BS EN 581-2:2026 - TC

1 Scope This document specifies the minimum requirements for general safety and structural safety which include strength, reliability and stability of all types of outdoor seating for camping use, for domestic use and for contract use, for adults, without regard to materials, design or manufacturing processes. It does not apply to street furniture. It does not include requirements for removable upholstery, including the cover and filling. 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. The test requirements contained within this document are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg.