BS 6396:2022 PDF Download

A standard that focuses on electrical systems in furniture is BS 6396:2022. The optimum methods for providing and assembling electrical power, data, and telecommunications distribution systems within furniture are to be established. The standard applies to both general-purpose furniture and furniture designed to work with specific equipment that may be incorporated during manufacturing.

The standards for furniture that incorporates single-phase electrical power distribution systems with rated voltages up to 250 V AC are specified in BS 6396. These systems can be powered by batteries with a nominal voltage of no more than 48 V DC or by connecting to the fixed wiring of the building's permanent installation using a 13 A fused plug and socket outlet arrangement that complies with BS 13631 for plugs and BS 13632 for socket outlets.

Because there are other standards available for them, it's crucial to note that BS 6396 does not apply to electrical appliances used with or inside furniture.

Furniture producers, electrical engineers, design engineers, and safety divisions all need to be aware of this requirement. It makes sure that the electrical components of furniture are built to prevent personal injury both during routine use and when something goes wrong. Additionally, it supports the structural soundness and stability of furniture, ensuring that it complies with safety regulations and is appropriate for the use for which it is designed.