IS 17633: 2022
Tables and desks
1. Summary about General Purpose Chairs and Stools
General purpose chairs and stools are widely used seating furniture designed for everyday use in homes, offices, schools, restaurants, and public spaces. These furniture items provide convenient seating solutions for a variety of environments where comfort, durability, and structural reliability are important.
Chairs typically include a backrest and sometimes armrests, while stools generally have a simpler design without back support. Both types of furniture may be constructed from materials such as wood, metal, molded plastic, or composite materials. Their design may vary depending on the intended environment, ranging from lightweight household furniture to heavy-duty commercial seating.
Because these seating products are used frequently and by different users, they must be capable of withstanding continuous loading and repeated use. Structural strength, stability, and durability are therefore key characteristics that determine their long-term performance and safety.
2. Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for General Purpose Chairs and Stools
BIS certification is important to ensure that chairs and stools available in the market meet minimum standards for safety, durability, and performance. Inferior quality furniture can break, collapse, or become unstable during use, posing safety risks to users.
The Bureau of Indian Standards defines requirements for load-bearing capacity, stability, and structural integrity of furniture products. Certification ensures that manufacturers comply with these specifications during the design and manufacturing process.
Mandatory BIS certification also helps regulate the furniture industry by maintaining product quality and protecting consumers from unsafe or poorly constructed furniture. Certified products provide assurance that they have been tested and manufactured according to recognized national standards.
3. What is BIS Certified for General Purpose Chairs and Stools
BIS certification evaluates whether chairs and stools comply with relevant standards related to structural strength, stability, and durability. During the certification process, products are examined to ensure they can withstand typical loads and repeated use without structural damage or instability.
Testing may involve evaluating the frame construction, seat strength, leg stability, and resistance to deformation under applied weight. Materials used in manufacturing, such as plastics, metals, wood, and fasteners, must also meet defined quality specifications.
Manufacturers must demonstrate that their production processes maintain consistent product quality. After successful testing and inspection, the furniture can carry the ISI mark, indicating that it conforms to applicable BIS standards.
Tests required for Tables and Desks
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Design and workmanship | -- |
| Dimensions | -- |
| Rigid Surfaces | -- |
Stability Test
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Stability Under Vertical load | -- |
| Stability Under Horizontal load | -- |
Strength Tests
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Strength under Vertical Static Force | -- |
| Stated load | -- |
| For occasional heavy loads | -- |
| Strength under horizontal static force | -- |
Durability Tests
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Durability under Vertical Force | -- |
| Durability of the Height Adjustment Mechanism | -- |
Durability and Stiffness Under Horizontal Force
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| General | -- |
| Durability under Horizontal force | -- |
| Stiffness of the Structure Under Horizontal Force | -- |
Vertical Impact Test
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| General | -- |
| Vertical Impact Test for Glass Table Tops | -- |
| Vertical Impact Test for All Other Table Tops | -- |
| Deflection of Table Tops | -- |
| Durability of Tables with Castors | -- |
| Drop test | -- |
4. Benefits of BIS Certification for Tables and Desks
- Ensures strong and durable furniture
- Improves user safety
- Reduces risk of structural failure
- Ensures compliance with Indian standards
- Builds trust among buyers