SIST EN 13101:2003

Steps for underground man entry chambers - Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformity

This standard specifies general requirements and testing methods for steps manufactured from cast iron, steel or aluminium, for use in manholes and other underground man entry chambers as a means of access.
This standard specifies performance criteria for mechanical stability and resistance providing protection against falling. Corresponding test methods and evaluation of conformity are included.
The steps specified in this European Standard are suitable for use in sewage, surface water  and, subject to the requirements of national regulations, potable water environments.
Where steps are to be used in particular corrosive environments, e.g. industrial effluents, additional protection may be required.
This standard does not apply for steps moulded in prefabricated manholes of the same material.

Steigeisen für Steigeisengänge in Schächten - Anforderungen, Kennzeichnung, Prüfung und Beurteilung der Konformität

Diese Europäische Norm legt Leistungsanforderungen, wie in Tabelle 1 angegeben, fest und beschreibt Prüfverfahren für vorgefertigte Bauteile, für Kontrollschächte, die nicht tiefer als 2 m sind und für Einsteigschächte mit kreisrundem, rechteckigem (mit oder ohne abgeschrägten oder abgerundeten Ecken) oder elliptischem Querschnitt aus unbewehrtem Beton, Stahlfaser- und Stahlbeton, mit Nennweiten nicht über DN 1250 (rund) oder LN 1250 (rechteckig oder elliptisch). Die Schächte sollen den Zugang und die Luftzufuhr zu Entwässerungssystemen ermöglichen, die für den Transport von Abwasser, Regenwasser und Oberflächenwasser als Freispiegelleitungen oder gelegentlich unter geringem Überdruck verwendet werden und hauptsächlich in Gebieten mit Fahrzeug- und/oder Fußgängerverkehr eingebaut werden. Anforderungen an Verbindungen (elastomere, plastomere oder andere Dichtmittel, entweder im Bauteil eingebaut oder getrennt mitgeliefert) werden ebenfalls festgelegt.
Festlegungen für die Beurteilung der Konformität und für die Kennzeichnung von Bauteilen nach dieser Europäischen Norm sind enthalten.

Echelons pour regards de visite - Exigences, marquage, essais et évaluation de la conformité

La présente norme spécifie les exigences générales et les méthodes d'essai relatives aux échelons en fonte, en acier ou en aluminium, destinés à servir de moyen d'accès pour les regards de visite et autres galeries techniques.
La présente norme définit les critères de performance en matière de stabilité et de résistance mécaniques assurant une protection contre les chutes. Elle comprend les méthodes d'essai et l'évaluation de la conformité correspondantes.
Les échelons spécifiés dans la présente Norme européenne sont destinés à une utilisation dans des environnements d'eaux usées, d'eaux de ruissellement et, sous réserve de respect des exigences des réglementations nationales, dans des environnements d'eaux potables.
Lorsqu'il est prévu d'utiliser les échelons dans des environnements particulièrement corrosifs, par exemple des effluents industriels, une protection supplémentaire peut être exigée.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas à des échelons moulés dans des regards de visites préfabriqués réalisés dans le même matériau.

Stopnice v podzemne jaške - Zahteve, oznake, preskušanje in ocena skladnosti

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2003
• ICS: 97.145 - Ladders
• Technical Committee: IOVO - Water supply and waste water engineering
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Due Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Completion Date: 01-Oct-2003
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/118 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on waste water engineering products
• Ref Project: EN 13101:2002 - Steps for underground man entry chambers - Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformity

Overview

EN 13101:2002 is the CEN (European) standard for steps for underground man entry chambers and manholes. It specifies general requirements, marking, testing methods and evaluation of conformity for steps manufactured from cast iron, steel or aluminium used as access aids in underground chambers. The standard sets performance criteria for mechanical stability and resistance to falling, and includes test methods and conformity assessment procedures. It applies to steps used in sewage and surface water environments and, subject to national rules, potable water; it does not cover steps moulded integrally in prefabricated manholes of the same material.

Key Topics

• Materials and coatings: Requirements for metal substrates (cast iron, steel, aluminium), plastic encapsulation and corrosion protection (including galvanizing and other finishes).
• Design and dimensions: Definitions for single and double steps, standoff distance, tread and upstand geometry, and limits on insertion and twist.
• Mechanical performance tests: Prescribed methods and acceptance criteria for:
  • Twist test (torsional stability)
  • Vertical loading test (structural load-bearing)
  • Proof load test for non-ductile materials (e.g., grey cast iron)
  • Pull-out/anchorage test (resistance to extraction from concrete/masonry)
  • Impact test (dynamic resistance)
  • Integrity and thickness tests for plastic encapsulation
• Marking and designation: Mandatory marking information to allow traceability and correct selection.
• Conformity assessment: Type testing, factory production control (FPC), and procedures for third‑party evaluation where applicable.

Applications

EN 13101:2002 is intended for manufacturers, specifiers and installers of manhole steps and access fittings, and for asset owners and engineers responsible for underground infrastructure safety. Typical applications include:

• Sewer and wastewater manholes
• Surface water chambers and inspection shafts
• Access points in drainage and utility networks The standard helps ensure safe entry/egress, durable performance in wet environments, and compliance with procurement and safety requirements. For particularly corrosive sites (industrial effluents), additional protection beyond EN 13101 may be required.

Who should use this standard

• Manufacturers of cast iron, steel or aluminium steps (design, testing and marking);
• Civil and wastewater engineers specifying manhole access fittings;
• Contractors and installers performing manhole construction and retrofits;
• Public utilities and asset owners establishing procurement and conformity checks;
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors conducting the standard’s normative tests.

Related Standards

EN 13101 references other normative documents relevant to materials and coatings, such as standards for cast irons and galvanizing (e.g., EN 1561, EN 1562, EN ISO 1461) and standards for aluminium specifications. For full technical requirements and test procedures, consult the complete EN 13101:2002 text or your national standards body.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Steps for underground man entry chambers - Requirements, marking, testing and evaluation of conformityStopnice v podzemne jaške - Zahteve, oznake, preskušanje in ocena skladnostiEchelons pour regards de visite - Exigences, marquage, essais et évaluation de la conformitéSteigeisen für Steigeisengänge in Schächten - Anforderungen, Kennzeichnung, Prüfung und Beurteilung der Konformität97.145LestveLaddersICS:SIST EN 13101:2003enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13101:200201-oktober-2003SIST EN 13101:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13101October 2002ICS 97.145English versionSteps for underground man entry chambers - Requirements,marking, testing and evaluation of conformityEchelons de trou d'homme - Prescriptions, marquage,essai, et évaluation de la conformitéSteigeisen für Steigeisengänge in Schächten -Anforderungen, Kennzeichnung, Prüfung und Beurteilungder KonformitätThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 August 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13101:2002 E

Twist test.16A.1Apparatus.16A.2Procedure.16A.3Test report.16Annex B (normative)
Vertical loading test.17B.1Apparatus.17B.2Procedure.17B.3Test report.17Annex C (normative)
Proof load test for grey cast iron steps.18C.1Apparatus.18C.2Procedure.18C.3Test report.18Annex D (normative)
Pull out/anchorage test.19D.1Apparatus.19

Impact test.21E.1Apparatus.21E.2Procedure.21E.3Test report.21Annex F (normative)
Method of test for integrity of plastics encapsulation.23F.1Apparatus.23F.2Procedure.23F.3Test report.23Annex G (Normative)
Method of test for integrity of plastics encapsulation (dry conditions).25G.1Apparatus.25G.1.1Pore detector.25G.2Procedure.25G.3Test report.25Annex H (normative)
Method of test for thickness of plastics encapsulation.26H.1Apparatus.26H.2Procedure.26H.3Test report.26Annex I (informative)
Evaluation of conformity by third party.27I.1General.27I.2Procedure of the third party control.27I.3Report by the third party.28Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or otherprovisions of EU Directives.29Bibliography.35

and, subject to therequirements of national regulations, potable water environments.Where steps are to be used in particular corrosive environments, e.g. industrial effluents, additional protection maybe required.This standard does not apply for steps moulded in prefabricated manholes of the same material.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. Thesenormative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. Fordated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this EuropeanStandard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of thepublication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 197-1, Cement - Part 1: Composition, specifications and
conformity criteria for common cements.EN 573-3:1994, Aluminium and aluminium alloys - Chemical
composition and form of wrought products - Part 3:Chemical composition.EN 1561, Founding – Grey cast irons.EN 1562, Founding - Malleable cast irons.EN 1563, Founding - Spheroidal graphite cast irons.EN 2101, Aerospace series; Chromic acid anodizing of aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys.EN 2284, Aerospace series; Sulphuric acid anodizing of aluminium and wrought aluminium alloys.EN 10025, Hot rolled products of non-alloy structural steels; - Technical delivery condition.ENV 10080:1995, Steel for the reinforcement of concrete weldable ribbed reinforcing steel B 500 - Technicaldelivery conditions for bars, coils and welded fabric.EN 10088-1, Stainless steels - Part 1: List of stainless steels.EN 10088-3, Stainless steels - Part 3: Technical
delivery conditions for semi-finished
products, bars, rods, wire,sections and bright products of corrosion resisting steels for general and construction purposes .EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles – Specifications. (ISO 1461:1999)ISO 1183, Plastics; Methods for determining the density and relative density of non-cellular plasticsISO 3599, Vernier callipers reading to 0,1 and 0,05 mm).ISO 3893:1977, Concrete; Classification by compressive strength.

(inmm)1,02,05,010,050,04.3.8 Proof load — Non-ductile materials (Grey cast iron)Grey cast iron steps shall withstand a load of 12 kN when tested in accordance with Annex C without visiblecracking.4.3.9 Resistance to pull-outWhen tested in accordance with Annex D, steps shall resist a minimum force (F2) of 5 kN.All steps designed to be replaceable shall be additionally tested under method of preparation D.2.4 and shall beresistant to a minimum force (F2) of 5 kN.NOTEThe requirements and test methods (in Annex D) relate to the step whilst within the factory and assessed forcompliance under controlled conditions designed to reflect methods of installation in pre-cast units or on-site, but do notnecessarily replicate them.4.3.10 Resistance to impactWhen tested in accordance with Annex E, steps shall absorb an impact from a striker of mass M of 20 kg droppedfrom a height of 1 m without fracture and shall conform to the requirements of 4.3.11 after impact, if relevant.4.3.11 Integrity of plastics encapsulationTo demonstrate that the core material is protected from corrosion, plastics encapsulated steps shall show anelectrical resistance of at least 1 MW when tested in accordance with Annex F.
...