This part specifies requirements relating to the safety of bunk beds for domestic use. It is in particular intended to minimize the risk of accidents happening to children. Only the sleeping function is considered.
This part is applicable to bunk beds for domestic use.
This part also applies to single beds for use at a height of the bed base of 800mm or more above floor level, irrespective of the use to which the space below is put.
2 Normative References
The following standard contains provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections), or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply to this part. However parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 24430.2-2009 Bunk Beds for Domestic Use - Safety - Part 2: Tests (ISO 9098-2:1994, MOD)
3 Terms and Definitions
For the purposes of this part, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
bunk bed
set of components that can be assembled as beds, one stacked upon the other, or any bed in which the upper surface of the bed base is 800mm or more above floor level
3.2
bed end structures
upright member at the head and foot of the bed, to which the side rails and bed base are attached
