Step stools

This European Standard specifies the requirements for step stools, stairtype steps and dometype steps stools. This includes design characteristics, dimensions, materials, performance requirements, test methods and the declaration of suitability of use. The standard excludes ladders and stepladders as defined by EN131-1:1993.
The requirements are based upon the maximum total load of 150 kg.

Tritte

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an Tritte fest. Dies umfasst Konstruktionsmerkmale, Maße, Werkstoffe, Anforderungen an die Gebrauchstauglichkeit, Prüfverfahren und Angaben zum Nutzungsbereich. Diese Norm gilt nicht für Leitern und Stufenleitern wie in EN 131-1:1993 definiert.
Die Anforderungen beziehen sich auf eine höchste zulässige Gesamtlast von 150 kg.

Escabeaux

Stopničasti stoli

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Jan-2004
Technical Committee
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Feb-2004
Due Date
01-Feb-2004
Completion Date
01-Feb-2004

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.TritteEscabeauxStep stools97.145LestveLaddersICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14183:2003SIST EN 14183:2004en01-februar-2004SIST EN 14183:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14183December 2003ICS 97.145English versionStep stoolsEscabeauxTritteThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 November 2003.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,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 14183:2003 ESIST EN 14183:2004



EN 14183:2003 (E)2ContentsPageForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.44Functional dimensions, designations, requirements.54.1General.54.2Step stool with fixed or folding legs.74.3Rigid or folding stairtype steps.84.4Fold-out/pull-out step stool.94.5Dometype step stool.115Additional requirements.115.1Materials.115.2Steps and platforms.125.3Slip resistance.125.4Opening restraint and compression security devices.125.5Design.125.6Surface finish.125.7Hinges (turning points).125.8Padding.136Test methods.136.1General.136.2Vertical static load test of steps and platforms.136.3Determination of friction coefficient.136.4Seat Suitability Test.147Instructions for use.148Marking.14Bibliography.15SIST EN 14183:2004



EN 14183:2003 (E)3ForewordThis document (EN 14183:2003) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 93, “Ladders”, thesecretariat of which is held by DIN.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identicaltext or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2004, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn atthe latest by June 2004.NoteA revision of this standard is intended, taking into account the results of the revision of EN 131.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, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 14183:2004



EN 14183:2003 (E)41 ScopeThis European Standard specifies the requirements for step stools, stairtype steps and dometype steps stools.This includes design characteristics, dimensions, materials, performance requirements, test methods and thedeclaration of suitability of use. The standard excludes ladders and stepladders as defined by EN 131-1:1993.The requirements are based upon the maximum total load of 150 kg.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listedhereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply tothis European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references thelatest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments).EN 719, Welding coordination — Tasks and responsibilities.EN 729-1, Quality requirements for welding — Fusion welding of metallic materials — Part 1: Guidelines forselection and use.EN 729-2, Quality requirements for welding — Fusion welding of metallic materials — Part 2: Comprehensivequality requirements.EN 729-3, Quality requirements for welding — Fusion welding of metallic materials — Part 3: Standard qualityrequirements.EN 729-4, Quality requirements for welding — Fusion welding of metallic materials — Part 4: Elementaryquality requirements.EN 12526, Castors and wheels — Vocabulary, recommended symbols and multilingual dictionary.3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions given in EN 12526 for castorsand wheels and the following apply.3.1step stoolstool with a seat or platform designed for sitting and standing on which also incorporates one or more steps3.2stair type stepsstructure with deep steps and shallow climbing angle3.3dome type step stoolstructure ascendable from two or more sides with a platform and with or without an intermediate stepSIST EN 14183:2004



EN 14183:2003 (E)53.4components of step stools3.4.1stepclimbing support3.4.2platform/seatuppermost support for standing/sitting on3.4.3accending legascendable side of a step stool3.4.4supporting legside of a step stool that cannot be ascended4 Functional dimensions, designations, requirements4.1 GeneralThe drawings are examples only and products need not correspond. However, dimensions are binding. Stepstools shall only be fitted with steps that are uniformly spaced to within a tolerance of ± 2 mm.If the top surface is less than 240 mm ´ 400 mm, the step stool or stair type steps with a height of more than750 mm shall have a handrail.All types of products covered by this standard may be fitted with castors
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