NA 042

DIN Standards Committee Timber and Furniture

Project

Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions

Abstract

This document specifies functional dimensions and markings for all chairs, stools and tables, for educational institutions, including fixed and adjustable chairs and tables. It applies to both un-upholstered and upholstered chairs and stools as well as to both non-swivel and swivel chairs. It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices. It does not apply to ranked seating or special purpose workstations. It does not apply to furniture used by teaching personnel. Annex A (informative) includes guidance on size marks for adjustable chairs and tables. Annex B (normative) includes double-sloped high chairs and associated tables. Annex C (informative) includes guidance on calculating heights of double-sloped chairs and associated tables. Annex D (normative) includes chair measurement methods. Annex E (informative) includes a rationale for functional dimensions.

Begin

2023-12-15

WI

00207316

Planned document number

prEN 1729-1

Responsible national committee

NA 042-05-05 AA - Requirements for educational furniture, mirror committee to CEN/TC 207/WG 6  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 207/WG 6 - Requirements for educational furniture  

draft standard

Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions
2025-04
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previous edition(s)

Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions
2015-12

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