1、BRITISH STANDARDBS 4438:1969Incorporating Amendments Nos. 1 and 2Specification forFiling cabinets and suspended filing pocketsICS 97.140ariesnfederation of British IndustryBS 4438:1969 Co-operating organizationsThe supervifrom thAssociation of BrBuChartered Institute of SecretCoThis British Standard
2、, having been approved by the Office Equipment and Supplies Standards Committee, was published under the authority of the Executive Board on 18 April 1969 BSI 2006The following BSI references relate to the work on this standardCommittee reference FHM/4Draft for comment 67/20624ISBN 580 05397 0Corpor
3、ation of Secretaries LimitedH.M. Stationery Office*H.M. TreasuryInstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesInstitute of Cost and Works AccountantsInstitute of Office Management*Institute of Purchasing and SupplyMinistry of Public Building and Works*Office Machines and Equipment Federatio
4、n*The Government departments and industrial organizations marked with an asterisk in the above list, together with the following, were directly represented on the Committee entrusted with the preparation of this British Standard:AslibAssociation of Medical Records OfficersAssociation of Municipal Co
5、rporationsBritish Furniture Manufacturers Federated AssociationBritish Paper 2) a pair of suspension rails (where these are not integral with the drawer sides).5.2.2 A drawer pull suitably designed and of adequate strength.5.2.3 A suitable card holder fitted to the outside of each drawer.5.3 Suspens
6、ion rails5.3.1 The suspension rails shall be spaced as indicated in Table 3.5.3.2 In addition, suspension rails shall be capable of vertical adjustment to accommodate both tabbed and A4FoolscapNotesmm (in) mm (in)Height(minimum internal)270 10* 270 10* See Note 1Width(minimum internal)330 13 384 15(
7、 See Note 2Depth(minimum unobstructed internal)560 22 560 22NOTE 1 Measured from the highest point on the inside floor of the drawer to the underside of the cross rail or that part of the carcase which separates the drawers.NOTE 2 The majority of A4 suspended filing pockets are approximately 318 mm
8、(12; in) wide. The average width of foolscap suspended filing pockets is 375 mm (14 in).A4FoolscapNotesmm (in) mm (in)Height(minimum)Upper positionLower position25724110(9“25724110(9“See 5.3.2 and Note 1Clearance above (minimum)Upper positionLower position1329“1(1329“1(See 5.3.2 and Note 2Width betw
9、een centres 330 13 388 15!NOTE 1 Height measurements to be made from the top of the suspension rail to the floor of the drawer.NOTE 2 Clearance distances to be measured from the top of the suspension rails to the underside of the carcase cross rail. BSI 2006 3flat-topped suspended filing pockets.NOT
10、E Tabbed pockets project to a greater degree above the suspension rail than the flat topped pockets which project above the suspension rail by only a small amount. In many cases, flat topped pockets extend further below the rail.BS 4438:1969 5.3.3 The suspension rails shall be so designed that when
11、tested in accordance with the conditions specified in clause 9 the downward deflection shall not exceed 3 mm ( in) and the sideways deflection shall not exceed 1 mm (0.04 in).5.3.4 The operative edges of suspension rails shall be smooth and preferably rounded in order to facilitate easy movement of
12、the files.5.4 Drawer suspension5.4.1 Text deleted5.4.2 Text deleted5.4.3 All components of the drawer suspension shall be suitably protected against corrosion.5.4.4 Text deleted5.5 Locks5.5.1 The provision of locks shall be optional.5.5.2 Where locks or locking mechanisms are provided they shall be
13、of such a kind as to lock all drawers of the cabinet simultaneously. They shall be so designed that it is not possible to manipulate the locking mechanism by inserting a tool or metal strip through the space between the drawer head and carcase side or by any other means.NOTE The type of lock, where
14、required, should be decided between the purchaser and the supplier.6 Performance requirementsText deleted.7 Safety requirements7.1 The cabinet shall conform to BS EN 14073-2:20042). In addition, the cabinet shall conform to the requirements specified in 7.2 and 7.3.7.2 Each card holder shall be fitt
15、ed with a card on which shall be printed in red the word WARNING and notification that the cabinet is likely to topple if:1) the upper drawer or drawers are loaded and pulled out when the lower drawer or drawers are empty;2) a second drawer is pulled out before the first drawer is pushed back.7.3 In
16、 order to prevent a cabinet from toppling when the drawers are disproportionately loaded, three holes of 7 mm (0.276 in) diameter shall be provided (one in the back and one in each side) so that the cabinet may be bolted to the wall or to the adjacent cabinet or cabinets. Alternatively, elongated ho
17、les of 7 mm (0.276 in) width may be provided to cater for vertical misalignment.7.3.1 Vertical measurement. The height of the centres of these holes or slots measured from the floor shall be as follows:1) 2 drawer cabinet 635 mm (25 in)2) 3 drawer cabinet 940 mm (37 in)3) 4 drawer cabinet 1 245 mm (
18、49 in)The tolerance on these heights shall be 0.5 mm.7.3.2 Horizontal measurement. The centres of the holes or slots in the back shall be on the centre line and those in the sides shall be 300 mm (11# in) from the front of the carcase.NOTE The risk of toppling will be reduced but not necessarily eli
19、minated if the holes are used to bolt two or more cabinets together.4 BSI 20062) BS EN 14073-2:2004, Office furniture Storage furniture Part 2: Safety requirements.BS 4438:1969 8 MarkingThe following information shall be legibly and permanently marked on the carcase or drawer of a filing cabinet:1)
20、the name or trade mark of the manufacturer;2) the number of this British Standard.NOTE The mark BS 4438 on or in relation to the product is a claim by the manufacturer that it complies with the requirements of the standard.The British Standards Institution is the owner of a registered certification
21、trade mark. This is shown below, enclosed in the words “Approved to British Standard”. This mark can be used only by manufacturers licensed under the certification mark scheme operated by BSI. The presence of this mark on or in relation to a product is an assurance that the goods have been produced
22、to comply with the requirements of the British Standard under a system of supervision, control and testing operated during manufacture and including a periodical inspection at the manufacturers works in accordance with the certification mark scheme of BSI.9 Additional test for suspension railsWith t
23、he drawer loaded to 22 kg of uniformly distributed suspended filing pocket, measure any deflection of the suspension rails (see 5.3.3). Figure 2 Figure deleted10 Dimensions of suspended filing pockets10.1 The cut-outs on the hangers of suspended filing pockets shall be so dimensioned as to engage wi
24、th the filing cabinet suspension rails (see Table 3).10.2 The overall width of the hangers shall be such that the ends do not foul the vertical side members of the cabinet carcase when in use (see Table 1).10.3 The highest point of the pocket above the top of the notch which rests on the suspension
25、rail shall not exceed: 10.4 The lowest part of the pocket below the top of the notch shall not exceed: 10.5 The maximum width of suspended filing pockets (excluding hangers) shall be as follows: (1) Flat-topped pockets 8.0 mm (5/16in)See Figure 3(2) Tabbed pockets 24.0 mm (15/16in)(1) Flat-topped po
26、ckets 254 mm (10 in)See Figure 3(2) Tabbed pockets 238 mm (9) in)A4 318 mm (12“ in)Foolscap 379 mm (1415/16in) BSI 2006 5BS 4438:1969 Figure 3 Illustration of 10.3 and 10.46 BSI 2006blankBS 4438:1969BSI389 Chiswick High RoadLondonW4 4ALBSI British Standards InstitutionBSI is the independent national
27、 body responsible for preparing British Standards. It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level. It is incorporated by Royal Charter.RevisionsBritish Standards are updated by amendment or revision. Users of British Standards should make sure that they possess the lat
28、est amendments or editions.It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services. We would be grateful if anyone finding an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using this British Standard would inform the Secretary of the technical committee responsible, the identity of which c
29、an be found on the inside front cover. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9000. Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7400.BSI offers members an individual updating service called PLUS which ensures that subscribers automatically receive the latest editions of standards.Buying standardsOrders for all BSI, international and foreign
30、standards publications should be addressed to Customer Services. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001. Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001. Email: ordersbsi-. Standards are also available from the BSI website at http:/www.bsi-.In response to orders for international standards, it is BSI policy to supply the BSI implementa
31、tion of those that have been published as British Standards, unless otherwise requested.Information on standardsBSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and international standards through its Library and its Technical Help to Exporters Service. Various BSI electronic informati
32、on services are also available which give details on all its products and services. Contact the Information Centre. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7111. Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7048. Email: infobsi-.Subscribing members of BSI are kept up to date with standards developments and receive substantial discounts on the
33、purchase price of standards. For details of these and other benefits contact Membership Administration. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7002. Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001. Email: membershipbsi-.Information regarding online access to British Standards via British Standards Online can be found at http:/www.bsi- infor
34、mation about BSI is available on the BSI website at http:/www.bsi-.CopyrightCopyright subsists in all BSI publications. BSI also holds the copyright, in the UK, of the publications of the international standardization bodies. Except as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no e
35、xtract may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise without prior written permission from BSI.This does not preclude the free use, in the course of implementing the standard, of necessary details such as s
36、ymbols, and size, type or grade designations. If these details are to be used for any other purpose than implementation then the prior written permission of BSI must be obtained.Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright & Licensing Manager. Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7070. Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7553. Email: copyrightbsi-.
