EN 12899-5:2007/FprA1

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2012
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Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 5: Initial type testing
Ortsfeste, vertikale Straßenverkehrszeichen - Teil 5: Erstprüfung
Signalisation routière verticale - Signaux permanents fixes - Partie 5 : Essai de type
initial
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12899-5:2007/FprA1
ICS:
93.080.30 Cestna oprema in pomožne Road equipment and
naprave installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 12899-5:2007
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
September 2012
ICS 93.080.30
English Version
Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 5: Initial type testing
Signalisation routière verticale - Signaux permanents fixes - Ortsfeste, vertikale Straßenverkehrszeichen - Teil 5:
Partie 5 : Essai de type initial Erstprüfung
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 226.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12899-5:2007. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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Contents Page
Foreword . 3
1 Modification to Foreword . 4
2 Modification to Clause 2 . 4
3 Modification to Clause 3 . 4
4 Modification to 4.1.1 . 4
5 Addition of 4.1.7 . 5
6 Modification to 4.2.2 . 6
7 Modification to 4.2.3 . 17
8 Modification to 4.2.4 . 17
9 Modification to 4.3.2.1. 17
10 Modification to 4.3.2.2. 18
11 Modification to 4.3.2.3. 18
12 Modification to 4.3.3 . 19
13 Modification to 4.4.2.1. 20
14 Modification to 4.4.2.2. 21
15 Addition of a new sub-clause 4.4.2.3 . 22
16 Modification to 4.4.3 . 23
17 Modification to 4.4.4 . 23
18 Modification to Annex A . 23
19 Addition of a new Annex B . 26

Foreword
This document (EN 12899-5:2007/FprA1:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 226 “Road equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document is an amendment to EN 12899-5:2007.
The main reason for this amendment is to incorporate in the series of existing standards
EN 12899:2007 (Parts 1 to 5), a new standard EN 12899-6, which deals with the visual performance of
retroreflective sign face materials.

1 Modification to Foreword
Insert the following text between paragraphs 2 and 3:
“The main reason for this amendment is to incorporate in the series of existing standards EN
12899:2007 (Parts 1 to 5), a new standard EN 12899-6, which deals with the visual performance of
retroreflective sign face materials."
Replace the introductory sentence to the list of parts, as given in paragraphs 4 with the following text:
“This document is a European Standard in the series of standards EN 12899 on "Fixed, vertical
road traffic signs”, with the followings parts:”
In paragraph 5, add also “Part 6: Retroreflective sign face materials” to the end of the list.
2 Modification to Clause 2
Add "EN 10204, Metallic products — Types of inspection documents".
Replace "EN 12899-1:2007" with "EN 12899-1:2007+A1:2013".
Replace "EN 12899-2:2007" with "EN 12899-2:2007+A1:2013".
Replace "EN 12899-3:2007" with "EN 12899-3:2007+A1:2013".
Add:
"EN 12899-6:2013, Fixed vertical road traffic signs — Part 6: Performance of retroreflective sign face
materials".
3 Modification to Clause 3
Replace "EN 12899-1:2007" with "EN 12899-1:2007+A1:2013", "EN 12899-2:2007" with
"EN 12899-2:2007+A1:2013" and "EN 12899-3:2007" with "EN 12899-3:2007+A1:2013".
4 Modification to 4.1.1
nd
Delete the 2 paragraph and replace it with the following:
"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),
retroreflective sheeting, supports and for other major components (sign plates (without sign faces),
sign faces (without sign plate), clamps and luminaires), transilluminated traffic bollards, delineator
posts and retroreflectors being placed on the market and:"
Add the following after the NOTE:
"A cascaded ITT shall be acceptable for all sign face constructions. The ITT shall be completed by
tests at the producer to verify his capability to use these types of production processes."

5 Addition of 4.1.7
Add sub-clause 4.1.7 as follows:
"
4.1.7 Coefficient of retroreflection for traffic signs
The integral method of evaluation of retroreflectivity in EN 12899-6 is not appropriate to be used for
the factory production control on fixed vertical traffic signs at the traffic sign producer. For that
purpose the initial type testing of retroreflective sheeting and every combination of sign face material
shall contain the evaluation of the FPC-Level in accordance with Tables 1 to 4.
-1 -2
Table 1 — Coefficient of retroreflection RA FPC-Level 1 (unit: cd·lx ·m )
Geometry of Colour
measurements
α β White Yellow Red Green Blue Brown Orange Grey
(β = 0°)
20’ 5° 50 35 10 7 2 0,6 20 30
30° 24 16 4 3 1 0,2 8 14,4
-1 -2
Table 2 — Coefficient of retroreflection RA FPC-Level 2 (unit: cd·lx ·m )
Geometry of Colour
measurements
α β White Yellow Red Green Dark Blue Brown Orange Grey
(β = 0°) Green
20’ 5° 180 120 25 21 14 14 8 65 90
30° 100 70 14 12 11 8 5 40 50
-1 -2
Table 3 — Coefficient of retroreflection RA FPC-Level 3 (unit: cd·lx ·m )
Geometry of Colour
measurements
α β White Yellow Red Green Dark Blue Brown Orange Grey
(β = 0°) Green
20’ 5° 300 195 60 30 20 19 10 150 150
30° 165 110 33 17 12 11 6 83 80

-1 -2
Table 4 — Coefficient of retroreflection RA FPC-Level 4 (unit: cd·lx ·m )
Geometry of Colour
measurements
α β White Yellow Red Green Dark Blue Brown Orange Grey
(β = 0°) Green
20’ 5° 425 275 85 40 26 28 14 210 210
30° 225 145 45 20 13 15 8 110 110

NOTE These tables are valid to be used for the factory production control at the traffic sign producer later on.
They are not appropriate to classify the retroreflective sheeting or material combination used referring to
EN 12899-6."
6 Modification to 4.2.2
Delete Tables 1 and 2 and add the following tables:
"
Table 5 — Applicable clauses and number of test products for ITT of retroreflective sheeting
Essential Characteristics Applicable clauses of Number and kind of test
requirements EN 12899-1:2007 + product for products listed
A1:2013 and/or samples
EN 12899-5:2007 +
A1:2013
EN 12899-6:2013
Adhesion Adhesion of EN 12899-6:2013 2 identical samples of each
retroreflective Clause 7 combination of sign plate and
sheeting sign face material to be
tested, 1 for test and 1 for
reference
Visual 2 identical samples of each
Daylight
characteristics
combination of colour and sign
chromaticity and EN 12899-6:2013
face construction, 1 for test
luminance factor Clause 5
and 1 for reference.
Evaluation of FPC-Level for
each combination of colour
Coefficient of EN 12899-6:2013
and sign face construction.
retroreflection Clause 4
Annex A
EN 12899-
5:2007+A1:2013
4.1.7 for
FPC-Level
Durability Accelerated EN 12899-6:2013 2 identical samples of each
natural 6.2 combination of colour and sign
weathering face construction, 1 for test
and 1 for reference. Visual
characteristics shall be tested

before durability tests
Accelerated EN 12899-6:2013 2 identical samples of each
artificial 6.3 combination of colour and sign
weathering (if face construction, 1 for test
chosen by the and 1 for reference. Visual
manufacturer) characteristics shall be tested
before durability tests
Table 6 — Applicable clauses and number of test products for ITT of supports (described by
performance)
Essential Characteristics Applicable Number and kind of test product for
requirements clauses of products listed and/or samples
EN 12899
-1:2007 +
A1:2013
a
Mechanical Resistance to 1 complete support
resistance to horizontal loads Clause 5
horizontal loads, to
bending, to torsion
Resistance to
bending
Resistance to
torsion
Performance under Passive safety (if 6.3 Requirements according to EN 12767
vehicle impact required)
b
Durability Corrosion 6.4 1 complete support
resistance
Metals
Timber
Plastics
Resistance to 6.1 1 complete support
penetration of dust 6.2
c
and water
Material Inspection certificate on EN 10204 “3.1”
characteristic
a
if tested by physical test and not calculated
b
not applicable to all means of surface protection
c
if support provided with compartments for electrical equipment

Table 7 — Applicable clauses and number of test products for ITT of supports (described by
material grade and geometric characteristics)
Essential Characteristics Applicable Number and kind of test product for
requirements clauses of products listed and/or samples
EN 12899
-1:2007 +
A1:2013
a
Mechanical Geometrical data 1 complete support
resistance to Clause 5
horizontal loads, to
Material properties Material and grade together with
bending, to torsion geometric characteristics (dimensions)
shall be supplied. These shallt be
sufficient for the purchaser to establish the
performance of the product.
Performance under Passive safety (if 6.3 Requirements according to EN 12767
vehicle impact required)
b
Durability Corrosion 6.4 1 complete support
resistance
Metals
Timber
Plastics
Resistance to 6.1 1 complete support
penetration of dust 6.2
c
and water
Material Inspection certificate on EN 10204 “3.1”
characteristic
a
if tested by physical test and not calculated
b
not applicable to all means of surface protection
c
if support provided with compartments for electrical equipment

Table 8 — Applicable clauses and number of test products for ITT of supports (described by
purchaser specification)
Essential Characteristics Applicable Number and kind of test product for
requirements clauses of products listed and/or samples
EN 12899
-1:2007 +
A1:2013
Mechanical Reference to Clause 5 The purchaser has taken responsibility for
resistance to production design to comply with the regulations for
horizontal loads, to drawings all characteristics in the Country of
bending, to torsion intended use.

Performance under Passive safety (if 6.3
vehicle impact required)
b
Durability Corrosion 6.4
resistance
Metals
Timber
Plastics
Resistance to 6.1
penetration of dust 6.2
a
and water
Material Inspection certificate on EN 10204 “3.1”
characteristic
a
if support provided with compartments for electrical equipment
b
not applicable to all means of surface protection

Table 9 — Applicable clauses and number of test products for ITT of sign plates with sign face
material
Essential Characteristics Applicable clauses Number and kind of test
requirements of product for products listed
EN 12899 and/or samples
-1:2007 + A1:2013
EN 12899-5:2007 +
A1:2013
EN 12899-6:2013
Design Piercing of sign EN 12899- 1 sign plate
face material 1:2007+A1:2013
7.1.5
Sign plate edges EN 12899- 1 sign plate
1:2007+A1:2013
7.1.6
Mechanical Fixings EN 12899- 2 for each design of fixing device
a
resistance to 1:2007+A1:2013 and the sign plate to be tested
horizontal loads 7.1.14
Wind action EN 12899-
1:2007+A1:2013
5.3.1
Temporary EN 12899-
deflection in 1:2007+A1:2013
bending of sign 5.4.1
plate 5.4.3
Permanent EN 12899-
deflection in 1:2007+A1:2013
bending of sign 5.4.2
plate 5.4.3
Dynamic Load EN 12899-
from Snow 1:2007+A1:2013
Clearance 5.3.2
Point Loads EN 12899-
1:2007+A1:2013
5.3.3
Performance under Impact resistance EN 12899- 2 identical samples of sign plate
impact 1:2007+A1:2013 material to be tested, 2
7.2.2.2 samples,1 used as reference
sample
Adhesion Adhesion of EN 12899-6:2013 2 identical samples of each
retroreflective Clause 7 combination of sign plate and
sheeting sign face material to be tested, 2
samples,1 used as reference
sample
Visual 2 iden
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