What is BS EN 1022 - Determination of the stability of all types of seating about?

BS EN 1022 has been prepared for furniture seating. BS EN 1022 specifies test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of seating for adults weighing up to 110 kg, without regard to use, materials, design/construction, or manufacturing process.

BS EN 1022 described the test methods that can be used for seating for children and heavier adults by modifying test loads and loading points.

Note: BS EN 1022 does not apply to children’s high chairs, table-mounted chairs, and bath seats which are covered by other European Standards.

Who is BS EN 1022 - Determination of the stability of all types of seating for?

BS EN 1022 on the determination of the stability of all types of seating is useful for:

Manufacturers of seating materials
Manufacturers of seats
Test laboratories for seating assessment

Why should you use BS EN 1022 - Determination of the stability of all types of seating?

Seating systems are groups of components that contact your body while you are sitting to support you. Back support and postural supports are among the individually prescribed components.

BS EN 1022 is useful for you to meet the stability test requirements for apparatus, test methods for all types of seating which will improve the quality and help to seat comfortably for a longer time.

Following BS EN 1022 test methods and requirements for the determination of the stability of all types of seating for adults, you can create a standardized approach to manufacture high-quality seats. Also, you can demonstrate the reliability of seating and build trust in their use throughout the supply chain.

What is changed since the last update?

BS EN 1022:2018 supersedes BS EN 1022:2005, which is withdrawn.

BS EN 1022:2018 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 1022:2005. These include:

The title and scope of the document has been changed to include seating for all uses
All test methods for assessing the stability of seating used in European Standards for furniture have been collated in one document
Test methods for assessing the stability of office work chairs and all other seating have been harmonized
A test method for assessing corner stability has been introduced for all types of chairs

BS EN 1022:2018

Furniture. Seating. Determination of stability

Published:

30 Nov 2018

Withdrawn:

8 Dec 2023