EN 747-2:2007 specifies test methods for assessing the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic use. The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply for beds with a maximum bed base width of 120 cm. It is particularly intended to minimise the risk of accidents happening to children. Only the sleeping function is considered.

The tests are designed to be applied to a free-standing bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.

The test results are only valid for the article tested. When the test results are to be applied to other similar articles, the test sample shall be representative of the production model.

Contents of EN 747-2:2007

• Foreword

• Introduction Scope

• Normative references

• General test conditions

• Preliminary preparation

• Application of forces

• Tolerances

• Test equipment General

• Measuring cones

• Bed base impactor

• Bed base impactor (see Figure 2) Springs

• Striking surface

• Loading pads

• Test mattress

• Test mass

• Stops

• Floor surface

• Foothold impactor

• Test procedures

• Assembly and inspection before test

• Inspection of workmanship

• Measuring of holes, gaps and openings

• Strength tests

• Positioning of the bed

• Static load on safety barriers

• Upwards and downwards static load on bed

• Impact test on bed base

• Durability test on bed base5.5 Durability test of frame and fastenings

• Ladder or other means of access

• Attachment and deflection

• Footholds impact test

• Stability test

• Fastening of the upper bed to the lower bed

• Test report

BS EN 747-2:2007

Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds for domestic use - Test methods

Published:

30 Nov 2008

Withdrawn:

30 Apr 2012