We have passed the test!
We have passed the test! Many of our commercial wood chairs and bar stools have passed rigorous ANSI/BIFMA testing and meet the applicable requirements of ANSI/BIFMA X5.1-2011. The Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) standards establish recognized benchmarks for commercial furniture performance. Wood chairs and bar stools that meet these requirements have been tested for structural integrity, durability, stability, and safety, helping provide long-lasting performance in the most demanding of restaurant, bar, and hospitality settings.
To meet ANSI/BIFMA certification requirements, products must successfully complete a comprehensive series of structural, durability, impact, and stability evaluations. The test results below highlight the performance achieved by our certified wood seating products.
- Back Rest Strength Test - 150 lbs. Functional - PASS, 250lbs. Proof - PASS. There is no loss of serviceability to the chair.
- Drop Test - 225 lb. Functional Drop Weight- PASS, 300 lbs. 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 lbs. to tip, Rear- 45 lbs. to tip - PASS. The chair will not tip over as a result of the force application.
- Back Durability Test - 75 lbs. applied to back - 80,000 cycles - PASS. No structural breakage or loss of serviceability.
- Leg Strength Test - 150 lbs. Functional Load - PASS, 250 lbs. Proof Load - PASS. No loss of serviceability to the chair.
Founded in 1973, BIFMA serves as the principal trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers and is widely recognized for its role in developing commercial furniture performance standards. .
Meeting ANSI/BIFMA certification requirements demonstrates our commitment to manufacturing commercial seating that performs to recognized industry standards.