BS ISO 7176-14:2022+A1:2025

Wheelchairs. Power and control systems for electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters. Requirements and test methods | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies requirements and associated test methods for the power, and-control systems of electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters. It sets safety and performance requirements that apply during normal use and some conditions of abuse and failure. It also specifies methods of measurement of the forces necessary to operate controls and sets limits on the forces needed for some operations. This document is applicable to electrically powered wheelchairs and scooters with a maximum speed no greater than 15 km/h intended to provide indoor and/or outdoor mobility for one disabled person whose mass lies in the range specified in ISO 7176‑11.