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BIFMA X10.1 2024

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This Standard specifies dimensional requirements for the application of relevant ISO 9241-5, 9241-302, and 9241-303 measurable ergonomics principles to the design of furniture used in spaces designed for computer use. Most of the requirements are based on relevant 5th percentile female to the 95th percentile male body dimensions. This Standard only applies to the furniture designed for computer use. Other products may conform to ergonomics design principles but are not covered in this Standard. This Standard does not contain the tests and acceptance levels for the mechanical safety, durability, and structural adequacy of furniture products. These requirements are provided in other BIFMA standards.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	American National Standard
4	Foreword
5	Table Of Contents
9	1 Introduction 1.1 Structure of this Standard
10	2 Scope 2.1 Statement of Scope 2.2 Scope of Application 2.3 Intended Users
11	3 Definitions
13	Figures Figure 1: Frankfort Plane
16	Figure 2: Seat Waterfall
18	4 Cited Documents
21	5 Anthropometric Data 5.1 Anthropometric Data Source 5.2 Weighting the Dataset 5.3 Anthropometric Data Analysis Tool
22	6 Limitations
23	7 Measurement Methods for Conformance 7.1 General 7.2 Work Chair Conformance
24	7.3 Worksurface Conformance Figure 3: ISO CMD
26	Figure 4: Clearance Envelope – Seated Tables Table 1: Measurements for Clearance Envelope – Seated
27	Figure 5: Clearance Box Placement Under the Worksurface – Front View
28	Figure 6: Vertical Alignment of Clearance Box with the Worksurface Primary Edge – Side View
29	Figure 7: Clearance Envelope for Feet – Standing Table 2: Measurements for Clearance Envelope – Standing
33	8 Work Chair 8.1 Seat
36	8.2 Backrest
37	8.3 Backrest-to-Seat Angle
38	8.4 Armrests
40	8.5 Work Chair Base
41	8.6 Controls
42	9 Worksurface 9.1 Clearance Envelope – Seated
45	9.2 Clearance Envelope – Standing
46	9.3 Worksurface Height for Input Devices
49	9.4 Controls
50	9.5 Finish of the Worksurface
51	9.6 Worksurface Primary Edge Radius Figure 8: Worksurface Primary Edge Radius
52	10 Monitor Screen Placement 10.1 Distance to Monitor Screen – Seated or Standing
53	10.2 Monitor Screen Height Range – Seated 10.3 Monitor Screen Height Range – Standing
54	11 Summary of Requirements Table 3: Requirements for Work Chair Dimensions and Adjustment Ranges
57	Table 4: Requirements for Worksurface and Monitor Screen Placement Dimensions and Adjustment Ranges
60	Annex A [Normative]: Reference Postures and Work Postures
61	Figure A.1: Reference Posture for Seated Parameters
62	Figure A.2: Reference Posture for Standing Parameters
63	Figure A.3: Typical Work Postures
64	Table A.1: Examples of Factors for the Selection of Appropriate Postures
65	Annex B [Normative]: Other Work Chair and Worksurface Parameters
67	Annex C [Informative]: Guidance for Worksurface Height and Adjustment Ranges for Input Devices
68	Figure C.1.A: Lowest Height of Height Adjustable Worksurface Too High for User Figure C.1.B: Highest Height of Height Adjustable Worksurface Too Low for User
69	Figure C.2: Raised Seat Height with a Footrest
70	Figure C.3: Addition of an Adjustable Keyboard Tray to Lower Worksurface Height of Input Device
71	Figure C.4: Addition of an Adjustable Keyboard Tray to Raise Worksurface Height of Input Device
73	Annex D [Informative]: Guidance for Positioning a Large/Wide Monitor, Multiple Monitors, and Laptop
74	Figure D.1: Awkward Head and Neck Postures while Using a Laptop
75	Figure D.2: Appropriate Upper Body Postures while Using a Laptop
76	Annex E [Informative]: Large Occupant Data
77	Table E.1: Large Occupant Data………………………………………..………………………………………
78	Annex F [Informative]: Guidance for Accommodating Individual Users
79	Table F.1: Body Dimensions and Allowances for Use in Calculation of Work Chair Parameters Table F.2: Body Dimensions and Allowances for Use in the Calculation of Worksurface Parameters
80	Annex G [Informative]: Background Information for Requirements
81	Figure G.1: Popliteal Height
82	Table G.1: Seat Height
83	Figure G.2: Buttock- Popliteal Length
84	Table G.2: Seat Depth
85	Figure G.3: Hip Breadth, Sitting Table G.3: Hip Breadth, Sitting
87	Figure G.4: Tenth Rib Midspine, Sitting Table G.4: Tenth Rib Midspine, Sitting
91	Figure G.5: Elbow Height, Sitting Table G.5: Elbow Height, Sitting
93	Figure G.6: Hip Breadth, Sitting Table G.6: Inside Distance Between Armrests
96	Figure G.7: Thigh Height
97	Figure G.8: Popliteal Height
98	Figure G.9: Knee Height
99	Table G.7: Height Clearance for Legs at the Primary Edge of the Worksurface – Seated
100	Table G.8: Height Clearance for Knees – Seated
101	Figure G.10: Buttock-Knee Length
102	Figure G.11: Abdominal Extension Depth
103	Table G.9: Depth Clearance for Knees – Seated
104	Figure G.12: Bi-lateral Femoral Epicondyle Breadth, Sitting
105	Table G.10: Width Clearance for Legs
106	Figure G.13: Lateral Malleolus Height
107	Table G.11: Height Clearance at Foot Level
108	Figure G.14: Buttock-Popliteal Length
109	ANSI/Ergonomics Requir ements for Furniture Designed for Computer Use BIFMA X10.1-2024 7 Figure G.15: Foot Length
110	Figure G.16: Abdominal Extension Depth
111	Table G.12: Depth Clearance at Foot Level
112	Figure G.17: Lateral Malleous Height
113	Table G.13: Height Clearance for Feet
114	Figure G.18: Hip Breadth, Sitting
115	Table G.14: Width Clearance for Feet – Standing
116	Figure G.19: Popliteal Height
117	Figure G.20: Elbow Height, Sitting
118	ANSI/Ergonomics Requir ements for Furniture Designed for Computer Use BIFMA X10.1-2024 8 Table G.15: Worksurface Height for Input Devices – Seated
120	Figure G.21: Forearm-to-Thigh Space
121	Figure G.22: Elbow Height, Standing
122	Table G.16: Worksurface Height for Input Devices – Standing
124	Table G.17: Worksurface Height for Input Devices – Seated to Standing
125	Figure G.23: Buttock-Popliteal Length
126	Figure G.24: Foot Length
127	Figure G.25: Abdominal Extension Depth
128	Table G.18: Depth Clearance at Foot Level
131	Figure G.26: Eye Height, Sitting
132	Figure G.27: Popliteal Height
133	Table G.19: Monitor Screen Height (from Floor) – Seated
134	Figure G.28: Stature
135	Figure G.29: Sitting Height Figure G.30: Eye Height, Sitting
136	Table G.20: Monitor Screen Height (from Floor) – Standing………………………..………………..………

BIFMA X6.4 2021

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ANSI/BIFMA X6.4-2021 is intended to provide manufacturers, specifiers, and users with a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, and structural adequacy of business and institutional occasional-use seating. Occasional-use seating is normally used in indoor common/shared spaces such as waiting, reception, visitor seating in patient rooms*, restaurant/dining/cafeteria** settings and other gathering areas. Occasional-use seating may also be used in the home environment. Occasional-use seating products are generally not adjustable for personal use. Occasional-use seating includes products with single seat units, units with multiple seating positions within one unit or ganged seating units. Seating units that must be attached to the building structure for support or stability purposes are not specifically addressed in this standard. This standard does not address general-purpose or task-oriented office chairs, or seating used for stadiums, auditoriums, lecture rooms, airports/train stations and similar high-use public seating areas.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	Foreword
5	Contents
8	1 Scope
10	2 Definitions
14	3 General
19	4 Classification and Applicable Tests
23	Figures 5a through 5d Backrest Strength Test – Horizontal – Static………… …………………………….. 20 –
24	5 Backrest Strength Test – Horizontal – Static
26	6 Backrest Strength Test – Vertical – Static 6 Backrest Strength Test – Vertical – Static
29	7a through 7d Backrest Durability Test – Horizontal – Static ………………………………………. 26 –
30	7 Backrest Durability Test – Horizontal – Cyclic
32	8 Backrest Durability Test – Vertical – Cyclic
33	8 Backrest Durability Test – Vertical – Cyclic
34	9 Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static
35	9 Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static
39	10 Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static 10a through 10c Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static………….. ………………………………….. 35 –
41	11 Arm Durability Test for Multiple Seating Units – Horizontal – Cyclic
42	11 Arm Durability Test for Multiple Seating Units – Horizontal – Cyclic
43	12a through 12c Arm Durability Test for Multiple Seating Units – Vertical – Cyclic
44	12 Arm Durability Test for Multiple Seating Units – Vertical – Cyclic
45	13a Arm Loading Device – Cyclic
46	13 Arm Durability Test for Single Seat Units – Angular – Cyclic 13b Arm Durability Test – Angular – Cyclic
48	14 Seating Durability Test – Cyclic
49	14 Seating Durability Tests – Cyclic
51	15a & 15b Drop Test – Dynamic
52	15 Drop Test – Dynamic
54	16 Leg Strength Test – Front and Side 16a & 16b Leg Strength Test – Front and Side
57	17 Unit Drop Test – Dynamic 17 Unit Drop Test – Dynamic
59	18a through 18c Caster/Unit Base Durability Test – Cyclic
60	18 Caster/Unit Base Durability Test – Cyclic
61	18d & 18e Caster/Unit Leg Durability Test – Cyclic
64	19a & 19b Swivel Test – Cyclic
65	19 Swivel Test – Cyclic
66	20 Tilt Rocker/Glider Mechanism Test – Cyclic
67	20 Tilt / rocker / glider Mechanism Test – Cyclic
70	21 Stability Tests
79	21a through 21i Stability Tests ……………………………………………………………… 66, 67, 71 – 75,
81	22 Tablet Arm Load Ease Test – Cyclic
82	22 Tablet Arm Load Ease Test – Cyclic
83	23 Tablet Arm Load Test – Static
84	23 Tablet Arm Load Test – Static
85	24 Structural Durability Test – Side-to-Side – Cyclic
86	24 Structural Durability Test – Side-to-Side – Cyclic
87	25 Cycle Test for Recliners – Backrest and/or Legrest Mechanism Durability
89	26 Legrest Strength Test – Static Load 26 Legrest Strength Test – Static Load
91	27 Footrest Static Load Test for Stools – Vertical
92	27 Footrest Static Load Test for Stools – Vertical
94	28 Footrest Durability Test for Stools – Vertical – Cyclic 28 Footrest Durability Test for Stools – Vertical – Cyclic
96	Appendix A: Impact Test Bag Construction – Informative
103	Appendix B: Stability Disk – Construction Details
104	Appendix C: Front Stability Load Locator Fixture – Construction Details – Informative
112	Appendix D: BIFMA Position – Chair Weight Limits / Load Ratings – Informative
113	Appendix E: Recliner Pinch Point Cautions – Informative
114	Appendix F: Example of a Recliner Cycle Test Fixture – Informative
115	Appendix G: Recliner Front Stability with Legrest Extended – Informative
116	Appendix H: Figure of Leg-Base Chair – Informative
117	Appendix I: Template for Rear Stability – Normative
118	Appendix J: Summary of Significant Changes – Informative
119	Appendix K: Guidance for Seating Units with Privacy Screens or Tables – Informative Appendix L: Guidance for Seating Flammability – Informative
120	Appendix M: Structural Durability Test – Front-to-Back – Cyclic – Informative
122	Appendix N: Guide for Seating Positions for Non-linear Multiple Seating Units – Informative

BIFMA PC 2023

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The purpose of BIFMA PC-2023 is to provide minimum requirements for claiming product conformance to BIFMA standards. Companies making product claims of conformance for BIFMA standards shall follow these requirements when making conformance statements. Customers who buy products that are declared by the manufacturer to be BIFMA compliant should be confident that any individual product they purchase would pass the appropriate BIFMA tests. Scope This requirements document applies to all products declared as being in conformance with ANSI/BIFMA mechanical performance standards and the BIFMA G1 Ergonomics Guideline.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Foreword and Acknowledgements Table of Contents
3	1. Purpose 2. Scope 3. Definitions
4	4. References 5. Background and Assumptions
6	6. Product Conformance Requirements Any product for which a manufacturer makes a BIFMA conformance declaration shall: The entity that makes a conformance claim shall:
8	7. Product Conformance to X10.1 BIFMA Ergonomics Standard (not part of the BIFMA Compliant Program) Any product for which a manufacturer makes product conformance declaration to X10.1 BIFMA Ergonomic shall: 8. General
9	9. Disclaimers

BIFMA X6.5 2022

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This standard provides a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability and structural performance of home office and occasional-use desk, table and storage products intended for use in commercial and home offices. It provides test methods and performance requirements for home office and occasional-use desk, table and storage products. These products may be completely assembled, partly assembled or totally unassembled (often known as RTA or “ready to assemble”), when they leave the control of the manufacturer. These partly assembled and RTA products are designed to be assembled by the end user. Where a product may be covered by more than one ANSI/BIFMA standard, the manufacturer shall determine which standard provides the most appropriate test conditions. Where a product is intended for use outside of the commercial or home office, it is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine if it is suitable for use in such evaluations.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	FOREWORD
5	Contents
10	1 Scope
11	2 Definitions
18	3 General 3.1 Testing Considerations
20	3.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions 3.3 Clearances Figures 3 Clearance under Product Suspended from a Table
21	3.4 Figures 3.5 Figure Symbols 3.6 Tolerances
22	3.7 Pretest Inspection 3.8 Test Report Format
23	Loading Configurations for Extendible Elements 3a Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Deeper than Wide) with Bottoms 3b Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Wider than Deep) with Bottoms
24	3c Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Deeper than Wide) without Bottoms
25	3.9 Loading Configurations 3d Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Wider than Deep) without Bottoms
27	3.10 Temperature and Humidity Considerations 3.11 Cycle Rates 3.12 Glass Surfaces 3.13 Appendices
28	Tables 1 Test Loads – All Categories of Horizontal Surfaces and Extendible Elements
29	2 Loading Guide
30	3 Attachment Location for Pull Type
31	4 Stability Tests 4 Stability Tests 4a Stability with Extendible Elements Open
32	4.2 Stability with Extendible Elements Open Test for Desks and Tables
33	4b Stability Under 57 kg (125 lb.) Vertical Load Test
34	4c Loading for Irregular Shaped Tables
35	4.3 Stability Under Vertical Load Tests for Desks and Tables 4d Stability Under 34 kg (75 lb.) Vertical Load Test
37	4e Horizontal Stability Test
38	4.4 Horizontal Stability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters
39	4.5 Horizontal Stability Test for Keyboard/Laptop Tables (with and without casters)
40	4.6 Force Stability Test for Tall Products 4f Force Stability Test for Tall Products
42	4.7 Vertical Force Stability Test for Storage Units 4g Vertical Force Stability Test for Storage Products
43	4.8 Stability Test for Freestanding Pedestals 4h Stability Test for Freestanding Pedestals
45	4i Horizontal Force Stability Test for Storage Units without Extendible Elements
46	4.9 Horizontal Force Stability Test for Storage Units without Extendible Elements
47	4j Stability Test for Storage Units with at least one Extendible Element
48	4.10 Stability Test for Storage Units with at least one Extendible Element
50	4k Stability Test for Units with multiple Extendible Elements
51	4.11 Stability Test for Storage Units with multiple Extendible Elements
52	5 Unit Strength Tests 5a Concentrated Load Tests for Primary Surfaces
53	5b Top View of Placement of Concentrated Load(s) 5c Top View of Ganged Units Surface Size Determination
54	5d Top View of Dual Concentrated Load Tests
55	5 Unit Strength Tests 5.2 Concentrated Functional Load Test
57	5e Distributed Load Tests for Primary Surfaces 5f Distributed Load Tests for Secondary Surfaces
58	5g Top View of Distributed Load Tests for Primary Surfaces
59	5h Distributed Load Tests for Adjustable Keyboard Supports
60	5.3 Distributed Functional Load Test 5.4 Concentrated Proof Load Test
61	5.5 Distributed Proof Load Test
62	5.6 Transaction Surface Torsion Load Test 5i Transaction Surface Torsion Load Test
63	5.7 Extendible Element Static Load Test
64	6 Top Load Ease Cycle Test
65	6 Top Load Ease Cycle Test
66	4 Drop Height for Desk/Table/Storage Units 7 Unit Drop Test
67	7 Unit Drop Test
72	8 Leg Strength Test
74	8 Leg Strength Test – Typical Configurations/Load Application ……………………………… 67-70,
77	9 Separation Test for Tall Products w/ Vertically Attached or Stacked Components
78	9 Separation Test for Products w/ Vertically Attached or Stacked Components
80	10 Extendible Element Cycle Test
81	10 Extendible Element Cycle Tests 10.2 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Deeper than Wide
82	10.3 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Wider than Deep
83	5 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Wider Than Deep
84	10.4 Cycle Test for Low height drawers
85	11 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability Test 11a Extendible Element Retention Impact Test 11b Extendible Element Retention Durability Test
86	11 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability (Out Stop) Tests
88	12 Extendible Element Rebound Test
89	12 Extendible Element Rebound Test
90	13 Interlock Strength Test
91	13 Interlock Strength Test
92	14 Lock Test 14a Force Test for Extendible Element Locks
93	14 Lock Tests 14.2 Force Test for Extendible Element Locks
94	14.3 Force Test for Door Locks 14b Force Test for Door Locks
95	14c Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
96	14.4 Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
97	15 Work Surface Vertical Adjustment Test
98	15 Work Surface Vertical Adjustment Test
101	16 Keyboard Support and Input Device Support Adjustment Tests
102	16 Keyboard Support and Input Device Support Adjustment Tests
103	17 Door Tests 6 Door Test Applicability
104	17.2 Strength Test for Vertically-Hinged Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Vertically Receding Doors 7 Door Height vs. Load 17 Door Tests 17a Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Vertically Receding Doors
105	17b Hinge Override Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
106	17.3 Hinge Override Test for Vertically-Hinged Doors
107	17.4 Vertically Receding Doors Strength Test 17c Vertically Receding Doors Strength Test
108	17.5 Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test 17d Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test
111	17.6 Wear and Fatigue Test for Hinged, Horizontal Sliding, and Tambour Doors
112	8 Wear and Fatigue Tests for Doors
113	17e Wear and Fatigue Test for Hinged, Horizontal Sliding, and Tambour Doors …….. 109-110 17f Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Doors
114	17.7 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Doors
115	17g Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Doors
116	17.8 Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Doors
117	17h Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Impact 17i Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Durability
118	17.9 Vertical and Horizontal Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Impact and Durability
119	17j Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors
120	17.10 Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors
121	17.11 Drop Cycle Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors 17k Drop Cycle Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors
122	17.12 Slam Test for Doors that Free Fall Open or Closed 17L Slam Test for Doors Which Free Fall Open or Closed
123	17.13 Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors That Do Not Free Fall 17m Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors That Do Not Free Fall
124	17.14 Door Latch Test
125	18 Durability Test for Units with Casters 18 Durability Test for Units with Casters
127	19 Pull Force Test 19 Pull Force Test
129	20 Unattached Desk or Table Top Retention Test
130	21 Racking Resistance Test
131	21 Racking Resistance Test
132	22 Drop Test – Dynamic – for Units with Seat Surfaces 22 Drop Test – Dynamic – for Units with Seat Surfaces
134	23 Durability Test for Units with Seating Surfaces – Cyclic Impact 23 Durability Test for Units with Seating Surfaces – Cyclic Impact 24a Upward Impact Force Disengagement Test for Storage Components
136	24 Disengagement Tests
138	24b Upward Force Static Disengagement Test for Storage Components
140	25 Clothes Rail Static Loading Test 25 Clothes Rail Static Loading Test
141	Appendix A – Load Ease Test Bag – Construction
148	Informative Appendix B – Summary of Significant Changes

BIFMA X7.1 2011 RA2021

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This standard is intended to provide performance requirements for the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including Formaldehyde and Aldehydes, from Office Furniture Systems and Seating. This standard specifies acceptance levels that define low-emitting furniture independent of construction materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical designs, or aesthetic designs. This standard is intended to apply to a newly manufactured product and does not apply to products that have been in use.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	Foreword
6	Contents
7	1 Scope 1.1 Compliance of Workstations, Seating, and Individual Components/Furniture Items 2 Definitions
8	3 General 3.1 Representative (Worst-case) Sample Selection 3.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions 4 Formaldehyde and TVOC Emissions 4.1 Evaluation Method 4.2 Acceptance Level
9	Tables Table A1.1 Limits of Indoor Air Concentrations due to Emissions from Furniture and Seating Table A1.2 Workstation or Individual Furniture Components Maximum Emission Factors
10	5 Laboratory Requirements 6 Retesting and Timing 6.1 Testing Interval 6.2 Evaluation factors that determine the need for more frequent testing intervals

BIFMA X6.1 2018

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BIFMA X6.1-2018 is intended to provide manufacturers, specifiers, and users with a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, and structural adequacy of Educational Seating, including units with integrated desk or table surfaces. The tests in this standard are intended to evaluate seating for students in pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, adult education, trade school, and college environments. These tests are not intended to evaluate products used in living/dorm environments. The educational seating products covered by this standard are normally used in schools and colleges and include those typically referred to as chairs, stacking chairs, tablet-arm chairs, chair-desks, stools, and convertible bench/tables. Seating products that are anchored to the building floor or structure and bleachers are not specifically addressed in this standard. Chairs with tilting seats and/or backs such as executive/management chairs, task/secretarial/teacher chairs, side/guest chairs may be used in educational environments, but these products are covered by ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 General-Purpose Office Chairs – Tests (designated within that standard as Type l and ll). Similarly, items such as lounge seating may also be used in the educational environment; however, these are covered by ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 Lounge Seating – Tests. Mobile cafeteria tables with attached seating are covered by UL 2040 “Folding Rollaway Tables”. Where a product may be covered by more than one ANSI/BIFMA standard, the manufacturer shall determine which standard provides most appropriate test conditions. Where a product is intended for use outside of the educational and related institutional environments, it is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine if it is suitable for use in such evaluations. Tests in this standard were developed considering the weight ranges based on age (not grade level) for the size categories. These weights were taken from CAESAR and/or NHANES as appropriate. Where appropriate, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014 study was used in the development of the tests (see Table 2). This standard also considered the occasional use of the smaller (Category A and B) products by adults. The tests were developed with an estimated product life of ten years based on estimates for usage as determined by the manufacturers’ experience and research. In general, seating was estimated to be used 6.5 to 8 hours/day and 170-180 days per year for learning environments and other common space environments and 2 to 4 hours/day for convertible bench tables. Product life will be affected by user size/weight, daily hours of use, product use, care and maintenance, environment, and other factors, and, as such, product compliance to this standard does not necessarily guarantee a ten-year product life. Actual life of the product may be more or less than ten years depending on the aforementioned factors. This standard describes the means of evaluating Educational Seating, independent of construction materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical designs or aesthetic designs. This standard does not address flammability, surface material durability, cushioning materials, product emissions, lead content, or ergonomic considerations; these properties may be covered by other standards/regulatory documents. The standard defines specific tests, the laboratory equipment that may be used, the conditions of tests, and the minimum acceptance levels to be used in evaluating educational seating. The acceptance levels given in this standard are based on the actual field use and test experience of BIFMA International members. The tests in this standard are intended to assess the performance of new products only. They are not intended to assess a product that has been in use. ISO 17025 requirements for measurement uncertainty do not apply to this standard.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	Foreword
5	Contents
8	1 Scope
10	2 Definitions
13	3 General 3.1 Types of Tests
15	3.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions Tables 1 Test Guide by Chair Type
16	3.3 Figures 3.4 Figure Symbols 3.5 Measurements
17	3.6 Tolerances 3.7 Test Force Application 3.8 Pretest Inspection 3.9 Temperature and Humidity Considerations
18	3.10 Recommended Test Report Format
21	4 Types of Seating Units
22	2 Seating Unit Sizes Figures 4a-c Types of Seating Units …………………………………………………………….. 19-20 4d Educational Seat Height Measurement
24	UNIT TESTS 5 Stability Tests 3 Stability Test Guide by Seating Unit Type
36	5a-l Stability Tests ………………………………………….. 23, 24, 26, 28 – 32 & 34 –
39	BACK TESTS 6 Backrest Strength Test – Static
40	4 Back Load Requirement
43	7 Backrest Durability Test – Cyclic 5 Backrest Durability Seat Loads and Forces
45	6a-c Backrest Strength Test …………………………………………………………….. 37-38 7a-e Backrest Durability Test – Cyclic ………………………………………… 41, 42 &
47	SEAT TESTS 8 Drop Test – Dynamic 8 Drop Test – Dynamic
48	6 Seat Drop Test Parameters
50	9 Seat Static Load Test for Chair Desks and Fixed-Tablet Arm Chairs 9 Seat Static Load Test for Chair Desks and Fixed-Tablet Arm Chairs
52	10 Seating Durability Tests – Cyclic
53	7 Seating Impact Parameters
55	10a-b Seating Durability Tests – Cyclic …………………………………………….. 52 &
56	8 Testing Parameters – Chair Desks and Fixed-Tablet Arm Chairs
58	11a-b Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static
59	ARM TESTS 11 Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static
60	9 Vertical Arm Strength Loads
61	12 Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static 12 Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static
62	10 Horizontal Arm Strength Loads
64	13 Arm Durability Test – Angular – Cyclic
67	LEG/BASE/CASTER TESTS 14 Caster/Chair Base Durability Test – Cyclic 11 Seat Loads for Caster/Chair Base Test
69	13a-b Arm Durability Test – Angular Cyclic …………………………………………… 63-64 14a-e Caster/Chair Base Durability Test – Cyclic ……………………………….. 66 &
71	15a-b Durability Test for Convertible Bench Tables with Casters
72	15 Durability Test for Convertible Bench Tables with Casters
75	16 Leg Strength Tests
78	16a-c Leg Strength Test – Front and Side Application – Static ………………… 73-75 17 Structural Member Strength Test
79	17 Structural Member Strength Test
80	12 Seat Loads for Swivel Test – Cyclic 18 Swivel Test – Cyclic
81	18 Swivel Test – Cyclic
82	WRITING SURFACE TESTS 19 Tablet Arm Test – Front Stability 19 Tablet Arm Test – Front Stability
83	20 Tablet Arm Load Test – Static
84	20 Tablet Arm Static Load Test
85	21 Tablet Arm Load Ease Test – Cyclic
86	21 Tablet Arm Load-Ease Test – Cyclic
87	22a-b Chair Desk and Table Top Horizontal Surface / Vertical Load Tests
88	22 Chair Desk and Table Top Horizontal Surface Vertical Load Tests 13 Chair Desk and Table Top Horizontal Surface Vertical Loads
91	23 Chair Desk and Convertible Bench Table Top Load Ease Test – Cyclic 23 Chair Desk and Convertible Bench Table Top Load-Ease Test – Cyclic
92	24 Static Loading of Storage (Backpack) Hooks & Unit Stability 24 Static Loading of Storage (Backpack) Hooks
94	APPENDIX A – Impact Test Bag Construction
101	APPENDIX B – Stability Disks – Construction Details APPENDIX A – Impact Test Bag Construction …………………………………….. 94-100 APPENDIX B – Stability Disks – Construction Details
102	APPENDIX C – Simultaneous Side Legs Strength Test (Informative) APPENDIX C – Simultaneous Side Legs Strength Test
104	APPENDIX D –Template for Rear Stability
105	APPENDIX E – Summary of Significant Changes

BIFMA X5.9 2019

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BIFMA X5.9-2019 is intended to provide a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability and structural performance of storage units. It provides test methods and performance requirements for freestanding, mobile, and wall-mounted storage units. Where a product may be covered by more than one ANSI/BIFMA standard, the manufacturer shall determine which standard provides most appropriate test conditions. This standard applies to products designed for use in commercial and institutional environments. Its application for other environments may not be appropriate; it is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine its applicability to such environments. Note: Commercial product naming conventions may cause confusion regarding the applicability of this and other BIFMA standards. For example, a “credenza” is typically defined and tested in the BIFMA X5.5 Desk standard, however, some configurations of “credenzas” will appear to be storage products within the definition of this standard and may be appropriately tested by this standard. The manufacturer shall determine which standard provides most appropriate test conditions. This standard specifies test methods and acceptance levels to help ensure reasonable safety and performance independent of construction materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical designs, or aesthetic designs. These tests are not intended to assess a product that has been in use. The tests were developed with an estimated product life of ten years based on a single-shift usage. Product life will be affected by product use, care and maintenance, environment, and other factors: product compliance to this standard does not necessarily guarantee a ten-year product life. Products may perform longer than ten years with appropriate use and care. The acceptance levels herein are based on the actual field and test experience of BIFMA members. ISO 17025 requirements for measurement uncertainty do not apply to this standard.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	Foreword
5	Contents
9	1 Scope
10	2 Definitions
14	3 General 3.1 Types of Tests 3 Loading Configurations (Section 3)
15	3.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions
16	3.3 Figures 3.4 Figure Symbols 3.5 Tolerances
17	3.6 Recommended Test Report Format
18	Figures 3a Loading Configuration for Extendible Elements (Deeper than Wide) with Bottoms 3b Loading Configuration for Extendible Elements (Wider than Deep) with Bottoms
19	3c Loading Configuration for Extendible Elements (Deeper than Wide) w/out Bottoms 3d Loading Configuration for Extendible Elements (Wider than Deep) w/out Bottoms
20	3.7 Loading Guidelines 3.7.1 Loading Material for Extendible Elements 3.7.2 Loading Material for Other Than Extendible Elements 3.7.3 Loading Guidelines for Extendible Elements with Bottom Supported Loads 3.7.4 Loading Guidelines for Extendible Elements for Hanging File Supported Loads
21	3.7.5 Load Application 3.7.6 Test Force Application 3.7.7 Cycle Rates 3.8 Pretest Inspection 3.9 Temperature and Humidity Considerations
22	Tables Table 1 Test Loads
23	Table 2 Loading Guide Table 3 Storage Unit Classification Criteria for Units with Extendible Elements
24	4 Unit Strength Test (Section 4) 4a Concentrated Functional Load Test
25	4 Unit Strength Test 4b Examples of Loading for Irregular Shaped Units
27	4c Distributed Functional Load Test
30	5 Leg/Glide Assembly Strength Test 5 Leg/Glide Assembly Strength Test Configurations (Section 5)
32	6 Racking Resistance Test (Section 6)
33	6 Racking Resistance Test
34	7 Vertical Load Durability Tests 7.1 Top Load Ease Cycle Test 7a Top Load Ease Test – Cyclic (Section 7.1)
36	7.2 Drop Test – Dynamic – for Units with Seat Surfaces 7b Drop Test – Dynamic – for Units with Seat Surfaces (Section 7.2)
38	7.3 Durability Test for Units with Seating Surfaces – Cyclic Impact 7c Durability Test for Units with Seating Surfaces – Cyclic Impact (Section 7.3)
40	8a Separation Test for Tall Storage Units with Vertically Attached or Stackable Components
41	8 Separation and Disengagement Tests 8.1 Separation Test for Tall Storage Units with Vertically Attached or Stackable Components
42	8 Separation and Disengagement Tests (Section 8)
43	8.2 Upward Impact Force Disengagement Test for Storage Components 8b Upward Impact Force Disengagement Test for Storage Components
45	8c Upward Force Static Disengagement Test for Storage Components
46	8.3 Upward Force Static Disengagement Test for Storage Components
47	9a Horizontal Force Stability Test for Tall Storage Units without Extendible Elements
48	9 Stability Tests 9.1 Purpose of Tests 9.2 Horizontal Force Stability Test for Tall Storage Units without Extendible Elements 9 Stability Test (Section 9)
50	9.3 Stability Test for Type l Units with at least one Extendible Element 9b Stability Test for Type l Units with Extendible Elements
52	9c Stability Test for Type I Storage Units with Multiple Extendible Elements
53	9.4 Stability Test for Type l Storage Units with Multiple Extendible Elements
54	9.5 Stability Test for Type ll Storage Units with Extendible Elements 9d Stability Test for Type ll Storage Units with Extendible Elements
55	9.6 Vertical Force Stability Test for Storage Units 9e Vertical Force Stability Test for Storage Units
57	9f Stability Test for Pedestals/Storage Units with Seat Surfaces
58	9.7 Stability Test for Pedestals/Storage Units with Seat Surfaces
60	Table 4 Drop Height for Storage Units 10 Storage Unit Drop Test (Section 10)
61	10 Storage Unit Drop Test
62	11 Movement Durability Test for Mobile Storage Units (Section 11)
63	11 Movement Durability Test for Mobile Storage Units Table 5 Storage Unit Movement Cycle Test Parameters
64	12 Rebound Test (Section 12)
65	12 Extendible Element Rebound Test
66	13 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability (Out Stop) Test (Section 13)
67	13 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability (Out Stop) Tests
69	14 Lock Tests 14.2 Force Test for Extendible Element Locks 14 Lock Tests (Section 14) 14a Force Test for Extendible Element Locks
71	14.3 Force Test for Door Locks 14b Force Test for Door Locks
72	14c Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
73	14.4 Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
74	15 Extendible Element Cycle Tests 15.2 Cycle Tests for Extendible Elements Deeper than Wide 15 Extendible Element Cycle Test (Section 15)
76	15.3 Cycle Tests for Extendible Elements Wider than Deep
77	Table 6 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Wider Than Deep
79	15.4 Cycle Test for Low Height Drawers 16 Interlock Strength Test (Section 16)
80	16 Interlock Strength Test
81	17 Door Tests Table 7 Door Test Applicability 17 Door Tests (Section 17)
82	17.2 Strength Test for Vertically Hinged, Bi-fold, and Vertically Receding Doors Table 8 Door Height vs. Load 17a Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors, Bi-fold Doors and Vertically Receding Doors
83	17.3 Hinge Override Test for Vertically Hinged Doors 17b Hinge Override Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
84	17.4 Vertical Receding Doors Strength Test 17c Vertical Receding Doors Strength Test
85	17.5 Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test 17d Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test
88	17.6 Wear and Fatigue Tests for Hinged, Horizontally Sliding, and Tambour Doors
90	Table 9 Wear and Fatigue Tests for Doors
91	17e Wear and Fatigue Tests for Hinged, Horizontally Sliding, and Tambour Doors ……. 86-87 17f Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Door
92	17.7 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Door
93	17g Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Door
94	17.8 Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Door
96	17h Out stop Test – Cyclic Impact 17i Out stop Test – Cyclic Durability
97	17.9 Vertical and Horizontal Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Impact & Durability
98	17j Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors
99	17.10 Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors
100	17.11 Drop Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors – Cyclic 17k Drop Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors – Cyclic
101	17L Slam Test for Doors which Free Fall Open or Closed
102	17.12 Slam Test for Doors which Free Fall Open or Closed
103	17.13 Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors which Do Not Free Fall 17m Slam Open and Closed Test for Sliding & Roll-Front Doors which Do Not Free Fall
105	18 Clothes Rail Static Loading Test 18 Clothes Rail Static Loading Test (Section 18)
106	19 Latch Test
107	20 Pull Force Test (Force Gauge Method) (Section 20)
108	20 Pull Force Test
109	Appendix A: Impact Test Bag Construction
116	Appendix B: Front Stability Loading Pad (Figure B1) B1 Front Stability Loading Pad (Appendix B)
117	Front Stability Loading Fixture (Figure B2) B2 Front Stability Loading Fixture (Appendix B)
118	Appendix C: Summary of Significant Changes

BIFMA X5.6 2016 RA2021

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This standard is intended to provide a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, and structural performance of panel systems products, such as panels, screens, panel-supported systems, access doors and various hang-on components used in conjunction with panel systems products. Building wall-mounted components are not covered by this standard; they are covered by the ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 Standard for Office Furniture Storage Units ? Tests. Where a product may be covered by more than one ANSI/BIFMA standard, the manufacturer shall determine which standard provides most appropriate test conditions. Where a product is intended for use outside of the commercial office and related institutional environments, it is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine if it is suitable for use in such evaluations. This standard specifies acceptance levels to help ensure reasonable safety and performance independent of construction materials, manufacturing processes, mechanical designs, or aesthetic designs. The acceptance levels herein are based on the actual field and test experience of BIFMA members. This standard also provides recommendations for acoustical performance of panel systems products, and an Informative Annex that addresses considerations for Full-height Relocatable Wall products. The standard defines tests used to determine the acceptability of the product and specifies the acceptance levels of performance. These tests are not intended to assess a product that has been in use. The tests were developed with an estimated product life of ten years based on a single-shift usage. Product life will be affected by product use, care and maintenance, environment, and other factors. Product compliance to this standard does not necessarily guarantee a ten-year product life. Products may perform longer than ten years with appropriate use and care. ISO 17025 requirements for reporting uncertainty do not apply when determining conformance to this standard.

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	Foreword
5	Contents
8	1 Scope
9	2 Definitions
13	3 General 3.1 Testing Considerations
15	3.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions 3.3 Clearance Between Adjustable Surfaces 3.4 Test Conditions and Restrictions
16	3.5 Figures 3.6 Figure Symbols 3.7 Tolerances 3.8 Pretest Inspection
17	3.9 Test Report Format
20	3.10 Loading Configurations
21	3.11 Temperature and Humidity Considerations 3.12 Glass Surfaces
22	Tables 1 Test Loads for Surfaces
23	4 Panel Flammability Test
25	5 Stability Tests for Panel Systems Products 5.1 Force Stability Test
27	5.2 Impact Stability Test
29	5.3 Force Stability Test for Freestanding Screens
32	6 Mechanical Strength Test for Panel Systems Products
34	Figures 3 Loading Configurations for Extendible Elements ………………………………………………. 16,17 5 Stability Tests for Panel Systems Products ………………………………………………….. 22,24,26 6 Mechanical Strength Tests for Panel Systems Products ……………………………………. 28,29 7 Panel Glide Assembly Strength Test
35	7 Panel Glide Assembly Strength Test
36	8 Panel Component Static Load Tests 8.1 Primary Surface Concentrated Functional Load Test
41	8.2 Horizontal Surface Distributed Functional Load Tests
42	8.3 Primary Surface Concentrated Proof Load Tests 8.4 Horizontal Surface Distributed Proof Load Tests
44	8.5 Transaction Surface Torsional Load Test
46	8.6 Functional Load Test For Panel Mounted Storage Units – Static
47	8.7 Proof Load Test for Panel Mounted Storage Units – Static
49	9 Lock Tests – Static 9.1 Test for Extendible Element Locks
51	9.2 Force Test for Door Locks
53	10 Panel Mounted Component Cyclic Durability Tests 10.1 Top Load Ease Cycle Test (for Primary Surfaces)
55	10.2 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements
56	2 Cycles for Extendible Elements
57	10.3 Cycle Test for Low Height Drawers
59	10.4 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability Tests
61	10.5 Extendible Element Rebound Test
63	10.6 Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
65	10.7 Adjustable Keyboard Support and Input Device Support Cycle Tests
68	10.8 Work Surface Vertical Adjustment Test
72	11 Panel-mounted Storage Unit Door Tests 3 Door Test Applicability
73	11.2 Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Vert. Receding 4 Door Height vs. Load
75	11.3 Hinge Override Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
76	11.4 Vertical Receding Doors Strength Test
78	11.5 Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test
81	11.6 Wear and Fatigue Tests for Hinged, Horizontally Sliding, and Tambour Doors
82	5 Wear and Fatigue Tests for Doors
84	11.7 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Door
86	11.8 Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Door
89	11.9 Vertical or Horizontal Receding Door Out Stop Test, Cyclic Impact & Durability
91	11.10 Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
93	11.11 Drop Cycle Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors
94	11.12 Slam Test for Doors which Free-Fall Open or Closed
95	11.13 Slam Open/Closed Test for Doors that Do Not Free-Fall
97	11.14 Door Latch Test
99	12 Disengagement Tests for Panel Mounted Components 12.1 Upward Force Static Disengagement Test for Panel Mounted Components 6 Panel Mounted Component Disengagement Forces
101	12.2 Upward Force Impact Disengagement Test for Panel Mounted Components
102	8 Panel Component Static Load Tests ………………………………………………….. 34,36-38,41,43 9 Tests for Unit Locks ………………………………………………………………………………………. 46,48 10 Panel Mounted Component Cyclic Durability Tests ……………. 50,52,56,58,60,62-64,65,67 11 Door Tests ………………………………………………………. 71-73,75,77,78,81,83,86,88,90,92,93 12 Disengagement Tests for Panel Mounted Components ……………………………………… 96,98 13 Pull Force Test
103	13 Pull Force Test
104	14 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertically Hinged and Horizontally Sliding Access Doors
105	14 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertically Hinged and Horizontally Sliding Access Doors
106	15 Slam Open and Closed Test for Sliding Access Doors
107	15 Slam Open and Closed Test for Sliding Access Doors
109	16 Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged Access Doors
111	17 Force Test for Access Door Lock 16 Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged Access Doors. ………………………………….. 106-108 17 Force Test for Access Door Lock
113	18 Glass Retention Test for Access Doors
114	18 Glass Retention Test for Access Doors
115	Informative Annex A: Acoustical Performance
117	Annex A Bibliography
118	Informative Annex B: Full-Height Relocatable Walls
119	Informative Annex C: Summary of Changes

BIFMA X5.5 2021

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BIFMA X5.5-2021 provides a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability and structural performance of desk and table products intended for use in commercial office, institutional and educational environments; including retail spaces, restaurants, and cafeterias. It provides test methods and performance requirements for desk and table products. Where a product may be covered by more than one ANSI/BIFMA standard, the manufacturer shall determine which standard provides the most appropriate test conditions. Where a product is intended for use outside of the commercial office, institutional and related environments. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine if it is suitable for use in such evaluations.

PDF Catalog

PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	FOREWORD
5	Contents
10	1 Scope
11	2 Definitions
18	3 General 3.1 Testing Considerations
20	3.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions 3.3 Clearances 3.4 Figures 3.5 Figure Symbols
21	3.6 Tolerances 3.7 Pretest Inspection 3.8 Test Report Format
23	Figures 3 Loading Configurations for Extendible Elements 3a Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Deeper than Wide) with Bottoms 3b Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Wider than Deep) with Bottoms
24	3c Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Deeper than Wide) without Bottoms
25	3.9 Loading Configurations 3d Loading Configurations for Ext. Element (Wider than Deep) without Bottoms
27	3.10 Temperature and Humidity Considerations 3.11 Cycle Rates 3.12 Glass Surfaces 3.13 Appendices
28	Tables 1 Test Loads – All Categories of Horizontal Surfaces and Extendible Elements
29	2 Loading Guide
30	3 Attachment Location for Pull Type
31	4 Stability Tests 4 Stability Tests 4a Stability with Extendible Elements Open
32	4.2 Stability with Extendible Elements Open Test
33	4b Stability Under 57 kg (125 lb.) Vertical Load Test
34	4c Loading for Irregular Shaped Tables
35	4.3 Stability Under Vertical Load Tests 4d Stability Under 34 kg (75 lb.) Vertical Load Test
37	4e Horizontal Stability Test
38	4.4 Horizontal Stability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters
39	4.5 Horizontal Stability Test for Keyboard/Laptop Tables (with and without casters)
40	4.6 Force Stability Test for Tall Desk/Table Products 4f Force Stability Test for Tall Desk/Table Products
42	5 Unit Strength Tests 5a Concentrated Load Tests for Primary Surfaces
43	5b Top View of Placement of Concentrated Load(s) 5c Top View of Ganged Units Surface Size Determination
44	5d Top View of Dual Concentrated Load Tests
45	5 Unit Strength Tests 5.2 Concentrated Functional Load Test
47	5e Distributed Load Tests for Primary Surfaces
48	5f Distributed Load Tests for Secondary Surfaces
49	5g Top View of Distributed Load Tests for Primary Surfaces
50	5h Distributed Load Tests for Adjustable Keyboard Supports
51	5.3 Distributed Functional Load Test 5.4 Concentrated Proof Load Test
52	5.5 Distributed Proof Load Test
53	5.6 Transaction Surface Torsion Load Test 5i Transaction Surface Torsion Load Test
54	5.7 Extendible Element Static Load Test
55	5.8 Benching Systems – Distributed Functional Load and Stability Test 5j Top View of Distributed Load Test for Benching Systems
57	5.9 Benching Systems – Distributed Proof Load Test
58	6 Top Load Ease Cycle Test
59	6 Top Load Ease Cycle Test
60	4 Drop Height for Desk and Table Units 7 Desk/Table Unit Drop Test
61	7 Desk/Table Unit Drop Test
66	8 Leg Strength Test
68	8 Leg Strength Test – Typical Configurations/Load Application …………………………….. 60-63,
70	9 Separation Test for Tall Desk and Table Products w/ Vertically Attached or Stack. Cmpts
71	9 Separation Test for Tall Desk and Table Products w/ Vertically Attached or Stack. Cmpts
73	10 Extendible Element Cycle Test
74	10 Extendible Element Cycle Tests 10.2 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Deeper than Wide
75	10.3 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Wider than Deep
76	5 Cycle Test for Extendible Elements Wider Than Deep
77	10.4 Cycle Test for Low height drawers
78	11 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability Test 11a Extendible Element Retention Impact Test 11b Extendible Element Retention Durability Test
79	11 Extendible Element Retention Impact and Durability (Out Stop) Tests
81	12 Extendible Element Rebound Test
82	12 Extendible Element Rebound Test
83	13 Interlock Strength Test
84	13 Interlock Strength Test
85	14 Lock Test 14a Force Test for Extendible Element Locks
86	14 Lock Tests 14.2 Force Test for Extendible Element Locks
87	14.3 Force Test for Door Locks 14b Force Test for Door Locks
88	14c Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
89	14.4 Locking Mechanism Cycle Test
90	15 Work Surface Vertical Adjustment Test
91	15 Work Surface Vertical Adjustment Test
94	16 Keyboard Support and Input Device Support Adjustment Tests
95	16 Keyboard Support and Input Device Support Adjustment Tests
96	17 Door Tests 6 Door Test Applicability
97	17.2 Strength Test for Vertically-Hinged Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Vertically Receding Doors 7 Door Height vs. Load 17 Door Tests 17a Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors, Bi-fold Doors, and Vertically Receding Doors
98	17b Hinge Override Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
99	17.3 Hinge Override Test for Vertically-Hinged Doors
100	17.4 Vertically Receding Doors Strength Test 17c Vertically Receding Doors Strength Test
101	17.5 Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test 17d Horizontal Receding Doors Strength Test
104	17.6 Wear and Fatigue Test for Hinged, Horizontal Sliding, and Tambour Doors
105	8 Wear and Fatigue Tests for Doors
106	17e Wear and Fatigue Test for Hinged, Horizontal Sliding, and Tambour Doors …….. 101-102 17f Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Doors
107	17.7 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Doors
108	17g Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Doors
109	17.8 Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Doors
110	17h Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Impact 17i Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Durability
111	17.9 Vertical and Horizontal Receding Door Out Stop Test – Cyclic Impact and Durability
112	17j Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors
113	17.10 Slam Closed Test for Vertically Hinged and Vertically Receding Doors
114	17.11 Drop Cycle Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors 17k Drop Cycle Test for Horizontally Hinged and Horizontally Receding Doors
115	17.12 Slam Test for Doors that Free Fall Open or Closed 17L Slam Test for Doors Which Free Fall Open or Closed
116	17.13 Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors That Do Not Free Fall 17m Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors That Do Not Free Fall
117	17.14 Door Latch Test
118	18 Durability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters
119	18 Durability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters 9 Desk and Table Movement Cycle Test Parameters
121	19 Pull Force Test 19 Pull Force Test
123	20 Tilting Top Table Top Cycle Test
124	20 Tilt-Top Table – Cycle Test
125	21 Tilting Top Table – Latch Strength Test
126	21 Tilt-Top Table – Latch Strength Test
127	22 Monitor Arm Strength Test 22 Monitor Arm Strength Test
129	23 Monitor Arm Cycle Tests 23a Monitor Arm – Cycle Test Rotational Movement at Base
130	23b Monitor Arm – Cycle Test Rotational Movement at Linkage/Knuckle
131	23c Monitor Arm – Cycle Test Vertical (Up/Down) 23d Monitor Arm – Cycle Horizontal
132	23e Monitor Arm – Cycle Test Rotational Movement at Arm-to-Monitor
133	23 Monitor Arm Cyclic Test
135	24 Monitor Arm Dislodgement Test
136	24 Monitor Arm Dislodgement Test
137	25 Unattached Desk or Table Top Retention Test
138	Appendix A – Load Ease Test Bag – Construction
145	Informative Appendix B – Stability Test for Desk/Table Products that accommodate Monitors
149	Informative Appendix C – Summary of Significant Changes

BIFMA X5.4 2020

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BIFMA X5.4-2020 is intended to provide manufacturers, specifiers, and users with a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, and structural adequacy of business and institutional lounge and public seating. Lounge and public seating is normally used in indoor public spaces such as waiting, reception, or gathering areas. Lounge and public seating includes products with single seat units, units with multiple seating positions within one unit or ganged seating units. Lounge and public seating may be restrained from moving by attaching to the building structure or freestanding. These producs are not generally adjustable for personal use. This standard does not address general-purpose or task-oriented office chairs, or seating used for stadiums, auditoriums, lecture rooms, airports/train stations and similar high-use public seating areas.

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Cover
2	Copyright
3	ANSI Approval
4	Foreword
5	Contents
8	Scope
10	Definitions
14	General
19	Classification
20	Tables Table 1 Test Schedule
23	Figures 5a through 5d Backrest Strength Test – Horizontal – Static………… …………………………….. 20 –
24	Backrest Strength Horizontal
26	Backrest Strength Vertical 6 Backrest Strength Test – Vertical – Static
29	7a through 7d Backrest Durability Test – Horizontal – Static ………………………………………. 26 –
30	Backrest Durability Horizontal
32	8 Backrest Durability Test – Vertical – Cyclic
33	Backrest Durability Vertical
34	9 Arm Strength Test – Horizontal – Static
35	Arm Strength Horizontal
39	Arm Strength Vertical 10a through 10c Arm Strength Test – Vertical – Static………….. ………………………………….. 35 –
41	11 Arm Durability Test for Multiple Seating Units – Horizontal – Cyclic
42	Arm Durability Multi-seat Horizontal
43	12a through 12c Arm Durability Test for Multiple Seating Units – Vertical – Cyclic
44	Arm Durability Multi-seat Vertical
45	13a Arm Loading Device – Cyclic
46	Arm Durability Angular 13b Arm Durability Test – Angular – Cyclic
48	14 Seating Durability Test – Cyclic
49	Seating Durability
51	15a & 15b Drop Test – Dynamic
52	Drop Test Dynamic
54	16a & 16b Leg Strength Test – Front and Side
55	Leg Strength
57	17 Unit Drop Test – Dynamic
58	Unit Drop Table 2 Drop Height for Lounge Seating Units
59	18a through 18c Caster/Unit Base Durability Test – Cyclic
60	Caster Durability
61	18d & 18e Caster/Unit Leg Durability Test – Cyclic
64	19a & 19b Swivel Test – Cyclic
65	Swivel Test
66	20 Tilt Rocker/Glider Mechanism Test – Cyclic
67	Tilt Rocker Glider
70	Stability
79	21a through 21i Stability Tests ……………………………………………………………… 66, 67, 71 – 75,
81	22 Tablet Arm Load Ease Test – Cyclic
82	Tablet Arm Load Ease
83	23 Tablet Arm Load Test – Static
84	Tablet Arm Static Load
85	24 Structural Durability Test – Side-to-Side – Cyclic
86	Structural Durability Side-to-Side
87	Cycle Test for Recliners – Backrest / Legrest Mechanism
89	Legrest Strength 26 Legrest Strength Test – Static Load
91	27 Footrest Static Load Test for Stools – Vertical
92	Footrest Static Load for Stools – Vertical
94	Footrest Durability for Stools – Vertical 28 Footrest Durability Test for Stools – Vertical – Cyclic
96	A – Impact Bag
103	B – Stability Disk
104	C – Stability Load Locator
112	D – BIFMA Position
113	E – Recliner Pinch
114	F – Recliner Fixture
115	G – Recliner Front Stability Legrest
116	H – Leg-Base Chair
117	I – Rear Stability
118	J – Summary Changes
120	K – Privacy Screens L – Flammability
121	M – Structural Durabiiity Front-to-Back
123	N – Non-linear