BS 4875-1:2001

Performance requirements for the strength and durability of the structure of domestic and contract seating for use in office, home, and pouffes and stools.

This British Standard, a part of the BS 4875 series, specifies performance requirements for the strength and durability of the structure of domestic and contract seating, including swivel/pedestal chairs intended for use in an office in the home, and pouffes and stools.

This standard does not apply to multiple seating units for stadium seating, seating intended for educational institutions and office work chairs.

It does not include requirements for the durability of upholstery materials or the durability of mechanisms as used in convertible sofa beds, nor for resistance to degradation by ageing of structural materials or upholstery materials. It does not include requirements for seat height adjustment and swiveling durability of pedestal seating.

This British Standard supersedes BS 4875-1:1985 and BS 4875-3:1985, which are withdrawn.

This standard includes the following cross-references:

BS EN 1728:2001, BS 5459-2:2000 and BS 6001 (all parts).