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  • EN 16869:2017/AC:2018

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    DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION OF VIA FERRATAS

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    Published date:  07-02-2018

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    European foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Construction requirements
    5 Test methods
    6 Marking
    7 Inspection and maintenance requirements
    Annex A (informative) - Positioning of the connector
            at the fall arrest
    Annex B (normative) - Requirements on environmental
            impact, safety, and the ethics and aesthetics of
            mountain sports
    Annex C (informative) - Determination of the route (path)
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines design, inspection and maintenance requirements applicable to a Via Ferrata.

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    Committee TC 136
    Development Note Supersedes PREN 16869. (11/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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