scope:

This European Standard specifies requirements for the safety, strength, and durability for all types of nondomestic storage furniture. It does not apply to domestic storage, office storage, industrial storage, kitchen, catering equipment, retail storage and industrial storage lockers. Requirements for strength and durability tests do not apply to the structure of the building for example the strength of wall hanging cabinets includes only the cabinets and the parts used for attachment. The wall and the wall attachments are not included. Annex A (normative) contains requirements for special applications. Annex B (normative) contains selecting product from a range of furniture. Annex C (normative) contains test severity in relation to application. Annex D (informative) contains suggested loads for tests not specified in this European Standard. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation and flammability.