SIST EN 13574:2002

Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding 5 m

This Standard specifies the requirements for the design and construction of permanently installed vertical climbing devices made of steel with a length not exceeding 5 m, used on inland navigation vessels.
For the purposes of this standard the term permanently installed climbing devices covers ladders, step irons, dog step ladders and integral treads including handholds.
This European Standard does not apply to stairs. These are covered by EN 790 and EN 13056.

Fahrzeuge der Binnenschiffahrt - Festverlegte Steigvorrichtungen bis 5 m Länge

Diese Norm legt Anforderungen an die Ausführung von festverlegten senkrechten Steigvorrichtungen aus Stahl bis 5 m Länge auf Fahrzeugen der Binnenschifffahrt fest.
Als festverlegte Steigvorrichtungen im Sinne dieser Norm gelten Steigleitern, Steigeisengänge, Sprossengänge sowie integrierte Aufstiege inklusive Haltegriffe.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für Treppen. Für diese gelten die Normen EN 790 sowie EN 13056.

Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Dispositifs de montée fixés a demeure d'une longueur qui ne dépasse pas 5 m

Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding 5 m

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2001
• ICS: 47.020.50 - Deck equipment and installations
• ICS: 47.060 - Inland navigation vessels
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jan-2002
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2002
• Ref Project: EN 13574:2001 - Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding 5 m

Overview

EN 13574:2001 (CEN) defines safety, design and material requirements for permanently installed vertical climbing devices made of steel on inland navigation vessels, with a maximum length of 5 m. The standard covers ladders, step irons, dog-step ladders and integrated treads (including handholds) but excludes stairs (covered by EN 790 and EN 13056). It implements requirements linked to Council Directive 82/714/EEC for inland waterway vessels.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and types: Ladders (L), step irons (G), dog-step ladders (S), integrated treads (A) and cross-overs for coupled vessels (K). Standard includes a designation format for ordering (e.g., EN 13574–S–6–350–H).
• Dimensions & geometry:
  • Maximum device length: 5 m.
  • Uniform treads and spacing required; topmost tread to access ≤ 150 mm; lowest tread spacing between 100 mm and 300 mm.
  • Maximum ladder inclination: 15° (to allow easy mounting). General tolerances per ISO 2768-c / EN 22768-1.
• Rungs and handholds:
  • Rungs: square profile tilted 45°, thickness 20–30 mm.
  • Handholds: round profile, diameter 20–34 mm; vertical tube constructions may extend ≥ 1.15 m above top step where used.
• Strength & safety:
  • Rungs and handholds must withstand 1.0 kN; breaking safety factor 5:1.
  • Spars and handholds must withstand 1.5 kN per every 2 m of ladder without permanent deformation; loads applied at weakest points.
  • Construction must avoid pinch points, ensure safe foothold, and prevent overhangs.
• Materials & fabrication:
  • Minimum steel quality: Fe 360 (ISO 630) or equivalent shipbuilding steel.
  • Semi-finished product references: rungs (square steel ISO 1035-2), spars/holders (flat steel ISO 1035-3), handholds (round steel ISO 1035-1 or tubes ENV 10220).
  • Rungs for walls to conform to EN 29519 Form A.
• Cross-overs for coupled vessels: Preferred as stairs; if not possible, use integrated treads or step irons for closed profiles, or dog-step ladders for I-bar pushing shoulders.

Applications and users

• Shipbuilders and naval architects specifying deck equipment for inland vessels.
• Equipment manufacturers producing permanently fixed ladders, step irons, dog-step ladders and integrated treads.
• Classification societies, flag administrations and safety inspectors verifying compliance with inland navigation vessel regulations.
• Vessel operators and purchasers preparing procurement specifications or retrofit upgrades for crew and cargo access.

Related standards

• EN 790 and EN 13056 - stairs on inland navigation vessels (different inclination ranges).
• EN 29519 - rungs for dog-step ladders.
• ISO 630, ISO 1035 series, ENV 10220 - material and profile references.

Keywords: EN 13574, inland navigation vessels, climbing devices, ladders, step irons, dog-step ladder, integrated treads, handhold, Fe 360, CEN, vessel safety.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2002
Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing devices with a length
not exceeding 5 m
Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing devices with a length not
exceeding 5 m
Fahrzeuge der Binnenschiffahrt - Festverlegte Steigvorrichtungen bis 5 m Länge
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Dispositifs de montée fixés a demeure d'une longueur
qui ne dépasse pas 5 m
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13574:2001
ICS:
47.020.50 Palubna oprema ter naprave Deck equipment and
installations
47.060 -H]HUVNDLQUHþQDSORYLOD Inland navigation vessels
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13574
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
July 2001
ICS 47.020.50; 47.060
English version
Inland navigation vessels - Permanently installed climbing
devices with a length not exceeding 5 m
Bateaux de navigation intérieure - Dispositifs de montée Fahrzeuge der Binnenschiffahrt - Festverlegte
fixés à demeure d'une longueur qui ne dépasse pas 5 m Steigvorrichtungen bis 5 m Länge
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 May 2001.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
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Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents
Foreword . 3
1 Scope. 4
2 Normative references. 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Safety requirements. 5
4.1 General . 5
4.2 Ladders. 6
4.3 Step irons . 7
4.4 Dog-step ladder. 8
4.5 Integrated treads . 9
4.6 Cross-over for coupled vessels. 9
4.7 Spars. 9
4.8 Rungs. 9
4.9 Rungs for walls. 9
4.10 Handhold . 10
4.11 Strength . 10
5 Material . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Semi-finished products. 10
5.3 Steel quality. 10
6 Designation. 10
Bibliography. 12

Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by CEN /TC 15, "Inland navigation vessels", 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 January 2002, and conflicting national standards have to be withdrawn at the
latest by January 2002.
The standard specifies requirements for permanently installed climbing devices with a length not exceeding 5 m
within the meaning of Council Directive 82/714/EEC of 4 October 1982 laying down technical requirements for
inland waterway vessels.
This Standard contains bibliographical references.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this document: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This Standard specifies the requirements for the design and construction of permanently installed vertical climbing
devices made of steel with a length not exceeding 5 m, used on inland navigation vessels.
For the purposes of this standard the term permanently installed climbing devices covers ladders, step irons, dog
step ladders and integral treads including handholds.
This European Standard does not apply to stairs. These are covered by EN 790 and EN 13056.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provision
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