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ISO 7176-8 specifies requirements for static, impact and fatigue strength of wheelchairs including scooters. It specifies the test methods for determining whether the requirements have been met. It also specifies requirements for disclosure of the test results. The test methods can also be used to verify manufacturers' claims that a product exceeds the minimum requirements of this part of ISO 7176. This standard applies to occupant- and attendant-propelled manual wheelchairs and electrically powered wheelchairs intended to provide indoor and outdoor mobility for people with disabilities.