This part of EN 581 specifies the general safety requirements for outdoor seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract for use by adults, without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. It does not apply to seating for spectator facilities. It does not include requirements for the durability of upholstery materials, castors, reclining and tilting mechanisms and seat height adjustment mechanisms. Mechanical safety requirements are covered by EN 581-2 for seating and EN 581-3 for tables. Annex A (informative) is a schematic presentation of requirements and conditions concerning shear and squeeze points. Annex B (informative) is a rationale concerning fingers injury.
EN 581-1:2017 Referenced Document
EN 581-2:2015 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping@ domestic and contract use - Part 2: Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for seating (Incorporating corrigendum July 2016)
EN 581-3:2007 Outdoor Furniture - Seating and Tables for Camping, Domestic and Contract Use - Part 3: Mechanical Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Tables
EN 581-1:2017 history
2017EN 581-1:2017 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping@ domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements
2006EN 581-1:2006 Outdoor Furniture - Seating and Tables for Camping, Domestic and Contract Use - Part 1: General Safety Requirements
1997EN 581-1:1997 Outdoor Furniture - Seating and Tables for Camping, Domestic and Contract Use - Part 1: General Safety Requirements