Test Protocole For Bunk Bed

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Test procedures
Bunk bed
STANDARDS IN FORCE :
• Mezzanine (France Only) NF 62-100:

• All bunk beds / High beds EN747-1 :2012 + A1 :2015
EN 747-2: 2015
Issued by Alexandre Viol 1er avril 2017 1

Verified by Jean-Robert Bosvot
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Tools used
Minimal Recommended
Cast iron discs for Weight holder

musculation
Ruler and
measuring tape hoist
Mason’s ruler Measuring cones

and probes
12mm 5mm
75mm 60mm 25mm 7mm
Push and pull

Lift table
force gauges

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1- Visual inspection 1 Visual inspection
1.1 General
Accessible edges, corners and protruding parts shall be rounded or chamfered and free from burrs or
sharp edges. (EN 747-1 §4.1.1)
There shall be no open ended tubes. (EN 747-1 §4.1.1):
The plugs should not go out with a force = 90N
1.2 Sleeping area
The bed base shall allow ventilation. (EN 747-1 §4.1.3)
Any upper bunk bed shall be

equipped with continuous
1 4 safety barriers all around the
bed, with the exception of an
opening for access, which
2 3 located on the long side only.
(EN 747-1 §4.1.4):
The safety barriers shall be

secured against unintentional
loosening. (EN 747-1 §4.1.4)
1.3 Ladder
The lower side rail shall not be used for first tread. (EN 747-1 §4.1.4)
Frame parts of the bed, situated in the vicinity of the treads, shall not interfere with the usable area
of tread. (EN 747-1 §4.1.5)

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2 Measurements
Measurement
2.1 General
Intervals rule ( EN 747-1 § 4.1.2):
Holes, gaps or openings with a diameter/width between 7 and 12 mm are allowed if and only if the
depth is less than 10 mm.
With the exception of the long side, where the

ladder or other means of access shall be mounted,
the horizontal distance between the outside of
the top safety barrier and the vertical projection
of the outermost point of the legs/posts/panels,
shall not exceed 55 mm nor shall be more than
230 mm.
( EN 747-1 § 4.1.4)
All assembly and pilot holes shall be made by the manufacturer.

Vertically protruding parts on the top of the upper bed shall either:
a) have an uninterrupted minimum horizontal dimension of 300 mm without any other vertical
protrusion (see Figure 1a), or
b) have an uninterrupted vertical dimension of at least 600 mm measured from the highest adjacent
part (see Figure 1b), or
c) where the largest dimension is 50 mm or more (see Figure 1), have a maximum height at which a
line, drawn at 45° touches it, of not more than 5 mm above at least one adjacent/adjoining
horizontal component; the maximum vertical protrusion above that component shall not exceed 20
% of the largest horizontal dimension of parts (see Figure 1c), or

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d) where the largest dimension is less than 50 mm, have a maximum height at which a line, drawn at
45° touches it, of not more than 5 mm above at least one adjacent/adjoining horizontal component;
the maximum vertical protrusion above that component shall not exceed 10 mm (see Figure 1) of
parts (see Figure 1 d).
It shall not be possible to dismantle the bed or its components without the use of a tool.

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2.2 Ladder
The opening for access shall have a width between

300 and 400 mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.4)
The distance from the floor to the upper

surface of the first tread shall not exceed
400mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)
The distance between upper surfaces of 2 successive

treads shall be 250±50 mm.
(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)
Any upper bunk bed or high bed shall be equipped with continuous safety
barriers all around the bed, with the exception of an opening for access,
which shall be located on one long side only

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The distance between the upper surfaces of the treads shall

be equal with a tolerance of +-5mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)
The distance between the top tread and the point of access
shall not be more than 500mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)
The clear distance between 2 successive treads shall be at

least 200mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)

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The usable width of the treads shall be at least 300mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)
The front edges of all treads shall lie on

a straight line within +-20mm (Use a
mason’s ruler)
(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)
The effective step depth shall be at least

90mm. (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)

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The effective step depth shall be at least 90 mm (see Figure 4).

Frame parts of the bed, situated in the vicinity of treads, shall not interfere with the usable area of the tread.
With the exception of the upper corners of the safety barrier, which may end in a maximum radius of 85 mm,
the opening for access shall have a width between 300 mm and 400 mm from the maximum mattress
thickness m ark to 160 mm above it (see Figure 2).

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2.3 Sleeping zone
The distance between the upper edge of the

The distance
safety between
barriers and thethe upper
upper edge of
surface of the
the
safety
bed base shall be at least 260mm. (NF EN bed
barriers and the upper surface of the
base
747-1shall be at least 260mm. (NF EN 747-1 §
§ 4.1.4).
4.1.4)
By Conforama requirements, the minimum
thickness of the mattress should be 150 mm.
That means this minimum distance should
be at least 310 mm
The top of the mattress shall be at least 160mm below

the upper edge of the safety barriers.
(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.4)
The distance between the upper surface of

the lower bed base and the underside of
the upper of the bed bases shall be at least
750mm.

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Bedhead
(or footboard)
The intervals between the bed base and the

side or end shall not exceed 25mm, measured
with the diam.25 mm probe which shall not
>100N through with a force of 100N.
Bed base (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.3)
75mm With the exception of the opening for access,

>100N the safety barrier shall be designed so that in at
least one direction the clear space between two
adjacent retaining elements is either <=5mm or
is at least 60mm and not more than 75mm
measured with:
-diam.5mm probe which shall not pass with a

force of 30N,
-diam.75mm probe which shall not pass with a

60mm force of 100N,
No force
-diam.60mm probe which shall pass without
force
(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.4 & NF EN 747-2 § 5.3)
Other examples

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All gaps between bed base components, (slats

or springs) shall not exceed 75mm, measured
with the diam.75mm probe which shall not
>100N through with a force of 100N.
(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.3 & NF EN 747-2 § 5.3)
33 Marking
Marking
All beds which claim compliance with this standard shall be clearly and permanently (non erasable)
marked with the following information:
Name of model. (NF EN 747-1 § 6)
Serial number or batch code. (FPA11)
Name and address of the distributor.
(NF EN 747-1 § 6)
Conform with the norm EN NF 747-1 and 2 (in

French: “Conforme à la norme EN NF 747-1 et
2”) with the year of the norm.
(NF EN 747-1 § 6)
« Le couchage en hauteur ne convient pas aux

enfants de moins de 6 ans » (FPA11)
Warnings about the risk of fall (FPA11)

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The maximum thickness of the

mattress to be used with the bed. This
can be in the form of text, a line on the
bed at the correct height or by other
means.
(NF EN 747-1 § 6)
4 Strength and durability
4.1 Bed base
Static load on bed base (NF EN 747-2 § 5.4.3)
Place the matress on the bed base
Apply a vertical load of 120kg downward.

120kg
Apply the load 10 times during 30s at any
point on the bed base were failure is
considered to occur.

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4.2 Ladder
Vertical static load on the treads (NF EN 747-2 § 5.6.1)
Use a 0.5Kg weight as loading pad.
Apply by means of lift table a load of 120 kg

(on the photo, the top of the lift table
weights 45 kg)at the mid-point of the tread.
The load shall be applied 10 times for 30 s

each time.
Apply the load with the corner of the lift

table.

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4.3 Safety barriers
Static load on safety barriers (NF EN 747-2 § 5.4.2)
For each test, place the test load of 75kg on

the upper bed base where it is most likely to
prevent overturning. If this mass is not
75kg sufficient to prevent overturning, additional
mass(es) shall be placed on the bed until
overturning is prevented. The additional
mass(es) may be placed on any suitable part of
the bed.
Apply the following forces separately:
1 – Vertical upwards force
Attach a belt or a rope in the middle of the

safety barrier.
200N Pull by means of force gauge a force of 200N,

10 times for 30s each time.
Repeat the test at one end of the safety

barrier.
2- Horizontal force outwards
Attach a belt or a rope in one end of the safety

barrier.
500N
Pull by means of force gauge a force of 500N,
Repeat the test in the middle of the safety

barrier.

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3- Horizontal force inwards
Attach a belt or a rope in one end of the safety

barrier.
500N
Pull by means of force gauge a force of 500N,
Repeat the test in the middle of the safety

barrier.
250 mm
Apply by means of lift table a vertical

downwards force of 100kg to the top safety
barrier. Apply the force 10 times for 30 s each
time.
100 kg The loading point shall be at the top of the
safety barrier, 250 mm from the intersection
point of the center lines of the adjacent side
and end members.
Repeat the test on each top safety barrier.

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Wall fixations are mandatory (FPA11)
Remark: If the two beds are

separable, each bed shall to be tested
in accordance with EN 1725 (TPS003)
500 N
EN 1725

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Stability test (chapter 5.7 EN 747 2015)
The stability test shall be carried out without mattress(es).
Position the sample on the floor with the legs against stops. The tilting tendencies
shall not be restrained.
Stops, to prevent the bed from sliding but not tilting, no higher than 12 mm,
except in cases where the design of the bed necessitates the use of higher stops,
in which case the lowest that will prevent the bed from sliding shall be used.
Apply by a horizontal force of 120 N at those points most likely to cause

overturning.

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SPECIFIC POINTS FOR THE MEZZANINES
Mezzanines for France are under the French standard NF 62-100 1&2.
Gaps and dimensions for the steps.
In this case, the rotation should be

1: Structure
blocked
2: Useful surface of the step
3: Step
Other gaps.
0 7 18 25 60 75 > 200 mm
OK
NO

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Safety barriers
• 4 safety barriers mandatory on the perimeter of the sleeping surface.
• Minimum dimension between the spring and the top of the safety barrier : 300 mm
• Minimum dimension between the surface of the mattress and the top of the safety
barrier : 160 mm (thickness of the mattress : 15 cm )
• No possibility to remove the safety barriers witout tool
• If the way of acces is fully outside the sleeping surface, one safety barrier may be
interrupted : 400 < x < 550
• If the way of access is done by an internal platform, a safety barrier between this
platform and the sleeping surface is mandatory :
♦ Surface of the platform < 0,3 m² . The interruption of this safety barrier
400<X<550
♦ Surface of the platform > 0,3 m². The interruption of this safety barrier
400<X<700

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OTHER POINTS
• Specific labelling on the packaging

• Specific warning on the AI
• Specific warning on the bed.
See MQ FPA11.


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TPS005

• Mezzanine (France Only) NF 62-100:

Issued by Alexandre Viol 1er avril 2017 1

Cast iron discs for Weight holder

Mason’s ruler Measuring cones

75mm 60mm 25mm 7mm

Push and pull

Issued by Alexandre Viol 1er avril 2017 2

1- Visual inspection 1 Visual inspection

There shall be no open ended tubes. (EN 747-1 §4.1.1):

The plugs should not go out with a force = 90N

1.2 Sleeping area

The bed base shall allow ventilation. (EN 747-1 §4.1.3)

Any upper bunk bed shall be

(EN 747-1 §4.1.4):

The safety barriers shall be

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Intervals rule ( EN 747-1 § 4.1.2):

With the exception of the long side, where the

All assembly and pilot holes shall be made by the manufacturer.

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The opening for access shall have a width between

The distance from the floor to the upper

The distance between upper surfaces of 2 successive

(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)

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The distance between the upper surfaces of the treads shall

The clear distance between 2 successive treads shall be at

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The front edges of all treads shall lie on

(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.5)

The effective step depth shall be at least

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The effective step depth shall be at least 90 mm (see Figure 4).

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2.3 Sleeping zone

The distance between the upper edge of the

The top of the mattress shall be at least 160mm below

(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.4)

The distance between the upper surface of

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The intervals between the bed base and the

Bed base (NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.3)

75mm With the exception of the opening for access,

-diam.5mm probe which shall not pass with a

-diam.75mm probe which shall not pass with a

(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.4 & NF EN 747-2 § 5.3)

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All gaps between bed base components, (slats

(NF EN 747-1 § 4.1.3 & NF EN 747-2 § 5.3)

Name of model. (NF EN 747-1 § 6)

Serial number or batch code. (FPA11)

Name and address of the distributor.

Conform with the norm EN NF 747-1 and 2 (in

« Le couchage en hauteur ne convient pas aux

Warnings about the risk of fall (FPA11)

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The maximum thickness of the