This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the safety, strength and durability of all types of outdoor tables for adults, without regard to materials, design/construction or manufacturing processes. It does not apply to street furniture. With the exception of stability tests the standard does not provide assessment of the suitability of any storage features included in tables. It does not include requirements for the durability of castors/wheels and height adjustment mechanisms. It does not include requirements for electrical safety. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing and degradation caused by light, temperature and moisture.
EN 581-3:2017 Referenced Document
EN 12150-1:2015 Glass in building - Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass - Part 1: Definition and description
EN 12600:2002 Glass in building - Pendulum test - Impact test method and classification for flat glass*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 1730:2012 Furniture - Tables - Test methods for the determination of stability, strength and durability*, 2024-04-20 Update
EN 581-1:2017 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping@ domestic and contract use - Part 1: General safety requirements*, 2017-03-01 Update
EN 581-3:2017 history
2017EN 581-3:2017 Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping@ domestic and contract use - Part 3: Mechanical safety requirements for tables
2007EN 581-3:2007 Outdoor Furniture - Seating and Tables for Camping, Domestic and Contract Use - Part 3: Mechanical Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Tables
1999EN 581-3:1999 Outdoor Furniture - Seating and Tables for Camping, Domestic and Contract Use - Part 3: Mechanical Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Tables