New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers the requirements relating to the performance and safety that is strength, stability and durability of bunk beds for domestic and non-domestic use. This standard also applies to single beds for use at a height of the bed base of 800 mm or more above finished floor level, irrespective of the use to which the space below is put.

1.2 This standard applies to completely manufactured/ fabricated bunk beds. It also applies to ready-to-assemble units; in that case the requirements of this standard shall apply to the assembled units.

2. REFERENCES

The following Indian standards listed contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in below:

5533 : 1969 Recommendation for dimensions of spaces for human activities

7888 : 1976 Methods of test for flexible polyurethane foam

17637 : 2021 Performance requirements of surface finishes for furniture applications