Similar International Standards
ISO 7171:2019ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
HighCurrent
Furniture — Storage units — Determination of stability
Directly corresponds to testing the stability of free-standing storage units, with near-identical test principles.
EN 14749:2016CEN (European Committee for Standardization)
HighCurrent
Furniture - Storage units and kitchen-worktops for domestic use - Safety requirements and test methods
Covers stability as part of broader safety requirements for domestic and kitchen storage units.
ASTM F2057-23ASTM International (USA)
MediumCurrent
Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units
Focuses specifically on the tip-over hazard of clothing storage units, with stringent child-safety-oriented tests.
ANSI/BIFMA X5.9-2019ANSI/BIFMA (USA)
MediumCurrent
Storage Units - Tests
Covers stability for office and institutional storage, applying similar principles but tailored to a commercial environment.
Key Differences
≠Modern standards like ASTM F2057 have a strong focus on preventing child-related tip-over accidents, using loads simulating a child's weight (e.g., 60 lbs / 27.2 kg). IS 13089 uses more general force values not specifically linked to child anthropometry.
≠ASTM F2057 mandates testing on both a hard surface and simulated carpet, acknowledging that stability is reduced on soft flooring. IS 13089 specifies testing only on a single rigid, horizontal platform.
≠IS 13089 specifies loads in kilograms (kg) or kg-force, an older convention. All modern international standards exclusively use Newtons (N) for force measurement, which is the SI unit.
≠For some key tests, such as the ASTM F2057 stability test, all drawers are opened simultaneously to create a worst-case scenario. IS 13089 typically specifies opening only one drawer at a time for its tests.
≠Modern standards like EN 14749 and ISO 7171 clearly differentiate requirements for units intended to be attached to a wall versus free-standing units, including specific warnings and instructions. IS 13089 is less explicit, primarily addressing free-standing stability.
Key Similarities
≈All standards share the fundamental objective of testing a storage unit's resistance to tipping over when subjected to forces simulating foreseeable use and misuse.
≈A core test procedure common to all standards is to open drawers to their stop and/or doors to 90 degrees before applying loads, simulating a vulnerable, in-use state.
≈All standards include a test where a vertical force is applied to the front edge of an extended drawer or open door to simulate weight from leaning or climbing.
≈All standards specify a test involving the application of a horizontal force to the unit to simulate pushing or pulling, which could cause it to tip.