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IS 7259:2000 (Part 1) is the Indian Standard (BIS) for wooden beds, part 1: for use with mattresses. This standard specifies the requirements for materials, dimensions, construction, finish, and performance for wooden beds designed for use with mattresses. It aims to ensure durability, safety, and interchangeability of components by defining standards for timber quality, joinery, load-bearing capacity, and dimensional accuracy.
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
Practical Notes
! Always verify the timber species used against Annex A and check for local availability before finalizing procurement.
! Pay close attention to the moisture content of the wood (Clause 4.1.2); timber with higher than 12% moisture is prone to warping and cracking post-manufacturing.
! The performance tests (Clause 9) are crucial for bulk procurement (e.g., for hotels or hostels) to ensure long-term durability under use.
Consolidated list per BIS. For the text of each amendment, refer to the BIS portal link above.
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International Equivalents
Similar International Standards
BS EN 1725:1998BSI (British Standards Institution), UK / CEN (European Committee for Standardization)
HighWithdrawn
Domestic furniture. Beds and mattresses. Safety requirements and test methods
Specifies safety, strength, and durability requirements for adult domestic beds and bed bases.
ASTM F1427-21ASTM International, USA
LowCurrent
Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bunk Beds
Overlaps on general safety principles but is specifically focused on bunk beds, not standard beds.
AS/NZS 4220:2010Standards Australia / Standards New Zealand
LowCurrent
Bunk beds and other elevated beds
Covers safety requirements for bunk and elevated beds, sharing principles of structural integrity but with a different product focus.
Key Differences
≠IS 7259 is highly prescriptive about materials, listing specific Indian timber species, whereas EN standards are performance-based, allowing any material that passes the required tests.
≠International standards like EN 1725 have very detailed and specific requirements to prevent entrapment hazards (e.g., defining unacceptable gap sizes in headboards), which are not as explicitly quantified in IS 7259.
≠IS 7259 specifies fixed standard bed dimensions (e.g., 1900 x 900 mm), while EN 1725 provides a testing framework applicable to a wider range of common market sizes without mandating specific dimensions.
≠Test methodologies differ; for instance, the bed base impact test in IS 7259 involves multiple drops from a lower height, while EN 1725 uses a single drop from a greater height.
Key Similarities
≈All standards share the fundamental goal of ensuring the structural strength, durability, and general safety of wooden beds for domestic use.
≈Both IS 7259 and its international counterparts mandate a series of performance tests, including static load tests on the bed base and durability tests to simulate long-term use.
≈All standards require that beds be free from sharp edges, burrs, and other potential injury-causing defects in their finished state.
≈The principle of ensuring the stability and strength of the main frame and its joints through specific construction or performance criteria is common across all related standards.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Standard Single Bed Internal Dimensions
1900 x 900 mm (Length x Width)
Not mandated; testing accommodates common sizes like 1900/2000 x 900 mm.
BS EN 1725:1998
Bed Base Height from Floor
400 mm ± 5 mm
Not specified; design-dependent but must pass all related stability and durability tests.
BS EN 1725:1998
Vertical Static Load on Bed Base
1000 N applied at the weakest point for 1 minute.
1000 N applied 10 times, then the final load held for 30 minutes.
BS EN 1725:1998
Bed Base Impact Test
25 kg weight dropped 10 times from a height of 180 mm.
25 kg weight dropped once from a height of 300 mm.
BS EN 1725:1998
Moisture Content for Timber
Shall not exceed 12 percent.
Not specified as a mandatory value; product must pass performance tests regardless.
BS EN 1725:1998
Entrapment Hazard Gaps
Not specified with dimensional limits, covered by a general safety clause.
Specifies that accessible gaps shall not have a dimension between 60 mm and 75 mm.
BS EN 1725:1998
Side Rail Durability Test (Horizontal)
Frame joint durability test is specified, but not a specific side rail cyclic test.
500 N force applied horizontally 5,000 times to the side rail.
BS EN 1725:1998
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use
Key Values6
Quick Reference Values
Standard width of single bed900 mm
Standard width of double bed1500 mm
Standard length of bed1900 mm
Maximum moisture content for timber components12 %
Minimum height of bed base from floor100 mm
Minimum density of foam for mattress support32 kg/m³
What are the standard dimensions for a single bed according to this code?+
900 mm in width and 1900 mm in length are the preferred dimensions (Table 1).
What kind of wood is recommended for making beds?+
The code lists various suitable species like Teak, Rosewood, and Sal, and also allows other timbers provided they meet specified physical and mechanical properties (Clause 4.1 and Annex A).
Are there any load tests specified for beds?+
Yes, Clause 9 and Table 2 detail performance requirements including static load tests on the mattress base and impact tests on the bed structure.
What is the specified maximum moisture content for the timber?+
The moisture content of timber at the time of fabrication shall not exceed 12 percent (Clause 4.1.2).