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Construction and Safety Standards Index

This index of furniture construction, safety and health standards and specifications is organized by product category. Although extensive and updated regularly, the referenced standards and specifications are not necessarily the most recently issued.

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Bedroom Furniture

Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units – US – Stability – ASTM F2057
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Standard Performance Specification for Tip-over Restraint(s) Used with Clothing Storage Units – ASTM F3096
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Bunk Beds

Bunk Bed Safety Specification – US – Safety – ASTM F1427
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Composite Wood Products

Composite Wood Products – US – Formaldehyde Emission Standard – TSCA VI
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Composite Wood Products – CA – Airborne Toxic Control Measure – CARB
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Desks

Office Desks – US – Strength & Stability – ANSI/BIFMA x5.5 – Desk and Table Products
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SOHO Desks – US – Strength & Stability – BIFMA – S6.5

Mattresses

Mattresses & Mattress Pads – US – Flammability – 16 CFR Part 1632
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Mattresses, Open Flame Test – US – Flammability – 16 CFR Part 1633
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Mattresses – US – Flammability – ASTM- E1590
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Mattresses & Upholstered Furniture – US – Flammability – ASTM – E1474
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Office Chairs

Office Chairs – US – Strength & Stability – ANSI/BIFMA – x5.1
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Particleboard

Particleboard – US – Requirements – ANSI – SS-EN 312
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Surfaces

Surfaces – INTL Durability (Dry Heat) – ISO – 4211-3
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Upholstery

Upholstery – US Flammability – 16 CFR Part 1640
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Upholstery – US Flammability – ASTM – E1537
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Upholstery – US – Flammability – ASTM – E1474
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Upholstery – US Performance Specification for Knitted Fabrics – ASTM – D4771
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Upholstery – US Performance Specification for Woven Fabrics – ASTM – D3597
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Upholstery – US Standard Practice for Evaluation of Attached Upholstery Fabric – ASTM – D4852
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Upholstery – US Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials – ASTM – D3453
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Upholstery – California – FR Labeling – SB 1019
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Upholstery – California – FR Chemical Ban – AB 2998
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Upholstery – San Francisco – FR Chemical Ban – Environmental Code, Chapter 28
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