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EN 124 2015 Part 2 Product Conformance

This document discusses the revised EN 124:2015 standard for manhole covers and drainage gratings. The new standard includes additional safety requirements like child safety features, skid resistance testing, and securing of covers within frames. Product markings must now include the manufacturer, standard reference, certification body, and loading classification. Proper installation and purchasing certified products from reputable suppliers are important to avoid health and safety risks from non-conforming covers and gratings.

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EN 124 2015 Part 2 Product Conformance

This document discusses the revised EN 124:2015 standard for manhole covers and drainage gratings. The new standard includes additional safety requirements like child safety features, skid resistance testing, and securing of covers within frames. Product markings must now include the manufacturer, standard reference, certification body, and loading classification. Proper installation and purchasing certified products from reputable suppliers are important to avoid health and safety risks from non-conforming covers and gratings.

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EN 124:2015 Part 2

Product Conformance

Manhole Covers & Gully gratings


EN 124 revised standard
I.S EN 124:2015 is the current standard for Manhole Covers & Drainage Gratings.
It supersedes EN 124:1994 in Ireland.

Refer to www.nsai.ie for more information.


EN 124:2015 v EN 124:1994
As the European leader in the manufacture and supply of access covers & frames, EJ will be conforming to
applicable standards. We will certify with recognised independent third parties to guarantee conformance to
the highest standards in the industry.

Revised standard is split into 6 parts:


-Part 1 contains general design and performance requirements, Parts 2 – 6 outlines performance requirements for manhole tops
and gully tops made of specific materials.

Additional performance requirements include:

• Child safety feature added- tests the resistance against the removal of covers or gratings by
children
• Skid resistance test added – the durability of skid resistance against loss of grip is ensured
• Tilt & Pull-out test added- in addition we road test all D400, E600 and F900 product
• Definition for "securing feature" added – securing by mass per unit area or a securing feature
• Definition for "locking accessory" added – requires type of locking system to be defined
• Test for securing of covers/gratings within the frame added – ensured by using materials with
proven resistance to corrosion
• Recommendations for installation added.
Product Markings - Access Covers
1. Reference of Standard
EN 124:2015-2
Part 2 applies to Cast iron products 2. Identification of Manufacturer
and production site

3. Certification Body
– e.g BSI Kitemark
4. Loading Classification
e.g D400

Note: All markings must be on both Cover and Frame


Product Markings- Gully Gratings

1.Identification of 2.Reference to
Manufacturer and the Standard EN 124:2015-2
production site

3.Certification Body – 4. Loading


e.g BSI kitemark Classification e.g
D400

5. Direction of Traffic -
arrows

Note: All markings must be on both Grating and Frame


Product failures – Health & Safety risks
Check list - Conforming product
• Purchase from a reputable company with proven track record and
verifiably certified to ISO 9001 and preferably ISO 14001 and OHSAS
18001

• Obtain a copy of third party certification to EN124 (e.g. BSI, NSAI,


AFNOR,SGS etc.) for the proposed products

• Obtain a sample for inspection – check for rocking of grates and covers in
their frames

• Ensure the necessary markings are on cover/grating and frame

• Contact the 3rd party certifier to validate the licence number if in doubt
Thank you

Contact details for further information.

Caroline O Brien
Daithi Regan
EJ
Birr
Co Offaly
057 91 23100

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