the loads applied during normal use are the loads used for the following mechanical tests
in Table 1 of EN 581-2:2015:
— Test 2: Additional seat and leg rest static load;
— Test 3: Seat and back durability;
— Test 4: Additional seat durability;
— Test 5: Durability on back rest mechanism.
For other seating, the loads applied during normal use are the loads used for the following mechanical
tests in Table 2 of EN 581-2:2015:
— Test 2: Seat front edge static;
4
— Test 3: Combined seat and back durability;
— Test 4: Durability test on seating with a multi-position back.
For tables, the loads applied during normal use are the loads used for the following mechanical tests in
Table 1 of EN 581-3:2007:
— Test 1: Vertical static load on main surface;
— Test 4: Vertical static load on ancillary surface;
— Test 5: Horizontal durability test.
6 Test report
The test report shall include at least the following information:
a) reference to this European Standard;
b) furniture tested (relevant data);
c) test results;
d) details of any deviations from this European Standard;
e) name and address of the test facility;
f) date of test.
a) reference to this part of the European Standard (EN 581-1:2017);
b) details of piece of furniture tested;
c) any defects observed before testing;
d) the test results according to the applicable clauses;
e) compliance with the requirements;
f) the name and address of the test facility;
g) the date of test.
5
Annex A
(informative)
Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear

and squeeze points
Figure A.1 is a Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze
points.
Figure A.1 - Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and
squeeze points
6
Figure A.1 — Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and
squeeze points
7
Annex B
(informative)
Terminology
B.1 Outdoor furniture for contract use
Outdoor furniture intended for non-private use in places with public access, like restaurants, open-air
swimming pools, beaches, vocational and leisure sites.
B.2 Outdoor furniture for domestic use
Outdoor furniture intended for private use in places without public access like garden, wintergarden,
terrace, balcony etc…
B.3 Outdoor furniture for camping use
Outdoor furniture foldable or knock-down and light-weight, intended for use in connection with camping
and travelling.
Rationale for injury of fingers
Clause Title Risk cover

5.1 General Risk of cutting a part of the user's body when in contact with
the product
5.2 Tubular components Finger entrapment in holes on tubular component and

damage on floors
5.3 Shear and squeeze points Shearing and squeezing of fingers, thumbs excluded
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Outdoor furniture — Seating

and tables for camping,
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Part 1: General safety requirements
BS EN 581-1:2017 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 581-1:2017. It
supersedes BS EN 581-1:2006 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee FW/0/2, Domestic and Contract Furniture.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2017.
ISBN 978 0 580 90134 8
ICS 97.140
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 March 2017.
Date Text affected
BS EN 581-1:2017
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 581-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2017
ICS 97.140; 97.200.30 Supersedes EN 581-1:2006
English Version
Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping,

domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety
requirements
Mobilier d'extérieur - Sièges et tables à usage Außenmöbel - Sitzmöbel und Tische für den Camping-,
domestique, collectif et de camping - Partie 1 : Wohn- und Objektbereich - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Exigences générales de sécurité sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 January 2017.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2017 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 581-1:2017 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
BS EN 581-1:2017
EN 581-1:2017 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 4
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 4
4 Test probes ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 1 — Measuring probes ................................................................................................................................... 5
5 Safety requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
5.2 Tubular components...................................................................................................................................... 5
5.3 Shear and squeeze points ............................................................................................................................. 5
5.3.1 Shear and squeeze points when erecting, adjusting and folding away ....................................... 5
5.3.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms ................................... 5
5.3.3 Shear and squeeze points during use ...................................................................................................... 6
6 Test report ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Annex A (informative) Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning
shear and squeeze points ............................................................................................................................. 7
squeeze points.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Annex B (informative) Rationale for injury of fingers .................................................................................... 8
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EN 581-1:2017 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 581-1:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”,
the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2017, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 581-1:2006.
Compared to EN 581-1:2006, the main modifications are:
— clarification of the definitions (camping, domestic and contract use) taken from Annex B and put in
Clause 3 (so Annex B will be superseded),
— test method is deleted, edges and corners are modified to take into account accessible part during
use (accessible parts for seating and tables are defined),
— tubular components are defined, requirements for gaps and holes removed,
— addition of an Annex B (informative) as a rationale to explain the risks covered with requirements
in Clause 5.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
3
BS EN 581-1:2017
EN 581-1:2017 (E)
1 Scope
This part of EN 581 specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating and tables for
camping, domestic and contract for use by adults, without regard to materials, design/construction or
manufacturing processes.
It does not apply to seating for spectator facilities.
It does not include requirements for the durability of upholstery materials, castors, reclining and tilting
mechanisms and seat height adjustment mechanisms.
Mechanical safety requirements are covered by EN 581-2 for seating and EN 581-3 for tables.
Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear
and squeeze points.
Annex B (informative) is a rationale concerning fingers injury.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating
Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for tables
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
automatic locking mechanism
mechanism which engages without guidance by the user and prevents unintended movement
3.2
shear and squeeze point
shear and squeeze points exist if the distance between two accessible parts moving relative to each
other can be more or equal than 7 mm and less or equal than 18 mm in any position during movement
3.3
outdoor furniture for contract use
outdoor furniture intended for non-private use in places with public access
3.4
outdoor furniture for domestic use
outdoor furniture intended for private use in places without public access
3.5
outdoor furniture for camping use
outdoor furniture foldable or knock-down and light-weight, intended for use in connection with
camping and travelling
4
BS EN 581-1:2017
EN 581-1:2017 (E)
4 Test probes
There shall be three cylindrical probes with diameters of 7 +−00,1 mm, 12+−0,1
0
mm and 18−+0,1
0
mm with
hemispherical ends, see Figure 1.
Key
1 Ø 7 +−00,1 mm, Ø 12+−0,1 mm and Ø 18+−0,1 mm
0 0
Figure 1 — Measuring probes
5 Safety requirements
5.1 General
In order to avoid physical injury when the product is in its intended position of use, all edges and
corners shall be rounded, chamfered or otherwise protected. This applies to:
— Seating: Edges of the seat, back rest and arm rests and any part of the bottom surface of the seat at
a distance less than 120 mm from any edge, where a finger can commonly access;
— Tables: Table tops, any part of the underside of the top surface at a distance less than 500 mm from
any edge below the table, where a knee and/or an arm can commonly access.
All other parts shall be free from burrs, sharp edges and sharp points.
Movable and adjustable parts shall be designed so that injuries and inadvertent operation are avoided.
It shall not be possible for any load bearing part of the furniture to come loose unintentionally.
All parts which are lubricated to assist sliding shall be designed to protect users from lubricant stains
when in normal use.
5.2 Tubular components
There shall be no accessible holes in the ends of tubular components with a diameter between 7 mm to
12 mm and with a depth more or equal to 10 mm.
The bottom of tubular legs in contact with the floor shall be closed or capped, however, holes in them
are allowed as long as they are not between 7 and 12 mm.
These requirements shall be assessed using the test probes (Clause 4).
5.3 Shear and squeeze points
5.3.1 Shear and squeeze points when erecting, adjusting and folding away
Unless 5.3.2 or 5.3.3 are applicable, shear and squeeze points that are created only during erecting,
adjusting or folding away are acceptable providing the user can be assumed to be in control of his/her
movements and to be able to cease applying the force immediately on experiencing pain.
5.3.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms
There shall be no accessible shear and squeeze points created by parts of the furniture operated by
powered mechanisms, e.g. mechanical springs and gas lifts.
5
BS EN 581-1:2017
EN 581-1:2017 (E)
5.3.3 Shear and squeeze points during use
There shall be no accessible shear and squeeze points created by loads applied during normal use.
Shear and squeeze points are not acceptable if there is a risk of injury created by the weight of the user
during normal movements and actions, e.g. attempting to move the seating by lifting the seat or by
adjusting the backrest.
For loungers, the loads applied during normal use are the loads used for the following mechanical tests
in Table 1 of EN 581-2:2015:
— Test 2: Additional seat and leg rest static load;
— Test 3: Seat and back durability;
— Test 4: Additional seat durability;
— Test 5: Durability on back rest mechanism.
For other seating, the loads applied during normal use are the loads used for the following mechanical
tests in Table 2 of EN 581-2:2015:
— Test 2: Seat front edge static;
— Test 3: Combined seat and back durability;
— Test 4: Durability test on seating with a multi-position back.
For tables, the loads applied during normal use are the loads used for the following mechanical tests in
Table 1 of EN 581-3:2007:
— Test 1: Vertical static load on main surface;
— Test 4: Vertical static load on ancillary surface;
— Test 5: Horizontal durability test.
6 Test report
The test report shall include at least the following information:
a) reference to this part of the European Standard (EN 581-1:2017);
b) details of piece of furniture tested;
c) any defects observed before testing;
d) the test results according to the applicable clauses;
e) compliance with the requirements;
f) the name and address of the test facility;
g) the date of test.
6
BS EN 581-1:2017
EN 581-1:2017 (E)
Annex A
(informative)
Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear

and squeeze points
Figure A.1 is a Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze
points.
squeeze points
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EN 581-1:2017 (E)
Annex B
(informative)
Rationale for injury of fingers
Clause Title Risk cover

5.1 General Risk of cutting a part of the user's body when in contact with
the product
5.2 Tubular components Finger entrapment in holes on tubular component and

damage on floors
5.3 Shear and squeeze points Shearing and squeezing of fingers, thumbs excluded
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BS EN 581-1:2017 — Tracked Changes

Outdoor furniture — Seating and tables for

IMPORTANT — PLEASE NOTE

Text example 1 — indicates added text (in green)

About Tracked Changes

The original version of BS EN 581-1:2017, appended at the end of this

© The British Standards Institution 2020

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical

— aid enquirers to understand the text;

— monitor related international and European developments and

ISBN 0 580 48135 2978 0 580 90134 8

Compliance with a British Standard does not of itselfcannot confer

Amd. No. Date Comments

Date Text affected

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 581-1

ICS 97.140; 97.200.30 Supersedes EN 581-1:1997EN 581-1:2006

Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

European foreword ............................................................................................................................................. iii

This European Standarddocument supersedes EN 581-1:1997EN 581-1:2006.

Compared to EN 581-1:2006, the main modifications are:

According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizationsorganisations

3 Terms and definitions

Figure 1 — Test probes

Figure 1 — Measuring probes

5.2 Tubular components

Bottom of tubular legs shall be capped or plugged.

5.3 Shear and squeeze points

5.3.3 Shear and squeeze points during use

— Test 3: Seat and back durability;

— Test 4: Additional seat durability;

— Test 5: Durability on back rest mechanism.

— Test 3: Combined seat and back durability;

— Test 4: Durability test on seating with a multi-position back.

— Test 4: Vertical static load on ancillary surface;

— Test 5: Horizontal durability test.

b) furniture tested (relevant data);

d) details of any deviations from this European Standard;

e) name and address of the test facility;

a) reference to this part of the European Standard (EN 581-1:2017);

b) details of piece of furniture tested;

c) any defects observed before testing;

d) the test results according to the applicable clauses;

e) compliance with the requirements;

f) the name and address of the test facility;

g) the date of test.

Schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear

B.1 Outdoor furniture for contract use

B.2 Outdoor furniture for domestic use

B.3 Outdoor furniture for camping use

Rationale for injury of fingers

Clause Title Risk cover

5.2 Tubular components Finger entrapment in holes on tubular component and

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Outdoor furniture — Seating

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 581-1

ICS 97.140; 97.200.30 Supersedes EN 581-1:2006

Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping,