Table of Contents

1 -  AS 5079.3-2003 FILING CABINETS - MOBILE PEDESTALS (ANSI BIFMA X5.5-1998, MOD)
4 -  PREFACE
7 -  1 Scope
8 -  2 Definitions
8 -  2.1 acceptance level:
8 -  2.2 accessory item:
8 -  2.3 adjustable glides:
8 -  2.4 anti-rebound:
8 -  2.5 categories of desks or tables:
8 -  2.5.1 category I:
8 -  2.5.2 category II:
8 -  2.5.3 category III:
8 -  2.6 caution label
8 -  2.7 center/pencil drawers:
8 -  2.8 clear dimensions
8 -  2.8.1 clear depth
8 -  2.8.2 clear height
8 -  2.8.3 clear width
9 -  2.9 clear space:
9 -  2.10 closed:
9 -  2.11 compartments:
9 -  2.12 compressor:
9 -  2.13 credenza:
9 -  2.14 cycle:
9 -  2.15 depth:
9 -  2.16 desk:
9 -  2.17 desk extension:
9 -  2.18 desk/table product:
9 -  2.19 doors
9 -  2.20 extendible member
9 -  2.21 force:
9 -  2.22 fully extended:
9 -  2.23 functional load:
9 -  2.24 ganged units:
9 -  2.25 input device support:
9 -  2.26 interlock:
9 -  2.27 lbf.:
10 -  2.28 leg:
10 -  2.29 length:
10 -  2.30 leveled:
10 -  2.31 load:
10 -  2.32 lock:
10 -  2.33 loss of serviceability:
10 -  2.34 mobile pedestal:
10 -  2.35 N:
10 -  2.36 out stops:
10 -  2.37 pedestal:
10 -  2.38 proof load:
10 -  2.39 pull:
10 -  2.40 stability:
10 -  2.41 stops:
10 -  2.42 support member:
11 -  2.43 surface classifications:
11 -  2.43.1 adjustable keyboard surface:
11 -  2.43.2 primary surface:
11 -  2.43.3 secondary surface:
11 -  2.43.4 transaction surface:
11 -  2.43.5 writing shelf:
11 -  2.44 suspension:
11 -  2.45 table:
11 -  2.46 tall desk/table product:
11 -  2.47 test platform:
11 -  2.48 tip over
11 -  2.49 unit:
11 -  2.50 user adjustable surfaces:
11 -  2.51 width:
11 -  2.52 working edge:
11 -  2.53 worst case condition
12 -  3 General
12 -  3.1 Types of tests
13 -  3.2 Tolerances
13 -  3.3 Manufacturer’s Instructions
13 -  3.4 Loading Guidelines
13 -  3.4.1 Loading Material for Other Than Extendible Members
13 -  3.4.2 Loading Material for Extendible Members
14 -  3.4.3 Loading - General Guidelines - Dynamic testing of extendible members with bottom supported loads
14 -  3.4.4 Loading - General Guidelines - Dynamic testing of extendible members for hanging file supported loads
15 -  3.5 Recommended Test Report Format
15 -  3.6 Figures
24 -  4 Unit Static Load Tests
24 -  4.1 Purpose of Tests
25 -  4.2 Concentrated Functional Load Test
25 -  4.2.1 Test Setup
25 -  4.2.2 Test Procedure
25 -  4.2.3 Acceptance Level
26 -  4.3 Distributed Functional Load Test
26 -  4.3.1 Test Setup
26 -  4.3.2 Test Procedure
26 -  4.3.3 Acceptance Level
27 -  4.4 Concentrated Proof Load Test
27 -  4.4.1 Test Setup
27 -  4.4.2 Test Procedure
27 -  4.4.3 Acceptance Level
27 -  4.5 Distributed Proof Load Test
27 -  4.5.1 Test Setup
27 -  4.5.2 Test Procedure
27 -  4.5.3 Acceptance Level
27 -  4.6 Transaction Surface Torsional Load Test
27 -  4.6.1 Test Setup
27 -  4.6.2 Test Procedure
27 -  4.6.3 Acceptance Level
29 -  4.7 Extendible Member Proof Load Test
29 -  4.7.1 Test Setup
29 -  4.7.2 Test Procedure
29 -  4.7.3 Acceptance Level
31 -  5 Top Load Ease Test - Cyclic
31 -  5.1 Purpose of Test
31 -  5.2 Test Setup
31 -  5.3 Test Procedure
31 -  5.4 Acceptance Level
33 -  6 Lock Tests
33 -  6.1 Purpose of Tests
33 -  6.2 Force Test for Extendible Member Locks
33 -  6.2.1 Test Setup
34 -  6.2.2 Test Procedure
34 -  6.2.3 Acceptance Level
34 -  6.3 Force Test for Door Locks
34 -  6.3.1 Test Setup
34 -  6.3.2 Test Procedure
34 -  6.3.3 Acceptance Level
35 -  6.4 Locking Mechanism Cycle Test for All Locks
35 -  6.4.1 Test Setup
35 -  6.4.2 Test Procedure
35 -  6.4.3 Acceptance Level
37 -  7 Extendible Member Cycle Test
37 -  7.1 Purpose of Test
37 -  7.2 Cycle Test for Extendible Members Deeper Than Wide
37 -  7.2.1 Test Setup
37 -  7.2.2 Test Procedure
37 -  7.2.3 Acceptance Level
38 -  7.3 Cycle Test for Extendible Members Wider Than Deep
38 -  7.3.1 Test Setup
38 -  7.3.2 Test Procedure
39 -  7.3.3 Acceptance Level
39 -  7.4 Cycle Test for Center/Pencil Drawers
39 -  7.4.1 Test Setup
39 -  7.4.2 Test Procedure
39 -  7.4.3 Acceptance Level
41 -  8 Out Stop Test
41 -  8.1 Purpose of Test
41 -  8.2 Test Setup
43 -  8.3 Test Procedure
43 -  8.4 Acceptance Level
45 -  9 Rebound test
45 -  9.1 Purpose of Test
45 -  9.2 Test Setup
45 -  9.3 Test Procedure
45 -  9.4 Acceptance Level
47 -  10 Racking Test
47 -  10.1 Purpose of Test
47 -  10.2 Test Setup
47 -  10.3 Test Procedure
47 -  10.4 Acceptance Level
49 -  11 Drop test
49 -  11.1 Purpose of test
49 -  11.2 Test Setup
49 -  11.3 Test Procedure
49 -  11.4 Acceptance Level
52 -  12 Leg Strength Test
52 -  12.1 Purpose of Test
52 -  12.2 Test Setup
52 -  12.3 Functional Test Procedure
53 -  12.4 Functional Test Acceptance Level
53 -  12.5 Proof Test Procedure
53 -  12.6 Proof Test Acceptance Levels
56 -  13 Stability Tests
56 -  13.1 Purpose of Test
56 -  13.2 Stability with Extendible Members Open Test
56 -  13.2.1 Test Setup
56 -  13.2.2 Test Procedure
56 -  13.2.3 Acceptance Level
57 -  13.3 Stability Under Vertical Load Test
57 -  13.3.1 Test Setup
57 -  13.3.2 Test Procedure
57 -  13.3.3 Acceptance Level
57 -  13.4 Freestanding Pedestal Stability Test
57 -  13.4.1 Test Setup
57 -  13.4.2 Test Procedures
57 -  13.4.3 Acceptance Level
59 -  14. Caster Durability Test for Mobile Pedestals
59 -  14.1 Purpose of test
59 -  14.2 Test Setup
59 -  14.3 Test Procedure
59 -  14.4 Acceptance Level
61 -  15. Adjustment Tests for Adjustable Keyboard Surfaces and Input Device Supports
61 -  15.1 Purpose of Test
61 -  15.2 Test Setup
61 -  15.3 Test Procedure
61 -  15.4 Acceptance Level
63 -  16 Interlock Tests
63 -  16.1 Purpose of Test
63 -  16.2 Test Setup
63 -  16.3 Test Procedure
63 -  16.4 Acceptance Level
66 -  17 Hinged Door Tests
66 -  17.1 Purpose of Tests
66 -  17.2 Strength Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
66 -  17.2.1 Test Setup
66 -  17.2.2 Test Procedure
66 -  17.2.3 Acceptance Level
66 -  17.3 Wear and Fatigue Tests for All Hinged Doors
66 -  17.3.1 Test Setup
66 -  17.3.2 Test Procedure
66 -  17.3.3 Acceptance Level
67 -  17.4 Slam Open/Closed Test for Vertically Hinged Doors
67 -  17.4.1 Test Setup
67 -  17.4.2 Test Procedure
67 -  17.4.3 Acceptance Level
67 -  17.5 Drop Test for Horizontally Hinged Doors - Cyclic
67 -  17.5.1 Purpose of Test
67 -  17.5.2 Test Setup
67 -  17.5.3 Test Procedure
67 -  17.5.4 Acceptance Level
69 -  18 Cycling Tests for Receding Doors
69 -  18.1 Purpose of Tests
69 -  18.2 Wear and Fatigue Test for Horizontal Receding Door
69 -  18.2.1 Test Setup
69 -  18.2.2 Test Procedure
69 -  18.2.3 Acceptance Level
71 -  18.3 Wear and Fatigue Test for Vertical Receding Door
71 -  18.3.1 Test Setup
71 -  18.3.2 Test Procedure
71 -  18.3.3 Acceptance Level
73 -  19. Sliding and Roll Front Door Tests
73 -  19.1 Purpose of Tests
73 -  19.2 Wear and Fatigue Test
73 -  19.2.1 Test Setup
73 -  19.2.2 Test Procedure
73 -  19.2.3 Acceptance Level
74 -  19.3 Slam Test for Doors which Free Fall Open or Closed
74 -  19.3.1 Test Setup
74 -  19.3.2 Test Procedure
74 -  19.3.3 Acceptance Level
74 -  19.4 Slam Open and Closed Test for Doors which Do Not Free Fall
74 -  19.4.1 Test Setup
74 -  19.4.2 Test Procedure
74 -  19.4.3 Acceptance Level
75 -  20. Door Latch Test
75 -  20.1 Purpose of Test
75 -  20.2 Test Setup
75 -  20.3 Test Procedure
75 -  20.4 Acceptance Level
77 -  21 Durability Test for Desks and Tables with Casters
77 -  21.1 Purpose of Test
77 -  21.2 Test Setup
77 -  21.3 Test Procedure
77 -  21.4 Acceptance Level
79 -  22. Work Surface Adjustment Tests
79 -  22.1 Purpose of Tests
79 -  22.2 Vertical Adjustment Test
79 -  22.2.1 Test Setup
79 -  22.2.2 Test Procedure
81 -  22.2.2 Test Procedure
81 -  22.2.3 Acceptance Level
81 -  22.3 Horizontal Adjustment Test
81 -  22.3.1 Test Setup
81 -  22.3.2 Test Procedure
81 -  22.3.3 Acceptance Level
83 -  23 Force Stability Test for Tall Desk/Table Products
83 -  23.1 Purpose of Test
83 -  23.2 Test Setup
83 -  23.3 Test Procedure
83 -  23.4 Acceptance Level
85 -  24 Dislodgment Tests for Tall Desk/Table Products
85 -  24.1 Purpose of Test
85 -  24.2 Test Setup
85 -  24.3 Test Procedure
85 -  24.4 Acceptance Level
87 -  25 Pull Force Test
87 -  25.1 Purpose of Test
87 -  25.2 Test Setup
87 -  25.3 Test Procedure
87 -  25.4 Acceptance Level
88 -  APPENDIX ZZ - VARIATIONS TO ANSI BIFMA X5.5-1998 FOR AUSTRALIA
88 -  ZZ1 INTRODUCTION
88 -  ZZ2 VARIATIONS

Abstract

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CS-088 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 24 January 2014.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CS-088:

Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Australia Post
Business New Zealand
Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
Furniture Association of New Zealand
Furntech-AFRDI
New Zealand Ergonomics Society
National Retailers Association
Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association
Plastics New Zealand

Scope

This standard is intended to provide a common basis for evaluating the safety, durability, and
structural adequacy of freestanding desk/table products (units). The standard defines tests used
to determine the acceptability of the product and specifies the acceptance levels of performance.
These tests are not intended to assess a product that has been in use.
These acceptance levels are based on the actual field and test experience of The Business and
Institutional Furniture Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) members.
The intention of this standard is to describe the means of evaluating the function and safety of
desk related products, independent of construction materials, manufacturing processes, or mechanical designs and aesthetic designs.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 19/02/2014. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2014 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 19/02/2014
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CS-088
Supersedes	DR 03363-03365 CP DR 03365 CP