SIST-TS CEN/TS 16819:2016

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Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical features
Postalische Dienstleistungen - Paketboxen für den Endverbrauch - Technische
Merkmale
Services postaux - Boîtes à colis pour utilisation finale - Caractéristiques techniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 16819:2015
ICS:
03.240 Poštne storitve Postal services
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CEN/TS 16819
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE
October 2015
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 03.240
English Version
Postal services - Parcel boxes for end use - Technical
features
Services postaux - Boîtes à colis pour utilisation finale - Postalische Dienstleistungen - Paketboxen für den
Caractéristiques techniques Endverbrauch - Technische Merkmale
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 26 June 2015 for provisional application.

The period of validity of this CEN/TS is limited initially to three years. After two years the members of CEN will be requested to
submit their comments, particularly on the question whether the CEN/TS can be converted into a European Standard.

CEN members are required to announce the existence of this CEN/TS in the same way as for an EN and to make the CEN/TS
available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
parallel to the CEN/TS) until the final decision about the possible conversion of the CEN/TS into an EN is reached.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TS 16819:2015 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Classification, designation and coding . 6
4.1 Parcel box types . 6
4.2 Parcel sizes . 6
4.3 Corrosion resistance . 6
4.4 Security . 6
5 Requirements . 7
5.1 General requirements . 7
5.2 Components . 7
5.3 Dimensions . 7
5.3.1 Parcel box dimensions . 7
5.3.2 Gauge parcel . 7
5.4 Ergonomics and safety . 7
5.4.1 Installation height of the box and lock . 7
5.4.2 Safety . 8
5.4.3 Fire protection regulations . 9
5.5 Corrosion and water penetration . 9
5.5.1 General . 9
5.5.2 Water penetration . 9
5.6 Security . 9
5.6.1 Security requirements . 9
5.6.2 Security door and locks . 9
5.6.3 Fixings . 10
5.6.4 Casing strength. 10
5.6.5 Other door systems . 10
6 Test methods . 10
6.1 General test requirements . 10
6.2 Components . 10
6.3 Dimensions . 10
6.4 Ergonomics and safety . 11
6.4.1 Installation height of the parcel box and lock . 11
6.4.2 Safety . 11
6.5 Corrosion and water penetration . 11
6.5.1 Corrosion . 11
6.5.2 Water penetration . 11
6.6 Security . 11
6.6.1 Security of door and locks . 11
6.6.2 Fixings . 13
6.6.3 Casing Strength . 13
6.6.4 Other door systems . 13
6.6.5 Marking, labelling and packaging . 13
Annex A (normative) Dimensions . 15
Annex B (informative) Installation height of access door . 16
Annex C (informative) Security . 17
Annex D (informative)  Ventilation test . 19
Bibliography . 20

European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 16819:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 331 “Postal
services”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope
This Technical Specification describes the technical features of parcel boxes for end use. This covers
technical features such as size of parcels, ergonomics and safety, corrosion and water penetration
resistance and security of delivery.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1670, Building hardware - Corrosion resistance - Requirements and test methods
EN 13724:2013, Postal services - Apertures of private letter boxes and letter plates - Requirements and
test methods
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) (IEC 60529)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13724:2013 and the following
apply.
3.1
parcel box
receptacle intended to receive parcel delivered by postal and/or parcel operators
3.2
parcel box components
all parts supplied by the manufacturer of the parcel boxes
3.3
access door
opening through which a parcel is delivered
3.4
casing
enclosure receiving the parcels delivered excluding the box door
3.5
door
generally flat, whose purpose is to cover and/or seal an opening
Note 1 to entry: Doors can open inwards or outwards.
3.6
parcel
packed item with name and address of the recipient to be delivered by a postal and/or parcel operator
3.7
parcel reception area
complete area inside a parcel box where a parcel of the size XS can be placed
3.8
gauge parcel
parcel used to test the clear delivery of parcels
3.9
lock mechanism
locking device which is operated mechanically, electronically or by other means
3.10
delivery floor level
floor level on the delivery side of the parcel box
3.11
receiving floor level
floor level on the receiving side of the parcel box
3.12
theft prevention
protection against the theft of parcels
4 Classification, designation and coding
4.1 Parcel box types
a) Parcel box, dedicated to one receiver – limited to one delivery at the same time.
b) Parcel box, dedicated to one receiver –not limited to one delivery at the same time.
c) Parcel box, shared by several receivers – limited to one delivery at the same time.
d) Parcel box, shared by several receivers – not limited to one delivery at the same time.
4.2 Parcel sizes
Eight parcel sizes are identified. The dimensions correspond to the maximum parcel sizes. Dimensions
are given in Annex A.
The manufacturer shall supply information with the box which parcel sizes fit inside the box.
4.3 Corrosion resistance
Three grades of corrosion are identified according to EN 1670:
a) Corrosion grade 0;
b) Corrosion grade 3;
c) Corrosion grade 4.
4.4 Security
Six grades of security are identified (see 5.6.2):
a) Security grade 1;
b) Security grade 2;
c) Security grade 3;
d) Security grade 4;
e) Security grade 5;
f) Security grade 6.
5 Requirements
5.1 General requirements
The test methods that shall be used to meet these requirements are described in Clause 6.
All items shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's fixing instructions as supplied with
the product.
5.2 Components
Fixing instructions shall be supplied with each individual product enabling the correct installation in
accordance with this Technical Specification.
5.3 Dimensions
5.3.1 Parcel box dimensions
The parcel box shall allow parcels of the maximum sizes described in Annex A to fit inside the box.
Eight parcel sizes are identified. Maximum dimensions of each parcel are given in Annex A.
5.3.2 Gauge parcel
It shall be possible to push gauge parcels through the opening door without damaging it. It shall be
possible to empty gauge parcels from a parcel box without damaging it.
The gauge parcels shall have the dimensions described in Annex A and shall be made of inflexible
material, with a tolerance of mm.
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5.4 Ergonomics and safety
5.4.1 Installation height of the box and lock
5.4.1.1 General
The installation height of the box and lock
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