BS EN 1297:2004

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle
5 Apparatus
   5.1 Laboratory light source
   5.2 Test Chamber
   5.3 Specimen arrangement
   5.4 Water supply and spray mechanism
   5.5 Cycle timer
   5.6 Thermometer
   5.7 Radiometer
6 Sampling and preparation of test specimens
   6.1 Sampling
   6.2 Dimensions of test specimens
   6.3 Preconditioning of specimens
7 Procedure
   7.1 General
   7.2 Exposure cycle
   7.3 Black standard temperature
   7.4 Chamber heating
   7.5 Relative humidity
   7.6 Procedure
8 Expression of results
9 Precision
10 Test report
Annex A (informative) Spectral irradiance of fluorescent
        UV lamps type I (340 nm)
Annex B (informative) Recommendations
Bibliography

Describes the method for exposure of factory made bitumen or plastic or rubber sheets for roof waterproofing to combined effects of long term exposure by UV radiation, elevated temperature and water as means of artificial ageing.

This document specifies the method for exposure of factory made bitumen or plastic or rubber sheets for roof waterproofing to combined effects of long term exposure by UV radiation, elevated temperature and water as means of artificial ageing.