EN ISO 8936:2017

Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles - Requirements and test methods (ISO 8936:2017)

ISO 8936:2017 specifies requirements, test methods and material performance characteristics for vehicle awnings. It applies to awnings intended to be pitched and struck.
ISO 8936:2017 is not applicable to:
a)    sun awnings: structure detachable from the vehicle which is used to provide shelter from the sun, but is not designed or constructed to provide shelter from wind, rain or snow;
NOTE 1       A sun awning can be used with additional front and side panels to form an enclosure, but this enclosure would not meet the requirements of an awning as defined in this document.
b)    external blinds: structure permanently fixed to a vehicle which is used to provide shelter from the sun, but is not designed or constructed to provide shelter from wind, rain or snow;
NOTE 2       An external blind can be used with additional front and side panels to form an enclosure, but this enclosure would not meet the requirements of an awning as defined in this document.
c)    fixed awnings: permanent awning which is not designed for mobile use.
EXAMPLE       Awnings equipped with square aluminium frames or timber supporting structures and the possibility to install living compartment windows and doors.

Vorzelte für bewohnbare Freizeitfahrzeuge - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 8936:2017)

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren sowie Werkstoffleistungsmerkmale für Vorzelte für Fahrzeuge fest. Es gilt für Vorzelte, die für den Auf- und Abbau vorgesehen sind.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für:
a)   Sonnendächer: eine vom Fahrzeug abnehmbare Konstruktion, die als Sonnenschutz benutzt wird, aber nicht als Wind , Regen- oder Schneeschutz ausgelegt oder gebaut ist;
ANMERKUNG 1   Ein Sonnendach kann mit zusätzlichen Vorder- und Seitenwänden verwendet werden, um eine Einfassung zu bilden, aber diese Einfassung würde nicht die Anforderungen an ein Vorzelt nach der Definition in diesem Dokument erfüllen.
b)   Außenjalousien: eine am Fahrzeug dauerhaft angebrachte Konstruktion, die als Sonnenschutz benutzt wird, aber nicht als Wind , Regen- oder Schneeschutz ausgelegt oder gebaut ist;
ANMERKUNG 2   Außenjalousien können mit zusätzlichen Vorder- und Seitenwänden verwendet werden, um eine Einfassung zu bilden, aber diese Einfassung würde nicht die Anforderungen an ein Vorzelt nach der Definition in diesem Dokument erfüllen.
c)   Vordächer: dauerhaftes Vorzelt, das nicht zur mobilen Anwendung vorgesehen ist.
BEISPIEL   Vorzelte, die mit viereckigen Aluminiumrahmen oder Holzbauten ausgestattet sind und den Einbau von Wohnräumen mit Fenstern und Türen ermöglichen.

Auvents pour véhicules de loisirs habitables - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 8936:2017)

ISO 8936:2017 spécifie les exigences, les méthodes d'essai et les caractéristiques de performance des matériaux applicables aux auvents pour véhicules. Il s'applique aux auvents destinés à être installés et désinstallés.
ISO 8936:2017 n'est pas applicable:
a)    aux auvents pare-soleil: structure détachable du véhicule, qui est utilisée pour fournir une protection contre le soleil mais qui n'est ni conçue ni construite pour abriter du vent, de la pluie ou de la neige;
NOTE 1       Un auvent pare-soleil peut être utilisé avec des panneaux avant et latéraux additionnels de façon à former une enceinte qui, cependant, ne répond pas aux exigences requises des auvents telles que définies dans le présent document.
b)    aux stores extérieurs: structure fixée de manière permanente à un véhicule, qui est utilisée pour fournir une protection contre le soleil mais qui n'est ni conçue ni construite pour abriter du vent, de la pluie ou de la neige;
NOTE 2       Un store extérieur peut être utilisé avec des panneaux avant et latéraux additionnels de façon à former une enceinte qui, cependant, ne répond pas aux exigences requises des auvents telles que définies dans le présent document.
c)    aux auvents fixes: auvent permanent qui n'est pas conçu pour une utilisation mobile.
EXEMPLE       Auvents équipés d'armatures carrées en aluminium ou de structures portantes en bois et offrant la possibilité d'installer des fenêtres et des portes de compartiment habitable.

Predprostori za bivalna počitniška vozila - Zahteve in preskusne metode (ISO 8936:2017)

Ta dokument določa zahteve, preskusne metode in lastnosti materiala za predprostore bivalnih vozil. Uporablja se za predprostore, ki se jih postavi in pritrdi.
Ta dokument se ne uporablja za:
a) nadstreške za zaščito pred soncem: strukture, ki jih je mogoče odstraniti z vozila in se uporabljajo za zaščito pred soncem, vendar niso namenjene ali izdelane za zagotavljanje zavetja pred vetrom, dežjem ali snegom;
OPOMBA 1: Nadstreške za zaščito pred soncem je mogoče uporabljati z dodatno sprednjo steno in stranskimi stenami, ki tvorijo zaprt prostor, vendar ta prostor ne izpolnjuje zahteve predprostora, kakor je opredeljeno v tem dokumentu.
b) zunanje žaluzije: strukture, ki so trajno pritrjene na vozilo in se uporabljajo za zaščito pred soncem, vendar niso namenjene ali izdelane za zagotavljanje zavetja pred vetrom, dežjem ali snegom;
OPOMBA 2: Zunanjo žaluzijo je mogoče uporabljati z dodatno sprednjo steno in stranskimi stenami, ki tvorijo zaprt prostor, vendar ta prostor ne ustreza zahtevam predprostora, kakor je opredeljeno v tem dokumentu.
c) fiksne predprostore: trajni predprostor, ki ni namenjen za mobilno uporabo.
PRIMER: Predprostori, opremljeni s kvadratnimi aluminijastimi okvirji ali lesenimi podpornimi konstrukcijami z možnostjo namestitve oken in vrat bivalnega prostora.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Jan-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Jul-2017
• ICS: 43.100 - Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers
• ICS: 97.200.30 - Camping equipment and camp-sites
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 25-Jan-2017
• Completion Date: 25-Jan-2017
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 8936:2017 - Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles - Requirements and test methods (ISO 8936:2017)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 8936:2009 - Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles - Requirements and test methods (ISO 8936:2007)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2017

Overview

EN ISO 8936:2017 - Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles: Requirements and test methods (ISO 8936:2017) specifies performance requirements, test methods and material characteristics for vehicle awnings intended to be pitched and struck (camping and caravan awnings). The standard defines classifications, mandatory product features, and testing procedures to verify durability, weather resistance and safe attachment to leisure vehicles.

The standard does not apply to:

• Sun awnings (detachable sun shelter not designed for wind, rain or snow)
• External blinds (permanently fixed sun protection not designed for wind, rain or snow)
• Fixed awnings (permanent, non-mobile awnings; e.g., square aluminium or timber framed structures designed for permanent living windows/doors)

Key Topics

EN ISO 8936:2017 covers the following technical areas:

• Classification of awnings by intended use: Type W (Winter), Type R (Residential), Type T (Touring), Type L (Light-weight)
• Material and fabric requirements: roofs and walls (coated/laminated and non-coated), dimensional stability, low-temperature cracking resistance, colour fastness and weathering resistance
• Mechanical components: frame assembly strength, zip fasteners, metallic parts and corrosion resistance
• Attachment and anchoring: awning-to-vehicle attachment (channels/cords), guying systems, ground fastening and mud wall pegging
• Weather performance: rain resistance, resistance to pooled water (trough test), roof load resistance
• Comfort and safety: standing heights, entrance dimensions, ventilation, draught exclusion, windows and means of escape
• Testing and marking: specified test methods for components and systems, required warning notices, product identification and manufacturer information supplied at point of sale

Applications

EN ISO 8936:2017 is used by:

• Awning manufacturers and designers to ensure products meet performance and safety expectations for different use classes (W, R, T, L)
• Test laboratories and certification bodies performing material and mechanical tests (rain resistance, frame load tests, corrosion, zip performance)
• Retailers and procurement teams requiring documented performance data and correct product information at point of sale
• RV, caravan and campervan accessory suppliers and installers to verify safe attachment methods and compatibility with vehicles
• Regulators and standards committees referencing harmonized requirements for consumer protection and product labeling

Related Standards

EN ISO 8936:2017 supersedes EN ISO 8936:2009 and was prepared by ISO/TC 83 in collaboration with CEN/TC 136. Users should also consult applicable standards on textile testing, flammability, and vehicle-specific attachment requirements where relevant to product compliance and safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles - Requirements and test methods (ISO
8936:2017)
Vorzelte für bewohnbare Freizeitfahrzeuge - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO
8936:2017)
Auvents pour véhicules de loisirs habitables - Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO
8936:2017)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 8936:2017
ICS:
43.100 Osebni avtomobili. Bivalne Passenger cars. Caravans
prikolice in lahke prikolice and light trailers
97.200.30 Oprema za taborjenje in Camping equipment and
tabori camp-sites
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 8936
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2017
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 43.100; 97.200.30 Supersedes EN ISO 8936:2009
English Version
Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles -
Requirements and test methods (ISO 8936:2017)
Auvents pour véhicules de loisirs habitables - Vorzelte für bewohnbare Freizeitfahrzeuge -
Exigences et méthodes d'essai (ISO 8936:2017) Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (ISO 8936:2017)
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European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 8936:2017) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports and
other recreational facilities and equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 136
“Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment” the secretariat of which is held by
DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2017 and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by July 2017.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 8936:2009.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France,
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Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 8936:2017 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 8936:2017 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 8936
Fourth edition
2017-01
Awnings for leisure accommodation
vehicles — Requirements and test
methods
Auvents pour véhicules de loisirs habitables — Exigences et
méthodes d’essai
Reference number
ISO 8936:2017(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Classification of awnings . 5
4.1 Winter awning (Type W) . 5
4.2 Residential awning (Type R) . 5
4.3 Touring awning (Type T) . 6
4.4 Light-weight awning (Type L) . 6
5 Requirements . 6
5.1 Dimensions . 6
5.1.1 General. 6
5.1.2 Entrance/exit dimensions . 6
5.1.3 Standing height . 6
5.1.4 Awning perimeter size . 6
5.2 Fabrics . 7
5.2.1 General. 7
5.2.2 Coated or laminated roofs made of fabrics for types W, R, T and L . . 8
5.2.3 Non-coated roofs made of fabrics for types W, R, T, and L . 8
5.2.4 Coated or laminated walls made of fabrics for types W, R, T, and L . 8
5.2.5 Non-coated walls made of fabrics for types W, R, T, and L . 8
5.2.6 Resistance to cracking at low temperatures . 9
5.2.7 Dimensional stability . 9
5.2.8 Colour fastness . 9
5.2.9 Resistance to weathering . 9
5.2.10 Flammability .10
5.3 Zip fasteners .10
5.4 Frame assembly.10
5.5 Guying and ground fastening .11
5.6 Metallic parts .12
5.7 Awning attachment to the vehicle .12
5.8 Ventilation .12
5.9 Draught exclusion .12
5.9.1 External mud wall .12
5.9.2 Internal mud wall .12
5.10 Window-cover .12
5.11 Rain resistance .12
5.12 Resistance to roof load .13
5.13 Accessories .13
5.14 Means of escape .13
6 Testing .13
6.1 General .13
6.2 Zip fasteners .13
6.3 Frame assembly.14
6.3.1 Test of load capacity .14
6.3.2 Corrosion .14
6.3.3 Testing of the shearing and crushing points .14
6.4 Guying system, ground fastening and mud wall pegging points .15
6.4.1 Guying system .15
6.4.2 Ground fastening and mud wall pegging points .15
6.5 Awning attachment (channel cord) .16
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6.6 Rain resistance .16
6.6.1 General.16
6.6.2 Rain-shower test .17
6.6.3 Resistance of seams and material to water ingress from pooled water
(trough test) .17
7 Marking .18
7.1 Warning notices .18
7.2 Product identification .19
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer .19
8.1 Information at the point of sale .19
8.2 Information accompanying the awning.20
Annex A (informative) Warning notice for fire prevention and ventilation advice .22
Annex B (informative) Warning notice fire flame retardant precautions .24
Annex C (informative) Example for the display of information at the point of sale .25
Bibliography .26
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and
equipment.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 8936:2007) which has been technically
revised.
The main changes include the following:
a) terms and definitions updated;
b) new type of awnings “Light-weight awnings (Type L)” added;
c) roofs and walls divided into “coated and laminated” and “non-coated”;
d) in 5.1.3 “Awning perimeter size”, the relation between awning and vehicle clarified;
e) in 5.2.1 “General”, requirements inner tents specified in regard to ISO 5912;
f) in 5.8 “Ventilation”, requirements for sewn in ground sheets formulated;
g) in 5.12 “Resistance to roof loading”, requirements modified;
h) in 6.6.2 “Rainshower test”, test method modified;
i) in 6.6.3 “Resistance of seams and material to water ingress from pooled water (trough test)”, test
method for seam tightness simplified and two new figures added;
j) Clause 7 “Marking” modified and restructured;
k) Clause 8 “Information supplied by the manufacturer”, modified and restructured;
l) warning notices transformed into annexes;
m) new Annex C added as an example for customer information prior to purchase.
ISO 8936:2017(E)
Introduction
General
The principal objective of this document is to simplify it from previous editions. It combines test
requirements and product requirements into one document, providing manufacturers, specifiers and
consumers with a single reference point for the safety and quality performance of awnings.
The traditional frame assembly mechanism for awnings has been a system of structural tubular or
sectioned metal poles. This has recently evolved to include flexible pole systems and inflatable tube
systems. Over the course of revision of this document it has been possible to consider some but not all
aspects of these changes. In particular no specific requirements have been given for inflatable systems.
It is intended that these will be addressed if required at the next revision.
Environmental considerations
Every product affects the environment in the course of its lifecycle from raw material acquisition
through production, distribution and use, to disposal. Environmental impacts are consequences of the
consumption of energy and resources and the generation of waste, as well as the emission of substances
into air, water and soil. The magnitude of the environmental impacts during the various lifecycle
changes depends on a number of choices made in the design of the product, such as the materials used,
production methods, and considerations related to maintenance and recycling. Manufacturers and
distributors of awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles should consider the environmental impact
of their product by, for example:
— avoiding the use of environmentally harmful substances;
— selecting the best available technology and techniques to reduce consumption of energy and
materials;
— considering use of recycled materials for product and packaging;
— encouraging responsible end of life disposal by the user including guidance on separation and
identification of any recyclable components and packaging;
— using materials, components, and manufacturing facilities which have declared documented;
— environmental policies.
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Awnings for leisure accommodation vehicles —
Requirements and test methods
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements, test methods and material performance characteristics for
vehicle awnings. It applies to awnings intended to be pitched and struck.
This document is not applicable to:
a) sun awnings: structure detachable from the vehicle which is used to provide shelter from the sun,
but is not designed or constructed to provide shelter from wind, rain or snow;
NOTE 1 A sun awning can be used with additional front and side panels to form an enclosure, but this
enclosure would not meet the requirements of an awning as defined in this document.
b) external blinds: structure permanently fixed to a vehicle which is used to provide shelter from the
sun, but is not designed or constructed to provide shelter from wind, rain or snow;
NOTE 2 An external blind can be used with additional front and side panels to form an enclosure, but this
enclosure would not meet the requirements of an awning as defined in this document.
c) fixed awnings: permanent awning which is not designed for mobile use.
EXAMPLE Awnings equipped with square aluminium frames or timber supporting structures and the
possibility to install living compartment windows and doors.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 105-B02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B02: Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc
fading lamp test
ISO 105-B04, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering:
Xenon arc fading lamp test
ISO 105-E01, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E01: Colour fastness to water
ISO 105-X12, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing
ISO 811, Textile fabrics — Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test
ISO 1421, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of tensile strength and elongation at break
ISO 2081, Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Electroplated coatings of zinc with supplementary
treatments on iron or steel
ISO 4675:1990, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Low-temperature bend test
ISO 4892-2:2013, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
ISO 5912:2011, Camping tents
ISO 6925, Textile floor coverings — Burning behaviour — Tablet test at ambient temperature
ISO 8936:2017(E)
ISO 6941:2003, Textile fabrics — Burning behaviour — Measurement of flame spread properties of
vertically oriented specimens
ISO 7152, Camping tents and caravan awnings — Vocabulary and list of equivalent terms
ISO 7771, Textiles — Determination of dimensional changes of fabrics induced by cold-water immersion
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests
ISO 13934-1, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of maximum force and
elongation at maximum force using the strip method
ISO 13937-2, Textiles — Tear properties of fabrics — Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped
test specimens (Single tear method)
EN 15977:2011, Rubber or plastic coated fabrics — Mechanical properties — Determination of the
elongation under load and the residual deformation
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 7152 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
awning
closable structure intended to be fixed to a stationary vehicle or to stand free of the vehicle
Note 1 to entry: Structures which are designed as awnings are considered as awnings even if they are free-
standing, such as awning variations for caravans and motorised vehicles.
3.2
free-standing awning
awning that will remain erected without support from a vehicle
3.3
outer awning dimensions
dimension of the smallest rectangular pitching space required for the awning, excluding guy lines
3.4
perimeter
distance from point A, up round the awning channel, usually fitted around the edge of the vehicle and
down to point B when the vehicle is parked, on level ground, with all corner steadies in contact with
the ground
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
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1 perimeter
A rear ground point
B front ground point
Figure 1 — Perimeter
3.5 Depth at ground level
3.5.1
depth at ground level of an erected awning
horizontal distance on the ground between the base of the vehicle wall and the base of the front edges
of the awning
Note 1 to entry: This definition is applicable to awnings fixed to the awning rail.
Note 2 to entry: See Figure 2.
3.5.2
depth at ground level of a free-standing awning
horizontal distance on the ground between the base of the back edge and the base of the front edge of
the awning
Note 1 to entry: The back edges and the front edges on the same side are used (do not measure in the diagonal
direction).
Note 2 to entry: The flexible connection between the free-standing awning and the vehicle is not included in the
depth at ground level.
3.6
awning depth at standing height
horizontal distance between the vehicle wall and the awning front wall at roof level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
3.7
overall depth
horizontal distance between the vehicle wall and the foremost part of the awning, measured at
right angles
Note 1 to entry: The overall depth contains the maximum flexible connection depth for free-standing awnings.
3.8
outer fabric
fabric of awning which, when used as intended, is directly subjected to weather
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3.9
frame assembly
framework or part of an awning or free-standing awning that is designed to retain its shape laterally or
longitudinally in normal usage
3.10
flexible connection
adjustable connection between a free-standing awning and the vehicle
Note 1 to entry: This protects the user when moving between the vehicle and the awning and is variable in
dimension.
3.11
sealed awning
awning that has the groundsheet sewn to the flysheet to form a sealed enclosed area, or an awning with
a draught-skirt
Note 1 to entry: Awnings with draught-skirts are not normally sealed awnings but there is the possibility of snow
or sand building up on these draught-skirts which can restrict air circulation creating a sealed awning.
Note 2 to entry: The use of a sealed awning can result in a build-up of harmful gases within the awning.
3.12
standing height
vertical height measured from the ground or the upper side of the sewn in ground sheet to the underside
of the roof fabric
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
3.13
awning depth at ground level
depth of awning perpendicular to the vehicle measured from the vehicle to the furthest point of the
awning at ground level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
3.14
awning width at standing height
maximum width of awning measured parallel to the vehicle at standing height
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
3.15
awning width at ground level
maximum width of awning measured parallel to the vehicle at ground level
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
3.16
canopy depth
maximum distance a canopy extends beyond a wall
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.
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Key
1 corner guying point 10 ground anchorage
a
2 pole spike Standing height.
b
3 vent (see ISO 7152) Entrance height of a door or entrance.
c
4 roof Awning depth at standing height.
d
5 window-cover Awning depth at ground level.
e
6 window ventilation Awning width at standing height.
f
7 mud wall Awning width at ground level.
g
8 window Canopy depth.
9 storm guying point
NOTE The overall depth of the awning is not illustrated.
Figure 2 — Illustration of parts and components of awnings
4 Classification of awnings
4.1 Winter awning (Type W)
Awning suitable for all year round use with a roof load as specified in 5.12 a).
4.2 Residential awning (Type R)
Awning suitable for continual use over extended periods including a light snow load and for a roof load
as specified in 5.12 b).
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4.3 Touring awning (Type T)
Awning suitable for repeated pitching and striking and use at any time of the year but not in winter
snow conditions with a roof load as specified in 5.12 c).
NOTE Striking is the act of dismantling and packing away an awning.
4.4 Light-weight awning (Type L)
Awning suitable for repeated pitching and striking which is characterized by ease of use and lightness
with a total weight of < 2,75 kg/m base area, and which is suitable for a roof load as specified in 5.12 d).
5 Requirements
5.1 Dimensions
5.1.1 General
Where dime
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