ISO 21015:2007 PDF Download

A standard called ISO 21015:2007 describes how to evaluate office chairs to see how stable, sturdy, and long-lasting they are. The standard provides recommendations for choosing the forces and cycles to be applied during these tests. The tests are carried out using adult-designed office chairs that have been fully built and are ready for use.

The tests' goal is to model both typical functional use and any misuse that might be anticipated to happen. Regardless of the chairs' structure, design, or manufacturing methods, these tests assess their performance. However, if the findings are to be applied to similar articles, it is critical that the test specimen accurately represents the production model.

The tests mandated by ISO 21015:2007 are designed to show that the chairs can perform satisfactorily in the setting for which they were designed. Although the tests are typically performed on new units or components, they may also be utilized, with the correct justification, for defect investigation.

The standard offers information for designing stability loading pads and seat loading pads. While suggesting potential pressures and cycles that can be employed for adults regardless of their weight or number of working hours, ISO 21015:2007 does not specify product specifications.

It is significant to note that type approval tests for chair components are not included in ISO 21015:2007. Additionally, it is not designed to examine the assessment of aging and degradation or the longevity of upholstery materials and covers.