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Strength Tested to BIFMA Standards
The tested chairs meet or exceed the applicable requirements of ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011. The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) sets standards for general-purpose furniture. These voluntary standards require a variety of tests for compliance. Below is a summary of the tests required for compliance.
Test summary
Back Rest Strength Test
No loss of serviceability to the chair.
Drop Test
No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
Seating Impact Test
No loss of serviceability to the chair after completion of both the Impact and Load Ease tests.
Stability Test
The chair will not tip over as a result of the force application.
Back Durability Test
No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
Leg Strength Test
No loss of serviceability to the chair.
About BIFMA
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, and advocates for regulatory conditions that foster value and innovation.