• BS 8442:2015

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Miscellaneous road traffic signs and devices. Requirements and test methods

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  23-02-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  30-11-2015

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Information and requirements to be agreed
       and documented
    5 Self-supporting rigid portable signs, other than
       barriers
    6 Portable barriers
    7 Self-supporting flexible portable signs
    8 Manually operated portable 'Stop/Go' and 'Stop
       Works' signs
    9 Portable school crossing patrol signs
    10 Portable flat traffic delineators (FTDs)
    11 Fixed, permanent, manually operated flap signs
    12 Fixed, permanent pedestrian crossing and refuge
       beacons and twin amber flashing lights
    13 Retroreflective self-righting bollards (RSRBs)
    14 Marking and information
    15 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
    Annexes
    Annex A (normative) - Retroreflective sheeting
            materials
    Annex B (normative) - Ballast for self-supporting rigid and
            flexible portable signs, and classification and
            labelling of barrier units
    Annex C (normative) - Calculation of minimum recommended
            ballast required to resist overturning and sliding of
            self-supporting rigid portable signs
    Annex D (informative) - Classes of wind speed
    Annex E (normative) - Test for overturning and sliding
            performance of self-supporting rigid portable signs
    Annex F (informative) - Calculation of minimum recommended
            ballast required to resist overturning and sliding of
            barrier units
    Annex G (normative) - Test for impact resistance of flat
            traffic delineators (FTDs) at low temperature
    Annex H (normative) - Test for bending resistance of flat
            traffic delineators (FTDs)
    Annex I (normative) - Test for fatigue resistance of flat
            traffic delineators (FTDs)
    Annex J (normative) - Measurement of the luminance of
            internally illuminated posts
    Annex K (normative) - Determination of mean luminance
            and uniformity of luminance
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines requirements and tests for rigid and flexible portable signs, barriers, self-supporting portable signs, 'Stop/Go' and 'Stop/Works' signs, school crossing patrol signs, flat traffic delineators, flap signs, pedestrian crossing and refuge beacons, internally illuminated posts, twin amber flashing light units, non-retroreflecting road studs and retroreflective self-righting bollards.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements and tests (see Note) for rigid and flexible portable signs, barriers, self-supporting portable signs, “Stop/Go?? and “Stop/Works?? signs, school crossing patrol signs, flat traffic delineators, flap signs, pedestrian crossing and refuge beacons, internally illuminated posts, twin amber flashing light units, non-retroreflecting road studs and retroreflective self-righting bollards.

    Non-retroreflecting road studs incorporating an active light source are not covered by this standard.

    NOTE The tests given in this standard are suitable for both initial type testing and production testing.

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    Committee B/509/3
    Development Note Supersedes BS 8442(2006) & 15/30300479 DC. (12/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS EN ISO 877-1:2010 Plastics. Methods of exposure to solar radiation General guidance
    2006/95/EC : 2006 DIRECTIVE 2006/1995/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 12 DECEMBER 2006 ON THE HARMONISATION OF THE LAWS OF MEMBER STATES RELATING TO ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT DESIGNED FOR USE WITHIN CERTAIN VOLTAGE LIMITS (CODIFIED VERSION) (TEXT WITH EEA RELEVANCE)
    BS EN 40-2:2004 Lighting columns General requirements and dimensions
    BS EN 13032-1 : 2004 LIGHT AND LIGHTING - MEASUREMENT AND PRESENTATION OF PHOTOMETRIC DATA OF LAMPS AND LUMINAIRES - PART 1: MEASUREMENT AND FILE FORMAT
    BS EN 12665:2011 Light and lighting. Basic terms and criteria for specifying lighting requirements
    BS EN ISO 877-2:2010 Plastics. Methods of exposure to solar radiation Direct weathering and exposure behind window glass
    BS 3424-5:1982 Testing coated fabrics Methods 7A, 7B and 7C. Methods for determination of tear strength
    BS EN 60598-1:2015 Luminaires General requirements and tests
    BS EN 12767:2007 Passive safety of support structures for road equipment. Requirements, classification and test methods
    BS EN ISO 1421:2016 Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break
    BS EN 50293:2012 Road traffic signal systems. Electromagnetic compatibility
    BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
    UNE 135340:2017 Vertical signs: Microprismatic polymeric retroreflecting sheetings. Characteristics and test methods.
    BS EN 485-1 : 2008 ALUMINIUM AND ALUMINIUM ALLOYS - SHEET, STRIP AND PLATE - PART 1: TECHNICAL CONDITIONS FOR INSPECTION AND DELIVERY
    BS EN 12332-1:1999 Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics. Determination of bursting strength Steel ball method
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