EN 13374:2013/prA1:2017

Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods

This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for temporary edge protection systems for use during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures.
This standard applies to edge protection systems for flat and inclined surfaces and specifies the requirements for three classes of temporary edge protection.
For edge protection systems with an arrest function (e.g. falling or sliding down a sloping roof) this standard specifies requirements for energy absorption.
This standard includes edge protection systems, some of which are fixed to the structure and others, which rely on gravity and friction on flat surfaces.
This standard does not provide requirements for edge protection systems intended for:
- protection against impact from vehicles or from other mobile equipment,
- protection from sliding down of bulk loose materials, snow etc,
- protection of areas accessible to the public.
This standard does not apply to side protection on scaffolds according to EN 12811-1 and EN 1004.
NOTE   This does not prevent these systems to be used on temporary structures, or enhance the protection provided on scaffolds defined under EN 12811-1 or EN 1004. If this is intended, additional testing will be carried out.

Temporäre Seitenschutzsysteme - Produktfestlegungen - Prüfverfahren

Garde-corps périphériques temporaires - Spécification du produit - Méthodes d'essai

Začasne ograje - Specifikacija proizvoda - Metode preskušanja

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 13.340.99 - Other protective equipment
• ICS: 91.220 - Construction equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 53 - Temporary works equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 53/WG 10 - Guardrails for temporary works
• Current Stage: 4097 - End of interruption of work - split/merged
• Start Date: 10-Nov-2018
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13374:2013/oprA1:2017 - Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 13374:2013+A1:2018 - Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 13374:2013 - Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2016

Overview

EN 13374:2013/prA1:2017 - issued by CEN - is the European standard for temporary edge protection systems used during construction or maintenance of buildings and other structures. It defines the product specification and required test methods for guardrails and edge protection on flat and inclined surfaces. The amendment prA1:2017 updates test and performance details for three classes of temporary edge protection (Class A, B and C) and adds clarifications on inclination, energy absorption and test procedures.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Applies to temporary edge protection systems for flat and inclined work surfaces; includes both systems fixed to the structure and those relying on gravity/friction.
• System classes: Defines three performance classes (A, B, C) with distinct test regimes and use-cases.
• Inclination limits: For Class A and Class B, the protection shall not deviate from vertical by more than 15° outward or inward.
• Energy absorption: For systems with an arrest function (e.g., preventing a fall or slide on a sloping roof) the standard specifies energy absorption requirements. Amendment prA1 sets Class C to absorb 3 185 J up to 200 mm above the working surface and 500 J at higher parts.
• Dynamic testing: Class B requires both a 500 J and a 1 100 J impact test; Class C requires the 500 J test. Test procedures, records and evaluation rules are defined, including alignment with EN 12811-3 for adjusted strength calculations.
• Included / excluded hazards: The standard is not intended for protection against vehicle impact, sliding bulk materials or snow, or for public-access area protection. It does not apply to scaffolding side protection covered by EN 12811-1 and EN 1004 (though systems may be used on temporary scaffolds with additional testing).

Applications and who uses it

• Construction contractors and site safety managers specifying temporary edge protection for roofs, slabs, balconies and inclined work areas.
• Manufacturers and designers of temporary guardrail systems to demonstrate compliance with European product and test requirements.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies performing impact and dynamic tests.
• Health & safety officers and procurement teams seeking standardized performance criteria for fall-prevention equipment.

Related standards

• EN 12811-1 (temporary works / scaffolds) - referenced for scaffold context
• EN 1004 (mobile access towers) - scaffold exclusion
• EN 12811-3 - cited for adjusted strength evaluation in testing

EN 13374 is the key reference for anyone specifying, manufacturing, testing or installing temporary edge protection in the EU; use keywords such as “EN 13374”, “temporary edge protection”, “edge protection systems”, “test methods” and “construction safety” when searching for compliance and product specifications.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2017
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Temporary edge protection systems - Product specification - Test methods
Temporäre Seitenschutzsysteme - Produktfestlegungen - Prüfverfahren
Garde-corps périphériques temporaires - Spécification du produit - Méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13374:2013/prA1
ICS:
13.340.99 Druga varovalna oprema Other protective equipment
91.220 Gradbena oprema Construction equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13374:2013
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
June 2017
ICS 13.340.99; 91.220
English Version
Temporary edge protection systems - Product
specification - Test methods
Garde-corps périphériques temporaires - Spécification Temporäre Seitenschutzsysteme -
du produit - Méthodes d'éssai Produktfestlegungen - Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 53.

This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13374:2013. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to 5.2.1, Edge protection system class A . 4
2 Modification to 5.2.2, Edge protection system class B .
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