Postal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and test methods (Incorporating corrigendum January 2016)

BS EN 13724:2013

British Standards Institution
Postal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and test methods (Incorporating corrigendum January 2016) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Specifies the requirements and the test methods of the apertures for the delivery of letter post items when fitted in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. It takes into account security, impregnability, safety and performance for the recipient, and ergonomics and efficiency for delivery personnel. It allows the daily delivery in good condition of a great majority of letter post items.

History

Supersedes BS EN 13724:2002. Amendment dated 30 April 2016 - Implementation of CEN corrigendum January 2016.

ISBN

9780580932243

Subjects

  • Doors
  • Windows and doors
  • Mechanical fixing products (anchors, bolts, nails, etc.)
  • Materials
  • Fixing/jointing products
  • Door furniture

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