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20、G PANEL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTED COMPONENTSNATIONAL STANDARD OF CANADA CAN/CGSB-3.14-2006Prepared by the Approved by the Canadian General Standards Board Standards Council of CanadaPublished September 2008 by the Canadian General Standards Board Gatineau, Canada K1A 1G6 HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT O
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22、EE ON INTERCONNECTING PANEL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTED COMPONENTS(Voting membership at date of approval)ChairmanParratt, B. The Global Group (Producer)General Interest CategoryBradley, J. National Research Council of CanadaComtois, M. Micom Laboratories Inc.Dennie, J. Bodycote Materials Testing Canada In
23、c.Driscoll, R. Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers AssociationJantz, J. IntertekSimon, T. Tanda Laboratories Inc.Stables, L. Workplace Safety and Insurance BoardProducer CategoryBarbeau, J. Arto Pex PlusBarber, P. Compx WaterlooCarmona, P. Correctional Service Canada (CORCAN)Choo, C.
24、Teknion Furniture SystemsDykstra, T. Haworth Inc.Musculus, J. Steelcase Inc.Ruster, R. Herman Miller Inc.User CategoryBach, A. Canada Revenue AgencyBlanchard, P. Public Works and Government Services CanadaCook, B. City of EdmontonDenault, J. Industry CanadaDewling, D. Government of Newfoundland and
25、LabradorGerrard, K. City of TorontoGitt, M. ConsultantSecretary (Non-member)Khan, R. Canadian General Standards BoardAcknowledgment is made for the translation of this National Standard of Canada by the Translation Bureau of Public Works and Government Services Canada.CAN/CGSB-44.229-2008CAN/CGSB-44
26、.229-2008 1CAN/CGSB-44.229-2008Supersedes CAN/CGSB-44.229-2002CANADIAN GENERAL STANDARDS BOARDINTERCONNECTING PANEL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORTED COMPONENTS1. SCOPE1.1 This standard provides dimensional and performance requirements for safety, durability and structural adequacy of interconnecting panels and
27、 panel-supported components such as work surfaces, drawers and storage units. Panels may have the capability for management of electrical and communications wiring as well as acoustical properties.1.2 This standard also provides dimensional and adjustment requirements that respect generally accepted
28、 ergonomics guidelines or standards, such as those of CAN/CSA-ISO 9241-5-00, using NATICK/TR-89/044, 1988 as its source of anthropometric data.1.2.1 The dimensional and adjustment requirements aim to address the estimated needs of the 5th to 95th percentile of adult office workers when in the seated
29、 position.1.3 The selected methods for measuring interconnecting panels and panel-supported components and for assessing their performance are based on the actual field and product-testing experience of the members of the Canadian General Standards Board Committee on Interconnecting Panel Systems an
30、d Supported Components.1.4 Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are given in metric units with imperial equivalents shown in brackets where appropriate. The metric units shall be regarded as official in the event of dispute.1.5 The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard
31、 may require the use of materials and/or equipment that could be hazardous. This document does not purport to address all the safety aspects associated with its use. Anyone using this standard has the responsibility to consult the appropriate authorities and to establish appropriate health and safet
32、y practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.2. REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS2.1 The following publications are referenced in this standard:2.1.1 National Research Council of Canada (NRC)National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).2.1.2 Canadian Standards Association
33、 (CSA)CAN/CSA-ISO 9241-5-00 Ergonomic Requirements for Office Work with Visual Display Terminals (VDTs) Part 5: Workstation Layout and Postural RequirementsC22.2 No. 9.0 General Requirements for LuminairesC22.2 No. 12 Portable LuminairesC22.2 No. 203 Modular Wiring Systems for Office Furniture.2.1.3
34、 American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)EP 1 Gray Scale for Color Change.2 CAN/CGSB-44.229-20082.1.4 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/BIFMA InternationalANSI/BIFMA X5.6-2003 Panel Systems Tests.2.1.5 American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Electrical
35、Manufacturers Association (NEMA)ANSI/NEMA LD 3-2005 High-Pressure Decorative Laminates.2.1.6 ASTM InternationalC 297-04 Standard Test Method for Flat Tensile Strength of Sandwich ConstructionsC 423-07 Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Ro
36、om MethodD 523-89(1999) Standard Test Method for Specular GlossD 3359-02 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape TestD 3363-05 Standard Test Method for Film Hardness by Pencil TestD 4060-01 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber AbraserE 90-04 Stan
37、dard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and ElementsE 413-04 Standard Classification for Rating Sound Insulation.2.1.7 Association for Contract Textiles (ACT) Performance Guidelines.2.1.8 BIFMA InternationalG1-2002 Ergonomics Guideline F
38、or VDT (Visual Display Terminal) Furniture Used In Office Work Spaces.2.1.9 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.2.1.10 Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)UL 1286 Standard for Office Furnishi
39、ngs.2.1.11 U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering CenterNATICK/TR-89/044, 1988 Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Army Personnel: Methods and Summary Statistics.2.2 A dated reference in this standard is to the issue specified. An undated reference in this standard is to the latest issue,
40、unless otherwise specified by the authority applying this standard. The sources are given in the Notes section.CAN/CGSB-44.229-2008 33. TERMINOLOGY3.1 The definitions in ANSI/BIFMA X5.6-2003 and the following apply in this standard:Articulating Keyboard Support Surface (Support articul pour clavier)
41、A vertically and horizontally continuously user-adjustable support surface for a computer keyboard, mouse and other input devices where the adjustment is provided by a jointed or segmented arm providing retractability of the support surface complete with keyboard and mouse below the primary work sur
42、face to which it is attached.Cable Pathway (Chemin de cbles V/D)A facility for the placement of voice/data cabling.Cableway (Parcours de cbles)A space that can contain raceways and cable pathways.NRC (NRC)Noise reduction coefficient.Panel (Cloison)A flat or curved surface that controls and defines s
43、pace, provides privacy and a means for supporting components.Raceway (Canalisation)An enclosed channel of metal or non-metallic materials designed expressly for holding wires, cables or busbars, with additional functions. Raceways include, but are not limited to, rigid metal conduit, rigid non-metal
44、lic conduit, intermediate metal conduit, liquid-tight flexible conduit, flexible metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, electrical non-metallic tubing, electrical metallic tubing, underfloor raceways, cellular concrete floor raceways, cellular metal floor raceways, surface raceways, wireways and b
45、usways.Roll-out Keyboard Support Surface (Support coulissant pour clavier)A horizontally user-adjustable work surface or tray that is used to support a computer keyboard and, in some instances, to provide space for a mouse.STC (ITS)Sound transmission class.Substrate (Substrat)An underlying core or l
46、ayer that can be laminated, coated or veneered.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS4.1 Tolerances Unless otherwise specified, the tolerances on test equipment, measuring equipment and loading devices, shall be as follows:a. Test weights, null5%b. Forces, velocities and time, null5%c. Linear measurements, null1.5
47、 mm (1/16 in.)d. Angles, null54 CAN/CGSB-44.229-2008e. Levels, within 5 mm per metre (1/16 in. per linear foot)f. Cycles, all requirements are minimums.Test weights, forces, dimensions, angles, time, rates and velocities shall be targeted at the nominal values specified.4.2 Workmanship The assembled
48、 components shall be uniform in quality, style, material and workmanship and shall be clean and free from any defects that may affect appearance, serviceability or safety. When assembled in any of the manufacturers recommended configurations, there shall be no unfinished edges or surfaces other than
49、 stainless steel when viewed in normal use positions. Metal edges, corners and parts with which the user is intended to come in contact shall be rounded or covered with protective caps. Lubricated parts, excluding drawer and roll-out keyboard shelf slides, shall be protected against accidental contact with the user, the users clothes or documents. Wood core surfaces shall have a balanced construction to minimize warping.4.3 Finish The specified finish (par. 10.1 a.) shall meet the requirements of Table 1. All exposed alum
