EN 1462:2004

Brackets for eaves gutters - Requirements and testing

This document specifies the requirements for rafter and fascia board brackets intended to support eaves gutters conforming to EN 607 or EN 612.

Rinnenhalter für Hängedachrinnen - Anforderungen und Prüfung

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen an Dach  und Frontrinnenhalter fest, die zur Befestigung von Hängedachrinnen nach EN 607 oder EN 612 dienen.

Crochets de gouttières pendantes - Exigences et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme spécifie les exigences applicables aux crochets chevron et aux crochets bandeau destinés à supporter les gouttières pendantes conformes à l'EN 607 ou à l'EN 612.

Nosilci žlebov - Zahteve in preskušanje

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 21-Sep-2004
• ICS: 91.060.20 - Roofs
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 128 - Roof covering products for discontinuous laying and products for wall cladding
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 128/SC 10/WG 3 - Gutter brackets
• Current Stage: 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 07-Sep-2022
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/87/13 - Standardization request in the field of Construction products - pitched roofing products
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1462:2004 - Brackets for eaves gutters - Requirements and testing

Relations

• Replaces: EN 1462:1997 - Brackets for eaves gutters - Requirements and testing
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1462:2004 - "Brackets for eaves gutters - Requirements and testing" is a CEN (European) standard that specifies materials, design, corrosion resistance, marking and test methods for rafter and fascia brackets used to support eaves gutters that conform to EN 607 (plastic gutters) or EN 612 (metal gutters). It supersedes EN 1462:1997 and defines the essential requirements and laboratory test procedures manufacturers and specifiers use to demonstrate compliance.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and applicability: Covers rafter brackets (fixed to rafters) and fascia brackets (fixed to fascia boards) intended for use with EN 607 or EN 612 gutters.
• Materials: Acceptable materials include mild steel (EN 10025 / EN 10111), hot‑dip and coated steels (EN 10142, EN 10326/10327, EN 10215), stainless steel (EN 10088), copper (EN 1652), aluminium (EN 485, EN 754, EN 755), cast aluminium (EN 1706) and PVC‑U (EN 607).
• Corrosion resistance: Defines two corrosion classes (A - aggressive atmospheres; B - benign conditions) and acceptable protective systems:
  • Hot‑dip galvanizing per EN ISO 1461 with specified minimum coating thicknesses;
  • Flexible plastic coating ≥ 60 µm over zinc undercoat or suitable substrate;
  • Material selection rules for use in Class A or B environments.
• Load bearing classes: Brackets are classified by load capacity:
  • H (heavy duty) - test load 750 N;
  • L (light duty) - test load 500 N;
  • O - for gutters with top opening < 80 mm (no specified load test). Test procedures are specified in Annex B.
• Design details: Free sliding of gutter in bracket, anti‑lift features (nibs, clips or springs), hole sizing and spacing for fastenings, and guidance on avoiding galvanic contact between dissimilar metals.
• Marking & designation: Required marking includes manufacturer name/logo, load class (H/L/0), corrosion class (A/B for mild steel), material, and letter “S” when suitable for screw fixing. Ordering designation includes EN number, corrosion class, load class and gutter size.
• Test methods: Annex A - corrosion test for plastic‑coated brackets (cut‑grid and bend immersion in salt solution); Annex B - load bearing test.

Applications and users

• Manufacturers of eaves gutter brackets and rainwater systems - for product design, QA and CE/national marking.
• Roofing contractors and installers - to select appropriate rafter or fascia brackets for site conditions (marine/industrial vs normal).
• Architects and specifiers - to specify bracket class, material and finish for durability and performance.
• Building inspectors and purchasers - to verify compliance and ensure correct marking and load class.

Related standards

• EN 607 - Eaves gutters and fittings made of PVC‑U
• EN 612 - Eaves gutters and rainwater gutters of metal sheet
• EN ISO 1461 - Hot dip galvanizing test/specification
• Material standards referenced in Clause 2 (EN 10025, EN 10142, EN 10088, EN 485, EN 1706, etc.)

Keywords: EN 1462:2004, brackets for eaves gutters, eaves gutter brackets, rafter brackets, fascia brackets, corrosion resistance, load bearing capacity, gutter bracket testing, CEN standard.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Nosilci žlebov - Zahteve in preskušanjeRinnenhalter für Hängedachrinnen - Anforderungen und PrüfungCrochets de gouttieres pendantes - Exigences et méthodes d'essaiBrackets for eaves gutters - Requirements and testing91.060.20StreheRoofsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1462:2004SIST EN 1462:2004en01-december-2004SIST EN 1462:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1462:19981DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1462September 2004ICS 91.060.20Supersedes EN 1462:1997
English versionBrackets for eaves gutters - Requirements and testingCrochets de gouttières pendantes - Exigences et méthodesd'essaiRinnenhalter für Hängedachrinnen - Anforderungen undPrüfungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 15 July 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1462:2004: ESIST EN 1462:2004

General.7 6.2
Load bearing capacity.7 6.3
Holes for fastenings.8 7 Designation of gutter brackets for ordering purposes.8 8 Marking.8 9 Production control.9 Annex A (normative)
Test method to determine the corrosion resistance of plastic-coated gutter brackets.10 A.1 Principle.10 A.2 Apparatus.10 A.3 Procedure.10 Annex B (normative)
Test method to determine the load bearing capacity of gutter brackets.12 B.1 Principle.12 B.2 Apparatus.12 B.3 Procedure.12
Zinc coatings shall conform to the minimum values given in Table 1. b) Flexible plastic coating, ≥ 60 µm thick, over a zinc coating with an average thickness of ≥ 20 µm. c) Flexible plastic coating, ≥ 60 µm thick, with a suitable substrate. When tested in accordance with Ann
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