Licensed Copy: Lonaon south Bank University, London south Bank University, Tue Jan o0 UT -o6:02 GMI +00:00 <00/, Uncontroiied Copy, (Cc) Bol BRITISH STANDARD Furniture — Chairs and tables for educational institutions — Part 1: Functional dimensions ‘The European Standard EN 1729-1:2006 has the status of a British Standard los era40 NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW BS EN 1729-1:2006 British StandardsLicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ‘hia British Standard waa published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee fn 81 January 2007 © BSI 2007 ISBN 976-0-580-s9922-7 National foreword ‘This British Standard was published by BSI. It is the UK implementation of EN 1729-1:2008, It supersedes BS 5873-1:1980, BS 5873-2:1991 and DD ENV 1729-1:2001, which are withdrawn. ‘The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee FW, Furniture. A list of organizations represented on FWI0 can be obtained on request to its secretary. ‘The National Annex NA (informative) provides additional guidance for users, in the UK. This publication does not purport to inchade all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. Amendments issued since publication Amd. No, Date (CommentsLicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1729-1 NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM uly 2006 Is 97.140 Supersedes ENV 1729-1:2001 English Version Furniture - Chairs and tables for educational institutions - Part 1: Functional dimensions Mauublos - Chaises ot tables pour les élablissements ‘Mabel - Stale und Tische far Blidungseinrichtungen - Te enseignement - Parte 1: Dimensions fonctionnelles 1: Funktionsmata “Thie European Standard was approved by GEN on 12 June 2006. ‘CEN mombors are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions forgiving this European ‘Standard the status ofa national standard without any altaration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references eoneeming such national ‘standards may be oblained on application tothe Contra Sacretarat or to any CEN member “This European Standard exis in treo oficial versians (English, French, Gorman). version in any other language made by translation under the responsbalily of @ CEN member ina its own language and noted ta the Genival Secretariat has the came status asthe oficial versions, ‘CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austia, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, ‘Germany, Grosce, Hungary, lcoland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, ‘Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzeriand and United Kingdom. aa! EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITE EUROPEEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPAISCHES KOMITEE FUR NORMUNG Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 268-1050 Brussels ©2005 CEN Allright of explaltaton in any form and by any means reserved Pt No. EN 1720-1:2008: E ‘worldwide for CEN national Members.Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Contents Page Foreword, Introduction 1 Scope Terms and definitions.. Functional dimensions for chairs and tables 2 3 4 Marking. 5 Instructions .. Annex A (normative) Functional dimensions for chairs with slopes between -5 °and +5 ‘and associated table: Ad Functional dimensions and size marks for chairs... 2 — Functional dimensions and size marks for tables A3 Legroom. AA — Requirements for adjustable chairs and tables. Annex B (normative) Functional dimensions for high chairs with double-slope seats and associated table: B.1 Functional dimensions and size marks. B.2 Functional dimensions and sizemarks for tables B3 Legroom. B.4_—_ Requirements for adjustable chairs and tables. Annex C (normative) Functional dimensions for standing helght tables. Annex D (Informative) Guidance to the calculation of the helght of adjustable chairs and tables In Annex A. Annex E (Informative) Guidance to the calculation of the height of chairs and tables in Annex B.. E41 Introduction National Annex NA (Informative) Additional guidance for users In the UK.Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:38:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Foreword This European Standard (EN 1729-1:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Fumiture’, the secretariat of which is held by UNI. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the lalest by January 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2007. This European Standard supersedes ENV 1729-1:2001 According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, ‘Switzerland and United Kingdom,Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Introduction This part of this European Standard Is based on the principle that chairs and tables, intended for use in educational institutions for general-purpose education, should be designed to encourage good postures. This part of the standard takes selected national standards into consideration. It-does not specify design, but only those dimensions, which promote good posture for either fixed height or adjustable furniture. The dimensional requirements of this standard permit various interpretations of design; hence customs, educational practices, technical and financial circumstances of individual countries can be satisfied The minimum dimensions specified are considered as the absolute minimum. Consequently, it is recommended to exceed these. It does not provide dimensional requirements for arm rests, but it dees not preclude the use of armrests, Part 2 of this standard specifies safely requirements and test methods.Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) 1 Scope This part of European Standard EN 1729 specifies functional dimensions and markings for chairs and tables for general educational purposes in educational institutions. It includes fixed height and adjustable furniture as well as standing work height tables for use without chairs, It applies to furniture for use with laptop computers or portable devices, but not to special purpose workstations, eg. laboratories, ranked seating and workshops. The standard does not apply to furniture used by teaching personnel. 2 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 24 Median plane vertical plane passing through the geometric centre of the seat, dividing the seat from side to side into two equal parts. (see Figure 1) 22 transverse plan vertical plane perpendicular to the median plane passing through the geometric centre of the seat, dividing the seat from front to rear (see Figure 1) Key 1 Transverse plane 2 Median plane Figure 1 — Illustration of the median and transverse planesLicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01 :36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) 23 foremost point of the backrest (Point S) foremost point of the backrest on the median plane (see Figures A2 and B.2), For an adjustable, tilting or pivoting backrest, the Point S shall be determined when the backrest is vertical or as near vertical as possible. (see Figures A3, A4 and B.3) 24. adjustable furniture furniture that can be adjusted from a seated position by the users (pupils), without the need for tools or excessive force 25 multi-size furniture fumiture, which is adjustable at installation (not by the users) to change dimensions from one size mark to another 26 double sloped seat seat intended for seating using either the front part of the seat (leaning forward) or using the rear part of the seat (leaning backward), with the feet resting on a footrest or the floor (see Figures 5 and B.3) 27 Inclination of a single sloped seat and of the front part of a double sloped seat (a) angle formed by the front part of the seat and the horizontal. It is measured on the median plane, at the angle between the horizontal and the line passing through the upper part of the front edge and the corresponding point at the rear part of the seat (for single sloped seats) ar at the top point of the seat (for double sloped seats) (see Figures 2, 3, 4 and 5) (a) is negative for rearwards sloping seats (0) +s positive for forwards sloping seats 28 inclination of the rear part of a double sloped seat (8) angle formed by the rear and horizontal part ofthe seat, determined in the median plane (see Figure 5) 29 Inclination of the back rest (B) angle on the median plane between the horizontal and the overall front surface of the back rest above Point S. Key 4 Front 2 a=0°to-5 Figure 2 - Example of measuring the angle of a single sloped seat with a negative seat angleLicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI G EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Key 4 Front 2 a=0°tors Figure 3 - Example for measuring the angle of a single sloped seat with a positive seat angle Key 1 Front 2 a=0°to+5" 3 a= 0°to-5° Figure 4 - Examples for measuring the angle of a single sloped tiltable seat Key 1 Front 2 a= O'to+ 15° 3 520" to—5* Figure 5 - Example for measuring the angle of a double sloped seat (See Annex B) 3 Functional dimensions for chairs and tables The functional dimensions and corresponding size marks and colour codes for chairs and tables shall be as specified in the normative Annexes A or B. The functional dimensions of standing height tables shall be as specified in normative Annex C. Adjustable and multi-size furniture shall fulfl the requirements specified in Annexes A, B or C.led Copy, (c) BSI Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01 36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrc EN 1729-1:2006 (E) The stature and popliteal height ranges in Tables A.1, A.2, B.1, B.2 and C.1 do not include any allowance for shoes. All chair and table heights include an allowance for shoes. 4 Marking The marking of fixed and adjustable chairs and tables shall be legible and indelible and shall include at least the following information: a) b) ) 4) size mark or colour code or both, as specified in Annexes A ,B or G; marking on adjustable furniture of the size marks covered; name andlor trade name and/or mark and address of the manufacturer or his or her authorised representative in full or in abbreviated form, provided the abbreviation enables the manufacturer and/or his or her authorised representative to be identified; date of production by stating at least the year and month of produstion. 5. Instructions The Instructions shall be submitted with the funiture In the official languages(s) of the country where the furniture is sold. It can be given either affixed to the furniture, on a label, in a leaflet or in the instructions for use. It shall include at least the following: 2) ) 9 4) NOTE ‘Size mark reference: size mark Identification shall be referenced to this European standard; Maintenance instructions: including information on surface finish properties, maintenance and cleaning; Installation instructions for multi-size furniture: instructions on how to adjust the fumiture to fit a ‘specific group of pupils; Agjustabllity information: instructions for the users (pupils) of adjustable fumiture shell include information on how to operate the adjustments and information on how to recognise correct settings and therefore a good posture. Use of appropriate drawings or pictures should reinforce the information in the instruction leaflets.Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Annex A (normative) Functional dimensions for chairs with slopes between -5 °and + 5 °and associated tables A.1 Functional dimensions and size marks for chairs The dimensions, angles, size marks and colour codes for chairs shall be as given in Table A1 ‘The front edge of the seat shall be well rounded in the median plane. The front part of the seat may be curved in the median plane. ‘The upper and the lower edge of the backrest shalll be rounded. Room for free movement of the buttocks shall be ensured. If the backrest extends below Point S, it shall be angled rearwards such as fo maintain the buttock clearance zone as shown in Figure A. 2. The side of the chair or seat shall not be raised to form a ridge higher than 15 mm than any lower point of the seat surface in the transverse direction of the seat. ‘The determination of the functional dimensions of chairs is specified below. See also Figures A.1 to AS. If the seat and/or back rest Is adjustable or tiltable, the seat shall be set to horizontal or as close as possible and the back rest shall be set fo vertical or as close as possible. (h,) The helght of the seat is determined on the median plane. It is the vertical distance between the front of the seat and the ground. See Figures A.3 and A.4. (t) The effective depth of seat is determined on the median plane as the horizontal distance between the front edge of the seat and the vertical projection from point S. See Figures A.1 to A.4. (b,) The width of the seat is determined as the horizontal distance between vertical lines through the side edges of the seat surface at a distance equal to half of tu. See Figures A1 and A.2. (he) The height of the foremost point of the backrest (Point S) is determined on the median plane. It is the vertical distance between the foremost point of the backrest and the seat surface. See Figures A.3 and A4. (hy) The height of the backrest is a vertical distance determined on the median plane. Point S must fall within this distance. See Figures A3 and A.A. (b.) The width of the backrest is the greatest horizontal distance between its side edges. See Figure A.1 (f2) The horizontal radius of the backrest is determined on the horizontal plane, at the same height as the Point S, See Figure A.1 (6) The depth of the front part of the seat is determined on the median plane. It is the horizontal distance between the front edge of the seat and the apex of the seat. See Figure B.3. (te) The depth of the rear part of the seat is determined on the median plane. It is the horizontal distance belween the foremost point of the backrest and the apex of the seat. See Figure B.3 (t) Depth of seat surface is determined on the median plane. It is the minimum distance between the front and rear edges of the seat surface. See Figures A.3 and A.4. It Is determined by subtracting 20 mm (for size marks 0 to 2) and by subtracting 30 mm (for size marks 3 to 7) from the actual t, measurement made on the chair.Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Key 1 2 10 1729-1:2006 (E) a , [= ' . Figure A.1 — Key dimensions of a chalr (plan view) Paint Buttock zone (20 mm) Figure A.2 ~ Key dimensions of chairs (section view) and the buttock zone (shacled area)EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Figure A.3 — Key to dimensions of a chair with negative seat angle and associated table 0° to +20" Point S 1 2 1Sq (0) ‘Adoxa paljonuosuN ‘200Z 00:00+ LIND ZS:9€: LO Of Ue en, ‘AjsienjuN yURg YINOS UOpPUCT ‘4 1 eAluN yURg UINOS UOpUC] :Adog pesued!]Figure A.4 — Key to climensions of a chair with a positive seat angle and associated table 0" to +20° Point S ty ~ EN 1729-1:2006 (E) 2 Key 4 2 1S (©) ‘Adog pejjomuosun “200 00:00+ LIN'D ZS:9: 10 O€ UeP any. “AS!enIUN) YUBA YINOS UopuCT ‘A\SIeAlUN] Yue YINOg UOPUCT :Adog pesued!TLicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729- 2006 (E) Table A.1 — Dimensions and size marks for chairs with seat slopes between —5° and + 5° All dimensions in milimetres Sizo mark ° 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Colourcode | white | Orange Violet Yellow Red Green, Blue Brown Poplteal range |) 200-250 | 250.200 | 2e.ats | atsass | assaos | aosass | 435-495 435+ (without shoes) Stature range 00-050 | 930-4160 | toe01210 | 1190-4420 | 1390-1890 | 14801765 | ‘80-1980 | 1740-2070 (without shoes) he-Helghtotsaat | 979 260 310 350 380 430 460 510 +10 tu Effective depth | 225 250 270 300 sO 380 420 480 of seat 210mm (0-2) £20mm (3-7) bs Min. seat width || 240 240 280 320 40 360 380 400 tr -Depth of seat | Actislts | Actuals | Acualts | Actual | Actualty | Actual | Actuals | Actuate cunt il minus minus minus: rrinus minus. rrinus minus. rrinus 20mm | 20mm 2omm 30mm 20mm 30 mm 20mm 30mm hg - Height of 140 150 160 180 190 200 210 220 Point S 40 to+20om hhy Backrest height || 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 bbe = Min. width of | - 210 250 270 270 300 330 360 backrest f2—Min, horizontal | - 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 radius of backrest B - Inctination of f= | 95°t0110 | 95°10 110" | 95" 1110" | 95°10 110° | 95°10 110" | 95°10 110° | 95°10 110° backrest, degrees 13Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) A.2 Functional dimensions and size marks for tables Table tops may be horizontal with a fixed inclination or inclinable by the user. If the table top is user inolinable, it shall be possible to adjust it to a horizontal position. NOTE Table tops, which are or can be inclined are recommended. Table A.2— Dimensions and sizemarks for tables for use with chalrs with seat slopes between — 5° and + 5° All dimensions in millimetres. ‘Size mark o 1 2 a 4 5 6 7 Colour code White Orange | Violet Yellow Red Green Blue ‘Brown Popliteal range 200-250 | 250-280 | 280315 | 315-355 | 355-405 | 405435 | 435-485 485+ (without shoes) Stature range ‘00-050 | 930-4160 | 10804210 | 1190-1420 | 1330-1590 | 1460-1765 | 1590-1880 | 1740-2070 (without shoes) 400 460 530 590 640 710 760 820 t= Min. dopth of |= soo” soo soo!” 500 500 500) 500 top Min. length of top, || 00% coo 600% 600% 600 600 600 per person Min, horizontal : 00" soo 00" 500” 500 500 500 distance between front legs/structure (per person) © Gan be reduced to 400 mm (anly when requirad by educational conditions). ® Can be reduced to 550 mm (only when requirad by educational conditions). © Can be reduced to 450 mm (only when requirad by educational conditions). A.3 Legroom Legroom beneath the work surfaces (tables and desks) shall be provided for each size mark in accordance with the minimum dimensions as shown in Table A.3 and Figure A. The legroom shall be measured by placing the template on the floor with its higher ether in line with the front edge of the table. 14Key 1. Front of table top DB a 2 8 g 2 5 2 5 5 & 8 3 E o g 8 S 8 § ‘8 e 3 Figure A.5— Leg room template < 5 S| a g ‘Table A.3 2 'winimur teg room template dimansfons 1h mtn = For tables Yof'use with chaits with seat 3 ‘slopes between -5° and +5° e Size marks § te 325 380 40 495 545 a0 665 725 7 i 275 325 375 a0) 485 | 520 | 568 | 620 a 300 300 300 300) 400 | 400] 400 | 400 ty 400 400, 400, 400, 500 500 500 500 The minimum width of the legroom is given in Table A.2, last row (min. horizontal distance between front legs/structure (per person). A4 Requirements for adjustable chairs and tables Adjustment controls shall; a) be easily accessible to the user; b) be easy to operate without the need for excessive force or specialised tools. g A 5 § 3 3 3 g 8 2 8 15Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Adjustable furniture shall cover two or more size marks. It shall be possible to identify the size marks or colour codes of the adjusted furniture. ‘Adjustable furniture (chairs and tables) designed to cover a range of size marks shall comply with the dimensional requirements of each size mark covered (see Tables A.1 and A.2), Adjustments may be continuous or in fixed steps. NOTE Since two different users sharing a double table may need different height, adjustable tables are more suitable ‘or single users. Examples of dimensions of adjustable chairs and tables are given in Annex D. 16Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01 :36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Annex B (normative) Functional dimensions for high chairs with double-slope seats and associated tables B.1 Functional jimensions and size marks The depth of the rear part of the seat (Ie) shall not be less than 50 % of the seat depth (t,) ‘The front edge of the seat shall be well rounded in the median plane. The front part of the seat may be curved in the median plane. ‘The upper and the lower edge of the backrest shall be rounded Room for free movement of the buttocks shall be ensured. If the backrest extends below Point S, it shall be angled rearwards so as to maintain the buttock clearance zone as shown in Figure 2. The side of a chair or seat shall not be raised to form a ridge, which is higher than 15 mm than any lower point of the seat surface in the transverse direction of the seat, ‘The determination of the functional dimensions of chairs is specified below. See also Figures B.1 to B.4. If the seat and/or back rest is adjustable or tltable, the seat shall be set so that itis horizontal (or as close as possible) and the back rest shall be set so that itis vertical (or as close as possible). Guidance for the calculation of the height of chairs and tables can be found In Annex E (Informative). | + "2 s Figure B.1 ~ Key dimensions for a (plan view) chair 7EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Key 4 Point S 2° Buttock Zone (20 mm) Figure B.2 ~ Key dimensions of a chair (section view) and the buttock zone (shaded area) 0" to +20" Point S Footrest (table) Footrest (chair) Figure B.3 ~ Key dimensions of a double sloped seat and assoclated table icensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSISud paupu ai PaNLueRp oq Tals op ou DOUALA FIO Ug 1ous0 pauRU anaue uPlep on owed pu an ponseou sted BU POU 24 UEDIS=NCOL SUL, 9 Cy @ 8 @ 8 Cy = (79900) 40 yidop UNL ove 008 o0e woe woe we oe > q20R00} 0 )5u0) NAN 08-8 o9r= 81 oer = #4 om ose-™ ove-™ w= : (yeeneo; jo wBeH vore.se | .ona.% | .ona.e | .ona.s | .ora.ce | .ora.se | .ona.c - ToeiSop veanpeqjouonEAoU- O0e 006 008 00e 00€ 00e 0G - 8 9nj58q| Jo EnIpU fe|UOZO} UII - 2 09e ee 00e Ole Ole gz ole - san |!eq JO YPN UN =" ool 00k OL 00k 00h 0b ol ol UM YBIey ysen;oRy 4y Oz ole 00z 06L ogh O9L ost OPL 02+ ©} WU OF = S WOd JO WEIAH = °Y uo aa ge uw O= wan of ao uw ge un gg wu gg snuui nrenoy | sun fenoy | snuwnrenay | sun pmoy | sum npnoy | snuunpenioy | snunjenoy | snuwi njemoy (uu) wosjoupteg 4 O0F O8e 09e Ore Oze 082 Ove lz ‘Uapi yee “Ul Fe (ee) or Oey o8e ore oot oz sz Se 027 (-0) 0b F389§ Jo indep enpays ome oe oe we wz oe re oe usdoor+ors | wen) ozr+oo | ueoacsocy | uewdores oc | uevooe+oe | uedow+ore | vevorz+os | uevoze+orz nee SHO, S+Oyo S+ Oy S F +O, 5+, S40 yo G+ yo SO yo cD 0 o o 0 0 0 0 ° 0 o a 0 o 0 0 ° 29s 94) JO ed Jos OYA JO VOREUIOUL = ¢ {eo0iBop) xeur oe oo st ae sty oo a oe ou) Jo wie Maly 09 Jo Vor UIFOUI ~O 0d0z-OrLE oeai-06st ‘S9Li-09rh oesi-oret oar r-o6tt ol roa0F ose-008 eBuns npg +07 ‘sersey sorso s0rs5e ssesie sue ose 002 (soous snow) bus wentdog THER aS ay 7a aK THR aia @pe2s61°0 z 2 ¢ Y € z t ° "ewes TSqSUAFW | SUOSUOLIP TY sedojs pees o[qnop ym sareys YBIY 404 sysewemss pue suorsueuNg — |g oIqe 1 (a) 90021-6221 NA ISa (0) ‘Ado- pajjouosUN *200z 00:00+ LW 25:96:10 0€ UEP en, ‘AlsieA\UN Yue YINOS UOPUDT ‘AlsieAlUN YUE YINOS UOpUCT :AdoD pesusd!]EN 1729-1:2006 (E) B.2 Functional dimensions and sizemarks for tables Table tops may be horizontal, with fixed inclination or inclinable by the user. If user inalinable, it shall be possible to adjust them to a horizontal position. NOTE Table tops, which are or can be inclined are recommended. 00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Table B.2— Dimensions and sizemarks for tables for use with high chairs with double slope seats All dimensions in milimetres "Gan ba reduced to 400 mm (only when required by educational conditions), "Can ba reduced to 850 mm (only when required by educational conditions) © Can ba reduced to 450 mm (only when required by educational conditions) | The footrest can be placed in the lower lag zone, The footrest may be inclined. The height is measured atthe midpoint ofthe depth whthr inlined or not. 3 [semen 0 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 Z| cetourcoto | wnto | orange | viet | velow | nod | Green | Bue | Brown 8 B [roptaatrange | 200250 | asn2oo | amas | stsass | assaos | wosaas | axsa0s | «ase 8 S| witout shows) Z| staturerange | sovaso | eoo-11e0 | soso-tz10 | 1190-420 | 1330-1500 | saeo-1ves | asoo-teao | 1740-2070 © S| without shoes) 3 e hy -Height, top hg+ 200 y+ 220 hy 240, he +260 he +280 e+ 300 y+ 310 = | 10mm = 0 o o 3B |u-mn door or| - | 00 | sco | 00 soo | sc | 500 | 500 S| 5 |uin tengtr orto] - | 00% | coo” | coo” | coo | coo | coo | coo Z| er person S| in perzontat - | so | so0% | so0® | soo” | soo | 500 | sv | eietance betweon | tom Z| tegctuctre <__| (per person) Bf eit of | ra-250 | me—st0 st0 5 | torent S| Mivimum tngth of | uo | mo | 20 seo soo 0 seo @ footrest, 3 2 | winimury doptn ot | - 10 | 100 100 x0 | 200 20 20 5 | twotrest ® € 5 a 5 © 3 s 2 3 8 3 2 5 & 3 20EN 1729-1:2006 (E) B.3 Legroom Legroom between the work surface and the footrests shall be provided for each size mark in accordance with the minimum dimensions shown in Table 8.3 and Figure B.4. The legroom shall be measured by placing the template on the footrest with its higher edge in line with the front edge of the table. Key 1 Frontof table top Figure B.4~ Legroom template Table B.3 — Minimum legroom template dimensions in mm for tables for use with chairs with double slope seats ‘Size marks o 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 he he75 he80 e810 he85 es | hetoo | ne95) e985 hy het25 het 35 hetS5 het70 | het75 | het90 | het95 | h-200 tb 300 300) 300 300 400 400 400 400) & 400 400, 400 400 500 00 500 ‘500 The minimum width of the legroom Is given in Table A.2, last row (min. horizontal distance between front legsistructure (per person)).. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BS! 21Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) B.4 Requirements for adjustable chairs and tables Adjustment controls shall: a) be easily accessible to the user; b) be easy to operate without the need for excessive force or specialised tools. Adjustable furniture shall cover two or more size marks. It shall be possible to identify the size marks or colour codes of the adjusted furniture. Agjustable furniture (chairs and tables) designed to cover a range of size marks shall comply with the dimensional requirements of each size mark covered (see Tables B.1 and B.2) Agjustments may be continuous or in fixed steps. NOTE Since two different users sharing a double table may need different height, adjustable tables are more suitable {or single users. Examples of dimensions of adjustable chairs and tables are given In Annex D. 22Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI Annex C (normative) Functional dimensions for standing height tables The dimensions for standing height tables are given in Table C.1 NOTE 1 Height adjustable tables are recommended. NOTE2 The ergonomic criteria for the height of standing height tables is the standing elbow height plus shoe allowance. In order to undertake general classroom work, at a fixed height standing height table shorter pupils have to raise their arms and elbows whilst taller pupits have to stoop, which can result in backache. Hence the dimensions given in Table C.1 are a compromise to minimise stooping without forcing the shorter pupils a raise their elbows excessively. Table C.1— Dimensions and sizemarks for standing height tables All dimensions in milimetres size mark ° 1 2 a 4 5 * 1 Colour code write | orange | wot | Yerow | Rea | Gran | Bue | Brown Poplitest range (without shoes) staturerange | e00aso | ea0-t100 | soao-tz10 | 11904420 | 120-590 | 1400-1765 | 1500-090 | 1740-2070 (without shoes) ‘Hela top 530 | sao 70 760 880 sooo | 1050 | 1200 £10 mm t= Min, depth ot | = soo” | 500 | 500 500 500 500 500 top Min, length of top, | eo? | oo | coo | oot 600 00 600 per person Can be reduced te 400mm (only when required by educational cantons). ® canbe reduced to 560mm (only whan required by educational conditions)Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01 :36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Annex D (informative) Guidance to the calculation of the height of adjustable chairs and tables in Annex A Table D.1 shows examples of dimensions of adjustable chairs covering size marks 3 to § and 5 to 7. Table D1 — Example of dimensions adjustable chairs All dimensions in milimetres size mar : 4 s ] os ‘ 1 ADJUSTABLE CHAR A | ADJUSTABLE CHAIR A Popliteal range 315-435 405 - 485+ (without shoes) Stature range 1190-1765 11480 - 2070 (without shoss) hg - Height of seat 350-430 430 - 510 210 14 Effective depth 300 - 380 380 - 460 of Seat £40mm (0-2) £20mm (37) hg - Height of 180-200 Point § 40 to+20mmEN 1729-1:2006 (E) Table D.2 shows examples of dimensions of adjustable tables covering Size marks 3 to 5 and 5 to 7. Table D.2 — Example of dimensions adjustable tables All dimensions in millimetres si avi >tT.t.tfs.tT.dTJ]-, ADJUSTABLE TABLE A ADJUSTABLE TABLE B Popliteal range 315-435, 405 - 485+ (without shoes) Stature range 1190-1765 1460-2070 (without shoes) ty = Height of table ‘top #10 590-710 710-820 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSILicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI EN 1729-1:2006 (E) Annex E (informative) Guidance to the calculation of the height of chairs and tables in Annex B E.1 Introduction This standard Is based on the principle that when the front seat angle of the forward sloping part of the seat is increased, the height of the chair shall be increased as well. For determining the height of the top point of the seat, he, a formula has shown to be valid This annex gives examples of the calculation ofthe height of chairs and tables, using this formula by inserting the value of the front seat angle. The front seat angle of the chair can vary between the values given in Table B.1 in Annex B. The following examples ilustrate three selected front seat angles representative of furniture available on the market. All examples are based on size mark 4 Calculated corresponding seat and table heights are given in Table D.1 Example 1 - Front seat angle: between -5° and + 5” The seat height, ha, is given in Table A.1 in Annex A as 380 mm, The height ofthe tabletop, hy, is given in Table A2 in Annex A as 640 mm. Example 2 - Front seat angle: +10" The seat height, he, is calculated using the formula (see Table B.1 in Annex B): hy =380 mm +(340 mm x Tan 20} (E1) = 380 mm + (340 mm xTan 2(+10°)) = 380 mm + (340 mm x Tan 20°) = 380 mm + (240 mmx 0.964) = 504 mm The height ofthe table top, hy, is calculated using the formula (see Table 8.2 in Annex BY: hy = he +260 (e2) = 504 mm +260 mm 764 mm Example 3 - Front seat angle: + 12° The seat height, he, is calculated using the formula (see Table B.1 in Annex B): hg = 380 mm +(340 mm x Tan 2a) (E3) = 380 mm #(340 mm x Tan 2(+12°) 26EN 1729-1:2006 (E) = 380 mm-+ (340 mm x Tan 24°) = 380 mm +(340 mm x 0.445) = 531 mm Example 4 ‘The height of the tabletop, hx, is ealoulated using the formula (see Table B.2 in Annex B): hy = he +260 mm (E4) = 531 mm +260 mm = 791mm Table E.1 shows the calculated seat height and corresponding table heights for the type of furniture shown in Annex B. Table E.1— Calculated corresponding seat and table heights in mm ‘Seat | SizemarkO | Sizemark1 | Sizemark? | Sizemark3 | Size mark4 | Size mark | Sizemark6 | Size mark7 Angle | Seat [fable | Seat [Table | Seat Table | Seat | Table | Seat [fable | Seat [Table | Seat | Table | Seat | Table “5° to] 210 | 40a | 260 | 4a0 | a10 | ea0 | aso | seo | se | ea | aaa | 710 | «a0 | reo | ci | a20 aD @ | 2s | waz | an | ont 4 g a4) 54 | 452 | 712| 811 | vor | emo | ea9 | cos | 918 7 | 285 | 455 | 320 | 520 | arr | sor | 425 | ees | aes | 725 | 505 | aos | ses | aes | €25 | 035 ® | 27a | 463 | azo | s20 | sar | cor | «a6 | ore | a77 | rar | sa9| a1 | seo | ae0 | oxz | 062 ® | 2a | 471 | ase | sag | aoa | oie | «a7 | car | a90 | 760 | c63 | eas | cos | aoa | o6a | 069 40° | 200 | 4a0 | a7 | sar | 40a | aze | 450 | 60a | aos | 7ea | sos | aaa | cia | cia | e77 | oar 4 | 290 | a0 | a67 | ov | aia | exo | ari | 71a | stv | 777 | sea | aca | ea0 | 90 | 696 | 1008 12 | 308 | 498 | 267 | S67 | 430 | e50 | 4 | 72a | sat | 7a1 | sa9 | aro | oar | 47 | 715 | 1025 4s° | atv | sov | avz | 77 | 42 | a2 | 408 | 736 | 54a | 06 | ots | aos | cs | acs | 73a | 1004 74° | 27 | stv | aoa | sea | 454 | ara | s10 | 760 | 661 | a21 | ea | 012 | eas | cas | 75 | 1005 15° | 337 | s27 | 200 | soo | 405 | eae | so | 7ea | ave | a6 | em | azo | 702 | 1002 | 778 | 1008 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSILicensed Copy: London South Bank University, London south Bank University, [ue van 30 01:36:52 GM1+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) Bol BS EN 1729-1:2006 National Annex NA (informative) Additional guidance for users in the UK NA. General ‘The following features are included in BS EN 1729-1:2006 1) Two seating types [chairs with slopes between -5* and +5°, known in the UK as right angle seating (90) and high chairs with double-sloped seats, Imown in the UK as open angle seating (120°) Open angle seating consists of sitting on high forward sloping seats, with the angle between the torso and thigh (not 90° as in right angle seating, but around 120°). Dimensions of open angle seating chairs and associated tables are given in Annex B. b) Standing height tables, Dimensions are specified for standing height tables for use in classrooms or associated spaces for either general work or computer work (see Annex C). Work surfaces can be individual tables or in the form of a perimeter installation. ©) Adjustable furniture. Adjustable furniture is included in this standard which provides dimensions for adjustable tables and chairs in Annex D, As pupils’ sizes are constantly changing, it needs to be stressed that continuously height adjustable (by the users) furniture can provide a superior fit for pupils. Multi-size furniture (height adjustable in discrete steps) and fixed height furniture entails compromises in fit. Fixed height furniture necessitates the greatest compromise. 4) Requirements for size marks ‘There are eight size marks (0 to 7) in order to cover the needs of all European children and educational systems. Size mark Qis introduced in order to provide correctly sized furniture for French children aged 2to-4years, Similarly, size mark Tis introduced in order to provide correctly sized furniture for very tall Dutch school children and students in higher education. Size marks 1 to 6 are considered to be the most appropriate furniture for UK children and the UK educational system. NA.2 Source of dimensions ‘The dimensions of the eight size marks of chairs and tables ave based on the latest anthropometric data from the UK (Levent Gaglar, Research funded by FIRA, BESA and DfES) [1], Netherlands [2], France [3], Italy [4] and Germany [5]. ‘The calculation of chair heights was based on the popliteal (lower leg) height of children. Once the seat heights had been decided upon, the table sizes were determined by considering sitting elbow height and having sufficient legroom under the tables. ables of dimensions in Annex A, Annex B, Annex Cand Annex D of this standard show the suitable popliteal range for each size mark of chair and table. A shoe allowance of 25 mm is incorporated in the calculations of chair/table heights, NOTE Any given age group includes ages from the lower age plus zo days up tothe year atthe higher end of the age range plus 11 sonths and 30 days. For example Key stage 1 (6-0 T-year-ols) means children aged from 5 years and zerodaystoG:years 11 months sand 80 days (day before 7c birthdas). A.B Selection of appropriate furniture NA.8.1 While the selection of chairs by age range is most convenient, it is the least accurate method of matching children to seat heights. The most accurate fit is obtained by measuring popliteal height. Alternatively stature may be used but is not necessarily directly related to popliteal height. However, as ‘most furniture is purchased in the UK by age, the figures in NA.d show the most suitable size mark selections by age, key stage and school type. Arruler or tape measure should be fixed to a wall which indicates by colour bands from the floor upwards the size marks 1 to 7. [See the heights and colours in Table A.1 (chairs) and Table B.1 (tables).] NA.3.2 Attempting to provide the appropriate size mark or single height furniture might have serious implications in schools. It can have an adverse effect on pupils’ posture and on their backs, which can lead to long-term deterioration in their health. 28 © BSI 2007Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 1729-1:2006 ‘NA.3.3 The most up-to-date figures show that MSDs cost society £5.7 billion (HSC 1999) [6]. Hence, it ‘would not be advisable to provide children with inappropriate furniture, which can affect their backs from avery young age. According to a number of studies “nearly half of school children suffer from back problems during their school years” [7], [8], [9]. It is even more worrying that some other studies claim that “810% of children (2 to 3 children in each classroom) [10], [11] suffer chronic back pain sufficiently to compromise the ability to do sport, attendance and self esteem. Such cases, if not detected early and remedied, can ultimately lead to a reduction in their quality of adult life.” ‘NA.3.4 In the opinion of the BSI committee, adjustable chairs with the ability to tilt forward a few degrees, combined with adjustable tables with tiltable tops can significantly improve pupils’ postures for many common activities, and thus avoiding the back strain referred to in NA.3.3. Until adjustable furniture is generally available, caroful use of the size marks in Table NA.1 is advisable. NA Use of size mark data ‘The values and figures in the following charts for chair and table sizes are derived from popliteal heights but are grouped in age bands for the sake of easy reference. “All dimensions in millimetres ya 800 760 1 700 600 500 2 400 300 200 100 - a 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 M 12:13 1% 1S 16 17 18 y fdn Kst Ks2 Ks3 ksh post 16 primary secondary Key to Figure NA1, Figure NAZ and Figure NA.4 Pan Foundation Ks —Key stage Figure NA.1— Recommended UK age ranges matched to BS EN 1729:2006 size marks (shown for chairs with seat slopes between -5° and +5° and associated tables as, outlined in Annex A) © BSI 2007 29Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT +00:00 2007, Uncontr: yoo ‘All dimensions in millimetres 1300 1200 1100 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 @ | 408 100 913 304 5 6 7 8 9 WM 2 15 16 17 xT fan Kst Ks2 ks Kshs post 16 primary secondary Figure NA.2 — Recommended UK age ranges matched to BS EN 1729 size marks (shown for high chairs with double-sloped seats and associated tables where alpha = 10°, as ‘outlined in Annex B) 30 © BSI 2007BS EN 1729-1:2006 SyTUUL 9718 900ZT-8ZLT NE Otp Aq pray Sdnoxd ae puw aduwr ames Yn Yous Jo suopsodorg — ¢'YN-@INTLy ‘Sas nS IBD PUD OSE POU SNH] SURIATIS SAH ODOT PTD BUDS WHRNN ORS TO UA HOD OEY | 7 7 Tar 7 a Tears | Ls a] os Neh | Elst eh eae | eS EEL epi -9er [evil =u ee =ste_| oni =ezel SLE=DIE S5E=500 TET was SvojaDDUpEROLONISEN2p BLONDE ANE DEH WH aKEEUR>aboND.SNPNAly aby ist nots aT oe o ou om” 0 a o bea us on e a os ae % ea oe we a np ma Ph ren viva | ro z x z o t z 7 poe sa aa ts aioe 1019 sour a woe ou | weros: | ssucom | omrac | wien | owa-om | an-ws | ame a7 ‘sey -SEy SEY" S07 SOY" S5E SSE SHE SHE 08z er - Ose bio wees nua uy suo MOEN TW ISa (0) ‘Ado_ pajjoyuosUN *200Z 00:00+LWO 25:96:10 0€ UeP en, ‘AlsseA!UN YU YINOS UOPUOT aL © BSI 2007 ‘Ausi@nlup yueg YINog UopUCT :kdog pasueory“All dimensions in millimetres 160 15 16 1718 x Ke2 Keke post 16 Figure NA4 — Recommended UK age ranges matched to BS EN 1729-1 size marks (shown for standing height tables as outlined in Annex ©) Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BS! © BSI 2007Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 1729-1:2006 ‘Table NA.1— Implications of providing adjustable or fixed height chairs and tables regardless of the type of furniture as outlined in Annex A and Annex B School/Key Stage ‘Options Implication Fan T. Provide size mark 1 chairs and tables. Key stage 1 1. Provide size mark 2 chairs and tables ‘Small 5-year-olds may find tables and chairs slightly too high Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which | Seo Note 1 ‘will cover at least the ranges of size mark 1 and size mark 2 Koy stage 2 1. Provide size mark 8 and size mark 4 chairs | See Note 2 and tables. Assuming that the entire group of 7-to 10-year-olds uses the classrooms equally, one third of chairs and tables should be size mark 3 and two thirds should be size mark 4, 2. Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which | Seo Note 1 ‘will cover at least the ranges of size mark 8 and size mark 4. 3. Provide size mark & chairs and tables only, | Tall 9-year-olds and most 10-year-olds might find the chairs and tables too low. Provide size mark 4 chairs and tables only. | Short 8-year-olds and most 7-year-olds may find the chairs and tables too high, Primary schools |i Provide size mark 2, size mark Sand aize | See Note® mark 4 chairs and tables only. Assuming the entire range group of 5- to LLL-year-olds uses the classrooms equally, ‘one sixth of chairs and tables should be size mark 2, two thirds should be size mark 3 and fone sixth should be size mark 4. 2. Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which | See Note 1 ‘will cover at least the ranges of size mark 2, size mark 3 and size mark 4 3. Provide size mark chairs and tables only. | Short 6-year-olds and 5-year-olds might find chairs and tables too high. Tall 9-year-olds and 10-year-olds might find chairs and tables too low. 4 Ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children do not use the same classroom and provide chairs and tables suitable for key stage 1 and key stage 2. Koy stage 3 1. Provide size mark 5 chairs and tables only. | Tall 13-year-olds might find chairs and tables slightly too low. 7, Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which | See Note 1 ‘will cover at least the ranges of size mark 4, size mark 5, and size mark 6. Key stage 4 1. Provide size mark 6 chairs and tables only. | Short 14-year-olds might find chairs and tables slightly too high. Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which will cover at least the ranges of size mark 5 and size mark 6. ‘See Note T © BSI 2007 33Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Tue Jan 30 01:36:52 GMT+00:00 2007, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS EN 1729-1:2006 ‘Table NA.1 — Implications of providing adjustable or fixed height chairs and tables regardless of the type of furniture as outlined in Annex A and Annex B (continued) SehooliKey Stage Options Implication ‘Secondary 1. Provide size mark 5 and size mark 6 chairs. |See Note 2 schools Assuming that the entire range group of 11- to 16-year-old use the classrooms equally, one third of the chairs should be size mark 5 and two thirds should be size mark 6. Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which [Ses Note T will cover at least the ranges of size mark 5 and size mark 6 3. Provide size mark 5 chairs and tables only. |Tall 14- and 15-vear-olds might find chairs and tables too low. T Provide size mark 6 chairs and tables only. [Short 12-yearolds and I1-year-olds may find chairs and tables too high. Post 16 1. Provide size mark 6 chairs and tables only. | Very short children might find chairs Educational and tables slightly high and very tall institutions children might find chairs and tables too low: 2. Provide adjustable chairs and tables, which | See Note 1 will cover at least the ranges of size mark 6 and size mark 7. NOTE 1 Adjustable fumiture can be somewhat more expensive, but will provide the best fit to childnen. Furniture needs to be feaay and quick to adjust ta avoid disruption to lessons. Children will need to be trained in the use of auch furniture, A degree of classroom management will be needed to ensure the correct fit. Tabletops need to be positioned flat to allow deaktep group work. ‘For best results, individual tables, rather than two peraon tables should be bought. NOME 2 Purchasing funiture across three year groups will lead toa higher degree of miamatch, best fit should therefore be carefully monitored. Aa each claaeronm wil have more than one size of chairs and tables, ic will he necessary to apply a degrea of tlasevoota management to aneure comect ft (Le, childven ave seated atthe appnopeiats height chair ana tabla), Having a mixture of forniture can reatset the opportunity to vary claae groupings for different subjects 34 RSI 2007MICE TISEO OP. 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