This part specifies test methods to assess 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.
The tests are designed to be applied to a free-standing bunk bed that is fully assembled and ready for use.
The tests consist of the application, to various parts of the bunk bed, of loads or forces simulating normal functional use, as well as misuse that can reasonably be expected to occur. They are designed to evaluate properties without regard to materials, design and construction, or manufacturing processes.
The test results are only valid for the specimen tested. When the test results are intended to be applied to other similar articles, the test specimen shall be representative of the production model.
In the case of designs not covered by the test procedures, the test needs to be carried out as far as possible as described, and a list made of the deviations from the test procedure.
2 Normative References
The following standards contain 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 2828.1-2003 Sampling Procedures for Inspection by Attributes - Part 1: Sampling Schemes Indexed by Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) for Lot-by-lot Inspection (ISO 2859-1:1999, IDT)
GB/T 10807-2006 Flexible Cellular Polymeric Materials - Determination of Hardness (Indentation Technique) (ISO 2439:1997, IDT)
GB 24430.1-2009 Bunk Beds for Domestic Use - Safety - Part 1: Requirements (ISO 9098-1:1994, MOD)
