BIFMA - The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) has a set of standards which apply to general purpose furniture. Compliance with these standards is strictly voluntary and requires a variety of different types of tests for compliance.

Examples of the types of tests required for compliance are listed below including the results as they relate to our products:

• Back Rest Strength -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.

The BIFMA standards are voluntary, this means that not all manufacturers invest the time and money required to manufacture their furniture to these higher standards. When purchasing our chairs you simply know that they are made to withstand the heavy daily use that is part of a dining establishment.