This standard provides the dimensional and performance requirements for safety, durability and structural adequacy of interconnecting panels and 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.

This standard also provides for dimensional and adjustment requirements that respect generally acceptable ergonomic guidelines such as those of ISO 9241-5, using NATICK/TR-89/044, 1988 as the source of anthropometric data.

The dimensional and adjustment requirements aim to address the estimated needs of the 5th to 95th percentile of the office working adult population, based on such anthropometric data.

The selected methods for measuring interconnecting panels and panel supported components and 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 and Supported Components.

Quantities and dimensions used in this standard are given in metric units with imperial equivalents following in brackets where appropriate. The metric units shall be regarded as official in the event of dispute.

The testing and evaluation of a product against this standard 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 safety practices in conjunction with any applicable regulatory requirements prior to its use.