SIST EN 12613:2021
(Main)Plastics warning devices for underground cables and pipelines with visual characteristics
Plastics warning devices for underground cables and pipelines with visual characteristics
This document specifies the material, mechanical and functional (fitness for purpose) requirements for warning devices with visual characteristics manufactured from plastics, intended to indicate the presence of cables and piping systems buried in ground when opening trenches and more generally during digging work.
This document also specifies test methods.
This document is applicable to two types of visual warning devices: tapes (type 1) and meshes (type 2).
Warneinrichtungen aus Kunststoff mit visuellen Eigenschaften für erdverlegte Kabel und Rohrleitungen
Dieses Dokument legt den Werkstoff sowie mechanische und funktionale Anforderungen (Zweck-dienlichkeit) an Warneinrichtungen mit visuellen Eigenschaften fest, die aus Kunststoffen hergestellt sind und das Vorhandensein erdverlegter Kabel und Rohrleitungen beim Ausheben von Gräben oder allgemein bei Aushebearbeiten anzeigen.
Dieses Dokument legt auch Prüfverfahren fest.
Dieses Dokument ist auf zwei Arten von Warneinrichtungen mit visuellen Eigenschaften anwendbar: Bänder (Typ 1) und Netze (Typ 2).
Dispositifs avertisseurs à caractéristiques visuelles, en matière plastique, pour câbles et canalisations enterrés
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives au matériau ainsi que les exigences mécaniques et fonctionnelles (aptitude à l’emploi) des dispositifs avertisseurs à caractéristiques visuelles, en matière plastique, destinés à indiquer la présence de câbles et de systèmes de canalisations enterrés dans le sol, lors d’ouvertures de fouilles et, plus généralement, pendant les travaux d’excavation.
Le présent document spécifie également des méthodes d’essai.
Le présent document est applicable à deux types de dispositifs avertisseurs visuels : bandes (type 1) et grillages (type 2).
Polimerne opozorilne priprave za podzemne kable in cevovode z vidnimi značilnostmi
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Overview
EN 12613:2021 (CEN) specifies requirements and test methods for plastics warning devices for underground cables and pipelines with visual characteristics. It applies to two product types: Type 1 (tapes) and Type 2 (meshes). The standard covers material, mechanical and functional (fitness‑for‑purpose) requirements intended to ensure warning devices remain visible and durable during trenching and digging operations, and to reduce accidental damage to buried utilities.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & materials
- Applies to warning tapes and meshes made from thermoplastics (e.g., PE, PP); use of reprocessed or recycled material is permitted.
- Environmental and regulated‑substance considerations (REACH referenced) must be taken into account.
- Colour and appearance
- Colour is agreed between manufacturer and purchaser.
- Colour fastness testing required; no discoloration allowed (surface gloss change permitted).
- Dimensional characteristics
- Nominal width declared by manufacturer; measurement methods specified (tape, caliper).
- Type 1: individual width ≥ 50 mm; edge deviation ≤ 2 mm.
- Type 2: width tolerances given by nominal ranges; internal opening perimeter ≤ 360 mm; minimum strand widths: ≥1 mm (<160 mm perimeter) or ≥2 mm (≥160 mm).
- Recommended minimum reel length ≥ 100 m (or as agreed).
- Mechanical / laying characteristics
- Tensile withstand strength: Type 1 - 200 N for 1 min (longitudinal); Type 2 - 300 N for 1 min. Max residual width reduction after load ≤ 20%.
- Flatness: gap to reference surface ≤ W0/4 (W0 = nominal width).
- Visual warning performance
- Simulated trench opening test (Annex A): device must present at least one visible part ≥ 200 mm outside the excavator‑simulating plate and one ≥ 200 mm inside the frame; visible widths ≥ 2 mm. Absence of rupture may be acceptable.
- Durability tests
- Resistance to microorganisms, UV exposure (EN ISO 4892-1), temperature stability, chemical resistance (e.g., ammonium sulphide in Annex B), and resistance of printing.
- Marking and test reporting
- Marking requirements and detailed test report contents are specified.
Applications and who uses it
- Manufacturers of warning tapes and warning meshes - product design, testing and quality control.
- Utility owners / asset operators (electricity, gas, water, telecoms) - procurement specifications to protect buried infrastructure.
- Civil contractors and excavation teams - selection of appropriate warning devices to reduce strike risk.
- Testing laboratories and conformity assessors - performing tensile, UV, microbiological and simulated trench tests.
- Specifiers and standards writers - ensuring products meet European requirements and expected service life.
Related standards
- EN ISO 175 (chemical immersion tests)
- EN ISO 846 (microorganism resistance)
- EN ISO 4892‑1 (laboratory light exposure)
- EN 60898‑1:2019 (referenced for printing resistance)
- Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) - environmental/chemical compliance
Keywords: EN 12613:2021, plastics warning devices, underground cables, pipelines, warning tapes, warning meshes, visual warning devices, CEN, test methods, colour fastness, tensile strength, UV resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12613:2021 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Plastics warning devices for underground cables and pipelines with visual characteristics". This standard covers: This document specifies the material, mechanical and functional (fitness for purpose) requirements for warning devices with visual characteristics manufactured from plastics, intended to indicate the presence of cables and piping systems buried in ground when opening trenches and more generally during digging work. This document also specifies test methods. This document is applicable to two types of visual warning devices: tapes (type 1) and meshes (type 2).
This document specifies the material, mechanical and functional (fitness for purpose) requirements for warning devices with visual characteristics manufactured from plastics, intended to indicate the presence of cables and piping systems buried in ground when opening trenches and more generally during digging work. This document also specifies test methods. This document is applicable to two types of visual warning devices: tapes (type 1) and meshes (type 2).
SIST EN 12613:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems; 83.140.99 - Other rubber and plastics products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 12613:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12613:2009, SIST EN 12613:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 12613:2009
Polimerne opozorilne priprave za podzemne kable in cevovode z vidnimi
značilnostmi
Plastics warning devices for underground cables and pipelines with visual characteristics
Warneinrichtungen aus Kunststoff mit visuellen Eigenschaften für erdverlegte Kabel und
Rohrleitungen
Dispositifs avertisseurs à caractéristiques visuelles, en matière plastique, pour câbles et
canalisations enterrés
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12613:2021
ICS:
13.320 Alarmni in opozorilni sistemi Alarm and warning systems
83.140.99 Drugi izdelki iz gume in Other rubber and plastics
polimernih materialov products
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 12613
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
January 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 83.140.99 Supersedes EN 12613:2009
English Version
Plastics warning devices for underground cables and
pipelines with visual characteristics
Dispositifs avertisseurs à caractéristiques visuelles, en Warneinrichtungen aus Kunststoff mit visuellen
matière plastique, pour câbles et canalisations enterrés Eigenschaften für erdverlegte Kabel und Rohrleitungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 December 2020.
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 CEN-CENELEC 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 CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 12613:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Material . 7
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 Colour . 7
5.2 Appearance and colour fastness . 7
5.3 Dimensional characteristics. 7
5.3.1 General . 7
5.3.2 Type 1 warning devices . 7
5.3.3 Type 2 warning devices . 7
5.4 Laying characteristics . 8
5.4.1 General . 8
5.4.2 Tensile withstand strength . 8
5.4.3 Flatness . 8
5.5 Visual warning characteristics . 8
5.6 Resistance against microorganisms . 9
5.7 Resistance to UV-light . 9
5.8 Temperature stability . 9
5.9 Resistance of printing . 9
5.10 Marking . 9
6 Test methods . 9
6.1 Test pieces and test conditions . 9
6.2 Determination of the colour fastness . 10
6.3 Determination of the tensile withstand strength . 10
6.3.1 Test pieces . 10
6.3.2 Apparatus . 10
6.3.3 Procedure. 10
6.4 Determination of the flatness . 11
7 Test report . 11
Annex A (normative) Determination of visual warning characteristics by simulation of
trench opening . 13
Annex B (normative) Chemical resistance to ammonium sulphide . 19
Bibliography . 20
European foreword
This document (EN 12613:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 249 “Plastics”,
the secretariat of which is held by NBN.
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 2021, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by July 2021.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 12613:2009.
The major modifications compared to the previous edition are:
— Addition of a reference to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) (Clause 4);
— Addition of the apparatus for measurement of dimensional characteristics (5.3.1);
— Review of the tolerances for nominal widths greater than 1 000 mm (5.3.3);
— Deletion of the transversal rigidity (5.4.3 in EN 12613:2009), since it is not a discriminating
characteristic for products with width ≤ 500 mm;
— Addition of a sentence to specify that the case of absence of rupture of the test specimen is
considered as successful (5.5);
— The method according EN 60898-1, for the resistance of printing, is now recommended only
(instead of being mandatory) and other methods are allowed (5.9);
— Review of the number of test pieces reduced from four to one. In addition, when the test is not
successful, an acceptance criteria is defined for retesting (6.1);
— Extension of the tolerances on the test temperature for the products submitted to testing (6.1);
— Deletion of 6.4 of EN 12613:2009 (transversal rigidity);
— Deletion of Clause 7 of EN 12613:2009 as factory production control tests do not necessarily
appear in a product standard;
— In A.2, deletion of the paragraph beginning with “IMPORTANT” (no added value);
— Review of Figure A.4 and expressing of minimum gaps between the plates and the transversal walls
of the central compartment;
— Addition of Table A.2 giving the characteristics of an alternative quality of EPDM sheets (A.2.4);
— Review of tolerances for EPDM sheets (Table A.3);
— Total load values were changed to minimum values (Table A.4);
— Review of the number of test pieces (A.3);
— Review of the number of test pieces to be tested from six to three (A.5);
— Addition of a new paragraph for the acceptance criteria (A.6);
— Change of the duration of the test from 15 days to 28 days (B.3);
— Addition of a Bibliography.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Introduction
Visual warning devices are used for the manual or mechanized laying of cables and piping buried in
ground such as electrical power cables, communication cables, pressure and non-pressure piping
systems.
The purpose of warning devices is to warn of the presence of a pipe or a cable, when opening a trench,
to indicate its orientation and to identify the equipment protected.
The warning devices are expected to last at least the lifetime of the equipment with which they are
associated.
1 Scope
This document specifies the material, mechanical and functional (fitness for purpose) requirements for
warning devices with visual characteristics manufactured from plastics, intended to indicate the
presence of cables and piping systems buried in ground when opening trenches and more generally
during digging work.
This document also specifies test methods.
This document is applicable to two types of visual warning devices: tapes (type 1) and meshes (type 2).
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.
EN 60898-1:2019, Electrical accessories — Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and
similar installations — Part 1: Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation (IEC 60898-1:2015, modified)
EN ISO 175, Plastics — Methods of test for the determination of the effects of immersion in liquid
chemicals (ISO 175)
EN ISO 846, Plastics — Evaluation of the action of microorganisms (ISO 846)
EN ISO 4892-1, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 1: General guidance
(ISO 4892-1)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
Type 1 warning device
strip manufactured from plastics to warn of the presence of underground cables or pipes during
excavation
3.2
Type 2 warning device
mesh/net manufactured from plastics to warn of the presence of underground cables or pipes during
excavation
3.3
nominal width of a warning device
W
overall width of the warning device, as declared by the manufacturer, in millimetres
3.4
longitudinal direction
direction corresponding to the extrusion direction, parallel to the length of the reel
4 Material
The material shall be made of any thermoplastic material, e.g. polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP),
to which are added those additives necessary for manufacturing warning devices conforming to the
requirements of this document.
The use of own or external reprocessed materials or recycled materials shall be permitted for
manufacturing warning devices conforming to the requirements of this document.
The material, additives, colour masterbatches and inks for printing, if added, shall have no detrimental
effect on the environment.
Environmental, health and safety aspects, as well as the use of regulated substances [1] are to be taken
into account for the design process of the products.
5 Requirements
5.1 Colour
The colour of the warning device shall be as agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
5.2 Appearance and colour fastness
The appearance, colouring and marking of the warning device shall not exhibit any change when tested
in accordance with 6.2. No discoloration or change of the initial colour shall be permitted. Only a change
in surface appearance (e.g. gloss/matt) shall be permitted.
For a given type of warning device (design, width), the colour fastness shall be tested for each colour.
5.3 Dimensional characteristics
5.3.1 General
The nominal width, W , of the warning device shall be as agreed between the manufacturer and the
purchaser.
The dimensional characteristics of the warning device shall be measured by means of:
a) a measuring tape/metal ruler, capable of measuring to an accuracy of 1,0 mm for the width of the
warning device;
b) a metal ruler, capable of measuring to an accuracy of 0,5 mm for the internal perimeter of the
openings, if relevant;
c) a calliper gauge, capable of measuring to an accuracy of 0,1 mm, for measuring the minimum width
of the strands, if relevant.
5.3.2 Type 1 warning devices
Each individual value of the width shall be equal or greater than 50 mm and the outside edges of the
warning device shall be straight and parallel.
The deviation of each outside edge, towards outside or inside relatively to the mean line, shall be less or
equal to 2 mm.
5.3.3 Type 2 warning devices
The width of the Type 2 warning device shall conform to Table 1.
Table 1 — Requirements for the width
Nominal width Minimum and maximum width
mm mm
50 ≤ W < 100
0 W – 0,1 W ≤ W ≤ W + 0,1 W
0 0 0 0
and W ≥ 50
100 ≤ W ≤ 500 W – 10 ≤ W ≤ W + 10
0 0 0
500 < W0 ≤ 1 000 W0 – 20 ≤ W ≤ W0 + 20
W > 1 000 W – 30 ≤ W ≤ W + 30
0 0 0
The internal perimeter of an opening shall be ≤ 360 mm.
The minimum width of the strands shall be:
— ≥ 1 mm when the internal perimeter of the opening is < 160 mm;
— ≥ 2 mm when the internal perimeter of the opening is ≥ 160 mm.
It is recommended that the minimum reel length is equal or greater than 100 m or as agreed between
the manufacturer and the purchaser.
5.4 Laying characteristics
5.4.1 General
For ease of use, the warning devices need sufficient flatness and longitudinal mechanical strength to
maintain their shape.
5.4.2 Tensile withstand strength
When tested in accordance with 6.3, the type 1 warning device shall withstand a load of 200 N during
1 min in longitudinal direction, without starting of the separation of the weak points, if any, and shall
not exhibit a reduction of more than 20 % of its width after removal of the load.
When tested in accordance with 6.3, the type 2 warning device shall withstand a load of 300 N during
1 min in longitudinal direction, witho
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The SIST EN 12613:2021 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the safety and visibility of underground cables and pipelines, specifically through the use of plastic warning devices designed to indicate their presence during excavation activities. The scope of this standard encompasses essential requirements for materials and performance, ensuring that the warning devices meet mechanical and functional fitness for purpose criteria. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its clear delineation between two types of visual warning devices: tapes (type 1) and meshes (type 2). This differentiation enhances the usability and application of the warning devices in various excavation contexts, offering specific guidance on their manufacturing and deployment. The standard also outlines rigorous test methods, ensuring that manufacturers can evaluate the effectiveness and safety of their products before they are used in the field. The relevance of SIST EN 12613:2021 in today's regulatory landscape cannot be overstated. With increasing construction activities and the inherent risks associated with underground utilities, this standard serves as a critical tool for enhancing safety protocols. The specified requirements for material quality, durability, and visibility are vital for minimizing accidents, safeguarding workers and the public while proactively preventing damage to buried infrastructures. Overall, the SIST EN 12613:2021 standard establishes a vital benchmark for the design and implementation of plastic warning devices, significantly improving safety measures related to underground cables and pipelines during excavation activities.
SIST EN 12613:2021 표준 문서는 플라스틱으로 제작된 시각적 특성을 가진 경고 장치에 대한 요구사항을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 범위는 지면에 매설된 케이블과 파이프 시스템의 존재를 알리기 위해 사용되는 경고 장치의 재료, 기계적, 기능적 요건을 포괄하고 있습니다. 특히 이 표준은 트렌치 개방 및 굴착 작업 중의 안전성을 높이기 위한 것으로, 두 가지 유형의 시각적 경고 장치인 테이프(유형 1)와 메쉬(유형 2)에 적용됩니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 구체적인 시험 방법을 명시하고 있어 실효성을 높이고, 사용자가 요구하는 목적에 적합한 제품을 선별하는 데 도움을 준다는 점입니다. 또한, 플라스틱으로 제작된 경고 장치는 다양한 환경에서 사용될 수 있는 내구성과 신뢰성을 갖추도록 설계되어 있어, 실제 작업 환경에서 발생할 수 있는 여러 가지 변수에 대응할 수 있습니다. SIST EN 12613:2021은 현장 안전을 보장하고, 미연에 사고를 방지하기 위해 매우 중요한 문서이며, 특히 지하 작업이 잦은 산업 분야에서 그 유용성이 더욱 부각됩니다. 따라서 해당 표준의 준수는 시각적 경고 장치의 신뢰성을 높이고, 안전사고 예방에 기여할 수 있는 필수 조건이라고 할 수 있습니다.
Der Standard SIST EN 12613:2021 befasst sich mit der Standardisierung von Kunststoff-Warnvorrichtungen für unterirdische Kabel und Pipelines mit visuellen Eigenschaften. Der Anwendungsbereich dieses Dokuments umfasst die Festlegung von Material-, mechanischen und funktionellen Anforderungen für diese Warnvorrichtungen, die dazu bestimmt sind, die Anwesenheit von im Boden vergrabenen Kabeln und Rohrleitungssystemen anzuzeigen, insbesondere beim Öffnen von Gräben und allgemein bei Erdarbeiten. Ein entscheidender Vorteil dieses Standards liegt in seiner klaren Definition der Anforderungen an die Warnvorrichtungen, die dazu beitragen, die Sicherheit bei Bauarbeiten erheblich zu erhöhen. Durch die Festlegung von spezifischen mechanischen und funktionalen Anforderungen wird sichergestellt, dass die Warnvorrichtungen sowohl effizient als auch zuverlässig sind. Die detaillierte Beschreibung der Testmethoden gewährleistet zudem, dass die Produkte den festgelegten Normen entsprechen und ihre Funktionalität unter realen Bedingungen getestet werden. Ein weiteres wesentliches Merkmal von SIST EN 12613:2021 ist die Unterscheidung zwischen zwei Typen visueller Warnvorrichtungen: Bändern (Typ 1) und Netzen (Typ 2). Diese Differenzierung ermöglicht eine gezielte Anwendung der Warnvorrichtungen je nach spezifischen Anforderungen der jeweiligen Bau- oder Grabungsarbeiten. Die Flexibilität im Design und die Anpassungsfähigkeit an verschiedene Umgebungen machen diesen Standard besonders relevant für Unternehmen, die regelmäßig mit Erdarbeiten zu tun haben. Zusammenfassend ist der Standard SIST EN 12613:2021 von großer Bedeutung für die Industrie, da er nicht nur die Sicherheitsstandards erhöht, sondern auch dazu beiträgt, Kosten im Zusammenhang mit Schäden an unterirdischen Infrastrukturen zu minimieren.
La norme SIST EN 12613:2021 se concentre sur les dispositifs d'avertissement en plastique pour les câbles et les pipelines souterrains, en mettant l'accent sur leurs caractéristiques visuelles. Le champ d'application de cette norme est bien défini, indiquant clairement qu'elle s'applique aux dispositifs conçus pour signaler la présence de câbles et de pipelines enterrés, ce qui est essentiel lors des travaux de creusement, comme l'ouverture de tranchées. Parmi les forces de cette norme, on trouve une description détaillée des exigences matérielles, mécaniques et fonctionnelles, garantissant que les dispositifs d'avertissement sont appropriés pour leur usage prévu. L'inclusion de méthodes d'essai permet également d'assurer la conformité et la fiabilité des produits, offrant ainsi une sécurité accrue lors des opérations de fouille. La norme traite spécifiquement de deux types de dispositifs d'avertissement visuel : les bandes (type 1) et les maillages (type 2). Cela démontre sa pertinence en permettant une variété d'applications selon les besoins spécifiques des utilisateurs dans le secteur de la construction et de l'ingénierie. En standardisant les critères d’évaluation et les méthodes associées, la SIST EN 12613:2021 contribue de manière significative à la prévention des accidents liés à des installations souterraines, renforçant ainsi la sécurité sur les chantiers. En somme, la norme SIST EN 12613:2021 est un document crucial qui offre une base solide pour l'utilisation de dispositifs d'avertissement en plastique, garantissant des performances optimales et une signalisation efficace lors des travaux de creusement.
SIST EN 12613:2021は、地下に埋設されたケーブルやパイプラインを示すための視覚的特性を持つ警告デバイスに関する標準です。この標準は、プラスチック製の警告デバイスに対する材料、機械的および機能的要件を明確に定めており、特に掘削作業中の安全性を確保するために重要です。 この標準の強みは、視覚警告デバイスがケーブルやパイプラインの存在を効果的に示すために必要な特性と性能基準を定義している点です。具体的には、テープ（タイプ1）およびメッシュ（タイプ2）の2種類の視覚警告デバイスに関する要件が含まれており、多様な現場条件に適応できるよう設計されています。また、試験方法も明記されているため、実際の性能を適切に評価することが可能です。 この標準は、掘削作業における事故を未然に防ぎ、作業者の安全を確保する上で非常に重要な役割を果たします。特に、地下設備の発見や識別が困難な状況下で、この標準に基づく警告デバイスが提供する視覚的なインジケーターは、作業のリスクを大幅に低減します。そのため、SIST EN 12613:2021は、土木工事やインフラ整備における不可欠なガイドラインとして、関連業界において高い関連性を持っています。
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