The American Wood Council (AWC) 2018 National Design Specification (NDS) for wood construction has been approved as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
As American waistlines and backsides are growing thicker, BIFMA, the trade association for office furniture manufacturers, has developed a new standard for a "General Purpose Large Office Chair" that can support occupants weighing up to 400 pounds.
Now developing American National Standards Institute standards, the Architectural Woodwork Institute says it plans to be the global leader in architectural woodwork standards, and industry-specific education and member networking opportunities.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the newly revised safety and performance standard for Desk/Table Products: ANSI/BIFMA X5.5-2014.
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has approved the newly developed safety and performance standard for educational seating: ANSI/BIFMA X6.1-2012—the first of its kind.
The American National Standards Institute has approved the new edition of ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 Storage Units – Tests standard, and copies of the new edition are available from BIFMA immediately.
The American National Standards Institute has approved the new edition of ANSI/BIFMA X5.3 Vertical Files – Test standard, and copies of the new edition are available from BIFMA immediately.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- The Business and Furniture Manufacturers Association announced that the approval of an updated ANSI/BIFMA X5.1 General-Purpose Office Chairs by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
The Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Assn. announced formal American National Standards Institute approval and release of the ANSI/BIFMA e3-2010 Furniture Sustainability Standard.