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EN 12899-1:2007

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 1: Fixed signs

Published date

07-11-2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations
4 Retroreflective sign face material
5 Structural performance
6 Supports
7 Sign plates, sign faces, transilluminated signs, externally
   illuminated signs and supports
8 Sign assemblies
9 Marking, labelling and product information
10 Evaluation of conformity
11 Dangerous substances
Annex A (normative) - Test points for horizontal and vertical
        loads
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing the provisions of the EU Construction
         Products Directive

This Part 1 of EN 12899 specifies requirements for complete sign assemblies (including supports), signs (sign plates with sign faces), sign plates (without sign faces) and for other major components (retroreflective sheeting, supports and luminaires).The main intended use of fixed signs is for the instruction and guidance of road users on public and private land.Matters not covered by this standard:a)sign gantry and cantilever structures;b)signs with discontinuous messages, e.g. using light emitting diodes (LED), or fibre optics;c)variable message signs;d)signs used for temporary purposes;e)foundations;f)tests for extremely low temperatures.

Committee
CEN/TC 226
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Comite Europeen de Normalisation
Status
Current

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