Selected Furniture LLC

CERTIFICATION & TESTING

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 BIFMA TESTED & APPROVED

The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) has a set of standards which apply to general purpose furniture. These are voluntary standards which require a variety of different types of tests for compliance. Test summaries for our furniture are listed below:

TEST SUMMARY

  • Back Rest Strength Test - 150 lbf. Functional - PASS, 250lbf. Proof - PASS
    There is no loss of serviceability to the chair.
     
  • Drop Test - 225 lb. Functional Drop Weight- PASS, 300 lb. Proof Drop Weight - PASS
    No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
     
  • Seating Impact Test - 165 lbs. 100,000 cycles - PASS
    No loss of serviceability to the chair after completion of both the Impact and Load Ease tests.
     
  • Stability Test - Front- 21 lbf. to tip, Rear- 45 lbf. to tip - PASS
    The chair will not tip over as a result of the force application.
     
  • Back Durability Test - 75 lbf. applied to back - 80,000 cycles - PASS
    No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
     
  • Leg Strength Test - 150 lbf. Functional Load - PASS, 250 lbf. Proof Load - PASS
    No loss of serviceability to the chair.

Benefits of Purchasing BIFMA-Approved Furniture

Customers who purchase BIFMA-approved furniture have the peace of mind knowing the furniture is durable and compliant with BIFMA standards. These tests are designed with BIFMA’s goal of providing standards that support safe, healthy and sustainable environments. Furniture items that meet these requirements are likely to result in greater productivity and fewer injuries or accidents.
 
To request the full BIFMA Test Report please contact: Selected Furniture, LLC. 773-379-7777