Excellent Office Chair Policy

According to the 'Guidelines on Specifications and Performance of General Office Furniture for Central Administrative Institutions' issued by the National Government Offices Administration, the policy requirements for excellent office chairs cover five major aspects: whole-lifecycle management, eco-friendly material selection, design specifications, allocation and usage principles, and disposal norms, as detailed below:

1. Whole-Lifecycle Management
The policy imposes systematic requirements on the production, procurement, allocation, usage, and disposal of office chairs, specifying recommended indicators, parameters, and style standards. For instance, the production process must adhere to eco-friendly practices; procurement should prioritize meeting needs through internal transfers within the unit or cross-departmental transfers via public asset warehouses to minimize redundant purchases; during usage, a responsibility list system should be established to clarify job-specific usage responsibilities and regularly propose maintenance, upkeep, or replacement needs; disposal should prioritize repairing and reusing old chairs, and those that have reached their报废期限 (end-of-life) but are still functional should continue to be used to avoid resource waste.

2. Material Selection and Environmental Requirements
The entire lifecycle of office chairs, from material selection, manufacturing, transportation, usage, to disposal, must comply with national resource conservation and green, healthy environmental standards. In terms of material selection, priority should be given to recyclable and reusable materials, such as recycled plastics and metal frames, while the use of precious woods should be prohibited to reduce resource consumption. Manufacturing processes should minimize the emission of harmful substances, transportation should optimize packaging to reduce waste, and after disposal, materials should be disassemblable and recyclable to form a closed-loop management system.

3. Design Specifications
Design should balance functionality and practicality:

• Style Coordination: The appearance should be consistent with the architectural decoration style, avoiding unnecessary decorations and reflecting a pragmatic and thrifty culture;
• Ergonomics: Structural and functional dimensions should conform to ergonomic principles, such as adjustable seat height and backrest angle to support the waist and neck, reducing fatigue from prolonged sitting;
• Disassembly and Assembly Convenience: Components should be reasonably structured for easy disassembly, maintenance, or replacement;
• Color and Finishing: Predominantly monochromatic, adapting to interior decoration styles, with coordinated internal and external finishes to avoid glaring or easily fading materials.

4. Allocation and Usage Principles
Allocation should follow the principle of 'prioritizing transfers and strictly controlling purchases':

• Meeting needs should primarily be achieved through internal transfers within the unit or cross-departmental transfers via public asset warehouses; when purchases are necessary, they should strictly adhere to asset management regulations to avoid over-allocation;
• During usage, a responsibility list system should be established to clarify job responsibilities, such as designating a specific person responsible for daily maintenance, regularly checking seat stability, and promptly reporting damaged components for repair.

5. Disposal Norms
The disposal process should enhance resource utilization and transparency:

• Chairs that still have value after repair should be repaired and reused to extend their service life;
• Those that have reached their报废期限 (end-of-life) but are still functional should continue to be used to avoid premature disposal;
• Disposal matters (unless otherwise specified by the state) should be made public to society, increasing transparency through methods such as auctions or donations to prevent the loss of state assets.

Scope of Application: This policy applies to central administrative institutions. For specialized furniture in education, healthcare, research, and other fields, specific regulations should be followed.