EN 16121:2013 Non-domestic storage furniture – Requirements for safety, strength, durability and stability
This European Standard specifies requirements for the safety, strength, durability and stability for all types of non-domestic storage furniture. It does not apply to domestic storage, office storage, industrial storage, kitchen, catering equipment, retail storage, laboratory storage and industrial storage lockers. Requirements for strength and durability do not apply to the structure of the building for example the strength of wall hanging cabinets includes only the cabinets and the parts used for attachment. The wall and the wall attachments are not included. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation and flammability.
This standard is referenced with EN 16122:2012 that describes test methods:
EN 16122:2012 Domestic and non-domestic storage furniture – Test methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability
This European Standard specifies tests methods for the determination of strength, durability and stability for all types of domestic and non-domestic storage furniture including domestic kitchen furniture. It does not apply to office, industrial, catering equipment and retail storage, nor to industrial storage lockers. Strength and durability tests do not assess the structure of the building (for example the strength of wall hanging cabinets), rather, they include only the cabinets and the parts used for attachment. The wall and the wall attachments are not included. Requirements for safety, strength and durability can be found in other European Standards. Assessment of the effects of ageing, degradation and flammability is not included. Annex A (normative) contains details of test equipment for the slam open/shut testing of extension elements.
Storage units intended for non domestic use can be assessed according to these standards
