1、BSI Standards Publication Postal services Parcel boxes for end use Technical features PD CEN/TS 16819:2015National foreword This Published Document is the UK implementation of CEN/TS 16819:2015. The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee SVS/4, Postal services. A li
2、st of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. The British Standards Institution 2015. Published by BSI Standard
3、s Limited 2015 ISBN 978 0 580 88556 3 ICS 03.240 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. This Published Document was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 November 2015. Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicat
4、ion Date Text affected PUBLISHED DOCUMENT PD CEN/TS 16819:2015 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION SPCIFICATION TECHNIQUE TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION CEN/TS 16819 O c t o b e r 2 0 1 5 ICS 03.240 English Version Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical features Services postaux - Botes colis pour uti
5、lisation finale - Caractristiques techniques Postalische Dienstleistungen - Paketboxen fr den Endverbrauch - Technische Merkmale This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 26 June 2015 for provisional application. The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three
6、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 avail
7、able 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. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria,
8、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, Sw
9、itzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN nati
10、onal Members. Ref. No. CEN/TS 16819:2015 E PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 4 1 Scope 5 2 Normative references 5 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 Classification, designation and coding 6 4.1 Parcel box types . 6 4.2 Parcel sizes 6 4.3 Corrosion resistance 6
11、4.4 Security . 6 5 Requirements . 7 5.1 General requirements . 7 5.2 Components 7 5.3 Dimensions 7 5.3.1 Parcel box dimensions 7 5.3.2 Gauge parcel 7 5.4 Ergonomics and safety 7 5.4.1 Installation height of the box and lock 7 5.4.2 Safety . 8 5.4.3 Fire protection regulations . 9 5.5 Corrosion and w
12、ater penetration . 9 5.5.1 General 9 5.5.2 Water penetration 9 5.6 Security . 9 5.6.1 Security requirements 9 5.6.2 Security door and locks . 9 5.6.3 Fixings 10 5.6.4 Casing strength 10 5.6.5 Other door systems . 10 6 Test methods . 10 6.1 General test requirements 10 6.2 Components . 10 6.3 Dimensi
13、ons . 10 6.4 Ergonomics and safety . 11 6.4.1 Installation height of the parcel box and lock . 11 6.4.2 Safety 11 6.5 Corrosion and water penetration 11 6.5.1 Corrosion . 11 6.5.2 Water penetration . 11 6.6 Security 11 6.6.1 Security of door and locks . 11 6.6.2 Fixings 13 6.6.3 Casing Strength . 13
14、 6.6.4 Other door systems . 13 PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 3 6.6.5 Marking, labelling and packaging . 13 Annex A (normative) Dimensions 15 Annex B (informative) Installation height of access door . 16 Annex C (informative) Security 17 Annex D (informative) Ventilation test . 19 Bibliog
15、raphy . 20 PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 4 European foreword This document (CEN/TS 16819:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 331 “Postal services”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document
16、may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal
17、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, I
18、reland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 5 1 Scope This Technical Specification describes the technical features of par
19、cel boxes for end use. This covers technical features such as size of parcels, ergonomics and safety, corrosion and water penetration resistance and security of delivery. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispen
20、sable 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 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods EN 13724:2013, Postal services
21、- Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and test methods EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13724:2013 and the following apply. 3.1
22、parcel box receptacle intended to receive parcel delivered by postal and/or parcel operators 3.2 parcel box components all parts supplied by the manufacturer of the parcel boxes 3.3 access door opening through which a parcel is delivered 3.4 casing enclosure receiving the parcels delivered excluding
23、 the box door 3.5 door generally flat, whose purpose is to cover and/or seal an opening Note 1 to entry: Doors can open inwards or outwards. 3.6 parcel packed item with name and address of the recipient to be delivered by a postal and/or parcel operator 3.7 parcel reception area complete area inside
24、 a parcel box where a parcel of the size XS can be placed PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 6 3.8 gauge parcel parcel used to test the clear delivery of parcels 3.9 lock mechanism locking device which is operated mechanically, electronically or by other means 3.10 delivery floor level floor
25、level on the delivery side of the parcel box 3.11 receiving floor level floor level on the receiving side of the parcel box 3.12 theft prevention protection against the theft of parcels 4 Classification, designation and coding 4.1 Parcel box types a) Parcel box, dedicated to one receiver limited to
26、one delivery at the same time. b) Parcel box, dedicated to one receiver not limited to one delivery at the same time. c) Parcel box, shared by several receivers limited to one delivery at the same time. d) Parcel box, shared by several receivers not limited to one delivery at the same time. 4.2 Parc
27、el sizes Eight parcel sizes are identified. The dimensions correspond to the maximum parcel sizes. Dimensions are given in Annex A. The manufacturer shall supply information with the box which parcel sizes fit inside the box. 4.3 Corrosion resistance Three grades of corrosion are identified accordin
28、g to EN 1670: a) Corrosion grade 0; b) Corrosion grade 3; c) Corrosion grade 4. 4.4 Security Six grades of security are identified (see 5.6.2): a) Security grade 1; b) Security grade 2; PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 7 c) Security grade 3; d) Security grade 4; e) Security grade 5; f) Secu
29、rity grade 6. 5 Requirements 5.1 General requirements The test methods that shall be used to meet these requirements are described in Clause 6. All items shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturers fixing instructions as supplied with the product. 5.2 Components Fixing instructions shall
30、 be supplied with each individual product enabling the correct installation in accordance with this Technical Specification. 5.3 Dimensions 5.3.1 Parcel box dimensions The parcel box shall allow parcels of the maximum sizes described in Annex A to fit inside the box. Eight parcel sizes are identifie
31、d. Maximum dimensions of each parcel are given in Annex A. 5.3.2 Gauge parcel It shall be possible to push gauge parcels through the opening door without damaging it. It shall be possible to empty gauge parcels from a parcel box without damaging it. The gauge parcels shall have the dimensions descri
32、bed in Annex A and shall be made of inflexible material, with a tolerance of 0 3 mm. 5.4 Ergonomics and safety 5.4.1 Installation height of the box and lock 5.4.1.1 General The installation height of the box and lock shall form part of the installation instruction. Failure to comply with the install
33、ation requirements shall result in non-conformity with this Technical Specification. 5.4.1.2 Parcel box (informative) See Annex B for details. 5.4.1.3 Opening device If more than 4 parcel boxes are fitted together, 30 % of them shall have their opening device (e.g. lock, door handle) at a height bet
34、ween 900 mm and 1 300 mm. PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 8 If there is a need the parcel boxes with their opening device (e.g. lock, door handle) at a height between 900 mm and 1 300 mm shall be used by handicapped people. A handicapped people symbol, see Figure 1, can be put on these box
35、es. Depending on the features of the locking mechanism the parcel box shall fulfil one of the three equivalent requirements. Figure 1 Handicapped people symbol This information shall be included in the installation instructions. 5.4.2 Safety 5.4.2.1 Protection against injury All components that will
36、 be reached when normally inserting or removing a parcel shall not have sharp edges. 5.4.2.2 Child protection Parcel boxes for parcels of size XL or larger shall not be airtight and shall also fulfil the following child protection requirements. All holes and openings that allow the air to pass throu
37、gh shall not create other problems like finger entrapment. Depending on the features of the locking mechanism, the manufacturer shall fulfil one of the following requirements: 1) Locking of the door without additional manual operation from the outside Parcel boxes shall be equipped with an emergency
38、 opening to ensure that the door can be opened from the inside in any locking condition. It shall be possible to open the door from the inside using a force of no more than 8 N. This can be realized by a handle, push button or other solutions which ensures opening from the inside. Such controlled pr
39、ocesses could be executed by children from a certain age. Therefore, children up to an age of 3 years are exempted from this requirement. A warning for parents shall be added on a label inside the parcel box and in the documentation: WARNING FOR PARENTS! Risk of entrapment and suffocation, do not le
40、t your children play with the parcel box. There should be means to ensure that the opening mechanism is not in complete darkness, e.g. by a light source or a light-transmissive aperture which lets pass as much light as an opening of min. 7 cm 2 . Air supply to survive inside the box shall be ensured
41、. A total cross section area, e.g. gaps or round holes to the outside of 10 cm 2shall be provided. It shall be ensured that the air supply is sufficient in any possible assembly the manufacturer shows in his assembly instructions. PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 9 The smallest dimension of
42、 the cross section area shall not be smaller than 1 mm in order not to avoid the automatic air exchange by convection. A warning for parents shall be added on a label inside the parcel box and in the documentation: WARNING FOR PARENTS! Risk of entrapment and suffocation, do not let your children pla
43、y with the parcel box. The following warning shall be added on a label outside the parcel box and in the documentation if the parcel box opens to the front: WARNING! Do not leave anything in front of the door! The following warning shall be added on a label outside the parcel box and in the document
44、ation if the parcel box opens from above: WARNING! Do not leave anything on top of the parcel box! 2) Locking of the door only with an additional operation When closing the door, blocking of it shall only be possible with an additional manual operation from the outside of the parcel box. 3) Others A
45、 system which prevents by design a child from being locked in a parcel box. This shall be fulfilled even if the door is left open after operation. 5.4.3 Fire protection regulations The component materials and the location and/or installation of parcel boxes within any building shall be in accordance
46、 with the requirements for fire protection in staircases and access routes provided for rescue operations as laid down in the relevant planning laws and building regulations. NOTE It is advisable to refer to national legal and administrative regulations. 5.5 Corrosion and water penetration 5.5.1 Gen
47、eral Corrosion resistance shall be in accordance with EN 1670. 5.5.2 Water penetration Requirement regarding resistance to water penetration shall be in accordance with 5.6.2 of EN 13724:2013 or IPX3 as described in EN 60529. The manufacturer can choose the test he prefers. 5.6 Security 5.6.1 Securi
48、ty requirements The requirements in this clause are intended to make the theft of parcels more difficult. 5.6.2 Security door and locks Components shall have adequate strength to resist mechanical forces in accordance with security grade: a) Grade 1 shall resist a force of 150 N; b) Grade 2 shall re
49、sist a force of 220 N; c) Grade 3 shall resist a force of 300 N; PD CEN/TS 16819:2015CEN/TS 16819:2015 (E) 10 d) Grade 4 shall resist a force of 500 N; e) Grade 5 shall resist a force of 1 000 N; f) Grade 6 shall resist a force of 2 000 N. During and after the test, the deformation shall not allow a gauge made of inflexible material with a cross section of 50 mm 20 mm to be pushed inside at least 50 mm without pressure. The number of key differs shall be in accordance with security grade 2 of EN 13724. The manufacturer of the parcel boxes shall ensure that
