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TC Representation  
The following organizations were represented on the technical committee.  
Kenya National Federation of Jua Kali Association (KNFJKA)  
Shauri Moyo Furniture Association  
Galua Fabricators Ltd  
Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS)  
Village Furnitures  
Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI)  
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)  - Secretariat  
 
 
 
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This Kenya Standard was prepared by Technical Committee KEBS /TC 164, Furniture.   
 
During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following documents:  
 
IS 3845 : 1966: Code of Practice for Joints used in Wooden Furniture.  
 
The assistance derived from these publications is hereby acknowledged.  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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Furniture — Code of Practice for Joints used in Wooden Furniture  
 
1 Scope  This draft Kenya Standard covers the joints to be used in locations in various types of 
wooden furniture.  
2.  Workmanship  
2.1 The workmanship and finish of all joints shall be such that it provides proper tightness of fitting.  
2.2  All joints shall be properly glued before fixing them in position.  
2.3  Dowels, brackets, glued blocks shall be provided in accordance with the accepted p ractices in the 
trade.  
2.4 The details of the joint, such as type, figure, recommended location and remarks are given in Annex  
A. 
3.  TESTS  
3.1 The tests are based on use by persons weighing up to 110 kg. It does not include requirements for 
electrical sa fety. It does not include requirements for the resistance to ageing, degradation, flammability 
and ergonomics.  
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