CRIB 5 High Chairs & Bar Stools for UK Hospitality: The Complete Guide | Industrious Decor
Bar counters, high-top dining tables, kitchen pass-throughs, counter seating — wherever guests sit at height in a commercial environment, the seating needs to be CRIB 5 certified. Yet CRIB 5 high chairs and bar stools are significantly harder to find than standard dining chairs, and harder still to find in a specification that actually looks good in a well-designed space.
This guide covers everything you need to know about specifying CRIB 5 high chairs for UK hospitality: what the standard means at bar height, who legally requires it, what to look for, and the full Industrious Decor range.
What Is a CRIB 5 High Chair?
A CRIB 5 high chair — sometimes called a CRIB 5 bar stool — is a bar-height seat that has been independently fire-tested to BS 7176:2007+A1:2011 at the CRIB 5 (Source 5) ignition level. This is the same fire-safety standard that applies to all upholstered seating in UK commercial and public buildings classified as medium or high hazard.
Do Bar Stools Need to Be CRIB 5?
Yes — if they're upholstered and placed in a commercial or public building in the UK. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a legal duty on the responsible person to ensure all furnishings meet the appropriate fire-resistance standard. Bar stools and high chairs are not exempt simply because they're at the bar rather than at a dining table.
The Express Range: CRIB 5 High Chairs
Every high chair in the Industrious Decor Express Range is CRIB 5 certified to BS 7176, available in 12 frame finishes and 14 CRIB 5 upholstery options, with no minimum order quantity. Contact our contract team at trade@industriousdecor.com for samples, volume pricing, or project-specific advice.