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Bariatric Seating:  Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017
Standards

Bariatric Seating: Performance and Dimensional Requirement - FIRA Standard FS058: 2017

This FIRA Standard specifies the performance requirements for all types of bariatric seating for office, hospital, contract and domestic use. It covers safety, strength and durability performance requirements for users whose body weight is in the region of 150 kg to 300 kg

14th September, 2017 Standards
Bariatric Beds: Performance and Dimensional Requirements - FIRA Standard FS060: 2019
Standards

Bariatric Beds: Performance and Dimensional Requirements - FIRA Standard FS060: 2019

This FIRA Standard specifies the performance and dimensional requirements of bariatric beds. It covers test methods and requirements for the safety, strength and durability for use by persons weighing between 150 kg to 250 kg (23.5 – 40 stone)

1st October, 2019 Standards
Remanufacturing - FIRA Standard FIRA/REMAN001: 2019
Standards

Remanufacturing - FIRA Standard FIRA/REMAN001: 2019

This FIRA standard specifies requirements for the remanufacture of:

  • Office and contract Chairs / Seating
  • Office and contract Tables / Desking
  • Office and contract Storage units
8th October, 2019 Standards
BS 7176 compliance: Guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance
Flammability

BS 7176 compliance: Guide for manufacturers seeking to claim compliance

The route for claiming compliance with BS 7176 - Specification for resistance to ignition of upholstered furniture for non-domestic seating

4th December, 2019 Flammability
CE Marking Toolkit
Regulations

CE Marking Toolkit

To support members in meeting the strict requirements of CE Marking Directives for those exporting to Europe

7th July, 2020 Regulations
Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home
Information

Implications of providing office/contract chairs for employees who are working at home

Clarification from the OPSS (Office for Product Safety Standards) via the Hertfordshire Trading Standards Office (TS), to determine if the office chairs in use in the home environment are required to comply with the UK’s Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 (FFFSR-1988 Regulations) in circumstances where they have already been tested to BS 7176: 2008 + A1; 2011

10th July, 2020 Information
Electrically Powered Office Furniture: Guide to the GB Regulations
Regulations

Electrically Powered Office Furniture: Guide to the GB Regulations

This guide identifies the relationship with powered office furniture products such as sit/stand desking and other electrically powered office furniture falling within the scope of the Supply of Machinery Regulations

3rd March, 2021 Regulations
FIRA and Trading Standards confirm flammability requirements for office work chairs used in a domestic environment

FIRA and Trading Standards confirm flammability requirements for office work chairs used in a domestic environment

The guidance covers four ‘scenarios’ and clarifies whether the FFFSR would fully apply, alongside the role of the GPSR
27th May, 2021 News
Understanding Your Structural Furniture Test Reports - Insights into FIRA’s Latest Guide

Understanding Your Structural Furniture Test Reports - Insights into FIRA’s Latest Guide

Gain a deeper understanding of the testing process and interpret results in the context of product safety and compliance
23rd July, 2025 News
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