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ISO 7176-8:2014

Wheelchairs — Part 8: Requirements and test methods for static, impact and fatigue strengths

Nov 26, 2014

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90.93     May 19, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 173/SC 1

International Standard

11.180.10  

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Scope

ISO 7176-8:2014 specifies requirements for static, impact, and fatigue strength of wheelchairs including scooters. It specifies the test methods for determining whether the requirements have been met. It also specifies requirements for disclosure of the test results.
The test methods can also be used to verify the manufacturers' claims that a product exceeds the minimum requirements of this part of ISO 7176.
ISO 7176-8:2014 applies to occupant- and attendant-propelled manual wheelchairs and electrically powered wheelchairs intended to provide indoor and outdoor mobility for people with disabilities.
NOTE 1 For the purposes of this part of ISO 7176, "wheelchair(s)" is used as an abbreviation for manual wheelchair(s) or electrically powered wheelchair(s), including scooter(s), to which the requirements and test methods are applied.
NOTE 2 Clauses of this part of ISO 7176 will be used as a basis for developing requirements and test methods for wheelchairs not covered by this part of ISO 7176.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

WITHDRAWN
ISO 7176-8:1998

NOW

PUBLISHED
ISO 7176-8:2014
90.93 Standard confirmed
May 19, 2026