GB/T 14532-2026 Office furniture - Wooden cabinets and shelves English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS
CCS
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB/T 14532-2026
Office furniture - Wooden cabinets and shelves
办公家具 木制柜、架
Issue date: 2026-09-28 Implementation date: 2027-01-01
Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Requirements
6 Test methods
7 Inspection rules
8 Marking, instructions for use, packaging, transportation and storage
Office furniture — Wooden cabinets and racks
1 Scope
This document defines the terms for wooden cabinet and rack products, provides the classification, specifies the requirements, inspection rules, marking, instructions for use, packaging, transportation and storage, and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to wooden cabinets and racks used in office locations.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 1927.4—2021, Test methods for physical and mechanical properties of small clear wood specimens — Part 4: Determination of moisture content
GB/T 2828.1—2012, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
GB/T 3324—2024, General technical requirements for wooden furniture
GB/T 4893.1—2021, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 1: Determination of resistance to cold liquids
GB/T 4893.4—2023, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 4: Determination of adhesion cross-cut
GB/T 4893.8—2023, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 8: Determination of abrasion resistance
GB/T 4893.9—2013, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 9: Determination of resistance to impact
GB/T 5296.6, Instructions for use of products of consumer interest — Part 6: Furniture
GB/T 7000.201—2023, Luminaires — Part 2-1: Particular requirements — Fixed general purpose luminaires
GB/T 7000.202—2023, Luminaires — Part 2-2: Particular requirements — Recessed luminaires
GB/T 10357.4—2023, Mechanical properties test of furniture — Part 4: Stability of cabinets
GB/T 10357.5—2023, Mechanical properties test of furniture — Part 5: Strength and durability of cabinets
GB 17625.1—2022, Electromagnetic compatibility — Limits — Part 1: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)
GB/T 17657—2022, Test methods of evaluating the properties of wood-based panels and surface decorated wood-based panels
GB/T 17743—2021, Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
GB 17927—2024, Technical safety specification for flammability of furniture
GB 18584—2024, Limit of harmful substances in furniture
GB 28008—2024, Technical specification for structural safety of furniture
GB/T 28202—2020, Furniture industry terminology
GB/T 32446—2024, General technical requirements for glass furniture
QB/T 3826—1999, Corrosion resistance test of metal coatings and chemical treatment layers for light industrial products — Neutral salt spray (NSS) test
QB/T 4156—2010, Office furniture — Computer desks
QB/T 5660—2021, Test method for yellowing resistance of furniture surfaces
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 28202—2020 apply.
4 Classification
By product application, they are classified as:
a) Bookcases (racks);
b) Filing cabinets (racks);
c) Periodical cabinets (racks);
d) Drawing cabinets;
e) Newspaper racks.
5 Requirements
5.1 Appearance requirements
The appearance requirements of the product shall comply with the provisions of Table 1.
Table 1 — Appearance requirements
5.2 Main dimensions and dimensional deviations
The main dimensions and dimensional deviations of the product shall comply with the requirements of Table 2. Special specification dimensions shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the purchaser and clearly stated in the contract.
Table 2 — Main dimensions and dimensional deviations
6 Test methods
6.1 Appearance measurement
6.1.1 Wood-destroying insects
Adopt the method of naked-eye observation, and carefully check whether there are live insects or eggs, or insect-pest powder inside the wooden material.
6.1.2 Decolourization and colour fading
On the external surface or internal decorative parts of the product, respectively select 3 positions, hold a degreased cotton cloth moistened with clean water by hand, apply moderate force, and rub back and forth 3 times at each position, with a reciprocating distance of 200 mm to 300 mm per rub. Observe whether there is colour from the decorative part on the cotton cloth.
6.1.3 Other appearance inspection items
Under natural light or an illuminance of 300 lx to 600 lx of near-natural light (for example, 40 W daylight lamps), with a viewing distance of 700 mm to 1000 mm, 3 persons shall jointly inspect, and the inspection result shall be concluded by the majority.
6.2 Measurement of main dimensions and dimensional deviations
The test piece shall be placed on a flat plate or flat ground, and measured with a steel ruler or tape measure with an accuracy not lower than Grade II. The dimensional deviation is the difference between the marked value of the product and the measured value.
6.3 Measurement of form and position tolerances
6.3.1 Warpage
Adopt a warpage measuring instrument with an accuracy not lower than 0.1 mm. Select the board with the most severe warpage, place the instrument on the diagonal of the board, and take the maximum distance as the warpage measured value.
Standard
GB/T 14532-2026 Office furniture—Wooden cabinets and shelves (English)
GB/T 14532-2026 Office furniture - Wooden cabinets and shelves English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS
CCS
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB/T 14532-2026
Office furniture - Wooden cabinets and shelves
办公家具 木制柜、架
Issue date: 2026-09-28 Implementation date: 2027-01-01
Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Requirements
6 Test methods
7 Inspection rules
8 Marking, instructions for use, packaging, transportation and storage
Office furniture — Wooden cabinets and racks
1 Scope
This document defines the terms for wooden cabinet and rack products, provides the classification, specifies the requirements, inspection rules, marking, instructions for use, packaging, transportation and storage, and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to wooden cabinets and racks used in office locations.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 1927.4—2021, Test methods for physical and mechanical properties of small clear wood specimens — Part 4: Determination of moisture content
GB/T 2828.1—2012, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
GB/T 3324—2024, General technical requirements for wooden furniture
GB/T 4893.1—2021, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 1: Determination of resistance to cold liquids
GB/T 4893.4—2023, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 4: Determination of adhesion cross-cut
GB/T 4893.8—2023, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 8: Determination of abrasion resistance
GB/T 4893.9—2013, Test of surface coatings of furniture — Part 9: Determination of resistance to impact
GB/T 5296.6, Instructions for use of products of consumer interest — Part 6: Furniture
GB/T 7000.201—2023, Luminaires — Part 2-1: Particular requirements — Fixed general purpose luminaires
GB/T 7000.202—2023, Luminaires — Part 2-2: Particular requirements — Recessed luminaires
GB/T 10357.4—2023, Mechanical properties test of furniture — Part 4: Stability of cabinets
GB/T 10357.5—2023, Mechanical properties test of furniture — Part 5: Strength and durability of cabinets
GB 17625.1—2022, Electromagnetic compatibility — Limits — Part 1: Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)
GB/T 17657—2022, Test methods of evaluating the properties of wood-based panels and surface decorated wood-based panels
GB/T 17743—2021, Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment
GB 17927—2024, Technical safety specification for flammability of furniture
GB 18584—2024, Limit of harmful substances in furniture
GB 28008—2024, Technical specification for structural safety of furniture
GB/T 28202—2020, Furniture industry terminology
GB/T 32446—2024, General technical requirements for glass furniture
QB/T 3826—1999, Corrosion resistance test of metal coatings and chemical treatment layers for light industrial products — Neutral salt spray (NSS) test
QB/T 4156—2010, Office furniture — Computer desks
QB/T 5660—2021, Test method for yellowing resistance of furniture surfaces
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in GB/T 28202—2020 apply.
4 Classification
By product application, they are classified as:
a) Bookcases (racks);
b) Filing cabinets (racks);
c) Periodical cabinets (racks);
d) Drawing cabinets;
e) Newspaper racks.
5 Requirements
5.1 Appearance requirements
The appearance requirements of the product shall comply with the provisions of Table 1.
Table 1 — Appearance requirements
5.2 Main dimensions and dimensional deviations
The main dimensions and dimensional deviations of the product shall comply with the requirements of Table 2. Special specification dimensions shall be agreed upon between the supplier and the purchaser and clearly stated in the contract.
Table 2 — Main dimensions and dimensional deviations
6 Test methods
6.1 Appearance measurement
6.1.1 Wood-destroying insects
Adopt the method of naked-eye observation, and carefully check whether there are live insects or eggs, or insect-pest powder inside the wooden material.
6.1.2 Decolourization and colour fading
On the external surface or internal decorative parts of the product, respectively select 3 positions, hold a degreased cotton cloth moistened with clean water by hand, apply moderate force, and rub back and forth 3 times at each position, with a reciprocating distance of 200 mm to 300 mm per rub. Observe whether there is colour from the decorative part on the cotton cloth.
6.1.3 Other appearance inspection items
Under natural light or an illuminance of 300 lx to 600 lx of near-natural light (for example, 40 W daylight lamps), with a viewing distance of 700 mm to 1000 mm, 3 persons shall jointly inspect, and the inspection result shall be concluded by the majority.
6.2 Measurement of main dimensions and dimensional deviations
The test piece shall be placed on a flat plate or flat ground, and measured with a steel ruler or tape measure with an accuracy not lower than Grade II. The dimensional deviation is the difference between the marked value of the product and the measured value.
6.3 Measurement of form and position tolerances
6.3.1 Warpage
Adopt a warpage measuring instrument with an accuracy not lower than 0.1 mm. Select the board with the most severe warpage, place the instrument on the diagonal of the board, and take the maximum distance as the warpage measured value.
