This document specifies safety requirements for office storage furniture.
This document does not apply to high density mechanized filing systems, rotary filing systems or plan files.
It should be understood that fulfilling the specified requirements does not ensure that failure will not occur as a result of habitual misuse or after an excessively long period of service.
Safety depending on structure of the building is not included e.g.: the strength of wall hanging cabinets includes only the cabinet and its parts. The wall and wall attachment are not included.
Assessment of ageing is not included.
BS EN 14073-2:2004 Referenced Document
EN 14073-3:2004 Office furniture - Storage furniture - Part 3: Test methods for the determination of stability and strength of the structure
EN 14074:2004 Office furniture - Tables and desks and storage furniture - Test methods for the determination of strength and durability of moving parts