SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2014

Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards

This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 series. This document collects interpretations to EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010. Interpretations to other standards of the EN 115 series will be added when they are available. Interpretations aim to improve the understanding of the clause(s) they are referring to and by that facilitating common understanding between manufacturers, lift installers, notified bodies, inspection bodies and national authorities. Interpretations do not have the same status as the standards to which they are related. However, the application of interpretations should give to the interested parties confidence that the relevant standard has not been wrongly applied.

Sicherheit von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen - Teil 4: Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 115

Diese Technische Spezifikation ist eine Zusammenstellung von Auslegungen, die sich auf die Normenreihe EN 115 beziehen. Dieses Dokument stellt Auslegungen zur EN 115-1:1998+A1:2010 zusammen.
Auslegungen zu anderen Normen der Normenreihe EN 115 werden aufgenommen, sobald sie zur Verfügung stehen.
Auslegungen dienen dazu, das Verständnis der Abschnitte, auf die sie sich beziehen, zu verbessern und dadurch ein gemeinsames Verständnis zwischen Herstellern, Montagebetrieben, Benannten Stellen, Überwachungsstellen und nationalen Behörden zu erleichtern.
Auslegungen haben nicht den gleichen Status wie die Normen, auf die sie sich beziehen. Die Anwendung von Auslegungen gibt den beteiligten Kreisen jedoch die Sicherheit, dass die entsprechende Norm nicht falsch angewendet worden ist.

Sécurité des escaliers mécaniques et trottoir roulants - Partie 4: Interprétations relatives aux normes de la famille EN 115

La présente Spécification technique est un recueil d’interprétations relatives à la famille de normes EN 115. Ce document rassemble les interprétations concernant l’EN 115-1:1998+A1:2010.
Les interprétations relatives à d’autres normes de la famille EN 115 seront ajoutées lorsqu’elles seront disponibles.
Les interprétations visent à améliorer la compréhension des articles auxquels elles font référence et, ainsi, à faciliter une compréhension commune entre les fabricants, les installateurs d’escaliers mécaniques, les organismes notifiés, les organismes d’inspection et les autorités nationales.
Les interprétations n’ont pas le même statut que les normes auxquelles elles se réfèrent. Cependant, il convient que l’application des interprétations permette aux parties intéressées de s’assurer que la norme appropriée n’a pas été appliquée de manière erronée.

Varnost tekočih stopnic in tekočih stez - 4. del: Pojasnila v zvezi z družino standardov EN 115

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Jun-2013
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2014
• Withdrawal Date: 08-Oct-2015
• ICS: 91.140.90 - Lifts. Escalators
• Technical Committee: DTN - Lift and transport appliances
• Current Stage: 9900 - Withdrawal (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 09-Oct-2015
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Completion Date: 09-Oct-2015
• Ref Project: CEN/TS 115-4:2014 - Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards

Relations

• Replaced By: SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2015 - Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2015
• Replaced By: SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2015 - Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
CEN/TS 115-4

SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE

TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
January 2014
ICS 91.140.90
English Version
Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations
related to EN 115 family of standards
Sécurité des escaliers mécaniques et trottoir roulants - Sicherheit von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen - Teil 4:
Partie 4: Interprétations relatives aux normes de la famille Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 115
EN 115
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 19 August 2013 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to submit their
comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS available
promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in parallel to the CEN/TS)
until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

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Kingdom.





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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 List of interpretations .5
3.1 General .5
3.2 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-1.5
3.3 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-2.7
4 Interpretations .8
4.1 General .8
4.2 For EN 115-1 .8
4.3 For EN 115-2 .8
5 Interpretations related to EN 115-1 .9
6 Interpretations related to EN 115-2 . 36
Bibliography . 37

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Foreword
This document (CEN/TS 115-4:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts,
escalators and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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.
EN 115 is divided into the following parts:
• EN 115-1, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Construction and installation;
• EN 115-2, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 2: Rules for the improvement of safety of
existing escalators and moving walks;
• CEN/TR 115-3, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 3: Correlation between EN 115:1995 and
its amendments and EN 115-1:2008 [Technical Report];
• CEN/TS 115-4, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family
of standards [Technical specification; the present document].
This document is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 series. For the time being this collection
of interpretations relates to EN 115-1. According to the progress in working out interpretations, this document
will be amended and/or completed.
This is the first edition of this CEN Technical Specification.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
Standards reflect the consensus of the best European expertise and are prepared with highest care. Product
standards cannot be formulated in such a way that they describe all possible technical solutions and therefore
exclude all uncertainties regarding the understanding of the required provisions. On the other hand technology
is in a permanent evolution, the progress of which cannot be incorporated into standards quickly enough.
Interpretations are a practical way to give:
a) answers to questions regarding the understanding of clauses in standards;
b) feedback to the CEN-Committee responsible for a standard about the practical experiences resulting from
the use of the standard;
c) guidance to further development and improvement of standards following:
1) experience, especially accidents and incidents;
2) progress in technology;
3) state of the art.
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1 Scope
This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 series. This document
collects interpretations to EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010.
Interpretations to other standards of the EN 115 series will be added when they are available.
Interpretations aim to improve the understanding of the clause(s) they are referring to and by that facilitating
common understanding between manufacturers, lift installers, notified bodies, inspection bodies and national
authorities.
Interpretations do not have the same status as the standards to which they are related. However, the
application of interpretations should give to the interested parties confidence that the relevant standard has
not been wrongly applied.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation
EN 115-2, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 2: Rules for the improvement of safety of existing
escalators and moving walks
EN 349, Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
EN 1929-1, Basket trolleys — Part 1: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with or without a child
carrying facility
)
1
EN 1991-1-1 , Eurocode 1: Actions on structures — Part 1-1: General actions — Densities, self-weight,
imposed loads for buildings
EN 13501-1:2007, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1: Classification
using data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
3 List of interpretations
3.1 General
The following lists show the valid interpretations contained in this document.
3.2 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-1
This edition of CEN/TS 115-4 contains two lists of interpretations (see Tables 1 and 2).
Table 1 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 2 shows the list of interpretations in order of the clauses of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010 with the
corresponding keywords.

1) This document is currently impacted by the corrigendum EN 1991-1-1:2002/AC:2009.
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Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order
Interpretation Related Date of
Keywords
number clause/subclause validity
Increased height of the web on step treads
101 5.3.1 2012–03–14
side
2
102
5.5.2.4, 5.5.3.3 2012–03–14
Form of 25 cm area
103 5.5.3.3 2012–03–14 Load on skirting
5.12.2.1.3, Automatic restart in two-direction mode
104 2012–03–14
5.12.2.2.2
Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building
105 A.2.1 2012–03–14
height
106 5.12.2.5 2012–03–14 Number of inspection control on site
107 A.2.4 2012–03–14 Rigid deflectors
Barrier to prevent access of shopping
108 I.1 2012–03–14
trolleys and baggage carts
109 5.4.3.2 2012–03–14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
110 5.2.1.2 2012–03–14 Stiffness of exterior panel
111 5.12.2.2.4.1 (h) 2012–03–14 Stopping of succeeding escalators
112 5.3.5 2012–03–14 Measurement of step to step gap
113 5.9 2012–03–14 Fire protection of steps and pallets
114
5.6.2.1 2012–03–14 Handrail clearances
115 A.2.5 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area at the exit
5.12.2.2.4.1
116 2012–03–14 Area of exit
(Table 6 h)), A.2.5
Additional stop switch at handrail level -
117
A.2.5, I.2 2012–03–14
Building interfaces to escalator/moving walk
118
5.8.2.1, A.3.5 2012–03–14 Standing area in machinery spaces
119 A.2 2012–03–14 Fixed devices in unrestricted areas
120 Annex I 2012–03–14 Barriers to prevent shopping trolleys access
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Table 2 — Interpretations in order of the clauses
Related Interpretation Date of
Keywords
clause/subclause number validity
5.2.1.2 110 2012–03–14 Stiffness of exterior panel
Increased height of the web on step treads
5.3.1 101 2012–03–14
side
5.3.5 112 2012–03–14 Measurement of step to step gap
5.4.3.2 109 2012–03–14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
2
5.5.2.4 102 2012–03–14
Form of 25 cm area
5.5.3.3 103 2012–03–14 Load on skirting
2
5.5.3.3 102 2012–03–14
Form of 25 cm area
114
5.6.2.1 2012–03–14 Handrail clearances
5.8.2.1 118 2012–03–14 Standing area in machinery spaces
5.9 113 2012–03–14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
5.12.2.1.3 104 2012–03–14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
5.12.2.2.2 104 2012–03–14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
5.12.2.2.4.1 Stopping of succeeding escalators
111 2012–03–14
(Table 6 h))
5.12.2.2.4.1 Area of exit
116 2012–03–14
(Table 6 h))
5.12.2.5 106 2012–03–14 Number of inspection control on site
A.2 119 2012–03–14 Fixed devices in unrestricted areas
A.2.1 105 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
A.2.4 107 2012–03–14 Rigid deflectors
A.2.5 115 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area at the exit
A.2.5 116 2012–03–14 Area of exit
Additional stop switch at handrail level -
A.2.5 117 2012–03–14
Building interfaces to escalator/moving walk
A.3.5 118 2012–03–14 Standing area in machinery spaces
Annex I 120 2012–03–14 Barriers to prevent shopping trolleys access
Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys
I.1 108 2012–03–14
and baggage carts
Additional stop switch at handrail level -
I.2 117 2012–03–14
Building interfaces to escalator/moving walk

3.3 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-2
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4 Interpretations
4.1 General
The following interpretations are presented in this document:
4.2 For EN 115-1
— Interpretations Nr°101 to 120;
See Clause 5.
4.3 For EN 115-2
(kept free)
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5 Interpretations related to EN 115-1
INTERPRETATION 101
CEN
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Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 5.3.1
Date of modification:
2011–03–30
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 01
Increased height of the web on step treads side
QUESTION
Is it permitted to have an increased height of the web at both sides of the step tread (demarcation
lines opposite to the skirt panels)?
INTERPRETATION
Increased height of the rib (web) is permitted as long as the same safety level as for a totally flat
step/pallet will be ensured. This shall be proofed in detail by risk analysis.

Date of approval by CEN /TC 10 members: 2012–03–14

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INTERPRETATION 102
CEN
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Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
5.5.2.4, 5.5.3.3
2010
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
2 Nr.: 18
Form of 25 cm area
QUESTION
2
Above paragraphs specify an area of 25 cm on to which the force shall be applied.
Which form (square, circle, rectangle) shall this area have?
INTERPRETATION
2
With the definition of 25 cm it was intended to precise the term “lump load” used in former codes.
Normally, the equipment for such tests has a circular or square surface so that such formed areas
will be the practise in general.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.

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INTERPRETATION 103
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 5.5.3.3
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 20
Load on skirting
QUESTION
1. Subclause 5.5.3.3 defines the load carrying ability of the skirting and deformation. Does this apply
to the whole skirting or only to the area of 25 mm according to 5.5.3.2?
2. If the whole skirting has to be dimensioned for the test load, shall then also the comb plate lighting,
if installed in the skirting, withstand this load?

INTERPRETATION
1. The load and deflection requirements of 5.3.3.3 shall be met up to a height of 25 mm above the
line of the step nose or the tread surface of the pallets or belt where the risk of entrapment exists.
Above the height of 25 mm the force requirements of the balustrade of 500 N (see 5.5.2.4) shall be
fulfilled.
2. The comb plate lighting has to withstand the test load according to 5.5.3.3 if the lighting or part of
it is arranged within the area of skirting of 25 mm above the tread surface.
All other requirements of the skirting according to 5.5.3 are still valid. This includes that under the
force requirements above the skirting shall remain plain and butt-joined according to 5.5.3.1.
At the next revision of EN 115–1:2008+A1:2010, 5.5.3 has to be amended accordingly.
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INTERPRETATION
104
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:
Clause(s):
Edition:

EN 115-1
2010
5.12.2.1.3, 5.12.2.2.2
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 22
Automatic start in two-direction mode
QUESTION
Is it allowed to make an arrangement as follows:
The escalator can start automatically in both directions by a user passing a light barrel depending on
the direction from which the user is coming. Both directions can be predetermined directions at the
same time.
When the escalator has stopped after a sufficient time (5.12.2.2.2) the signal lights show “green” light
in both landings.
However, when a user comes to the end of a running escalator by passing the “red” signal light and
stays near to the comb waiting till the escalator has stopped, there is another light barrel installed in
the skirting above the comb and when the user passes this light barrel stops the escalator and can
be re-started only with a key.
INTERPRETATION
Operation in “two direction mode” for escalators with automatic start is permitted under the following
conditions:
a) On escalators which can start automatically in either direction (“two direction mode”) by the
entering of a user, the “two direction mode” and the momentary capable direction of travel shall be
clearly visible to the user and marked distinctly on the escalator (see 7.2.2 plus “two direction mode”
sign). They shall start in the direction determined by the user entering first. When the escalator is
started by a user from either direction, the indicator opposite from the initiated starting side shall
automatically indicate “no entry” (see 7.2.2).
b) Measures for control and/or monitoring function shall prevent:
- failures of the control elements actuating the automatic start at the entries (e.g. no or partly no
detection of users);
- a restart of the step band when a user has entered the area between the control element and the
comb intersection line and the step band is stopped.
c) Control and monitoring function shall be regarded as electric safety devices and shall be applied
as safety switches (5.12.1.2.2), fail safe circuits (5.12.1.2.3) or SIL 1 according to PESSRAE
(5.12.1.2.6).
The application of “two direction mode” is not permitted for moving walks.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.
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INTERPRETATION 105
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 A.2.1
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 24
Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
QUESTION
At the landings of the escalator, on the unrestricted area of 2,50 m (2,00 m) depth, is the existence of
fixed stairs forbidden?
The height on the unrestricted area shall be not less than 2,30 m, if the building's regulation not
impose more?

INTERPRETATION
The existence of fixed stairs is forbidden in the unrestricted area. The area shall be flat. A maximum
inclination of 6°degree is permissible.
In A.2.1, a building height is stated for the unrestricted area which is necessary from the view of
machinery safety. National authorities are free to request more.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.
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INTERPRETATION 106
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 5.12.2.5
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 26
Number of inspection control on site
QUESTION
For the inspection control for 2 parallel or criss-cross escalators, shall we have 2 portable control
devices or is it sufficient to have one control device for both?

INTERPRETATION
According to the Machinery Directive each escalator/moving walk shall be equipped with a
permanent available portable control device.
The wording of the standard (5.12.2.5) will be improved in the next revision of the standard.

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INTERPRETATION 107
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 A.2.4
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 33
Rigid deflectors
QUESTION
Are deflectors which correspond to A.2.4 of EN 115–1:2008+A1:2010 permitted to be pendulous, in
order to prevent vandalism?

INTERPRETATION
Deflectors shall be mounted rigidly in order to meet all requirements. A pendulous deflector can be
used in addition before the mandatory rigid deflector.
The rigid mounting of the deflector will be considered in the next revision of the standard.

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INTERPRETATION 108
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 Annex I.1
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 36 b)
Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys and baggage carts
QUESTION
In EN 115–1:2010, I.1 requires suitable barriers to prevent access of shopping trolleys and baggage
carts.
Is the former interpretation related to EN 115:1995 still valid? What are the requirements for a
“suitable” barrier?

INTERPRETATION
The old interpretation is referring to EN 115:1995 including Amendments 1 and 2 and is not valid for
EN 115–1:2008+A1:2010.
To protect the use of shopping trolleys and baggage carts on escalators resp. moving walks, the
requirements concerning the barriers are as follows:
- The barrier shall be installed at the entrance only. An installation at the exit is not permitted in the
unrestricted area.
- The design of the barrier shall not create another risk.
- The free entrance width between ends of the newels and barriers – and between barriers itself -
shall be at least 500 mm (see EN 349)) and less than the width of the type of shopping trolley or
baggage cart which will be used.
- The height of the barrier shall be between 900 mm and 1 100 mm.
- The load the barrier and its fixation has to withstand: At a height of 200 mm a horizontal force of
3 000 N applies. This force results from an impact of a chassis of a loaded shopping trolley
(according to EN 1929–1) / baggage cart loaded with 160 kg moving with a speed of 1 m/s.
- The fixation of the barrier shall preferably be done at the building structures. It is also permitted
to fix it at the floor plate. In that case, when the defined forces apply, there shall be no permanent
deformation and increased/additional gaps.
- If the escalator/moving walk is dedicated to work in both directions, the presence of the
removable barrier shall be electrically monitored preventing wrong positioning of the barrier,
except when under maintenance condition.
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INTERPRETATION 109
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 5.4.3.2
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Testing of steps and pallets drive
QUESTION
Regarding the step or pallet chain mentioned in 5.4.3.2:
1. Pallet chains are not mentioned
2. It is not clear, whether every step or pallet chain must be subjected to a tensile test or a type test
for every chain type is sufficient.
INTERPRETATION
1. Pallet chains are missing in the paragraph. This shall be updated during the next revision
2. To fulfil the requirement of EN 115–1 it is sufficient that every design of step or pallet chain has
passed a type tensile test.
Hence, in the next revision Table 7 shall identify this requirement and in addition the type test report
should also be mentioned in 6.2.

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Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 5.2.1.2
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Stiffness of exterior panel
QUESTION
5.2.1.2 defines the stiffness of the exterior panels as follows:
5.2.1.2 The exterior panels shall withstand a force of 250 N at any point at right angles on an area of
2
25 cm without breakage or deflection resulting in any gap. The fixing shall be designed in that way
to carry at least twice the dead load of the enclosure.
When we have 2 panels side by side we have automatically a small gap between them. How can we
fulfil then 5.2.1.2?
INTERPRETATION
5.2.1.2 is a new requirement in EN 115–1 taking care that exterior panels will be rigid enough to
protect from contact with moving parts inside the escalator/moving walk and/or creation of points of
entrapment. The requirement derives from the balustrade requirement and is similar to the interior
panel.
In 5.5.2.4, 3rd paragraph it is stated that “gaps between the interior panels of the balustrade shall be
not wider than 4 mm.“
The same applies also to the exterior panels as long as movable parts are reachable.
This paragraph will be updated in the next revision of this standard as follows:
“5.2.1.2 The exterior panels shall withstand a force of 250 N at any point at right angles on an area of
2
25 cm without breakage. Any gaps or openings are restricted to 4 mm where there is a risk of
contact with moving parts. The fixing … “
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Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115–1
2010 5.12.2.2.4.1 (h)
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Stopping of succeeding escalators
QUESTION
Item (h) on Table 6 indicates requirement of “stopping of a succeeding escalator or moving walk
where an intermediate exit does not exist….” especially for successive escalators, as shown in A.2.6
of EN 115–1:2008+A1:2010.
In our opinion this should read as 'stopping of a preceding escalator'.
Key
1 defective escalator
2 preceding escalator
3 STOP THIS!
4 No exit
5 side view

Figure 1
Definitely, shutting down all the successive escalators on the same route will be helpful. However,
stopping a “preceding escalator” is relatively more important because this will prevent feeding more
passengers in front of the defective escalator “which does not have intermediate exit” (see Figure 1
above).
If the preceding escalator is not stopped, more number of passengers will arrive in front of the
defective escalator and there will not be enough space. Since there is no intermediate exit, the
passengers cannot move out of the escalators path. There will be overcrowding, tripping, falling over,
etc. which will be a dangerous situation.
INTERPRETATION
The intention of the code is exactly as described in the question. The requirement is to stop the
escalator, if the succeeding escalator will stop where no exit exists. Table 6 is related to the
escalators where the action has to be taken and where the requirements are listed.
So the heading of the table and the paragraph has to be read together which means “Requirements
for monitoring …. (h) …. of a succeeding escalator stopping…”.
That means when travelling on the preceding escalator and the succeeding one will stop, the
preceding one also shall stop. The table is listing the events when the escalator is stopping.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FINAL DRAFT
FprCEN/TS 115-4
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE

TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION

April 2013
ICS 91.140.90
English Version
Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations
related to EN 115 family of standards
Sécurité des escaliers mécaniques et trottoir roulants - Sicherheit von Fahrtreppen und Fahrsteigen - Teil 4:
Partie 4 : Interprétations relatives aux normes de la famille Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 115
EN 115


This draft Technical Specification is submitted to CEN members for formal vote. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC
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Kingdom.

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provide supporting documentation.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 List of interpretations .5
3.1 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-1.5
3.2 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-2.7
4 Interpretations .7
4.1 For EN 115-1 .8
4.2 For EN 115-2 .8
Section 4.1 - Interpretations related to EN 115-1 .9
Section 4.2 - Interpretations related to EN 115-2 . 36
Bibliography . 37

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Foreword
This document (FprCEN/TS 115-4:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts,
escalators and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Formal Vote.
This document is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 family of standards. For the time being
this collection of interpretations relates to EN 115-1. According to the progress in working out interpretations,
this document will be amended and/or completed.

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Introduction
Standards reflect the consensus of the best European expertise and are prepared with highest care. Product
standards cannot be formulated in such a way that they describe all possible technical solutions and therefore
exclude all uncertainties regarding the understanding of the required provisions. On the other hand technology
is in a permanent evolution, the progress of which cannot be incorporated into standards quickly enough.
Interpretations are a practical way to give:
a) answers to questions regarding the understanding of clauses in standards;
b) feedback to the CEN-Committee responsible for a standard about the practical experiences resulting from
the use of the standard;
c) guidance to further development and improvement of standards following:
1) experience, especially accidents and incidents;
2) progress in technology;
3) state of the art.
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1 Scope
This Technical Specification is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 family of standards. This
document collects interpretations to EN 115-1:1998+A1:2010.
Interpretations to other standards of the EN 115 family will be added when they are available.
Interpretations aim to improve the understanding of the clause(s) they are referring to and by that facilitating
common understanding between manufacturers, lift installers, notified bodies, inspection bodies and national
authorities.
Interpretations do not have the same status as the standards to which they are related. However, the
application of interpretations should give to the interested parties confidence that the relevant standard has
not been wrongly applied.

2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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.
EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 1: Construction and installation
EN 115-2:2010, Safety of escalators and moving walks — Part 2: Rules for the improvement of safety of
existing escalators and moving walks
EN 349:1993+A1:2008, Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
EN 1991-1:2002+AC:2009, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures — Part 1-1: General actions — Densities, self-
weight, imposed loads for buildings
EN 13501-1:2007+A1:2009, Fire classification of construction products and building elements — Part 1:
Classification using data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13823:2010, Reaction to fire tests for building products — Building products excluding floorings exposed
to the thermal attack by a single burning item
3 List of interpretations
The following lists show the valid interpretations contained in this document.
3.1 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-1
This edition of CEN/TS 115-4 contains two lists of interpretations (see Tables 1 and 2).
Table 1 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 2 shows the list of interpretations in order of the clauses of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010 with the
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Interpretation Date of
Related clause Key words
number validity
101 5.3.1 2012-03-14 Increased height of the web on step treads side
2
102 5.5.2.4, 5.5.3.3 2012-03-14
Form of 25 cm area
103 5.5.3.3 2012-03-14 Load on skirting
104 5.12.2.1.3, 5.12.2.2.2 2012-03-14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
105 A.2.1 2012-03-14 Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
106 5.12.2.5 2012-03-14 Number of inspection control on site
107 A.2.4 2012-03-14 Rigid deflectors
Barrier to prevent access of shopping
108 I.1 2012-03-14
trolleys and baggage carts
109 5.4.3.2 2012-03-14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
110 5.2.1.2 2012-03-14 Stiffness of exterior panel
111
5.12.2.2.4.1 (h) 2012-03-14 Stopping of succeeding escalators
112
5.3.5 2012-03-14 Measurement of step to step gap
113 5.9 2012-03-14 Fire protection of steps and pallets
114 5.6.2.1 2012-03-14 Handrail clearances
115 A.2.5 2012-03-14 Unrestricted area at the exit
5.12.2.2.4.1
116 2012-03-14 Area of exit
(Table 6 h)), A.2.5
Additional stop switch at handrail level - Building
117
A.2.5, I.2 2012-03-14
interfaces to escalator/moving walk
118 5.8.2.1, A.3.5 2012-03-14 Standing area in machinery spaces
119 A.2 2012-03-14 Fixed devices in unrestricted areas
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Interpretation
Related clause Keywords
Date of validity
number
5.2.1.2 110 2012-03-14 Stiffness of exterior panel
5.3.1 101 2012-03-14 Increased height of the web on step treads side
5.3.5 112 2012-03-14 Measurement of step to step gap
5.4.3.2 109 2012-03-14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
2
5.5.2.4 102 2012-03-14
Form of 25 cm area
5.5.3.3 103 2012-03-14 Load on skirting
2
5.5.3.3 102 2012-03-14
Form of 25 cm area
114
5.6.2.1 2012-03-14 Handrail clearances
118
5.8.2.1 2012-03-14 Standing area in machinery spaces
5.9 113 2012-03-14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
5.12.2.1.3 104 2012-03-14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
5.12.2.2.2 104 2012-03-14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
5.12.2.2.4.1 (Table Stopping of succeeding escalators
111 2012-03-14
6 h))
5.12.2.2.4.1 (Table Area of exit
116
2012-03-14
6 h))
5.12.2.5 106 2012-03-14 Number of inspection control on site
A.2 119 2012-03-14 Fixed devices in unrestricted areas
A.2.1 105 2012-03-14 Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
A.2.4 107 2012-03-14 Rigid deflectors
A.2.5 115 2012-03-14 Unrestricted area at the exit
A.2.5 116 2012-03-14 Area of exit
Additional stop switch at handrail level - Building
A.2.5 117 2012-03-14
interfaces to escalator/moving walk
A.3.5 118 2012-03-14 Standing area in machinery spaces
Annex I 120 2012-03-14 Barriers to prevent shopping trolleys access
Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys and
I.1 108 2012-03-14
baggage carts
Additional stop switch at handrail level - Building
I.2 117 2012-03-14
interfaces to escalator/moving walk


3.2 Interpretations pertaining to EN 115-2
(kept free)
4 Interpretations
The following interpretations are presented in this document:
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 Interpretations Nr°101 to 120;
See section 4.1.
4.2 For EN 115-2
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101
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.3.1
2010 Date of modification:
2011-03-30
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 01
Increased height of the web on step treads side
QUESTION
Is it permitted to have an increased height of the web at both sides of the step tread (demarcation
lines opposite to the skirt panels)?
INTERPRETATION
Increased height of the rib (web) is permitted as long as the same safety level as for a totally flat
step/pallet will be ensured. This shall be proofed in detail by risk analysis.

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102
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.5.2.4, 5.5.3.3
2010   Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
2 Nr.: 18
Form of 25 cm area
QUESTION
2
Above paragraphs specify an area of 25 cm on to which the force shall be applied.
Which form (square, circle, rectangle) shall this area have?
INTERPRETATION
2
With the definition of 25 cm it was intended to precise the term "lump load" used in former codes.
Normally, the equipment for such tests has a circular or square surface so that such formed areas
will be the practise in general.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.

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103
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.5.3.3
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 20
Load on skirting
QUESTION
1. Paragraph 5.5.3.3 defines the load carrying ability of the skirting and deformation. Does this apply
to the whole skirting or only to the area of 25 mm according to 5.5.3.2?
2. If the whole skirting has to be dimensioned for the test load, shall then also the comb plate lighting,
if installed in the skirting, withstand this load?

INTERPRETATION
1. The load and deflection requirements of 5.3.3.3 shall be met up to a height of 25 mm above the
line of the step nose or the tread surface of the pallets or belt where the risk of entrapment exists.
Above the height of 25 mm the force requirements of the balustrade of 500 N (see 5.5.2.4) shall be
fulfilled.
2. The comb plate lighting has to withstand the test load according to 5.5.3.3 if the lighting or part of
it is arranged within the area of skirting of 25 mm above the tread surface.
All other requirements of the skirting according 5.5.3 are still valid. This includes that under the force
requirements above the skirting shall remain plain and butt-joined acc. 5.5.3.1.
At the next revision of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010, 5.5.3 has to be amended accordingly.
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104
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.12.2.1.3, 5.12.2.2.2
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 22
Automatic start in two-direction mode
QUESTION
Is it allowed to make an arrangement as follows:
The escalator can start automatically in both directions by a user passing a light barrel depending on
the direction from which the user is coming. Both directions can be predetermined directions at the
same time.
When the escalator has stopped after a sufficient time (5.12.2.2.2) the signal lights show "green" light
in both landings.
However, when a user comes to the end of a running escalator by passing the "red" signal light and
stays near to the comb waiting till the escalator has stopped, there is another light barrel installed in
the skirting above the comb and when the user passes this light barrel stops the escalator and can
be re-started only with a key.
INTERPRETATION
Operation in "two direction mode" for escalators with automatic start is permitted under the following
conditions:
a) On escalators which can start automatically in either direction ("two direction mode") by the
entering of a user, the "two direction mode" and the momentary capable direction of travel shall be
clearly visible to the user and marked distinctly on the escalator (see 7.2.2 plus "two direction mode"
sign). They shall start in the direction determined by the user entering first. When the escalator is
started by a user from either direction, the indicator opposite from the initiated starting side shall
automatically indicate “no entry” (see 7.2.2).
b) Measures for control and/or monitoring function shall prevent
- failures of the control elements actuating the automatic start at the entries (e.g. no or partly no
detection of users);
- a restart of the step band when a user has entered the area between the control element and the
comb intersection line and the step band is stopped;
c) control and monitoring function shall be regarded as electric safety devices and shall be applied as
safety switches (5.12.1.2.2), fail safe circuits (5.12.1.2.3) or SIL 1 according to PESSRAE
(5.12.1.2.6).
The application of "two direction mode" is not permitted for moving walks.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.
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105
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
A.2.1
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 24
Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
QUESTION
At the landings of the escalator, on the unrestricted area of 2,50 m (2,00 m) depth, is the existence of
fixed stairs forbidden?
The height on the unrestricted area shall be not less than 2,30 m, if the building's regulation not
impose more?

INTERPRETATION
The existence of fixed stairs is forbidden in the unrestricted area. The area shall be flat. A maximum
inclination of 6°degree is permissible.
In A.2.1, a building height is stated for the unrestricted area which is necessary from the view of
machinery safety. National authorities are free to request more.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.
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106
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.12.2.5
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 26
Number of inspection control on site
QUESTION
For the inspection control for 2 parallel or criss-cross escalators, shall we have 2 portable control
devices or is it sufficient to have one control device for both?


INTERPRETATION
According to the Machinery Directive each escalator/moving walk shall be equipped with a
permanent available portable control device.
The wording of the standard (5.12.2.5) will be improved in the next revision of the standard.

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107
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
A.2.4
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 33
Rigid deflectors
QUESTION
Are deflectors which correspond to A.2.4 of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010 permitted to be pendulous, in
order to prevent vandalism?


INTERPRETATION
Deflectors shall be mounted rigidly in order to meet all requirements. A pendulous deflector can be
used in addition before the mandatory rigid deflector.
The rigid mounting of the deflector will be considered in the next revision of the standard.


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108
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
Annex I.1
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 36 b)
Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys and baggage carts
QUESTION
In EN 115-1:2010, I.1 requires suitable barriers to prevent access of shopping trolleys and baggage
carts.
Is the former interpretation related to EN 115:1995 still valid? What are the requirements for a
"suitable" barrier?

INTERPRETATION
The old interpretation is referring to EN 115:1995 including Amendments 1 and 2 and is not valid for
EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010.
To protect the use of shopping trolleys and baggage carts on escalators resp. moving walks, the
requirements concerning the barriers are as follows:
- The barrier shall be installed at the entrance only. An installation at the exit is not permitted in the
unrestricted area.
- The design of the barrier shall not create another risk.
- The free entrance width between ends of the newels and barriers – and between barriers itself -
shall be at least 500 mm (see EN 349:1993+A1:2008)) and less than the width of the type of
shopping trolley or baggage cart which will be used.
- The height of the barrier shall be between 900 mm and 1 100 mm.
- The load the barrier and its fixation has to withstand: At a height of 200 mm a horizontal force of
3 000 N applies. This force results from an impact of a chassis of a loaded shopping trolley (acc.
to EN 1929-1) /baggage cart loaded with 160 kg moving with a speed of 1 m/s.
- The fixation of the barrier shall preferably be done at the building structures. It is also permitted
to fix it at the floor plate. In that case, when the defined forces apply, there shall be no permanent
deformation and increased/additional gaps.
- If the escalator/moving walk is dedicated to work in both directions, the presence of the
removable barrier shall be electrically monitored preventing wrong positioning of the barrier,
except when under maintenance condition.
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109
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.4.3.2
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Testing of steps and pallets drive
QUESTION
Regarding the step or pallet chain mentioned in 5.4.3.2:
1. Pallet chains are not mentioned
2. It is not clear, whether every step or pallet chain must be subjected to a tensile test or a type test
for every chain type is sufficient.
INTERPRETATION
1. Pallet chains are missing in the paragraph. This shall be updated during the next revision
2. To fulfil the requirement of EN 115-1 it is sufficient that every design of step or pallet chain has
passed a type tensile test.
Hence, in the next revision Table 7 shall identify this requirement and in addition the type test report
should also be mentioned in 6.2

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110
CEN
Related to
Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.2.1.2
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Stiffness of exterior panel
QUESTION
5.2.1.2 defines the stiffness of the exterior panels as follows:
5.2.1.2 The exterior panels shall withstand a force of 250 N at any point at right angles on an area of
2
25 cm without breakage or deflection resulting in any gap. The fixing shall be designed in that way
to carry at least twice the dead load of the enclosure.
When we have 2 panels side by side we have automatically a small gap between them. How can we
fulfil then 5.2.1.2?
INTERPRETATION
5.2.1.2 is a new requirement in EN 115-1 taking care that exterior panels will be rigid enough to
protect from contact with moving parts inside the escalator/moving walk and/or creation of points of
entrapment. The requirement derives from the balustrade requirement and is similar to the interior
panel.
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In 5.5.2.4, 3 paragraph it is stated that “gaps between the interior panels of the balustrade shall be
not wider than 4 mm.“
The same applies also to the exterior panels as long as movable parts are reachable.
This paragraph will be updated in the next revision of this standard as follows:
"5.2.1.2 The exterior panels shall withstand a force of 250 N at any point at right angles on an area of
2
25 cm without breakage. Any gaps or openings are restricted to 4 mm where there is a risk of
contact with moving parts. The fixing … "
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INTERPRETATION
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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.12.2.2.4.1 (h)
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Stopping of succeeding escalators
QUESTION
Item (h) on Table 6 indicates requirement of “stopping of a succeeding escalator or moving walk
where an intermediate exit does not exist….” especially for successive escalators, as shown in A.2.6
of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010.
In our opinion this should read as 'stopping of a preceeding escalator'.

Key
1 Defective escalator
2 Preceeding escalator
3 STOP THIS !
4 No exit
5 Side view

Figure 1
Definitely, shutting down all the successive escalators on the same route will be helpful. However,
stopping a “preceding escalator” is relatively more important because this will prevent feeding more
passengers in front of the defective escalator “which does not have intermediate exit” (see Figure 1
above).
If the preceeding escalator is not stopped, more number of passengers will arrive in front of the
it, the
defective escalator and there will not be enough space. Since there is no intermediate ex
passengers cannot move out of the escalators path. There will be overcrowding, tripping, falling over
etc. which will be a dangerous situation.
INTERPRETATION
The intention of the code is exactly as described in the question. The requirement is to stop the escalator, if the
succeeding escalator will stop where no exit exists. Table 6 is related to the escalators where the action has to
be taken and where the requirements are listed.
So the heading of the table and the paragraph has to be read together which means “Requirements for
monitoring …. (h) …. of a succeeding escalator stopping…”.
That means when travelling on the preceding escalator and the succeeding one will stop, the preceding one also
shall stop. The table is listing the events when the escalator is stopping.
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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.3.5
2010 Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Measurement of step to step gap
QUESTION
The edge, along the nose line of the steps, has a radius as shown in EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010,
Figure 2. The measurement of the maximum allowable gap of 6 mm shown on the drawing is taken
at a point below the tread surface where the radius ends.
5.3.5 states “The clearance between two consecutive steps or pallets in any usable position
measured at the tread surface shall not exceed 6 mm.”
Can the committee confirm that location for measurement is as shown on the drawing and the
drawing can be considered as a correct interpretation of 5.3.5?
INTERPRETATION
The measurement shall be carried out as the dimensions of the gaps are indicated in Figure 2. For
pallets the measurements have to be done according Figures 6 and 7.
This will be considered in the next revision of EN 115-1.


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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
5.9
2010   Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.:
Fire protection of steps and pallets
QUESTION
"…, pallets/steps, … shall be at least class C according to EN 13501-1:2007, 11.5."
In the past steps with demarcation parts as plastic inserts were used and they never caused any fire
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