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Application no.: NF 372

DQ-CERT 16-337

Cancels and replaces DQ-CERT 16-302

Approved by the legal representative of AFNOR Certification, on 2017/01/17

Date of application: 2017/01/17

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Technical regulations NF Professional Furniture – Healthcare Furniture 2/30

Summary

1 Documentary references __________________________________________________________ 4

1.1 Normative references ................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 Electricity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 1.1.2 Fire --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 1.1.3 Finish ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1.1.4 Hygiene and health ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 1.1.5 Furniture -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 1.1.6 Foam ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 1.1.7 Panels ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7 1.1.8 Textile------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

1.2 Protocols .................................................................................................................................... 9

2 Requirements common to all types of furniture ________________________________________ 10

2.1 Electrical safety .......................................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Furniture & Chairs: Safe distances .............................................................................................. 11 2.3 Wood-based panels .................................................................................................................... 12 2.4 Hygiene rules for restoration furniture ....................................................................................... 12 2.5 Requirements on finishes (all furniture and chair types) ............................................................. 13

2.5.1 Laminated – PPSM – miscellaneous decors ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 2.5.2 Lacquer & Varnish on wood-based, veneered or solid wood -------------------------------------------------------- 14 2.5.3 Paint on metal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 2.5.4 Process control: Periodicity of tests ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18

3 Requirements for the Furniture _____________________________________________________ 19

3.1 Requirements specific to the furniture ....................................................................................... 19 3.1.1 Fire safety of large furniture (storage furniture, motricity elements etc.) --------------------------------------- 19

3.2 Requirements for storage furniture and care trolley ................................................................... 19 3.2.1 Test sequences and requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19

4 Requirements for chairs ___________________________________________________________ 23

4.1 Requirements specific to chairs .................................................................................................. 23 4.1.1 Textiles & foamed textiles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 4.1.2 Coated textile supports ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 4.1.3 Flexible cellular materials ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 4.1.4 Chair fire safety ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

4.2 Insulated chairs not attached to the ground ............................................................................... 27 4.2.1 Test sequences and requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 27

4.3 Wheelchair for disable persons................................................................................................... 28 4.3.1 Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

4.4 Requirements for the tables ....................................................................................................... 29 4.4.1 Requirements for the tables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 4.4.2 Test sequences and requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 4.4.3 Additional tests ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 30

4.5 Requirements for overbed tables ............................................................................................... 30

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NB: As the colours used in the tables of this framework refer to test sequences that make it possible to identify the various types

of proof that are required.

The demands of the standards are in green.

The demands of the technical group are in orange

Green and orange is a combination of the standard and the requirements of the technical group

No. Tests References Specific requirements

1 Title of test Standard Of the standard

2 Title of test Technical regulation or Protocol Of the mark or FCBA protocol

3 Title of test Standard Of the mark

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1 Documentary references

1.1 Normative references

1.1.1 Electricity

Standards Year Use Contents

UTE C 15801 2012 Furniture products including elements

of electrical equipment Implementation of electrical safety rules

NF EN 60335 2013 Electrical and analogue domestic

appliances - safety Part 1: general requirements

NF EN 60598-1 2015 Luminaires Part 1: General Requirements and Tests

1.1.2 Fire


NF EN 1021-1 2014 Furniture Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture -

source of ignition: burning cigarette

NF EN 1021-2 2014 Furniture Assessment of the ignitability of upholstered furniture -

source of ignition: flame equivalent to a match

NF D 60-013 2006 Protocol for the assessment of the

ignitability of upholstered furniture

Source of ignition equivalent to a burning paper cushion

of 20 g - coatings and upholstery

XP D 60015-1 2001 Ignitability of upholstered furniture vis-

à-vis a cigarette

Choice of methods for testing and criteria for

prioritisation

XP D 60015-2 2001 Ignitability of upholstered furniture vis-

à-vis a match

Choice of methods for testing and criteria for

prioritisation

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1.1.3 Finish


NF EN 13722 2005 Furniture Assessment of the surface gloss

NF EN 15187 2006 Furniture Assessment of the effect of light exposure

NF EN 12721+A1 2013 Furniture Assessment of surface resistance to wet heat

NF EN 12720+A1 2013 Furniture Assessment of surface resistance to cold liquids

NF EN 15185 2011 Furniture Assessment of the surface resistance to abrasion

NF EN 13721 2005 Furniture Measurement of the surface reflectance

NF EN ISO 2808 2007 Paints and varnishes Determination of film thickness

NF EN ISO 2409 2013 Paints and varnishes Cross-cut test

NF EN ISO 2812-2 2007 Paints and varnishes Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2 : water

immersion method

NF EN ISO 6272-1 2011 Paints and varnishes Rapid-deformation (impact resistance) tests - Part 1 :

falling-weight test, large-area indenter

NF EN ISO 4628-2 2016 Paints and varnishes - Assessment of

coating degradation

Designation of quantity and dimensions of defects,

and intensity of changes uniform in appearance - Part

2: assessment of degree of blistering

NF EN ISO 4628-3 2016 Paint and varnish - Assessment of

coating degradation

Designation of quantity and dimensions of defects,

and intensity of changes uniform in appearance - Part

3: assessment of degree of rusting

NF EN ISO 9227 2012 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres Salt spray tests

NF D60-050 2009 Furniture General test methods for finishings

1.1.4 Hygiene and health


NF EN 71-3+ A1 2014 Toy safety Migration of certain elements

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1.1.5 Furniture


NF EN 1022 2005 Domestic furniture - chairs Determination of stability

NF EN 14074 2005 Office furniture – storage furniture –

moving parts

Test methods to determine the durability of moving

parts

NF EN 16139 2013 Furniture Strength, durability and safety - Requirements for non-

domestic seating

NF EN 1023-3 2000 Office furniture Screens - Part 3 : test methods

NF EN 12182 2012 Technical assistance for persons with a

disability General requirements and test methods

NF EN 12183 2014 Manual wheelchairs Requirements & test methods

NF EN 13759 2012 Furniture - chair and sofa moving

mechanisms Test methods

NF EN 15372 2008 Tables for non-domestic use Resistance durability safety

NF EN 16121 2014 Storage furniture for collective use Requirements for safety, resistance, durability and

stability

NF EN 16122 2012 Storage furniture for domestic and

collective use

Test method for the determination of resistance,

durability and stability

NF S 90600 1978 Vehicles & wheelchairs for the disabled Definitions & classification

NF S 90605 1982 Wheelchairs Basic terms & definitions

NF EN 60601-1-2 2007 Electro-medical devices

Part 1-2: basic general safety requirements and

essential performances - collateral standard:

electromagnetic compatibility - requirements and tests

NF ISO 7176-3 2013 Wheelchairs Determination of the effectiveness of brakes

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1.1.6 Foam


NF EN ISO 2439 2009 Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of hardness (indentation technique)

NF EN ISO 3385 2014 Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of fatigue by indentation with a constant

load.

NF EN ISO 1856+A1 2007 Flexible cellular polymer materials Determination of post-compression set resistance

NF EN ISO 3386-1

+A1 2010

Flexible cellular polymer materials -

determination of the relative

compression set constraint-deformation

Part 1: low density materials - amendment 1

1.1.7 Panels


NF EN 13986 +

A1 2015

Wood-based panels for construction use

Characteristics, compliance and marking assessment

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1.1.8 Textile


NF EN 15618+A1 2012 Textile Supports Covered in Rubber or

Plastic - Furnishing fabrics - Classification And Test methods

NF EN 1421 1998 Textile supports covered in rubber or

plastic

Determination of tensile strength and elongation at

break

NF EN 2411 2000 Textile supports covered in rubber or

plastic Determination of coating adhesion

NF EN ISO 5981 2007 Textile supports covered in rubber or

plastic

Determination of crease resistance due to

simultaneous application of torque and friction

NF EN ISO 105-B02 2014 Textiles - colourfastness tests Part b02: colourfastness in artificial light: xenon arc

lamp

NF EN ISO 105-X12 2003 Textiles - colourfastness tests Part x12: abrasion colourfastness

NF EN 12945-2 2000

Textiles - Determination of Fabric's

Propensity to ruffle on the Surface and

Pilling

Part 2: Modified Martindale Method

NF EN 13934-1 2013 Textiles - properties of fabrics in traction

Part 1: determination of maximum force and

elongation under maximum force using the strip

method

NF EN 13936-2 2004 Textiles - determination of resistance to

the drift of sewing threads in the fabrics Part 2: fixed load method

NF EN 13937-3 2000 Textiles - tear growth of fabrics Part 3: determination of increasing sample tearing

force (single tear method)

NF EN 14465+A1 2006 Textiles - fabrics for furniture Specification and test methods

NF EN 14704-2 2007 Determination of the elasticity of fabrics Part 2: Multiaxial tests

NF EN 4674-1 2004 Textile supports covered with rubber or

plastic - determination of tear resistance Part 1: methods at constant tearing speed

NF EN ISO 5470-2 2004

Textile supports covered with rubber or

plastic - determination of wear

resistance

Part 2: Martindale abrasion test device

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1.2 Protocols

Protocol Version Use Programme

FCBA no. 1212 12 (09/12) Changeovers Test programme

FCBA no. 6700 14 (10-14) Overbed tables Test programme

FCBA no. 1345 14 (10-14) Rest chairs and geriatric chairs Test programme

FCBA no. 6314 15 (12/15) Ground pressure Test programme

FCBA no. 6313 14 (10-14) Rigidity according to 1 storage furniture axis Test programme

FCBA no 5015 Non-domestic storage furniture: Stability Test programme

FCBA AMB MAT

029

2013 Molded Foam. Determination of compression

set

Test programme

FCBA AMB MAT

017

2013 Static fatigue test under constant indentation

force for flexible spongy products

Test programme

LPP 06/06/16 Liste des Produits et Prestations Titre IV

Véhicules pour handicapés

Test programme

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2 Requirements common to all types of furniture

2.1 Electrical safety

Normative references: UTE C 15801 NF EN 60335 NF EN 60598-1 / 2.1 / 2.2 / 2.6

The electrical safety compliance of furniture is established according to 3 types of equipment:

Case no. 1: Electrifiable furniture (furniture capable of receiving electrical equipment put in place by the user).

A piece of electrifiable furniture is a product designed to receive electrical equipment of the user's free choice. The instructions provided with the product need to give all information necessary for proper installation, in particular on the location of the product and on its method of connection to the fixed installation.

The qualification certificate only covers the compliance of the non-electrified model type, as it has been certified. The technical product identification sheets and technical catalogues referring to the NF PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE

mark must also bear the wording "certified without electrification". Protection against indirect electric shocks: The cable channels and all edges that may come into contact with the

cables are softened so as not to harm the cables. The flexible cables must be removed from any traction power exerted by a stop device provided at the point of entry of the flexible cable into the furniture and near the connections. An earth connecting plug is provided for the metal parts of the furniture coming into contact with the cables. This earth connecting plug is indicated by a pictogram on the furniture and specified in the assembly instructions. The earth connection is carried out under the responsibility of the installer.

Protection against direct penetration by liquids: The cable trays and cable channels must prevent any accidental direct penetration by liquids (knocking of a cup of drink onto a work surface etc.), assessed according to the IPxx classification

Case no. 2: Furniture equipped with electrical components assembled by the manufacturer.

First request appraisal:

‒ The company has a test carried out (by one of the specified laboratories recognised by the NF Professional Furniture mark) to establish compliance with the standards of the furniture or equipped part of the furniture.

‒ The company has its electrical equipment compliance control system audited by an accredited body (such as the LCIE) (a CENELEC plant inspection report is drafted)

‒ In the event of non-compliance, the company submits to the FCBA a retrofit plan whose implementation shall be inspected by the FCBA auditor during his appraisal visits.

‒ The certification is issued in view of the test and inspection reports stating compliance. ‒ Marking: An information plate indicating the following: insulation class, level of protection, maximum

permissible power, supply voltage, number of light points, sockets and switches, precautions for use (if required)

For maintenance of NF Professional Furniture certification, the company demands that an inspection be carried out

at least once every three years by an accredited body (such as the LCIE). In case of any doubts as to system

compliance, FCBA may require additional inspections to be carried out.

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Case no. 3: Furniture equipped with components that have been certified beforehand.

The NF Professional Furniture mark auditor checks the following points:

That the equipment does not require any works other than for general affixing to the furniture and the connection of the mains leads to the mains power supply.

If two or more pieces of certified equipment are assembled within a single piece of furniture, they are not interconnected in any way other than at the point of mains power supply.

Protection against direct electric shocks: casing to render the live parts inaccessible Protection against indirect electric shocks: The cable channels and all edges that may come into contact with the

cables are softened so as not to harm the cables. The flexible cables must be removed from any traction power exerted by a stop device provided at the point of entry of the flexible cable into the furniture and near the connections. An earth connecting plug is provided for the metal parts of the furniture coming into contact with the cables. This earth connecting plug is indicated by a pictogram on the furniture and specified in the assembly instructions. The earth connection is carried out under the responsibility of the installer.

Protection against penetration by liquids: The cable trays and cable channels must prevent any accidental penetration by liquids (knocking of a cup of drink onto a work surface etc.), assessed according to the IP xxx classification

Protection against thermal effects: no part of the wiring, luminaires or support surfaces must reach a temperature that is detrimental to personal safety (burns), insulation safety (electric shocks) and environmental safety (fire).

Interconnecting wiring must be permanently connected to its component or fitted with failsafe system connectors. Beyond a low voltage transformer, these connectors can be replaced by coupling systems for the power supply of spotlights.

The power cable(s) must be connected to its/their component The casing(s) providing moisture protection must be easy to put in place and must be able to fulfil its role

effectively. After assembly, the furniture or element electrically equipped must be able to meet the same performance and

safety requirements as items supplied fully assembled ‒ The regulatory marking must be present on the support intended for the attachment of electrical components. ‒ Marking: An information plate indicating the following: insulation class, level of protection, maximum permissible

power, supply voltage, number of light points, sockets and switches, precautions for use (if required)

2.2 Furniture & Chairs: Safe distances

Normative references:

If the grippers have an opening of between 8 and 25mm, there is a need to provide a configuration to prevent fingers

passing through. In the case of a shaped handle (e.g. circular arc), the largest distance will be taken into account.

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2.3 Wood-based panels

The wood-based panels forming part of the composition of furniture subject to certification must be defined. All

modifications must be submitted for approval by FCBA.

Normative references: NF EN 13986 + A1

Particle boards, fibre boards, multi-pli, moulded chipboard etc. must have limited formaldehyde content (E1 rating as

defined by standard NF EN 13986 + A1 or proven equivalent by an accredited laboratory)

2.4 Hygiene rules for restoration furniture

Normative references: NF EN 71-3+A1 The published brochure of Official Journal 1227

Zones 1-2-3-4 are defined as a function of their accessibility or use by the user.

ZONE 1 - GENERAL CASE: Surrounding space other than zones 2 (proximity), zones 3 (contact) and zones 4 (power

supply).

Resistance to the characteristics of NF HEALTH regulations (Requirements on finishes – all furniture types). Particle boards, fibre boards etc. must have limited formaldehyde content (E1 rating or proven equivalent)

ZONE 2 - PROXIMITY: Space accessible to the user from its installation position. As a complement to the regulations

with regard to zone 1:

The furniture must be easy to clean and must not include any elements that retain dust or liquids All furniture components must be immune to oxidisation

ZONE 3 - CONTACT: Any surface that enters into contact with the user under normal usage conditions.

As a complement to the regulations with regard to zones 1 and 2 and when there is a possibility of contact with the

user, the following shall be studied:

The migration of certain elements according to standard NF EN 71-3+A1

ZONE 4 - POWER SUPPLY: Any surfaces of restoration tables with which foodstuffs have come into contact, so as to

avoid any risk of microbial contamination.

As a complement to the regulations with regard to zones 1, 2 and 3:

The materials must be inert vis-à-vis foodstuffs (use of wood is limited to the list of authorised wood types published in the brochure of Official Journal 1227)

All surfaces and their connection must be smooth and must not present any roughness or cavities that may host organic matter

The assemblies must be designed so as to reduce protrusions, edges and recesses Exposed screws, screw heads and rivets are forbidden, except in case of constructive necessity (in this case,

cruciform screws - with 6 Allen screws - of diameter <3mm are prohibited) The use of lubricants is not authorised. Measures must be taken to prevent lubricant leaks from reaching the power

supply zone

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2.5 Requirements on finishes (all furniture and chair types)

2.5.1 Laminated – PPSM – miscellaneous decors

Normative references: NF D 60050 NF EN 438-1 à 3 NF EN 14322

Tests Test conditions

Regulations

Other

surfaces

Seats & seat

backs

Work surfaces

Standard

High

resistance

work

surfaces

Brightness Brightness under an angle of 60°

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 13722

Without requirement, for

information < 45 gloss.

Colourfastness Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 15187 Grey scale i ≥ 3

Dry heat Ventilated oven at +70°C

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12721+ A1


information

T = 16hrs

d = 5. under direct and diffuse

light

Damp heat Test temperature at 100°C



information

d ≥ 4. under direct and diffuse

light

Sticking of faces

and edges

Restoration T° (+70°C)

Other uses T° (+50°C)

3 cycles of climatic variations

Adhesion good or

Class 3

Foodstuffs

‒ Citric acid 10% (1hr) ‒ Peanut oil (1hr) ‒ Red wine (1hr) ‒ Pure blackcurrant (1hr) ‒ Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr)

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+ A1 If d < 4 under direct and

diffuse light, this

information must be

communicated in the

technical documentation

and instructions for use

d ≥ 4 under direct and

diffuse light

Domestic &

household

products

‒ Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) ‒ Black fountain pen (10 minutes) ‒ Black permanent marker (10 minutes) ‒ Nail varnish (10 minutes) ‒ Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr)


Pharmaceutical

products ‒ 2% diluted eosin (1hr)


Hot foodstuffs ‒ Coffee 40g/l at 80°C (1hr)

‒ Tea 10g/l at 80°C (1hr)


Impact 5 drops of a 500g marble on 3 samples

H = 25cm


information

H = 40cm

No breaks or cracks for 80%

of the drops carried out

Abrasion

Average initial point

Assessment according to European technical specification NF

EN 15185 Without requirement, for

information

N 150 tr N 350 tr

Circular

scratching

Continuous traces of scratching

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 438-2 F ≥ 1N

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2.5.2 Lacquer & Varnish on wood-based, veneered or solid wood

Normative references: NF D 60050


Regulations

Other

surfaces

Seats & seat

backs

Work surfaces

Standard

High

resistance

work surfaces

Brightness

Brightness of an angle of less than 60°

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN

13722


information < 45 gloss.

Luminance

Clarity levels


13721 Without requirement, for information

Thickness of film

Thickness of varnish film


2808

Colourfastness

Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6


15187

Grey scale i ≥ 3

This test is not relevant for transparent varnish applied on

veneered or solid wood

Thermal shocks

20 cycles: 1hr at -20°C and 1hr at +50°C

Assessment in accordance with standards NF EN

13722 and NF EN 2409

No cracks

Good adhesion (d ≤ 2)

Dry heat

Ventilated oven at +70°C


12721 + A1

T = 16hrs

d = 5. under direct and diffuse light

Damp heat

Test temperature at 100°C


12721+ A1


information

d ≥ 4. under direct and

diffuse light

Sticking of faces and

edges

Restoration T° (+70°C)

Other uses T° (+50°C)

3 cycles of climatic variations

Adhesion good

or class 3

Foodstuffs

‒ Citric acid 10% (1hr) ‒ Peanut oil (1hr) ‒ Red wine (1hr) ‒ Pure blackcurrant (1hr) ‒ Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN

12720+ A1

If d < 4 under direct and

diffuse light, this

information must be

communicated on the

technical documentation

and instructions for use

d ≥ 4 under direct and diffuse

light

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Domestic &

household products

‒ Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) ‒ Black fountain pen (10 minutes) ‒ Black permanent marker (10 minutes) ‒ Nail varnish (10 minutes) ‒ Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN

12720+ A1

Pharmaceutical

products

‒ 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN

12720+ A1

Hot foodstuffs

‒ Coffee 40g/l at 80°C (1hr)

‒ Tea 10g/l at 80°C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN

12720+ A1

Impact

5 drops of a 110 g marble on 3 samples

5 drops of a 500g marble on 3 samples

H = 25cm H = 40 cm H = 50 cm

Wood-based : no rupture or crack on 80% of impacts done

Veneered and solid wood = for information

Abrasion

Average Initial Point

Assessment according to European technical

specification NF EN 15185

N 30 tr N 70 tr N 100 tr N 250 tr

Circular scratching

Continuous traces of scratching

Assessment in accordance with standard NF D

60050

F 0.8 N F 0.9 N F 1.5 N F 2 N

Adhesion

Grid pattern with V-shaped stiff blade


2409

d ≤ 2

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2.5.3 Paint on metal

Normative references: NF D 60050 NF EN ISO 4628-2 NF EN ISO 4628-3 NF EN ISO 9227


Regulations

Other surfaces Seats & Seat

back Work surfaces

Brightness Brightness of an angle of less than 60°


For information – without

requirement < 45 gloss

Thickness of film

Thickness of paint film

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN ISO

2808

For information – without requirement

Colourfastness(*)

Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 6


Grey scale i ≥3 Lightfastness blue exposure duration no. 8


(*) For wheelchairs for persons with reduced

mobility

Water resistance by

Immersion

Ford test - 10 days


2812-2, NF EN ISO 4628-2 and NF EN ISO 4628-3

Blistering: d 2S2

Rusting Ri 0

Adhesion: d 2

No change in appearance after cleaning

Corrosion(*)

Neutral Salt spray

Internal use: T: 24 hrs.


9227 and NF EN ISO 4628-3 Visible parts: Ri 3

Hidden parts: Ri 4

Invisible parts: for information

Neutral Salt spray

Internal use: T: 96 hrs.


9227 and NF EN ISO 4628-3

(*) For wheelchairs for persons with reduced mobility

Foodstuffs

‒ Citric acid 10% (1hr) ‒ Peanut oil (1hr) ‒ Red wine (1hr) ‒ Pure blackcurrant (1hr) ‒ Soda of type Coca-Cola (1hr)

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720 +

A1

If d < 4 under direct and diffuse

light, this information must be

communicated on the technical

documentation and instructions

for use

d ≥ 4 under

direct and diffuse

light

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Domestic &

household products

‒ Black ballpoint ink (10 minutes) ‒ Black fountain pen (10 minutes) ‒ Black permanent marker (10 minutes) ‒ Nail varnish (10 minutes) ‒ Bleach 2.6 Ca (1hr)

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+

A1

Pharmaceutical

products

‒ 2% diluted eosin (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+

A1

Hot products

‒ Coffee 40g/l at 80°C (1hr)

‒ Tea 10g/l at 80°C (1hr) Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 12720+

A1

Impact

Firing pin 1000g

5 drops from a height according to sheet metal

thickness.

Assessment of cracks & flaking on the visible faces of

furniture only in accordance with Standard NF EN ISO

6272-1

e < 0.7mm: h 35cm

0.7 e < 0.9 mm: h 40cm

0.9 e < 1.1 mm: h 45cm

e 1.1 mm: h 50cm

no cracks or flaking on 80% of the drops carried out

Abrasion

Average initial point

Assessment according to European technical

specification NF EN 15185

Number 80 tr Number

150 tr Number 250 tr

Scratching Continuous traces of scratching

Assessment in accordance with standard NF D 60050

For information –

without

requirement

F 1N

Adhesion Grid pattern with V-shaped stiff blade

Assessment in accordance with standard NF EN 2409 d 2

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2.5.4 Process control: Periodicity of tests

Extract from quality assurance standard § Production control:

"Processes whose results cannot be checked by means of a systematic product check or for which deficiencies only appear once the product is in use must be validated at predefined periods and on each new modification of the process, and the influencing factors must be controlled.

The parameters for control of these processes must be defined and controlled, and the staff must be qualified"

Regulations:

1. The finish process performances (paint, varnish, adhesion etc.) concerned by this requirement are regularly assessed using tests in the FCBA laboratory (or by an equivalent and certified laboratory):

‒ On each new modification of the finish process ‒ Regularly at least every three years.

2. If during these validation tests a compliance defect is uncovered, the holding manufacturer will have to submit an action plan to the FCBA within a period of 15 days, for a return to compliance within a maximum period of 6 months

3. The parameters for control and recordings are regularly validated by the inspector during technical inspections of the production site.

Process:

Check adhesion compliance on the main shade of the painting process on metal:

‒ Shock resistance ‒ Immersion (FORD TEST) & adhesion resistance by grid pattern before and after testing ‒ Thickness

Check adhesion compliance on the main shade of the varnish & lacquer process on wood:

‒ Thermal shocks & pre- and post-test adhesion ‒ Abrasion resistance ‒ Scratch resistance ‒ Thickness

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3 Requirements for the Furniture

3.1 Requirements specific to the furniture

3.1.1 Fire safety of large furniture (storage furniture, motricity elements etc.)

Regulatory reminder: The subject of these regulations only concerns large furniture that can be attached to the floor

or walls in a way that is sufficiently rigid to ensure that a push from the crowd will not be able to move them.

Large furniture must meet the requirements of the safety regulations of 25 June 1980 as amended in accordance

with article AM 15 and AM 16.

The materials making up the large furniture must be rated at least M3 according to the decree of 21 November 2002.

3.2 Requirements for storage furniture and care trolley

The product must meet:

‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture ‒ The common requirements defined under § Specific furniture requirements ‒ All requirements defined under § Test sequences and requirements ‒ Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to.

3.2.1 Test sequences and requirements

Normative References: ‒ NF EN 16121 ‒ NF EN 16122

The additional requirements defined in Appendix A (normative) of NF EN 16121 are relevant for all storage furniture

intended for use by children in primary schools, kindergartens and similar applications, excepted the principles of

safety requirements (§ A.2.3) of NF EN 16121, which are relevant for all products, whatever their use.

Stability tests


1 Doors, extractible elements and flaps closed, all storage elements

empty - h ≤1000 mm EN 16121 § 5.6.1 NF EN 16122 §11.2.1 -

2 Door, extractible elements and flaps closed, all storage elements

empty - h ≤1000 mm EN 16121 § 5.6.1 § 5.6.2 NF EN 16122 §11.2.2 -

3 All storage surfaces empty; Doors, extractible elements and flaps all

open EN 16121 § 5.6.3 NF EN 16122 §11.4.1 -

4 All storage surfaces empty, with application of a tipping load EN

16121 § 5.6.4 NF EN 16122 §11.4.2 -

5 All storage surfaces under load, with application of a tipping load

EN 16121 § 5.6.5 NF EN 16122 § 11.4.3 -

6 Doors, extractible elements and flaps closed and locked, storage

units closed EN 16121 § 5.6.6 NF EN 16122 §11.5 -

7 Dynamic stability for furniture with wheels EN 16121 § 5.6.7 NF EN 16122 §11.6 -

8 Stability with furniture empty, doors and drawers open and loaded FCBA 5015 No tipping at the end of the test

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Safety tests

All the Security tests shall be carried out on the same sample and in the following order :


1 General safety requirements NF EN 16121 § 5.2 to

5.5 and Appendix A -

2 Load of tops and bases EN 16121 Appendix D § D2.3 NF EN 16122 §6.2.1 Softening under load < 0.5%

3 Static load for tops and bases EN 16121 § 5.7.1.1 NF EN 16122 §6.2.2 -

4 Shelf holding-horizontal force towards the outside EN 16121§

5.7.1.2 NF EN 16122 §6.1.2 -

5 Shelf holding-horizontal force downwards EN 16121 § 5.7.1.3 NF EN 16122 §6.1.3 -

6 Solidity of shelf supports EN 16121 § 5.7.1.4 NF EN 16122 §6.1.5 -

7 Vertical load on revolving doors EN 16121§ 5.7.1.5 NF EN 16122 §7.1.2

sagging < 2 mm at 10mm for the

opposite edge of the hinged edge of

the unloaded door at 10° of the closed

position

If the adjustment function is intended

to adjust the door at the end of the

tests to correct the softening

8 Horizontal load on revolving doors EN 16121§ 5.7.1.6 NF EN 16122 §7.1.3 -

9 Solidity of flaps on the low part EN 16121§ 5.7.1.7 NF EN 16122 §7.3.1 -

10 Solidity of extractible elements EN 16121§ 5.7.1.8 NF EN 16122 §7.5.2 -

11 Sudden opening and closure of extractible elements EN 16121

§ 5.7.1.9 NF EN 16122 §7.5.4 -

12 Opening device with individual function lockout EN 16121§

5.7.1.10 NF EN 16122 §7.5.6 -

13 Structure rigidity applicable to the structure and frame EN

16121§ 5.7.1.11 NF EN 16122 §6.4.1 -

14 Rigidity of the structure applicable to wheeled furniture EN

16121 § 5.7.1.12 NF EN 16122 §6.4.3 -

15 Overloading EN 16121§ 5.7.1.13 NF EN 16122 § 10.1.3 -

16 Uncoupling EN 16121 § 5.7.1.14 NF EN 16122 §10.1.4 -

17 Furniture set into the ground EN 16121§ 5.7.1.15 NF EN 16122 §10.2 -

18 Instructions for use NF EN 16121 §7 -

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Solidity and durability tests

The strength and durability tests may be carried out on a second sample not tested as above mentioned on §3.2.1.2


1 Solidity of hanging rail supports EN 16121 § 6.1.1 NF EN 16122 §6.3 -

2 Solidity of pegs EN 16121§ 6.1.2 NF EN 16122 §9.1 -

3 Durability of revolving doors EN 16121 § 6.1.3 NF EN 16122 §7.1.5

§ 6.2 of EN 16121 Operating force < 30

N; residual softening < 2 mm after

operation at 10mm for the opposite

edge of the hinged edge of the

unloaded door at 10° of the closed

position

If the adjustment function is intended

to adjust the door at the end of the

tests to correct the softening

4 Sudden closure of revolving doors EN 16121 § 6.1.4 NF EN 16122 §7.1.4 -

5 Opening/closing of sliding doors and curtain closing systems

with horizontal movement EN 16121§ 6.1.5 NF EN 16122 §7.2.2 -

6 Durability of sliding doors and curtain closing systems with

horizontal movement EN 16121§ 6.1.6 NF EN 16122 §7.2.3 -

7 Durability of flaps EN 16121 § 6.1.7 NF EN 16122 §7.3.2 -

8 Durability of roller shutter doors with vertical movement EN

16121§ 6.1.8 NF EN 16122 §7.4.2 -

9 Durability of extractible elements EN 16121§ 6.1.9 NF EN 16122 §7.5.3

Softening of 1.25% unloaded drawer

and 3.75% loaded drawer. Operating

force < 50 N and softening < 4.25%.

100% opening

For load <0.5kg/dm3 marking on the

product

10 Sudden opening and closure of extractible elements

§ 6.1.10 NF EN 16122 §7.5.4 -

11 Displacement of the base of extractible elements

§ 6.1.11 NF EN 16122 §7.5.5 -

12

Resistance of blocking and locking mechanisms for

extractible elements

§ 6.1.12

NF EN 16122 §7.6.2 -

13

Resistance of blocking and locking mechanisms for doors,

flaps and curtains

§ 6.1.13

NF EN 16122 §7.6.3 -

14 Fall

§ 6.1.14 NF EN 16122 §6.4.2 Level L2

15 Shelf deformation § 6.1.15 NF EN 16122 §6.1.4 -

16 Detachment of wardrobe rods NF EN 16122 §6.3.2 -

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§ 6.1.16

17 Fall for storage lockers

§ 6.1.17 NF EN 16122 §8.3 -

18 Prolonged loading for storage lockers

§ 6.1.18 NF EN 16122 §8.2 -

19 Ground pressure Protocol FCBA 6314 Pressure ≤ 3N/mm²

20 Care trolleys: tipping tests PT additional test

21 Rigidity according to 1 structure axis applicable to the

structure and frame Protocol FCBA no. 6313

Deformation amplitude under effort <

10 mm (cumulation of deformations

observed in each direction)

Additional requirements for care trolleys

3.2.1.4.1 Tipping test

Test conditions:

‒ Place the trolley on the test floor covered with hard PVC (thickness 3 mm) in normal use position. ‒ Choose the most unfavourable side uncovered during the stability test and raise the trolley from the opposite

side until it reaches an unstable balance position (just before tipping). ‒ Leave the trolley without initial speed and allow it to tip freely.

Practice 5 cycles.

Requirement: At the end of the test we do not note any deterioration in the structure or assemblies and the trolley

still needs to be able to carry out all its functions.

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4 Requirements for chairs

4.1 Requirements specific to chairs

4.1.1 Textiles & foamed textiles

Normative references: NF EN 14465 + amendment A1

Tests References Regulations

Process: Tensile strength NF EN ISO 13934-1

woven fabrics, foamed or otherwise

F 350 N

For information

Process: Longitudinal -

transverse tear resistance NF EN ISO 13937-3

fabrics woven or otherwise F 40 N for information

Mesh F25 N

NB: no requirement for chairs not including structural stitching

Use: stitching resistance NF EN ISO 13936-2

woven fabrics, foamed or otherwise: d 4mm

mesh or fishnet:

Seat: no break for F=150 N

Seat back: no break for F=100 N

NB: no requirement for chairs not including structural stitching

Use: Abrasion resistance NF EN 14465 + A1

Appendix A

n 30,000 cycles

Flat fabrics = 3 cut threads

Tracked fabrics = disappearance of the tracked thread or 3 cut threads

Looped fabrics = disappearance of the loops over a surface of 5mm²

Particulate fabrics = total disappearance or unsticking of the fibre layer

Rubbed fabrics = total disappearance of the fibre layer

Velvet = disappearance of the velvet over a 5mm² surface

Non-woven or mesh = appearance of a hole

Use: Pilling resistance NF EN ISO 12945-2 All fabrics

i 4 after 5,000 cycles

Use: Lightfastness in

artificial light NF EN ISO 105-B02

All fabrics

i ≥ 6

Use; Rubbing fastness NF EN ISO 105-X 12

All fabrics

dry i (4- 5)

wet i 4

Use: Poaching resistance NF EN 14704-2

All fabrics

deformation of

fabrics

d 5 mm

5 d 7 mm

7 d 9 mm

foam compression set

d 10%

d 8%

d 5%

foamed fabrics

Use: Adhesion resistance NF EN ISO 2411 F 15 N

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4.1.2 Coated textile supports

Reference standard: ‒ NF EN 15618 + A1

Coating = operation of depositing a specific material on the surface of a fabric to give it particular properties (source

IFTH)


Tensile strength NF EN ISO 1421 longitudinal

F ≥ 250 N

transverse

F ≥ 150 N

Longitudinal - transverse

tear resistance

NF EN ISO 4674-1

Method A F ≥ 15 N

Primer abrasion resistance NF EN ISO 5470-2

51,200 cycles

level 2 on a scale of 0 to 5

0 indicates "no deterioration"

Crease resistance NF EN ISO 5981

No deterioration at 50,000 cycles

Adhesion resistance of the

coating – longitudinal -

transverse

NF EN ISO 2411 F≥15 N

Lightfastness in artificial

light NF EN ISO 105-B02 index ≥ 6

Abrasion resistance

dry & wet NF EN ISO 105-X12

i≥(4-5) dry

i≥ 4 wet

Resistance of stitching NF EN ISO 13936-2 Seat

no break / F = 15 daN

Seat back

no break / F = 10 daN

Resistance to products NF EN 15618 + A1

Power supply: acetic acid 7% + citric acid 10% + ethanol 48% + peanut oil

+ blackcurrant cordial + Coca-Cola

household products: bleach 12° + Vigor neat and diluted 5% + wet

Marseille soap

domestic products

to be studied

Poaching resistance (after

being placed in the oven)

NF EN 14704-2

- deformation STR d ≤ 5 mm: foam compression set ≤ 10%

- deformation STR 5 < d ≤ 7 mm: foam compression set =< 8%

- deformation STR 7 < d ≤ 9 mm: foam compression set ≤ 5%

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4.1.3 Flexible cellular materials


Seat Seat back

Compression

resistance NF EN ISO 3386-1 + A1 Bearing capacity calculated for information purposes

Indentation

resistance NF EN ISO 2439+ A1

F ≥ 120 N

Factor ≥ 2.5

F ≥ 50 N

Factor ≥ 2.5

Compression

set

NF EN ISO 1856 Deformation ≤ 10%

FCBA AMB MAT 029

Dynamic fatigue

by indentation NF EN ISO 3385

Effort 75 DaN

Deformation ≤ 5%

Indentation ≤ 25%

Effort 30 DaN

Deformation ≤ 5%

Indentation ≤ 25%

Static fatigue FCBA AMB MAT 017 Deformation ≤ 5%

Indentation ≤ 25%

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4.1.4 Chair fire safety

Fire safety of insulated upholstered chairs NOT attached to the ground

Normative references: NF EN 1021 1 NF EN 1021-2 Guide GPEM/CP-D1/2000 (Permanent Market Study Groups) GPEMCP recommendation - D2/2000

The fire behaviour class of chairs in 3 categories CF, C, EC originates from a recommendation by GPEM/CP-D2/2000

of the Central Procurement Board. It is intended to determine the chair's capacity to catch fire. It is intended to be

applied to the entire public sector.

The tests concern upholstered chairs in their normal use presentation. Fire behaviour is characterised for a chair in

its entirety, or for a sample in accordance with the replicability rules established by the guide GPEM/CP-D2/2000.

The cigarette test is carried out as a priority. The small flame test is carried out with 3 applications of 15 seconds.

Table 3

Test principle Class Regulation

Does not pass cigarette and match tests EC

Passes the cigarette test but not the match test C

Passes the cigarette test and the match test CF CF class is retained for the certification of

upholstered chairs

NB - The test results (CF class) with the coatings used are mentioned on the quality certificate.

Fire safety of chairs attached to the ground seating several persons and/or in a row

Normative references: NF D 60-013 Fire safety regulations in the ERP of 25 June 1980 according to the decree of 6

March 2006 Decree of 21 November 2002 concerning class M

Regulatory reminder :

These regulations only concern chairs seating several persons and/or able to be fastened together to form a row.

The chairs must meet the requirements of the safety regulations of 25 June 1980 as amended in accordance with

article AM 15 (decree of 6 March 2006).

This decree requires:

The materials making up the chairs must be rated at least M3 according to the decree of 21 November 2002. The associated materials of foam and seat coverings after testing carried out in accordance with standard

NF D 60-013. The following must be observed: Lateral lengths destroyed on the seat and the seat back < 200 mm on each side of the chair's

median axis Loss of chair mass ≤ 300 grams

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4.2 Insulated chairs not attached to the ground


‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture ‒ The joint requirements defined under § Specific chair requirements ‒ All requirements defined under § Test sequences and requirements ‒ Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to.


Normative references:

‒ NF EN 16 139 L 1 or L2 ‒ NF EN 1729-2


1 Instructions for use -

2 Safety requirements NF EN 16139 + FCBA

1345 -

3 Dimensional requirements Appendix C for

information

4 Ground pressure FCBA 6314 Pressure ≤ 3 N/mm²

5 Stability (for information if necessary) NF EN 16139 -

6 Static load of the seat and seat back NF EN 16139 -

7 Static load of the front edge of the seat NF EN 16139 -

8 Static load of the seat and seat back for rocking

chairs, reclining chairs and chaises-longues NF EN 16139 -

9 Vertical static load on the seat back NF EN 16139 -

10 Static load of the support bar for the legs, footrest

and leg rest NF EN 16139 -

11 Lateral static load of armrests NF EN 16139 -

12 Lateral static load of headrests NF EN 16139 -

13 Static load of armrests under the action of a vertical

force directed downwards NF EN 16139 -

14 Static load of armrests under the action of a vertical

force directed upwards NF EN 16139 -

15 Combined durability for the seat and seat back NF EN 16139 -

16 Durability of the seat and seat back for rocking

chairs, reclining chairs and chaises-longues NF EN 16139 -

17 Durability of the front edge of the seat NF EN 16139 -

18 Durability of armrests NF EN 16139 -

19 Durability of leg rests NF EN 16139 -

20 Footrest fatigue test NF EN 16139 -

21 Static load of frame towards the front NF EN 16139 -

22 Frame lateral static NF EN 16139 -

23 Impact on the seat NF EN 16139 -

24 Impact on the seat back NF EN 16139 -

25 Impact on the armrests NF EN 16139 -

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26 Fall of stackable seating NFEN16139 Appendix A.1 § 6.27.2 of NF EN 1728 :2012

27 Falling backwards NFEN16139 Appendix A.1 § 6.28 of NF EN 1728 :2012

28 Fall from the height of a table NFEN16139 Appendix A.1 § 6.27.3 of NF EN 1728 :2012

29 Fall (multiple seats) NF EN 16139 -

30 Static load on the auxiliary writing panel NF EN 16139 -

31 Durability on the auxiliary writing panel NF EN 16139 -

32 Stability NF EN 16139 -

33 Safety vis-à-vis users FCBA 1345 -

34 Rolling force FCBA 1345 -

35 Rolling test FCBA 1345 -

36 For information: Rolling force FCBA 1345 -

37 Stop impact resistance: Geriatric wheelchairs FCBA 1345 -

38 Braking efficiency test FCBA 1345 -

39 Brake endurance manoeuvre FCBA 1345 -

40 Maximum brake pedal solicitation test FCBA 1345 -

41 Maximum deflection test on the seat back FCBA 1345 -

42 Footrest endurance manoeuvre test FCBA 1345 -

43 Seat height adjustment endurance test FCBA 1345 -

44 Mechanical resistance test for seat height

adjustment

FCBA 1345 -

45 Stability test towards the rear on a 5° slope FCBA 1345 -

46 Stability test with footrest FCBA 1345 -

4.3 Wheelchair for disable persons


‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture

4.3.1 Requirements

Wheelarmchairs for disable persons shall fulfill the technical specifications specified at title IV of “Liste des produits

et prestations remboursables prévus à l’article L165-1 du code de la sécurité sociale”. The specifications are available

at the following link : http://www.ameli.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/LPP.pdf

http://www.ameli.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/LPP.pdf

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4.4 Requirements for the tables

4.4.1 Requirements for the tables


‒ The common requirements defined under § Requirements common to all types of furniture ‒ All requirements defined under § Test sequences and requirements ‒ Any possible additional requirements associated with the standards and/or protocols referred to. ‒ The additional tests defined under § Additional tests.


Normative references: ‒ NF EN 15372 level 2 or 3


1 Safety requirements/general NF EN 15372 -

2 Stability under vertical load NF EN 15372 -

3 Stability of tables fitted with extractible elements. NF EN 15372 -

4 Horizontal static load NF EN 15372 -

5 Vertical static load (a) NF EN 15372

Compliance with the standard +

residual arrow ≤1% of the length or

diameter of the plate, measured at the

load point.

6 Horizontal fatigue NF EN 15372

d ≤16 mm

d ≤ 30 mm for folding tables and

transversely for round tables

(cumulation of deformations

observed in each direction)

7 Vertical fatigue of consoles or care trolleys, and

cantilever tables NF EN 15372 -

8 Vertical impact for tables not containing any

glass. (b ) NF EN 15372 -

9 Vertical impact for glass tables (c ) NF EN 15372 -

10 Falling of tables weighing in excess of 20 kg NF EN 15372 -

11 Dimensional requirement PT § Additional tests -

12 Ground pressure Protocol FCBA 6314 Pressure ≤ 3 N/mm²

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4.4.3 Additional tests

Dimensional requirements

Dimensions applicable to tables & work surfaces adapted to wheelchairs

Normative reference:

Table for wheelchairs Max. dimensions

Work surface Height ≤ 800 mm

Free volume under the table

Height ≥ 700 mm

Width ≥ 600 mm

depth ≥ 600 mm

4.5 Requirements for overbed tables

1 Safety requirements FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

2 Load of top FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

3 Stability test FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

4 Manoeuvre test (other than height adjustment) FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

5 Manoeuvre test (raising and lowering of the tray) FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

6 Vertical cyclic pushes on the cantilever tray FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

7 Rolling test FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

8 Fall test FCBA 6700 14 (10-14)

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