We have passed the test! The tested chairs meet or exceed the applicable requirements of ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011. 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 Summary
- Back Rest Strength Test
150 lbf. Functional - PASS
250 lbf. 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 chair 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.
BIFMA is the trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. Since 1973, BIFMA has been the voice of the commercial furniture industry.
BIFMA sponsors the development of safety and performance standards, provides industry statistics and forecasts, advocates for regulatory conditions that foster value and innovation.
