Steps for underground man entry chambers - Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformity

BS EN 13101:2002

British Standards Institution
Steps for underground man entry chambers - Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformity Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Specifies 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. Also specifies performance criteria for mechanical stability and resistance providing protection against falling. Corresponding test methods and evaluation of conformity are included.

History

Supersedes BS 1247-1:1990, BS 1247-2:1990 and BS 1247-3:1991. This document is a candidate harmonized European Standard and takes into account the requirements of EC mandate M118 Wastewater engineering products. This standard is a hEN.

ISBN

0580407268

Subjects

  • Building services
  • Waste disposal/drainage
  • Drainage below ground
  • Access and inspection

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