AS NZS 60335.2.116-2020 PDF

Full title and description

AS/NZS 60335.2.116:2020 — Household and similar electrical appliances — Safety — Part 2.116: Particular requirements for furniture with electrically motorised parts. This joint Australian/New Zealand adoption is an identical adoption of IEC 60335-2-116 (Ed.1, 2019) and sets safety requirements for furniture that incorporates electrically motorised mechanisms for household and similar use (rated voltage not more than 250 V).

Abstract

This Standard specifies particular safety requirements to reduce hazards associated with electrically motorised parts in furniture intended for household and similar environments (for example, height‑adjustable tables and desks, motorised TV/monitor stands and adjustable seating). It is intended to be used together with the general requirements of IEC/AS/NZS 60335‑1. The standard excludes certain items such as furniture containing heating elements, electrically operated hospital beds and electrical wheelchairs where other standards apply.

General information

• Status: Current (AS/NZS adoption published and in force).
• Publication date: 27 November 2020.
• Publisher: Standards Australia / Standards New Zealand (joint publication).
• ICS / categories: Domestic safety and household electrical appliances — typically classified under ICS 13.120 (Domestic safety) with related classifications for domestic electrical appliances.
• Edition / version: 1st edition (AS/NZS adoption of IEC 60335‑2‑116 Ed.1 (2019)).
• Number of pages: Common product listings show 15 pages for the AS/NZS PDF; some distributors list longer page counts (around 30–31) depending on formatting/extended versions. Users should check the publisher’s product details for the exact file length they obtain.

Scope

This part of IEC/AS/NZS 60335 deals with the safety of furniture incorporating electrically motorised parts intended for household and similar use, with rated supply voltages not exceeding 250 V. It applies to furniture that may also be used by laypersons in shops, offices, hotels, cinemas, hospitals, schools and light industry, but excludes items covered by other specific standards (for example electrically operated hospital beds, electric wheelchairs, furniture with heating elements or child‑specific furniture unless explicitly included). The Standard covers hazards during normal and foreseeable abnormal operation and is to be used in conjunction with the general requirements of IEC/AS/NZS 60335‑1.

Key topics and requirements

• Mandatory use together with the general safety requirements of IEC/AS/NZS 60335‑1 (marking, instructions, construction and general tests).
• Mechanical and electrical safety of motorised mechanisms in furniture (entrapment and crush hazards, stability, guard design and moving‑part protection).
• Limits and tests for accessible surface temperatures where relevant (to avoid burns from exposed surfaces).
• Electrical insulation, earthing and protection against electric shock for furniture appliances (supply connections, wiring, motors and controls).
• Requirements for instructions, warnings, intended use statements and maintenance information for end users and service personnel.
• Exclusions and cross‑references to other standards (e.g., IEC 60601‑2‑52 for certain hospital beds).

Typical use and users

Primary users include furniture manufacturers and designers, product safety and compliance engineers, testing and certification laboratories, regulatory bodies, and procurement/specification teams in commercial and institutional sectors. The Standard is used to design, test and certify electrically motorised furniture for safe sale and use in Australia, New Zealand and other markets that adopt AS/NZS or IEC household appliance safety requirements.

Related standards

Key related documents include IEC/AS/NZS 60335‑1 (general requirements for safety of household and similar electrical appliances), IEC 60601‑2‑52 (particular requirements for electrically operated hospital beds), and other Part 2 series standards of IEC 60335 that address specific appliance categories. The AS/NZS adoption is explicitly based on IEC 60335‑2‑116 Ed.1 (2019); note that a later IEC edition was published in December 2025 which may trigger future national adoptions or revisions.

Keywords

electrically motorised furniture; adjustable desks; motorised stands; furniture safety; AS/NZS 60335.2.116:2020; IEC 60335‑2‑116; household electrical appliances; entrapment protection; product compliance; testing and certification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the joint Australian/New Zealand adoption (AS/NZS 60335.2.116:2020) of IEC 60335‑2‑116 that sets particular safety requirements for furniture containing electrically motorised parts used in household and similar environments.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the safety requirements, tests and instructions needed to reduce electrical and mechanical hazards from motorised furniture (e.g., crushing/entrapment risks, electrical shock, stability and surface temperatures). It is applied together with the general requirements in IEC/AS/NZS 60335‑1. Certain items (hospital beds, wheelchairs, furniture with heating elements, child‑specific furniture) are excluded where other standards apply.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, compliance engineers, testing laboratories, certification bodies, and regulators use this standard to design, assess and certify electrically motorised furniture for safe sale and use.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: AS/NZS 60335.2.116:2020 was published on 27 November 2020 and remains the current AS/NZS adoption of IEC 60335‑2‑116 Ed.1 (2019). The IEC published a revised edition (IEC 60335‑2‑116, 2nd edition) in December 2025; national adoptions or revisions by Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand may follow, so users should check the publisher’s catalogue for any newer AS/NZS versions after 27 November 2020.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2.116 of the IEC 60335 family (which is structured as Part 1 = general requirements plus multiple Part 2.x documents specifying particular requirements for different appliance types). AS/NZS 60335.2.116:2020 is the national adoption of that particular Part 2 document.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Electrically motorised furniture, adjustable tables/desks, entrapment protection, appliance safety, AS/NZS 60335.2.116:2020, IEC 60335‑2‑116, household electrical appliances, product testing.