91 - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND BUILDING

This document specifies aerodynamic, acoustic and electrical power performance test methods for unidirectional ventilation units used in residential ventilation systems.
This document is applicable to ventilation units:
-   installed on a wall or in a window without any duct, A category;
-   installed in the upstream of a duct, B category;
-   installed in the downstream of a duct, C category;
-   installed in a duct, or with duct connection upstream and downstream, D category;
-   with one or sever...view more

This document specifies the laboratory test methods and test requirements for the testing of aerodynamic, thermal, acoustic and electrical performance characteristics of ducted mechanical supply and exhaust ventilation units intended for single family houses.
This document is applicable to unit that contain at least, within one or more casing:
-   fans for mechanical supply and exhaust;
-   air filters;
-   air-to-air heat exchanger and/or air-to-air heat pump for air heat recovery;
-   control sys...view more

This European standard specifies and classifies the component/product performance characteristics which may be necessary for the design, rating and dimensioning, placing on the market of residential ventilation products and systems to provide the predetermined performance, comfort conditions of temperature, air velocity, humidity, hygiene and sound in the occupied zone.
It defines those performance characteristics (mandatory or optional) which shall be determined, measured and presented accordi...view more

2018-12-17: CD assessment uploaded on LiveLink by PM on TC request. Deadline for assessment: 2018-01-21.

2018-12-17: CD assessment uploaded on LiveLink by PM on TC request. Deadline for assessment: 2018-03-06.

2018-12-17: CD assessment uploaded on LiveLink by PM on TC request. Deadline for assessment: 2018-01-21.

2018-12-17: CD assessment uploaded on LiveLink by PM on TC request. Deadline for assessment: 2018-01-21.

2018-12-17: CD assessment uploaded on LiveLink by PM on TC request. Deadline for assessment: 2018-01-21.

This document addresses the construction of buildings and other structures which provide accommodation for data centres based upon the criteria and classification for “physical security” within EN 50600 1 in support of availability.
This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the following:
a)   location and site selection (taking in to account natural environment and adjacencies);
b)   protection from environmental risks;
c)   site configuration;
d)   building construction;
e)   bu...view more

This document specifies test requirements for the laboratory measurement of the sound insulation of building elements and products, including detailed requirements for the preparation and mounting of the test elements, and for the operating and test conditions. It also specifies the applicable quantities, and provides additional test information for reporting. The general procedures for airborne and impact sound insulation measurements are given in ISO 10140‑2 and ISO 10140-3, respectively.

IEC 60364-7-710:2021 applies to electrical installations in medical locations so as to provide safety of patients and medical staff. These requirements refer to:
– hospitals and clinics or equivalent institutions (including equivalent transportable and mobile locations);
which, subject to assessment (710.30), can also include:
– sanatoriums and health clinics;
– dedicated locations in homes for senior citizens and aged care homes, where patients receive medical care;
– medical centres, outp...view more

This document provides technical guidance to achieve acoustic quality of open office spaces to support dialogue and formal commitment between the various stakeholders involved in the planning, design, construction or layout of open-plan workspaces: end customers, project owners, prescribers, consultants, etc. It is applicable to all open-plan offices in which the following activities are performed: —   Space type 1: activity not known yet – vacant floor plate; —   Space type 2: activ...view more

See the scope of IEC/IEEE 60980-344:2020. Adoption of IEC/IEEE 60980-344:2020is to be done without modification.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the degree of cure of one- and multi-component sealants as indicated by the build-up of the tensile properties in dumbbell-shaped specimens during cure.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the degree of cure of one- and multi-component sealants used in joints as indicated by the build-up of the tensile and adhesion properties in test joint specimens during cure.

IEC 60335-2-67:2021 is available as IEC 60335-2-67:2021 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 60335-2-67:2021 deals with the safety of powered floor treatment machines intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use for the following applications:
- scrubbing,
- wet or dry pick-up,
- polishing and dry buffing,
- application of wax, sealing products and powder based detergents,
- ...view more

This document specifies a method for the determination of the cured thickness of one-component sealants using a cylindrical cup test method.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the cured thickness depth of cure of one-component sealants using a taper-wedge-shaped groove test method.

This document specifies requirements for typical conference systems, the parts they are composed of, the auxiliary devices necessary for their use (such as microphones, headphones, and sound reinforcement equipment) and the environment in which they are used. These requirements ensure interoperability and optimum performance under conditions of normal operation.
It is applicable to both wired and wireless systems.
The environment and areas where events are held are described in Annex A.
This ...view more

This document presents guidelines for the implementation of Essential Requirements of Gas Appliances Regulation (EU) 2016/426 into hEN candidates for citation in the OJEU.
This document gives guidance that is additional to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, Part 3:2019, when this is necessary owing to the special requirements of gas appliances and fittings.
This document is intended for the drafting of gas appliances and fittings standards.

This document provides requirements and recommendations for the type of risk assessment to be employed concerning seismic activity and earthquakes in relation to data centres. In addition, it describes design concepts that can be employed as mitigation actions within the construction, and other elements of design, of data centres.

This document describes criteria and procedures for acoustic classification of dwellings. The purpose of this document is to make it easier for developers to specify a classified level of acoustic quality for a dwelling, and help users and builders to be informed about the acoustic conditions and define increased acoustic quality. The document can also be applied as a general tool to characterize the quality of the existing housing stock and includes provisions for classifying the acoustic quali...view more

This document specifies the basic measurement procedures for airborne and impact sound insulation of building elements in laboratory test facilities.

This document specifies laboratory methods for measuring the impact sound insulation of floor assemblies. The test results can be used to compare the sound insulation properties of building elements, classify elements according to their sound insulation capabilities, help design building products which require certain acoustic properties and estimate the in situ performance in complete buildings. The measurements are performed in laboratory test facilities in which sound transmission via flankin...view more

This document specifies test methods for the determination of the suitability of two component epoxy and two component polyurethane adhesives for glued-in steel rods in glued laminated timber (GLT) and glued solid timber (GST) according to EN 14080, cross laminated timber (CLT) according to EN 16351 and laminated veneer lumber (LVL) according to EN 14374.
It specifies performance requirements and the determination of characteristic bond strength values for such adhesives for the prefabrication ...view more

This document specifies laboratory test facilities and equipment for sound insulation measurements of building elements, such as: —   components and materials; —   building elements; —   technical elements (small building elements); —   sound insulation improvement systems. It is applicable to laboratory test facilities with suppressed radiation from flanking elements and structural isolation between source and receiving rooms. This document specifies qualification procedures...view more

This document specifies the parameters of integral lighting systems designed to provide illumination in and/or at both stationary and mobile machines to enable the safe use of the machine and the efficient performance of the visual task within and/or at the machine to be carried out by the operator.
This document does not specify lighting systems mounted on the machine to specifically illuminate visual tasks outside the machine. The function and requirements of these systems are specified in th...view more

This document specifies a laboratory method for measuring the airborne sound insulation of building products, such as walls, floors, doors, windows, shutters, façade elements, façades, glazing, small technical elements, for instance transfer air devices, airing panels (ventilation panels), outdoor air intakes, electrical raceways, transit sealing systems and combinations, for example walls or floors with linings, suspended ceilings or floating floors. The test results can be used to compare th...view more

This Technical Specification describes specific functional recommendations for the safe
design, handling, installation and operation of unplasticized polyamide (PA-U) gas piping
systems with fusion jointing and mechanical jointing with
a)  a maximum operating pressure (MOP) up to and including 16 bar;
b)  an operating temperature between -20 °C and +40 °C.
This Technical Specification covers PA pipes single layer solid wall.
This Technical Specification should be applied complementar...view more

This document provides technical specifications for the operation, servicing, maintenance, repair and decommissioning of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing flammable refrigerants, in particular from class A3, complementing existing standards.
Refrigerants from toxicity class B are excluded from this scope.
This document includes risk mitigation measures not yet addressed in existing standards for specific refrigerant classes, or not fully reflecting the state of...view more

This European Standard specifies the equipment and procedure for determining the resistance to impact of design ETICS kits with renders.

This European standard specifies test methods for determination of the suitability of two component epoxy and polyurethane adhesives for on-site repair of cracked timber structures. The standard specifies minimum requirements on bond strength and integrity. The standard provides minimum on-site repair provisions and specifies test and minimum strength requirements with drill cores from on-site repaired timber structures for verification of bond strength and integrity.

This TS provides technical specifications and guidance for the installation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment This document provides technical information for the installation of refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment containing flammable refrigerants, in particular from class A3, complementing existing standards. The term “refrigerating system” used in this document includes air conditioners and heat pumps.
Refrigerants from toxicity class B are exclud...view more

This document specifies the principles and procedures to secure quality control of steel fibre-reinforced concretes (SFRC) during batching and mixing procedures to deliver to a purchaser with the ingredients uniformly mixed, and that can be sampled and tested at the point of delivery.

This document defines technical terms for self-levelling and gun-grade (gunnable) sealants for above-ground exposed structures.

This document specifies requirements for earthquake protection of automatic sprinkler systems in accordance with EN 12845 . This document applies only to locations in earthquake zones in accordance to EN 1998-1:2004, 3.2.11) and for area subject to peak ground acceleration above 9 % of g.
This document does not cover all legislative requirements. In certain countries specific national regulations apply and take precedence over this document. Users of this document are advised to inform themselv...view more

The document specifies a method for the determination of the adhesion/cohesion properties of sealants with predominantly plastic behaviour which are used in buildings and civil engineering works.

This document specifies the designation, dimensions, approved rim contours, load ratings and reference speeds for agricultural tyres fitted to construction machines (e.g. backhoe loaders, small dumpers, loaders, excavators) operating on building sites under loading and transport conditions. Tyres conforming to this document are identified by the suffix IND in the tyre size designation; code designated tyres can alternatively, in place of the suffix IND, be identified by the classification code R...view more

This document specifies a method for the determination of the ability of sealants to resist differing degrees of exposure to water under conditions of service. The method assesses the effects of water immersion, for specified durations of time, on the ability of the sealant to fulfil its essential functions, principally to withstand joint movement.

This document specifies a method for determining the fire resistance of linear joint seals based on their intended end use. This document is used in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
The following tests are included in this document:
-   no mechanically induced movement;
-   mechanically induced movement.
This document does not provide quantitative information on the rate of leakage of smoke and/or hot gases, or on the transmission or generation of fumes.
The load-bearing capacity of a linear joint s...view more

This European Standard specifies operational activities, overall alarming, fault detection and diagnostics, reporting, monitoring, energy management functions, functional interlocks and optimizations to set and maintain energy performance of buildings.
Table 1 shows the relative position of this standard within the set of EPB standards in the context of the modular structure as set out in prEN ISO 52000 1:2015.
NOTE 1   In FprCEN ISO/TR 52000 2:2014 the same table can be found, with, for each mo...view more

This document specifies the test methods for discrete polymer fibre for fibre-reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC). This document defines the test methods for discrete polymer fibre, such as diameter, length, tensile strength, initial modulus of elasticity, density, melting point, moisture content and alkaline durability as basic items. These are test methods intended for certification of a fibre and not for quality control or field acceptance.

This Technical Report refers to EN 16947-1:2015, Building Management System - Module M10-12.
It contains information to support the correct understanding, use and national adaption of EN 16947-1.
This Technical Report does not contain any normative provision.

This document provides requirements for seismic assessment and retrofit of concrete structures. It can be used to reduce the risk of seismic damage by structural collapse or turnover during a seismic event. This document provides the framework and principles of methods of detailed seismic assessment and the judgment, seismic retrofit plan and design, seismic retrofit execution of existing reinforced concrete structures before the occurrence of a severe earthquake and of the structures struck by ...view more

This document defines moisture damage and it specifies the moisture sources and the moisture transport mechanisms in buildings. It includes a method for classification of moisture damage based on the relation of: — materials and constituent materials, — phenomena, and — functionalities that can be affected. This document deals with: 1) building damage that is induced by (gaseous/liquid/solid) water, and 2) damage to building components, human health, and property contained in the enclosure. This...view more

This document provides requirements and recommendations for effective planning and design of security measures in the built environment. The purpose of the document is to achieve optimal protection of assets against all kinds of malicious acts, while ensuring functional, financial, and aesthetic aspects. The document describes which methods and routines need to be implemented in various stages of a building or civil engineering works project, as well as the competencies needed to achieve a good ...view more

This document specifies a standard test methodology and resulting field of direct application which are applicable to linear joint fire seal materials used to seal around fire door sets which have been tested in accordance with ISO 3008‑1. The test methodology described in this document uses a smaller-scale fire resistance furnace than that prescribed in ISO 3008‑1.

This document gives requirements and guidance for the assessment of conformity of formulations, products and assemblies in accordance with EN 1329 1 intended to be included in the manufacturer’s quality plan as part of the quality management system and for the establishment of third-party certification procedures.
NOTE 1   The quality management system is expected to conform to or is no less stringent than the relevant requirements to EN ISO 9001 [1].
NOTE 2   If third party certification is invol...view more