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GB 28008-2024Technical specification for the safety of furniture structure (English PDF)

家具结构安全技术规范

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SAMR; SAC

Level / Type

National · Mandatory

Issue date

June 25, 2025

Implementation date

July 1, 2025

Scope

GB 28008-2024 is the English-translated version of 家具结构安全技术规范.

General safety requirements for furniture structures and product-specific structural safety requirements. This document applies to furniture other than infant and children's furniture.

Document preview — GB 28008-2024

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

ICS
97.140
Replacing
GB 22792.2-2008, partially replacing GB 26172.1-2010, GB 24820-2009, GB

Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China.

Contents

  • Foreword3
  • 1 Scope6
  • 2 Normative references6
  • 3 Terms and definitions6
  • 4 Technical requirements7
  • Annex A (normative) Determination process of shear and squeeze points

Foreword

This document was drafted in accordance with the rules given in GB/T 1.1-2020 "Directives for standardization - Part 1: Rules for the structure and drafting of standardizing documents".

This document replaces GB 22792.2-2008 "Office furniture -- Screens -- Part 2: Safety requirements", and partially replaces the relevant provisions of GB 26172.1-2010 "Foldaway beds -- Safety requirements and tests -- Part 1: Safety requirements", GB 24820-2009 "General technical requirements for laboratory furniture", GB 24977-2010 "General technical requirements for bathroom furniture", GB 24430.1-2009 "Test method for bunk bed structure safety", GB 28008-2011 "Technical specification for the safety of furniture structure", and GB 28478-2012 "Outdoor furniture - General technical requirements for tables and chairs".

Compared with GB 22792.2-2008, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes of this document are as follows:

Compared with the requirements of 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.8 in GB 26172.1-2010, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes of this document are as follows:

Compared with 6.6 in GB 24820-2009, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes in this document are as follows:

Compared with the requirements of Table 5 No. 12, 5.7.3, and 5.8.7 in GB 24977-2010, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes of this document are as follows:

Compared with the requirements of 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9 in GB 24430.1-2009, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes of this document are as follows:

conditions that allow safety barriers to be connected to buildings have been added. The length requirements for gaps in safety barriers that are interrupted by ladders or other means of entry and exit have been modified (see 4.2.5.1 of this Edition; 4.3 of GB 24430.1-2009);

requirements for stairs have been added (see 4.2.5.5 of this Edition);

Compared with the requirements of 5.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6.2, 5.3.1 and 5.4 in GB 28008-2011, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes of this document are as follows:

chemical performance safety requirements, and safety requirements for wooden and metal parts" in glass furniture was deleted (see 4.2.6 of this Edition; 5.2.2, 5.5, and 5.7 of GB 28008-2011);

Compared with the requirements in 6.1 of GB 28478-2012, in addition to structural adjustments and editorial changes, the main technical changes of this document are as follows:

Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. The issuing authority shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.

This document was proposed by and shall be under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.

Versions of standard substituted by this document are:

- It was first published in 2008 as GB 22792.2-2008. This is the first integrated revision;

- It was first published in 2010 as GB 26172.1-2010. This is the first integrated revision;

- It was first published in 2009 as GB 24430.1-2009. This is the first integrated revision;

- It was first published in 2009 as GB 24820-2009. This is the first integrated revision;

- It was first published in 2010 as GB 24977-2010. This is the first integrated revision;

- It was first published in 2011 as GB 28008-2011. This is the first integrated revision;

- It was first published in 2012 as GB 28478-2012. This is the first integrated revision.

1 Scope

This document specifies general safety requirements for furniture structures and product-specific structural safety requirements.

This document applies to furniture other than infant and children's furniture.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

3 Terms and definitions

3.1 shear and squeeze point

A gap that could cause injury to body parts when two parts within the accessible area move relative to each other (closing, opening or folding).

3.2 bunk bed

Household and non-household bedding products that have one or more layers of bed surfaces with the upper surface not less than 600 mm above the ground, a width not greater than 1200 mm, and a length not less than 1400 mm. […]

4 Technical requirements

4.1 General structural safety

4.1.2 Shear and squeeze point

If shear and squeeze points occur during placement, adjustment and folding, and the user can control his or her movements and stop applying force immediately when he or she feels pain, shear and squeeze points may be allowed in the parts. This clause applies to all provisions except those in 4.1.2.2 or 4.1.2.3. The process for determining shear and squeeze points shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of Annex A. Parts of furniture operated by drive mechanisms (e.g. […]

4.1.2.3 Shear and squeeze points during use

4.1.2.3.1 Under the intended conditions of use, there shall be no accessible shear or squeeze points. 4.1.2.3. […]

4.1.3 Holes and gaps

4.1.3.1 For holes and gaps with a depth exceeding 10 mm on rigid parts within the product accessible area, the diameter or gap shall not be passed by a hemispherical finger probe with a diameter of 7 mm (as shown in Figure 1) with a force of 30 N, or can be passed by a hemispherical finger probe with a diameter of 12 mm (as shown in Figure 1) without applying any force.

4.1.3.2 Pipe openings that do not comply with 4.1.3.1 shall be sealed.

4.1.3.3 The adjacent blocking parts of the head and foot of the bed and the safety barrier shall be tested in accordance with 6.3 of GB/T 24430-2023. The net space gap between adjacent blocking parts in the same direction shall not be greater than 75 mm and not less than 60 mm.

4.2 Structural safety of specific products

4.2.1 Screens
4.2.1.2 Structural integrity of office furniture screens

When testing according to 6.5 of GB/T 22792.3-2008, all components shall not be removed and the structure shall not be damaged.

4.2.1.3 Assembly strength of office furniture screens

When conducting strength tests according to 6.6 of GB/T 22792.3-2008, the stability of the screen assembly shall not be adversely affected, regardless of the presence or Chinastandards.org absence of accessories. Any parts, connectors, or components shall not be damaged. There shall be no deformation or looseness that affects the safety and function of the screen assembly.

4.2.2 Folding bed
4.2.2.2 Installation of folding part and frame
4.2.2.3 Unintentional closure

When tested in accordance with 5.5.3 of GB/T 26172.2-2010, foldable parts shall not close automatically. The distance the supporting device is lifted from the ground shall not exceed 5 mm.

4.2.2.4 Unintentional opening

4.2.2.4.2 When the test is carried out in accordance with 5.5.4 of GB/T 26172.2-2010, the force applied to the specified loading point measured in accordance with 5.3 of GB/T 26172. […]

4.2.4 Bathroom furniture
4.2.5 Bunk bed
4.2.5.5 Others
4.2.6 Glass furniture

Annex A Determination process of shear and squeeze points

When shear and squeeze points occur, make judgments according to the process specified in Figure A.1.

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