1、BRITISH STANDARDBS EN 12899-5:2007Fixed, vertical road traffic signs Part 5: Initial type testingICS 93.080.30g49g50g3g38g50g51g60g44g49g42g3g58g44g55g43g50g56g55g3g37g54g44g3g51g40g53g48g44g54g54g44g50g49g3g40g59g38g40g51g55g3g36g54g3g51g40g53g48g44g55g55g40g39g3g37g60g3g38g50g51g60g53g44g42g43g55g
2、3g47g36g58BS EN 12899-5:2007This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 March 2008 BSI 2008ISBN 978 0 580 57432 0National forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12899-5:2007.The UK participation in its preparation
3、 was entrusted by Technical Committee B/509, Road equipment, to Subcommittee B/509/3, Construction of road traffic signs.A list 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 co
4、ntract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.Amendments/corrigenda issued since publicationDate CommentsEUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPENNEEUROPISCHE NORMEN 12899-5November 2007ICS 93.080.30English VersionFixe
5、d, vertical road traffic signs - Part 5: Initial type testingSignaux fixes de signalisation routire verticale - Partie 5 :Essai de type initialOrtsfeste, vertikale Straenverkehrszeichen - Teil 5:ErstprfungThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 February 2007.CEN members are bound to comply w
6、ith 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 CEN Management Ce
7、ntre 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 CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial
8、 versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
9、 Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPISCHES KOMITEE FR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels 2007 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national
10、Members.Ref. No. EN 12899-5:2007: EEN 12899-5:2007 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword. 3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references . 4 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations 4 4 Requirements and test methods . 5 4.1 General. 5 4.2 Fixed signs and components 7 4.3 Transilluminated traffic bollards . 9 4.4
11、Delineator posts and retroreflectors. 12 Annex A (normative) Technical documentation 15 BS EN 12899-5:2007EN 12899-5:2007 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 12899-5:2007) has been prepared by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 Road equipment the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Sta
12、ndard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2008, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by August 2012. No existing European Standard is superseded. This European Standard con
13、sists of the following parts under the general title: Fixed, vertical road traffic signs Part 1: Fixed signs Part 2: Transilluminated traffic bollards (TTB) Part 3: Delineator posts and retroreflectors Part 4: Factory production control Part 5: (this part) Initial type testing It is based on perform
14、ance requirements and test methods published in CEN, CENELEC, CIE (International Commission on Illumination) and ISO documents together with standards of the CEN member organizations. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries a
15、re bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Swe
16、den, Switzerland and United Kingdom. BS EN 12899-5:2007EN 12899-5:2007 (E) 4 1 Scope This Part 5 of EN 12899 describes the requirements for initial type testing (ITT), of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of EN 12899. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of
17、this document. For dated references only the cited edition applies. For undated references the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendment) applies. EN 12767, Passive safety of support structures for road equipment Requirements and test methods EN 12899-1:2007, Fixed vertical
18、road traffic signs Part 1: Fixed signs EN 12899-2:2007, Fixed vertical road traffic signs Part 2: Transilluminated traffic bollards (TTB) EN 12899-3:2007, Fixed vertical road traffic signs Part 3: Delineator posts and retroreflectors EN ISO 9000:2005, Quality management systems Fundamentals and voca
19、bulary (ISO 9000:2005) 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 9000:2005, EN 12899-1:2007, EN 12899-2:2007, EN 12899-3:2007 and the following apply. 3.1 initial type testing complete set of tests or other procedures
20、, determining the performance of samples of products representative of the product type 3.2 test product product in original size and design, or part of it, prepared by the manufacturer and submitted to the initial type testing (ITT) procedure 3.3 sample construction representing parts of the produc
21、t or its constituents in original materials prepared by the manufacturer and submitted to the ITT procedure 3.4 reference sample sample as defined in 3.3 to be retained in order to be able to repeat the ITT procedure in case of disagreements 3.5 manufacturer person or organization with legal respons
22、ibility for placing the product on the market 3.6 supplier producer of raw materials and components (e.g. sign faces, fixing devices etc.) of the product BS EN 12899-5:2007EN 12899-5:2007 (E) 5 3.7 product families products that are related in such a way that testing one of the products characterist
23、ics is representative of that characteristic for all products within that product family. NOTE 1 Products can be in different product families for different characteristics. EXAMPLE 1 Example of a product family for physical characteristics: the loaded area of the product is equal or smaller; the di
24、stance between the foundation and the resultant of the load is equal or smaller; number, design, construction and location of supports is equal or more favourable; fixing systems are equal or stronger and stiffer than the product tested or calculated. EXAMPLE 2 Example of a product family for visual
25、 characteristics: signs using the same sign face material NOTE 2 Defining product families allows verification to be reduced. 4 Requirements and test methods 4.1 General 4.1.1 Introduction An initial type test is the complete set of tests or other procedures, determining the performance of samples o
26、f products representative of the product type. Initial type testing shall be performed to show conformity to this standard on first use of this standard for complete sign assemblies (including supports), signs (sign plate including sign faces), sign plates (without sign faces) and for other major co
27、mponents (retroreflective sheeting, supports and luminaires), transilluminated traffic bollards, delineator posts and retroreflectors being placed on the market and: at the beginning of the production of a new or modified product; at the beginning of a new or modified method of production. In case o
28、f initial type testing on these products for which testing in accordance with this standard has already been performed, testing may be reduced: if it has been established that the performance characteristics compared with the already tested products have not been affected; or where kit components ar
29、e used whose characteristics have already been determined on the basis of conformity to this or other technical specifications; in accordance with the rules for product families and/or direct or extended applications of test results. BS EN 12899-5:2007EN 12899-5:2007 (E) 6 These characteristics need
30、 not be reassessed (but see EN 12899-4) provided that the components performance or method of assessment remain the same and provided that these manufacturers or suppliers have FPC systems providing the same level of confidence as this standard. NOTE This may be relevant for retroreflective sheeting
31、s, sign faces, supports, clamps, etc. The manufacturer shall assess the effect of any modification to the product that has been the subject of an ITT on the performance of the product. If the performance of any of the product characteristics is likely to have been reduced by the modification, those
32、characteristics shall be the subject of a new ITT. The products from which the test product, sample or reference sample is prepared shall be in accordance with the technical documentation and shall be prepared in accordance with normal production methods. All characteristics in 4.2 shall be subject
33、to initial type testing, with the following exception: release of dangerous substances may be assessed indirectly by controlling the content of the substance concerned. 4.1.2 Use of historical data Tests previously performed on the same fixed vertical signs, transilluminated traffic bollards, deline
34、ator posts and retroreflectors in accordance with the provisions of this standard (same characteristics, test method, sampling procedure, system of attestation of conformity, etc.) may be taken into account. The technical description, including drawings, shall be as specified in Annex A. 4.1.3 Treat
35、ment of calculated values and design In those cases where conformity to this standard is based on calculations, type testing will be limited to the verification of the calculations made and that the resulting products/kits correspond to the descriptions/assumptions made in the design and/or calculat
36、ions. For example, where calculations of the resistance to horizontal load are based on an assumed material grade and fixings and fastenings, verification will, in addition to checking the calculation themselves, check that the products are of the correct grade and that the fixings and fastenings ar
37、e correct. In some cases, the manufacturer may produce products in accordance with a design and/or calculations provided by a third party. In this case, verification will not be of the design or calculations themselves, but only of the fact that the products conform to the assumptions of the design
38、and/or calculations. NOTE This could occur in respect of a client-designed product. 4.1.4 Sampling Initial type testing shall be performed on samples representative of the product/components supplied for ITT. Sample sizes shall be suitable for the testing equipment to be employed. 4.1.5 Testing and
39、conformity criteria The number of products/components to be tested (or assessed) shall be in accordance with 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4. 4.1.6 Records The results of all type tests shall be recorded and held by the manufacturer for at least 5 years from the date on which the product was placed upon the market
40、, the period specified in the FPC or the period of warranty, whichever is the greater. BS EN 12899-5:2007EN 12899-5:2007 (E) 7 4.2 Fixed signs and components 4.2.1 The manufacturer shall select the test products and/or samples to be tested and provide the appropriate number of test products and/or s
41、amples from those listed in Tables 1 and 2. In case of testing by calculation, the manufacturer shall provide, instead of test products, relevant drawings, calculations and the technical specifications. 4.2.2 Test products and/or samples for fixed signs and components Table 1 Applicable clauses and
42、number of test products for ITT Essential requirements Characteristics Applicable clauses of EN 12899-1:2007 Number and kind of test product for products listed Design Piercing of sign face material 7.1.5 1 sign plate Sign plate edges 7.1.6 1 sign plate Resistance to horizontal loads Deflection of s
43、ign platea 5.4.1, 5.4.2 2 for each design of fixing device and the sign plate to be tested.aDeflection of supports 5.4.1, 5.4.2 2 supports with the largest sign plate for the declared product familyaPerformance under vehicular impact Passive safety (if required) 6.3 EN 12767 Visual characteristics T
44、ransilluminated signs Daylight chromaticity and luminance factor Mean luminance, luminance contrastuniformity of luminance 7.3.1.3 7.3.1.4, 7.3.1.5 7.3.1.6. 1 complete transilluminated sign with electrical equipment Externally illuminated signs Mean illuminance, uniformity of illuminance 7.4.1.2 7.4
45、.1.3 1 sign plate and luminaires unless verification is done by calculation Durability Corrosion resistance 7.1.7 1 post and sign plate ba If tested by physical test and not calculated by static calculation. bNot applicable to all means of surface protection. BS EN 12899-5:2007EN 12899-5:2007 (E) 8
46、Table 2 Applicable clauses and number of samples and reference samples ITT Essential requirements Characteristics Applicable clauses of EN 12899-1:2007 Number and description of samples Performance under impact (sign face material) Impact resistance 4.1.2, 2 identical samples of each combination of
47、sign plate and sign face material to be tested, 2 samples,1 used as reference sample Daylight chromaticity and luminance factor: Sign face material Non retroreflective signs transilluminaated signs 4.1.1.3, 4.2a7.2.2.1.3, 7.3.1.3 Visual characteristics Coefficient of retroreflection 4.1.1.4, 4.2aDur
48、ability Accelerated weatheringb4.1.1.5, 7.2.2.1.4 7.3.1.8 2 identical samples of each combination of colour and sign face construction, 1 for test and 1 for reference. Visual characteristics shall be tested before durability tests aThe number of samples and reference samples for ITT for retroreflect
49、ive materials using microprismatic technology can be found in the relevant European Technical Approval (ETA). b Artificial weathering is only tested if the manufacturer has opted for this under Part 1. 4.2.3 Identification Each test product, sample and reference sample shall bear a label with at least the information given in Table 3 on the rear side of the sign plate. Table 3 Identification label Manufacturer/supplier Manufacturing date Relevant classes in accordance with EN 12899-1 ID-number Related technical documentation BS EN 12
