EVS-EN 12727:2001

The standard specifies test methods and requirements for determining the structural strength and durability of  all types of ranked seating, (e.g. stadium and auditorium seating) which are permanently fastened to the
floor and/or walls, whether in bench or individual seat form. A table of tests values with four choices of loads is included.
The standard applies to seating permanently fixed in ranks but does not apply to linked upright chairs not fastened to the floor and/or wall such as may be used in church halls, schools etc.