Bunk beds and high beds are common at every hostel, dormitories and camp, as this helps in reducing the unnecessary wastage of spaces.
BS EN 747-1 specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use. BS EN 747-1 applies to bunk beds with a height to the upper surface of the top bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor and to high beds with a height to the upper surface of the bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor.
Note: BS EN 747-1 does not apply to bunk beds and high beds used for special purposes, including but not limited to prison, the military and fire brigades.
BS EN 747-1 guidelines on safety, strength, durability of bunk beds is useful for:
Bunk beds or high beds are used by people of various age limits, thus, for these products safety is a prime concern. All beds which claim compliance with BS EN 747-1 shall be provided with instructions for use in the official language(s) of the country where the bed is sold.
BS EN 747-1 provides guidelines regarding loads and forces in the strength and durability tests, that are applied to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm." Also, BS EN 747-1 mentions the dimensional requirements, which are intended to minimize the risk of accidents, particularly to children.
BS EN 747-1 mention, the strength and durability requirements are intended to represent use by one occupant per bed.
EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015