SGS AG: Updated Standard for Occasional Use Seating ANSI/BIFMA X6.4-2021
SAFEGUARDS | Hardgoods NO. 011/21
In January, BIFMA released an update to ANSI/BIFMA X6.4 - 2018 (Occasional Use Seating). The updated edition, now designated ANSI/BIFMA X6.4 - 2021, aids furniture manufacturers in addressing the continued rise in Americans weight by increasing the test loads to reflect the current 95th percentile male weight of 275 lbs.
Consistent with the previous version and reflecting occasional use , ANSI/BIFMA X6.4 - 2021 will be based upon halving the durability cycles of its related standard ANSI/BIFMA X5.4 (Public and Lounge Seating).
Occasional-use seating is normally used in indoor common/shared spaces such as waiting, reception, visitor seating in patient rooms, restaurant/dining/cafeteria settings and other gathering areas. Occasional-use seating may also be used in the home environment.
The Toms River Education Foundation,
a non-profit started up by Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, is donating $10,000 to the Toms River Regional School District to help them purchase team uniforms at each of the three high schools.
A 5K fundraising event hosted by the TREF in late November helped in raising the first round of funding for the school district.
“This Foundation was founded on the principle that extra-curricular school activities are as critical to a student’s educational experience as lessons learned in the classroom, Toms River Education Foundation President Erin Cosentino said in a statement provided to 92.7 WOBM News. Lessons learned outside the classroom promote team building, responsibility, critical thinking and problem solving. This donation is the first of what the Foundation expects to be many donations to insure Toms River Regional School students receive a well-rounded education.”
The Toms River Education Foundation,
a non-profit started up by Toms River Councilman Terrance Turnbach, is donating $10,000 to the Toms River Regional School District to help them purchase team uniforms at each of the three high schools.
A 5K fundraising event hosted by the TREF in late November helped in raising the first round of funding for the school district.
“This Foundation was founded on the principle that extra-curricular school activities are as critical to a student’s educational experience as lessons learned in the classroom, Toms River Education Foundation President Erin Cosentino said in a statement provided to 92.7 WOBM News. Lessons learned outside the classroom promote team building, responsibility, critical thinking and problem solving. This donation is the first of what the Foundation expects to be many donations to insure Toms River Regional School students receive a well-rounded education.”