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BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 BS EN 747-1:2012 Incorporating Corrigendum I ncorporati Corri gendum August 2012 BS ngEN 747-1:2012 BSI Standards Publication Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 BRITISH STANDARD National foreword This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015, incorporating corrigendum August 2012 It supersedes BS EN 747-1:2012, which is withdrawn The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags Tags indicating changes to CEN text carry the number of the CEN amendment For example, text altered by CEN amendment A1 is indicated by  BSI, as a member of CEN, is obliged to publish EN 747-1:2012 as a British Standard However, attention is drawn to the fact that during the development of this European Standard, the UK committee voted against its approval as a European Standard NOTE  The UK committee registered a positive vote for the implementation of CEN amendment A1 June 2015 WARNING Users of this British Standard should be aware that the BSI technical committee responsible for the UK input into EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 is of the opinion that entrapment or strangulation hazards might be caused by the provisions contained in the following clauses: – Clause   4.1.1 (b) that allows for a 600 mm vertical protrusion on the safety barrier; – Clause   4.1.4 paragraph (7) that allows the outermost components of a bed to deviate from vertical by 230 mm Attention is drawn to the provisions of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005 which place a general duty on all suppliers of consumer goods to supply products that are safe in normal or reasonably foreseeable use The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted by Technical Committee FW/0, Furniture, to Subcommittee FW/0/2, Domestic and Contract Furniture A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application © The British Standards Institution 2015 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2015 ISBN 978 580 83805 ICS 97.140 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 April 2012 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date 31 January 2013  Text affected Implementation of CEN corrigendum August 2012: Subclause 4.1.4 corrected 30 June 2015 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2015 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 747-1:2012+A1 NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2015 ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 747-1:2012 English Version Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements Meubles - Lits superposés et lits surélevés - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité, de résistance et de durabilité Möbel - Etagenbetten und Hochbetten - Teil 1: Anforderungen an die Sicherheit, Festigkeit und Dauerhaltbarkeit This European Standard was approved by CEN on March 2012 and includes Amendment approved by CEN on 16 April 2015 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 E BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Contents Page Foreword Introduction Scope Normative references Terms and definitions 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Safety requirements Construction General Accessible holes gaps and openings Bed base(s) .8 Safety barriers Ladder or other means of access Strength of ladder or other means of access: Attachment, deflection and strength 10 Strength of frame and fastenings 10 Stability 10 Fastening of the upper bed to the lower bed 11 Instructions for use 11 Marking 12 BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Foreword This document (EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2015 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2015-04-16 The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ! " This document supersedes !EN 747-1:2012" !deleted text" EN 747 is divided into the following parts: — EN 747-1, Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds — Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements; — EN 747-2, Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds — Part 2: Test methods It should be noted that the changes made to Part are of importance for Part because information regarding loads and forces is contained in Part According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Introduction This part of EN 747 specifies requirements for bunk beds and high beds for use by one occupant per bed BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Scope !This European Standard specifies requirements for the safety, strength and durability of bunk beds and high beds for domestic and non-domestic use It applies to bunk beds with a height to the upper surface of the top bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor and to high beds with a height to the upper surface of the bed base of 600 mm or more above the floor The loads and forces in the strength and durability tests apply to beds with an internal length greater than 140 cm and a maximum bed base width of 120 cm." The dimensional requirements are intended to minimise the risk of accidents, particularly to children The strength and durability requirements are intended to represent use by one occupant per bed Safety requirements for other products included in a bunk bed/high bed, for example a table or storage furniture, are not included in this standard This European Standard does not apply to bunk beds and high beds used for special purposes, including but not limited to prison, the military and fire brigades Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application For dated references, only the edition cited applies For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015", Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds — Part 2: Test methods Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply 3.1 bunk bed set of components that can be assembled as beds, one above the other, where the upper surface of the top bed base is !600" mm or more above the floor 3.2 high bed set of components that can be assembled as a bed, where the upper surface of the top bed base is !600" mm or more above the floor, irrespective of the use to which the space below is put 3.3 bed end structures upright unit at the head and foot of the bed to which the side rails are attached 3.4 bed base support structure for a mattress BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) 3.5 safety barrier component intended to prevent an occupant from falling out of the upper bed or the high bed 3.6 side rail longitudinal member attached to the bed end structure by which the bed base can be supported 3.7 tread structure intended as a foothold, including ladder rungs and steps Safety requirements 4.1 Construction 4.1.1 General Accessible edges and corners shall be rounded or chamfered and free from burrs or sharp edges There shall be no open ended tubes All assembly and pilot holes shall be made by the manufacturer Vertically protruding parts on the top of the upper bed shall either: a) have an uninterrupted minimum horizontal dimension of 300 mm without any other vertical protrusion (see Figure a), or b) have an uninterrupted vertical dimension of at least 600 mm measured from the highest adjacent part (see Figure b), or c) where the largest dimension is 50 mm or more (see Figure 1), have a maximum height at which a line, drawn at 45° touches it, of not more than mm above at least one adjacent/adjoining horizontal component; the maximum vertical protrusion above that component shall not exceed 20 % of the largest horizontal dimension of parts (see Figure c), or d) where the largest dimension is less than 50 mm, have a maximum height at which a line, drawn at 45° touches it, of not more than mm above at least one adjacent/adjoining horizontal component; the maximum vertical protrusion above that component shall not exceed 10 mm (see Figure 1) of parts (see Figure d) It shall not be possible to dismantle the bed or its components without the use of a tool The dimensional requirements apply both before and after testing without re-tightening BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Dimension in millimetres Key Vertically protruding part Highest adjacent part w Width of protruding part H Height of protruding part V 45° angle to the horizontal Figure — Examples of a vertically protruding part ! 4.1.2 4.1.2.1 Accessible holes gaps and openings General There shall be no accessible holes, gaps or openings with a diameter/width greater than mm and less than 12 mm, unless the depth is less than 10 mm when tested according to 5.3 of EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015 BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Additionally, accessible holes, gaps and openings in safety barriers, bed bases and treads, shall fulfil the requirements specified in the respective clauses, i.e 4.1.3 Bed base(s), 4.1.4 Safety barriers and 4.1.5 Ladder or other means of access All other accessible holes, gaps or openings shall be either: a) at least 12 mm but not more than 25 mm, when tested in accordance with 5.3 of EN 7472:2012+A1:2015; or b) at least 60 mm but not more than 75 mm, when tested in accordance with 5.3 of EN 7472:2012+A1:2015; or c) at least 200 mm 4.1.2.2 Head entrapment on the outside of the bunk bed/high bed The following requirements apply only to openings, where the lowest part is ≥ 600 mm from the floor Partially bound, V and irregular shaped openings shall be constructed so that: a) portion B of the template shall not enter the opening to the full thickness of the template when tested in accordance with 5.3.2 of EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015; or b) the apex of portion A of the template shall contact the base of the opening when tested in accordance with 5.3.2 of EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015." 4.1.3 Bed base(s) The bed shall have a means (e.g fastening) of preventing the side rails from bending outwards This requirement is fulfilled if the bed base(s) or its elements not fall down when tested with the horizontal outwards force specified in 5.4.2 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" All gaps between the bed base and the side or ends shall not exceed 25 mm when measured in accordance with 5.3 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" All gaps between bed base components, (e.g slats or springs) shall not exceed 75 mm when measured in accordance with 5.3 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" When tested in accordance with 5.4.3, 5.4.5 and 5.4.4 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015", the bed base and/or its elements shall not break, fall down or become detached The distance between the upper surface of the lower bed base and the underside of the upper bed base shall be at least 750 mm The bed base shall allow ventilation ! This requirement is fulfilled if there is a minimum ventilation area of 35 cm (e.g holes with a diameter of 24 mm in a solid bed base, gaps between slats) The openings shall fulfil the requirements in 4.1.2." 4.1.4 Safety barriers Any upper bunk bed or high bed shall be equipped with continuous safety barriers all around the bed, with the exception of an opening for access, which shall be located on one long side only Gaps between the ends of the safety barrier and the bed end structures shall not exceed mm, when tested according to 5.3 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) In non-domestic use only, the structure of the building can act as a safety barrier, provided that the bed is fastened to it in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions The safety barriers shall be secured against unintentional loosening This requirement is fulfilled if the safety barriers not become damaged or loosened when tested in accordance with 5.4.2 of !EN 7472:2012+A1:2015" The distance between the upper edge of the safety barriers and the upper surface of the bed base shall be at least 260 mm The top of the mattress shall be at least 160 mm below the upper edge of the safety barriers The maximum thickness of the mattress shall be permanently marked (see Clause d) and Clause b)) With the exception of the upper corners of the safety barrier, which may end in a maximum radius of 85 mm, the opening for access shall have a width between 300 mm and 400 mm from the maximum mattress thickness mark (see Clause b)) to 160 mm above it (see Figure 2) With the exception of the long side, where the ladder or other means of access shall be mounted, the horizontal distance between the outside of the top safety barrier and the vertical projection of the outermost point of the legs/posts/panels, shall not exceed 55 mm nor shall be more than 230 mm (see Figure 3) With the exception of the opening for access, the safety barrier shall be designed so that in at least one direction the clear space between two adjacent retaining elements (e.g bands, filler bars) is either ≤ mm or is at least 60 mm and not more than 75 mm when tested in accordance with 5.3 of !EN 7472:2012+A1:2015" 4.1.5 Ladder or other means of access The ladder or other means of access shall be either vertical or shall have a positive inclination towards the upper bed The distance from the floor to the upper surface of the first tread shall not exceed 400 mm The distance between the upper surfaces of two successive treads shall be (250 ± 50) mm The distance between the upper surfaces of the treads shall be equal with a tolerance of ± mm The distance between the top tread and the point of access shall not be more than 500 mm The clear distance between two successive treads shall be at least 200 mm The usable width of the treads shall be at least 300 mm The front edges of all treads shall lie on a straight line within ± 20 mm The gap between any tread and any part of the bed frame shall be: a) less than mm; or b) at least 12 mm but not more than 25 mm; or c) at least 60 mm but not more than 75 mm; or d) at least 200 mm The effective step depth shall be at least 90 mm (see Figure 4) Frame parts of the bed, situated in the vicinity of treads, shall not interfere with the usable area of the tread BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) Dimensions in millimetres Key Safety barrier Maximum mattress thickness mark Figure — Opening in the top safety barrier – Example Figure — Distance between the top safety barrier and the vertical projection 4.2 Strength of ladder or other means of access: Attachment, deflection and strength The bed shall be provided with a means of access which shall not break, become detached or deform permanently by more than mm when tested in accordance with 5.6 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" 4.3 Strength of frame and fastenings The frame and structural fastenings shall not be damaged or malfunction; nor shall any part detach when tested in accordance with 5.4.2 and 5.5 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" 4.4 Stability When tested in accordance with 5.7 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015", the bed shall not overturn 10 BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) 4.5 Fastening of the upper bed to the lower bed The upper bed shall be connected to the lower bed in such a manner that it does not disconnect when tested in accordance with 5.8 of !EN 747-2:2012+A1:2015" Dimensions in millimetres Key Step depth Frame part Tread Figure — Gaps and step depth – Example of construction Instructions for use All beds which claim compliance with this standard shall be provided with instructions for use in the official language(s) of the country where the bed is sold The instructions shall be headed: IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY – RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The instructions for use shall include at least the following information: ! a) WARNING "High beds and the upper bed of bunk beds are not suitable for children under six years due to the risk of injury from falls"; b) WARNING "Bunk beds and high beds can present a serious risk of injury from strangulation if not used correctly Never attach or hang items to any part of the bunk bed that are not designed to be used with the bed, for example, but not limited to ropes, strings, cords, hooks, belts and bags" c) WARNING “Children can become trapped between the bed and the wall, a roof pitch, the ceiling, adjoining pieces of furniture (e.g cupboards) and the like To avoid risk of serious injury the distance between the top safety barrier and the adjoining structure shall not exceed 75 mm or shall be more than 230 mm”; d) WARNING Do not use the bunk bed/high bed if any structural part is broken or missing; e) always follow the manufacturer’s instructions; f) the recommended size of the mattress(es); 11 BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 (E) g) a statement that ventilation of the room is necessary in order to keep the humidity low and to prevent mould in and around the bed; h) all bunk beds and high beds intended to be assembled by other than the manufacturer or his/her representative shall include assembly instructions including a list of the parts supplied and details of any tools required to assemble the bed; i) instructions regarding positioning and connection of the means of access; j) the maximum thickness of the mattress (see 4.1.4) as well as information regarding the mattress maximum thickness marking; k) a statement to check regularly that all assembly fastenings are properly tightened; l) the number and year of this European Standard." Marking All beds which claim compliance with this standard shall be clearly and permanently marked with the following information: a) name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of either the manufacturer, distributor or retailer; b) maximum thickness of the mattress to be used with the bed This can be in the form of text, a line on the bed at the correct height, or by other means; c) !either a text or a pictogram visible when in use as follows: Text on high beds: This high bed is not suitable for children under six years; or Text on each upper bed: This upper bed is not suitable for children under six years Pictogram at least 15 mm x 15 mm Figure — Example of pictogram" !d)" number and year of this European Standard 12 This page deliberately left blank NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW British Standards Institution (BSI) BSI is the national body responsible for preparing British Standards and other standards-related publications, information and services BSI is incorporated by Royal Charter British Standards and other standardization products are published by BSI Standards Limited About us Revisions We bring together business, industry, government, consumers, innovators and others to shape their combined experience and expertise into standards -based solutions Our British Standards and other publications are updated by amendment or revision The knowledge embodied in our standards has been carefully assembled in a dependable format and refined through our open consultation process Organizations of all sizes and across all sectors choose standards to help them achieve their goals Information on standards We can provide you with the knowledge that your organization needs to succeed Find out more about British Standards by visiting our website at bsigroup.com/standards or contacting our Customer Services team or Knowledge Centre Buying standards You can buy and download PDF versions of BSI publications, including British and adopted European and international standards, through our website at bsigroup.com/shop, where hard copies can also be purchased If you need international and foreign standards from other Standards Development Organizations, hard copies can be ordered from our Customer Services team Subscriptions Our range of subscription services are designed to make using standards easier for you For further information on our subscription products go to bsigroup.com/subscriptions With British Standards Online (BSOL) you’ll have instant access to over 55,000 British and adopted European and international standards from your desktop It’s available 24/7 and is refreshed daily so you’ll always be up to date You can keep in touch with standards developments and receive substantial discounts on the purchase price of standards, both in single copy and subscription format, by becoming a BSI Subscribing Member PLUS is an updating service exclusive to BSI Subscribing Members You will automatically receive the latest hard copy of your standards when they’re revised or replaced To find out more about becoming a BSI Subscribing Member and the benefits of membership, please visit bsigroup.com/shop With a Multi-User Network Licence (MUNL) you are able to host standards publications on your intranet Licences can cover as few or as many users as you wish With updates supplied as soon as they’re available, you can be sure your documentation is current For further information, email bsmusales@bsigroup.com BSI Group Headquarters 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL UK We continually improve the quality of our products and services to benefit your business If you find an inaccuracy or ambiguity within a British Standard or other BSI publication please inform the Knowledge Centre Copyright All the data, software and documentation set out in all British Standards and other BSI publications are the property of and copyrighted by BSI, or some person or entity that owns copyright in the information used (such as the international standardization bodies) and has formally licensed such information to BSI for commercial publication and use Except as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no extract may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission from BSI Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright & Licensing Department Useful Contacts: Customer Services Tel: +44 845 086 9001 Email (orders): orders@bsigroup.com Email (enquiries): cservices@bsigroup.com Subscriptions Tel: +44 845 086 9001 Email: subscriptions@bsigroup.com Knowledge Centre Tel: +44 20 8996 7004 Email: knowledgecentre@bsigroup.com Copyright & Licensing Tel: +44 20 8996 7070 Email: copyright@bsigroup.com