BS EN 747-1:2024
Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements
- Standard No.
- BS EN 747-1:2024
- Release Date
- 2024
- Published By
- British Standards Institution (BSI) GB / BSI
- Latest
- BS EN 747-1:2024
- Introduction
Core changes in the standard update
Item 2012 Edition 2024 Edition Scope of application Limited to bunk beds Extended to loft beds (≥600mm) Safety barrier height Unspecified measurement benchmark Measured from the maximum thickness mark of the mattress≥160mm Ventilation requirements No quantitative indicators ≥35cm² and distributed in multiple locations
Key safety requirements
4.1.1 Structural design
All accessible edges must be rounded, and vertical protruding parts must meet any of the following conditions:
- Horizontal continuous dimension ≥300mm
- Vertical height difference ≥600mm
- Protrusion measured at 45° oblique line ≤5mm (when dimension ≥50mm)
4.1.4 Protective barrier
Safety barrier must meet the following conditions:
- Upper edge ≥260mm from bed base
- Opening width 300-400mm (maximum mattress thickness must be permanently marked)
- Distance between adjacent retaining parts ≤7mm or 60-75mm
Test Verification Points
6.4.3 Structural Strength Test
After applying horizontal outward static load:
- The bed base assembly shall not break
- The permanent deformation of the safety barrier shall be ≤5mm
- The fasteners shall not be loose
6.5 Stability Test
The free-standing bed shall pass the 10° tilt test, otherwise it must:
- Provide wall fixing devices
- Mark warning signs
Implementation Suggestions
Design Optimization Direction
- Adopt trapezoidal ladder design, with tread depth ≥90mm
- The platform stairs shall be equipped with double-sided handrails (height 600-850mm)
- Bed base gap is controlled by 25/75mm dual standard partitions
Compliance marking
Must be permanently marked:
- Manufacturer information
- EN 747-1:2024 standard number
- Maximum mattress thickness marking line
- Prohibited warning for children under 6 years old (≥25mm×25mm pictogram)
BS EN 747-1:2024 Referenced Document
- EN 747-2:2024 Furniture - Bunk beds and high beds - Part 2: Test methods
- ISO 12345 Diesel engines — Cleanliness assessment of fuel injection equipment
BS EN 747-1:2024 history
- 2024 BS EN 747-1:2024 Furniture — Bunk beds and high beds Part 1: Safety, strength and durability requirements
- 2015 BS EN 747-1:2012+A1:2015 Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds for domestic use. Test methods
- 2012 BS EN 747-1:2012 Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds. Safety, strength and durability requirements
- 2008 BS EN 747-1:2008 Furniture. Bunk beds and high beds for domestic use. Safety, strength and durability requirements
- 1993 BS EN 747-1:1993 Furniture. Bunk beds for domestic use-Safety requirements
