This standard deals with definitions, measuring equipment and methods for measuring functional dimensions of wheelchairs and various types of furniture seating (chairs for upright sitting as well as for recline sitting, sofas, easy chairs etc).
The term "furniture seating" in this standard is used to cover all these types of furniture and wheelchairs.
The term "functional dimensions" as used in this standard refers to distances, areas and angles on a furniture seating which are important for the comfort of the user.