Articles tagged ‘Electrical’

​Urgent update – Motorised furniture

FIRA can announce that a new guide to the EU machinery directive was issued in July 2017. This will have a major impact on all motorised domestic furniture such as recliner chairs, rise-recliner chairs, electrically adjustable beds, height adjustable desks and electrically actuated kitchen furniture.
21st July, 2017 News
Cable Management Systems – Understanding BS 6396:2022
Standards

Cable Management Systems – Understanding BS 6396:2022

A guide to help you understand the safe installation and use of electrical systems in or on furniture used in both work and domestic environments. 

25th March, 2026 Standards
Medical Devices Regulations (UK MDR 2002): Requirements for Furniture
Regulations

Medical Devices Regulations (UK MDR 2002): Requirements for Furniture

How to classify your products based on their intended usage, including guidance on what all products must be subject to (regardless of their classification)

11th April, 2024 Regulations
Electrically Powered Domestic Furniture: Guide to the GB Regulations
Regulations

Electrically Powered Domestic Furniture: Guide to the GB Regulations

Guide to the application of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008. Identifying the relationship with furniture products and the impact on motorised domestic furniture falling within the scope of the Regulation

17th February, 2021 Regulations
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
Electrical Accessories in Furniture: Guide to the GB Regulations
Regulations

Electrical Accessories in Furniture: Guide to the GB Regulations

A guide to help designers and manufacturers of furniture incorporating electrical accessories to understand and meet the GB Regulations

6th April, 2021 Regulations
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