Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Installations for roof access - Walkways, treads and steps

BS EN 516:2006

British Standards Institution
Prefabricated accessories for roofing - Installations for roof access - Walkways, treads and steps Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Applies to installations for roof access (building products) permanently fixed to the load-bearing construction of pitched roofs, to stand or to walk on during inspection, maintenance and repair of facilities on the roof. Specifies essential dimensions, materials to be used, requirements with respect to the load-bearing capacity of the installation for roof access fastened to the roof construction including their fastening system, and the extent of testing.

History

Supersedes BS EN 516:1995. This standard is a Harmonised European Standard (hEN).

ISBN

0580482987

Subjects

  • Roofs
  • Roof trim/accessories
  • Building structure

Publisher History

With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.

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