This Malaysian Standard specifies performance requirements for the strength and durability of the structure of domestic and contract seating, including swivel/pedestal chairs intended for use in an office in the home, and pouffes and stools.
It does not apply to multiple seating units for stadium seating intended for educationalinstitutions and office work chairs.It does not include requirements for the durability of mechanisms as used in convertible sofabeds, nor for resistance to degradation by ageing of structural materials or upholsterymaterials. It does not include requirements for seat height adjustment and swivelling durability of pedestal seating.
NOTES.1. Test methods from MS 1764: Part 2 are specified where appropriate.2. The requirements of this standard are intended to demonstrate the ability of the item to give satisfactory servicein its intended environment. Conformity with the standard does not ensure that structural failure will not eventuallyoccur as a result of hab