The Business and
Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA)
has a set of standards which apply to general purpose furniture.
These are voluntary standards which require a variety of
different types of tests for compliance. Examples of the types
of tests required for compliance and test summary are listed
below:
Test Summery
- Back Rest Strength Test - 150 lbf. Functional -
PASS, 250lbf. Proof - PASS
There is no loss of serviceability to the chair.
- Drop Test - 225 lb. Functional Drop Weight- PASS,
300 lb. Proof Drop Weight - PASS
No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
- Seating Impact Test - 165 lbs. 100,000 cycles - PASS
No loss of serviceability to the chiar after completion of both
the Impact and Load Ease tests.
- Stability Test - Front- 21 lbf. to tip, Rear- 45
lbf. to tip - PASS
The chair will not tip over as a result of the force
application.
- Back Durability Test - 75 lbf. applied to back -
80,000 cycles - PASS
No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
- Leg Strength Test - 150 lbf. Functional Load - PASS,
250 lbf. Proof Load - PASS
No loss of serviceability to the chair.
Benefits of Purchasing BIFMA-Approved Furniture
Customers who purchase BIFMA-approved furniture have the peace
of mind knowing the furniture is durable and compliant with
BIFMA standards. These tests are designed with BIFMA’s goal of
providing standards that support safe, healthy and sustainable
environments. Furniture items that meet these requirements are
likely to result in greater productivity and fewer injuries or
accidents.
