SIST EN 13724:2004
(Main)Postal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and test methods
Postal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and test methods
This European Standard specifies the requirements and the test methods of the apertures for the delivery of letter post items when fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
It takes into account security, impregnability, safety and performance for the recipient, and ergonomics and efficiency for delivery personnel. It allows the daily delivery in good condition of a great majority of letter post items.
Postalische Dienstleistungen - Einwurföffnungen von Hausbriefkästen - Anforderungen und Prüfungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für die Öffnungen zur Auslieferung von Briefpost fest, die in Übereinstimmung mit den Einbauanweisungen des Herstellers montiert sind.
Sie berücksichtigt Schutz und Aufbruchsicherheit sowie Sicherheit und Bedienerfreundlichkeit für den Benutzer sowie für die Zusteller Ergonomie und Effizienz. Sie ermöglicht die tägliche Auslieferung der überwiegenden Menge der Briefpost in gutem Zustand.
Services postaux - Fenetres d'introduction de boîtes aux lettres et d'entrées de courrier particulieres - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essai
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions et les méthodes d'essai correspondantes applicables aux fenetres d'introduction pour la distribution d'articles postaux, lorsqu'elles sont installées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
Il prend en compte la sécurité des biens, l'inaccessibilité, la sécurité des personnes et les performances pour le destinataire et l'ergonomie et les conditions de travail du personnel de distribution. Il permet la distribution journaliere de la majorité des articles postaux, dans de bonnes conditions.
Poštne storitve - Odprtine na hišnih predalčnikih in vratne reže za pisma - Zahteve in preskusne metode
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Postal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and test methodsServices postaux - Fenetres d'introduction de boîtes aux lettres et d'entrées de courrier particulieres - Prescriptions et méthodes d'essaiPostalische Dienstleistungen - Einwurföffnungen von Hausbriefkästen - Anforderungen und PrüfungenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13724:2002SIST EN 13724:2004en03.240Poštne storitvePostal servicesICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13724:200401-september-2004
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13724November 2002ICS 03.240English versionPostal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letterplates - Requirements and test methodsServices postaux - Fenêtres d'introduction de boîtes auxlettres et d'entrées de courrier particulières - Prescriptionset méthodes d'essaiEinwurföffnungen von Hausbriefkästen - Anforderungenund PrüfungenThis 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 13724:2002 E
EN 13724:2002 (E)2ContentsForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.44Classification.54.1Aperture types.54.2Aperture sizes.64.3Corrosion resistance.64.4Security.65Requirements.65.1Components.65.2Dimensions.65.2.1Smaller apertures – Types 1, 2 and 3.65.2.2Gauge mail.65.3Ergonomics and safety.75.3.1Installation height of the aperture.75.3.2Safety.75.3.3Opening force of the flap.75.3.4Closing of the flap.75.3.5Fire protection regulations.75.4Confidentiality.75.5Corrosion and water penetration.75.5.1Corrosion.75.5.2Water penetration (types 1, 3 and 4).75.6Security.85.6.1Theft prevention - types 1, 2 and 3.85.6.2Theft prevention - type 4.85.6.3Security and locks - types 1, 2 and 3.85.6.4Protection against the opening of doors and windows - type 4.85.6.5Security - type 4.96Tests.96.1Components.96.2Dimensions.96.3Ergonomics and safety.96.3.1Installation height of the aperture.96.3.2Safety.96.3.3Opening force of the flap.96.3.4Closing of the flap.96.4Confidentiality.96.5Corrosion and water penetration.106.5.1Corrosion.106.5.2Water penetration.106.6Security.136.6.1Theft prevention - types 1, 2 and 3.136.6.2Theft prevention - type 4.146.6.3Security and locks - types 1, 2 and 3.156.6.4Protection against the opening of doors and windows - type 4.176.6.5Security – type 4.177Marking and labelling.18Annex A
(normative)
Dimensions.20Annex B
(informative)
A-deviations.22
EN 13724:2002 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 13724:2002) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 331 "Postal services", thesecretariat of which is held by NEN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text orby endorsement, at the latest by May 2003, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest byMay 2003.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the EuropeanFree Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).Annex A is normative. Annex B is informative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
EN 13724:2002 (E)41 ScopeThis European Standard specifies the requirements and the test methods of the apertures for the delivery of letter postitems when fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.It takes into account security, impregnability, safety and performance for the recipient, and ergonomics andefficiency for delivery personnel. It allows the daily delivery in good condition of a great majority of letter post items.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).ISO 269Correspondence envelopes - Designation and sizesEN 1670Building Hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.3.1apertureopening through which a letter post item is delivered3.2aperture componentsall parts supplied by the manufacturer of the private letter boxes and the letterplates, including installation material3.3burglary preventionprotecting against unauthorised opening of doors and windows3.4casingenclosure receiving the letter post items delivered excluding the box door, flap and frame3.5delivery floor levelfloor level on the delivery side of the aperture, adjacent to the background or door where it is mounted and ofsufficient area for the delivery person to stand on3.6door installationinstallation of a letterplate or private letter box in a door3.7flappivoted component, generally flat, whose purpose is to cover and/or seal the aperture. Flaps can open inwards oroutwards3.8frameparts directly surrounding the aperture
EN 13724:2002 (E)53.9gauge mailenvelope used to test the clear delivery of letter post items3.10key differvariation between lock mechanism of similar design that allow each lock to be operated by only its correspondingkey(s)3.11letterplateaperture with flap located on door, door-side-panel or a wall consisting of a frame, a flap and installation material3.12letter post itemitem classified according to the speed of processing or the contentsNOTEClassification according to the speed of processing, for example: priority item, non-priority item. Classificationaccording to the contents, for example: letter, postcard, printed paper, literature for the blind and small packet.3.13lock mechanismlocking device which is operated mechanically, electronically or by other means provided by the postal operator3.14private letter boxreceptacle into which mail is delivered at the domicile of the addressee3.15receiving floor levelfloor level on the receiving side of the aperture of sufficient area, adjacent to the background or door where therecipient is standing3.16slide-through boxaperture at the delivery side, item removal at the opposite side3.17theft preventionprotection against the theft of letter post items4 Classification4.1 Aperture typesAccording to this standard apertures may be classified in four categories using the following criteria.a) type 1: apertures of private letter boxes for outdoor use (see 6.6.1 and Figure A.1)b) type 2: apertures of private letter boxes for indoor usec) type 3: apertures of slide-through boxesd) type 4: apertures of letterplates (fixed to doors or side-panels)
EN 13724:2002 (E)64.2 Aperture sizesTwo sizes are identified (for dimensions see Table A.1 and Figure A.1)a) size 1b) size 24.3 Corrosion resistanceThree grades of corrosion are identified according to EN 1670 (see 5.5.1)a) grade 0b) grade 3c) grade 44.4 SecurityTwo grades of security are identified (see 5.6.2)a) grade 1b) grade 25 RequirementsThe test methods required to meet these requirements are described in clause 6 using the same sequence asbelow.5.1 ComponentsFixing instructions shall be supplied with each individual product enabling the correct installation in accordance withthis standard.Generally, the aperture shall be fitted with a flap. This is not necessary if the components are specified for indooruse only.5.2 DimensionsGenerally, the aperture shall have the dimensions given in annex A.5.2.1 Smaller apertures – Types 1, 2 and 3Where letter items can be delivered by another means than through the aperture, the aperture dimensions may besmaller than the dimensions given in Table A.1. The means shall be designed so that, when opened, the size of theopening shall meet the minimum requirement of Table A.1. The means shall fulfil the appropriate requirements ofclause 5.5.2.2 Gauge mailIt shall be possible to push gauge mail through the aperture without folding or damaging it. It shall be possible toempty gauge mail from a private letter box without folding or damaging it (types 1, 2 and 3 only).The overall thickness of gauge mail (including the envelope, size C4-ISO [ISO 269]) is 24 mm with a tolerance of+ 0 mm and - 1 mm. The envelope shall be filled with A4 papers with a mass per area of 80 g/m2.
EN 13724:2002 (E)75.3 Ergonomics and safety5.3.1 Installation height of the apertureThe following text shall form part of the installation instructions:For ergonomic reasons the centreline of the aperture should be at a height between 700 mm and 1 700 mmmeasured from the delivery floor level. In special cases such as groups of apertures the range may be extendedbut shall be between 400 mm and
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