EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016

European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
4 Materials
5 Requirements
6 Description and designation
7 Marking
8 Assessment and verification of
  constancy of performance - AVCP
Annex A (informative) - Method for assessment
        of loads on lintels
Annex B (informative) - Recommendations for
        installation of lintels
Annex C (normative) - Corrosion protection systems
Annex D (informative) - Guidance on FPC frequencies
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Regulation
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies requirements for prefabricated lintels for maximum spans of 4,5 m and made from steel, autoclaved aerated concrete, manufactured stone, concrete, fired clay units, calcium silicate units, natural stone units, or a combination of these materials. Concrete and steel beams conforming to EN 1090-1, EN 12602 and EN 13225, as appropriate, are not covered by this standard.Prefabricated lintels can be either complete lintels or the prefabricated part of a composite lintel.This European Standard is not applicable to:a)lintels completely made on site;b)lintels of which the tensile parts are made on site;c)timber lintels;d)natural stone lintels, not reinforced.Linear components spanning clear openings greater than 4,5 m in masonry walls and linear components intended for use independently in a structural role (e.g. beams) are not covered by this standard.