Standards referenced on this page represent some of the primary standards used for school furniture. However the list is by no means exhaustive and represents only an overview of main standards for the products. There are other standards which affect many levels of product detail, including surface finishes and fixing elements etc. Detailed information on standards is available from BSI British Standards.
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List of furniture related standards for educational institutions:

BS 5873 - Replaced by BS EN 1729 (see below)
Part 1: 1980 Educational Furniture - Specification for functional dimensions identification and finish of chairs and table for educational institutions.

BS 5873 - Replaced by BS EN 1729 (see below)
Part 2: 1991 Educational Furniture - Specification for strength and stability of chairs for educational institutions.

BS 5873 - Replaced by BS EN 1729 (see below)
Part 3: 1985 Educational Furniture - Specification for strength and stability of tables for educational institutions.

BS 5873
Part 4: Educational Furniture - Specification for strength and stability of storage furniture for educational institutions.

BS EN 1729
2004 Furniture, chairs and tables for educational institutions
Part 1: Functional dimensions.

BS EN 1729
2004 Furniture, chairs and tables for educational institutions
Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods.

BS 7176
1995 Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating by testing composites.
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