Recognized standard

WC-1:2019 Section 13

FDA recognition 16-218 · RESNA · Physical Medicine

Key facts

Recognition number 16-218
Designation WC-1:2019 Section 13
Title American National Standard for Wheelchairs - Volume 1: Requirements and Test Methods for Wheelchairs (including Scooters) Section 13: Determination of Coefficient of Friction of Test Surfaces
Standards developer Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America
Specialty area Physical Medicine
Date of entry Dec 23, 2019
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This section of RESNA WC-1 specifies a test method for determining the coefficient of friction of a test surface that has a rough texture, such as unfinished concrete. In the event that the test method is used for smooth or polished surfaces, care should be exercised that the coefficient of friction…

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