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  • BS EN 13724:2013

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    Postal services. Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates. Requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-04-2016

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Classification
    5 Requirements
    6 Tests
    7 Marking and labelling
    Annex A (normative) - Dimensions
    Annex B (informative) - Installation height of
            aperture
    Annex C (informative) - Installation height of
            lock
    Annex D (informative) - A-deviations
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes the requirements and the test methods of the apertures for the delivery of letter post items when fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This European Standard specifies the requirements and the test methods of the apertures for the delivery of letter post items when fitted in accordance with the manufacturer\'s instructions.

    It takes into account security, impregnability, safety and performance for the recipient, and ergonomics and efficiency for delivery personnel. It allows the daily delivery in good condition of a great majority of letter post items.

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    Committee SVS/4
    Development Note Supersedes BS 2911(1974) and 99/404019 DC. (12/2002) Supersedes 11/30192936 DC. (05/2013)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 8213-4:2007 Windows, doors and rooflights Code of practice for the survey and installation of windows and external doorsets
    15/30330077 DC : 0 PAS 24 - ENHANCED SECURITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOORSETS AND WINDOWS IN THE UK - EXTERNAL DOORSETS AND WINDOWS INTENDED TO OFFER A LEVEL OF SECURITY SUITABLE FOR DWELLINGS AND OTHER BUILDINGS EXPOSED TO COMPARABLE RISK
    BS PAS 24(2007) : 2007 ENHANCED SECURITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR ASSEMBLIES - SINGLE AND DOUBLE LEAF, HINGED EXTERNAL DOOR ASSEMBLIES TO DWELLINGS
    BS 8220-3:2004 Guide for security of buildings against crime Storage, industrial and distribution premises
    06/30151736 DC : DRAFT SEP 2006 BS 8213-4 - WINDOWS, DOORS AND ROOFLIGHTS - PART 4: CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE SURVEY AND INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS AND EXTERNAL DOORSETS
    11/30256242 DC : 0 BS PAS 24 - ENHANCED SECURITY PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR DOOR SETS AND WINDOWS IN THE UK - EXTERNAL DOOR SETS AND WINDOWS INTENDED TO OFFER A LEVEL OF SECURITY SUITABLE FOR DWELLINGS AND OTHER BUILDINGS EXPOSED TO COMPARABLE RISK

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    ISO 21542:2011 Building construction Accessibility and usability of the built environment
    EN 1670:2007/AC:2008 BUILDING HARDWARE - CORROSION RESISTANCE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
    CEN/CLC Guide 6:2014 Guide for addressing accessibility in standards
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