QUALITY & SPECIFICATIONS
A strong furniture specification connects the intended use, the exact proposed item and the documents that support it. Keep each kind of evidence separate.
Review the exact model, applicable test standard, laboratory details, configuration and results. A report for one product should not be treated as evidence for every item from the same supplier.
BIFMA Compliant is a product registry focused on conformance to relevant mechanical safety and durability standards.
Check the manufacturer, product scope, validity and applicable requirements. Confirm current Indian requirements using the relevant BIS information and the procurement documents.
LEVEL by BIFMA concerns the multi-attribute ANSI/BIFMA e3 sustainability framework. Its scope differs from a mechanical performance report.
Read the agreed warranty, exclusions, spare-part arrangements and service responsibilities. A warranty term and a test report answer different questions.
Keep the care instructions and installation record with the product documentation.
| Document | What to check | Keep with the schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Product data | Model, dimensions, configuration, materials and intended use. | Approved product reference and revision. |
| Test report | Standard, laboratory, tested model and relevant results. | Report reference and matching proposed item. |
| Licence or certification | Product scope, issuing body, validity and applicability. | Evidence supporting the exact procurement requirement. |
| Warranty & care | Coverage, exclusions, maintenance and service responsibilities. | Agreed terms and product-specific instructions. |
GOVERNMENT & INSTITUTIONAL PROCUREMENT
Read the tender or purchase specification item by item. Map the required dimensions, materials, approvals and supporting reports to the proposed furniture schedule.
Furnoma’s website provides planning guidance. Product compliance must be established for the exact proposed items.
BRING THE DETAILS TOGETHER
Include the documentation your project requires in its furniture brief.