• I.S. EN 13101:2002

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    STEPS FOR UNDERGROUND MAN ENTRY CHAMBERS - REQUIREMENTS, MARKING, TESTING AND EVALUATION OF CONFORMITY

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2002

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Requirements
      4.1 General
      4.2 Materials
          4.2.1 Metals
          4.2.2 Plastics encapsulation
      4.3 Design requirements
          4.3.1 Types
          4.3.2 Dimensions
          4.3.3 Limit of insertion of step
          4.3.4 Surface condition
          4.3.5 Corrosion resistance
          4.3.6 Twist
          4.3.7 Vertical loading
          4.3.8 Proof load - Non-ductile materials (Grey cast
                 iron)
          4.3.9 Resistance to pull-out
          4.3.10 Resistance to impact
          4.3.11 Integrity of plastics encapsulation
          4.3.12 Thickness of plastics encapsulation
          4.3.13 Integrity of galvanizing
    5 Testing
    6 Marking and designation
      6.1 Marking
      6.2 Designation
    7 Evaluation of conformity
      7.1 General
      7.2 Type testing (initial testing of the product)
      7.3 Factory production control (FPC)
          7.3.1 General
          7.3.2 Equipment
          7.3.3 Raw materials and components
          7.3.4 Product testing and evaluation
          7.3.5 Non conforming products
    Annex A (normative) Twist test
          A.1 Apparatus
          A.2 Procedure
          A.3 Test report
    Annex B (normative) Vertical loading test
          B.1 Apparatus
          B.2 Procedure
          B.3 Test report
    Annex C (normative) Proof load test for grey cast iron
            steps
          C.1 Apparatus
          C.2 Procedure
          C.3 Test report
    Annex D (normative) Pull out/anchorage test
          D.1 Apparatus
          D.2 Preparation
              D.2.1 Method 1 - For steps designed to be factory
                    fixed into pre-cast concrete
              D.2.2 Method 2 - For steps designed to be fixed
                    into masonry or concrete during construction
              D.2.3 Method 3 - For steps designed to be fixed
                    after construction
              D.2.4 Method 4 - For steps designed to be replaced
          D.3 Procedure
          D.4 Test report
    Annex E (normative) Impact test
          E.1 Apparatus
          E.2 Procedure
          E.3 Test report
    Annex F (normative) Method of test for integrity of plastics
            encapsulation
          F.1 Apparatus
          F.2 Procedure
          F.3 Test report
    Annex G (normative) Method of test for integrity of plastics
            encapsulation (dry conditions)
          G.1 Apparatus
              G.1.1 Pore detector
          G.2 Procedure
          G.3 Test report
    Annex H (normative) Method of test for thickness of plastics
            encapsulation
          H.1 Apparatus
          H.2 Procedure
          H.3 Test report
    Annex I (informative) Evaluation of conformity by third party
          I.1 General
          I.2 Procedure of the third party control
          I.3 Report by the third party
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
             addressing essential requirements or other provisions
             of EU Directives
    Bibliography

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    Gives general requirements and testing methods for steps manufactured from cast iron, steel or aluminium, for use in manholes and other underground man entry chambers as a means of access.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current
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