BS EN 527-1:2011 pdf download

BS EN 527-1:2011 pdf download.Office furniture – Work tables and desks – Part 1: Dimensions.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document For dated references. only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (induding any amendments) applies.
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes oC this document, the following terms and definitions apply
3.1
height of the work surface
vertical dimension measured from the floor to the top of the work surface at the edge closest to the user
3.2
work table/desk Type A
height adjustable; the height can be changed by the user during use
3,3
work table/desk I’yp. B
height selectable: the height can be adapted to the user at installation
3.4
work table/desk Type C
fixed height
3.5
work table/desk Type D
limited hesght selectable or adjustable
3,6
sit-stand work table!dosk
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3.7
desk top thickness
thickness of the work surface and all protruding parts or elements of the work tableclesk within the width and depth of the legroom
3.8
levelling device
leg component designed to allow the work surface to be set horizontal
3.9
desk top depth
depth of working surface including any extension elements on the same plane
4 Dimensions
4.1 Measurement procedure
Position the work table/desk on a flat horizontal and rigid floor surface, with levelling device(s) lully closed.
Inclinable desk top work surfaces shall be set to the honzontal or as near to the honzontal as possible.
Before commencing measurement procedure. it shall be determined whether the table/desk is for sitting. standing or sit)stand use.
The minimum and maximum height of work surface shall be measured at the front edge (see Figure 1) and the adjustment range shall be recorded. For height selectable work tablestdesks type B and 0 the minimum height increments shall also be recorded
The legroom depth shall be measured at the working position and with the rear edge of the work table/desk placed against a vertical wall
Figure 1 shows the legroom for all work surfaces which have straight front edges at least all along the width. W, see Table I In these cases, the legroom shall be rectangular with dimensions as specified in Table
Figure 2 shows the legroom for all work surfaces with non-straight front edges In these cases. the legroom shall be curved with dimensions as specified in Table I
4.2 Requirements
The dimensions of tablesidesks shall be as specified in Table 1.