Standard for Safety for Outdoor Furniture

Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 4041
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

Note: This NOI was reissued by the responsible SDO on September 28, 2021(originally published May 30, 2017). The scope and the project need for this NOI have been updated.

Note: This NOI was withdrawn on August 17, 2021 as per by the responsible SDO.

This standard provides requirements for construction and testing of outdoor patio furniture such as tables, tables with umbrellas, chairs, multi-seat furnishings, loveseats, benches, hanging chairs or swings and chaise lounge chair. Outdoor furniture with electrical components shall also comply with the Standard for Household and Commercial Furnishings, UL 962. Indoor furniture shall comply with UL 962.

Project need:

This proposed ANSI/CAN/UL Standard is a joint standard for the Canadian and the U.S market. This standard will support and strengthen the Canadian and U.S. economy and the standard of living of its citizens, who depend on the ability of Canadian and U.S. businesses to compete in domestic and global markets and support innovation in the face of increasing globalization and competition from foreign producers. From an environmental perspective, the implementation and maintenance of the requirements of this Standard will result in benefits of the STP continually improving the choices available to the end user. This activity leads to improved designs and innovative implementation opportunities that support sustainable development objectives to create safe communities in Canada. This ANSI/CAN/UL Standard is a joint standard for Canada and U.S. This ANSI/CAN/UL Standard will be used to support certification programs in Canada and the U.S.

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