SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2020

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2020
01-december-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2015
Varnost tekočih stopnic in tekočih stez - 4. del: Pojasnila v zvezi s skupino
standardov EN 115
Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family
of standards
Sicherheit von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen - Teil 4: Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN
115
Sécurité des escaliers mécaniques et trottoirs roulants - Partie 4 : Interprétations
relatives aux normes de la famille EN 115
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TS 115-4:2020
ICS:
91.140.90 Dvigala. Tekoče stopnice Lifts. Escalators
SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2020 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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CEN/TS 115-4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

SPÉCIFICATION TECHNIQUE

September 2020
TECHNISCHE SPEZIFIKATION
ICS 91.140.90 Supersedes CEN/TS 115-4:2015
English Version

Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4:
Interpretations related to EN 115 family of standards
Sécurité des escaliers mécaniques et trottoirs roulants Sicherheit von Aufzügen und Fahrtreppen - Teil 4:
- Partie 4 : Interprétations relatives aux normes de la Auslegungen zur Normenreihe EN 115
famille EN 115
This Technical Specification (CEN/TS) was approved by CEN on 19 July 2020 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.

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available promptly at national level in an appropriate form. It is permissible to keep conflicting national standards in force (in
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 List of interpretations. 5
3.1 General . 5
3.2 Lists of interpretations pertaining to EN 115-1 . 6
3.3 Lists of interpretations pertaining to EN 115-2 . 10
4 Interpretations related to EN 115-1 . 11

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European foreword
This document (CEN/TS 115-4:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 10 “Lifts,
escalators and moving walks”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes CEN/TS 115-4:2015.
Interpretations 138 till 150 are added in this edition compared to CEN/TS 115-4:2015.
EN 115 is divided into the following parts:
— EN 115-1, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation;
— EN 115-2, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 2: Rules for the improvement of safety of existing
escalators and moving walks;
— CEN/TR 115-3, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 3: Correlation between EN 115-
1:2008+A1:2010 and EN 115-1:2017 [Technical Report];
— CEN/TS 115-4, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 4: Interpretations related to EN 115 family
of standards [Technical specification; the present document].
This document is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 series. For the time being, this
collection of interpretations relates to EN 115-1. According to the progress in working out
interpretations, this document will be amended and/or completed.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to announce this Technical Specification: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
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Introduction
Standards reflect the consensus of the best European expertise and are prepared with highest care.
Product standards cannot be formulated in such a way that they describe all possible technical solutions
and therefore exclude all uncertainties regarding the understanding of the required provisions. On the
other hand, technology is in a permanent evolution, the progress of which cannot be incorporated into
standards quickly enough.
Interpretations are a practical way to give:
a) answers to questions regarding the understanding of clauses in standards;
b) feedback to the CEN-Committee responsible for a standard about the practical experiences resulting
from the use of the standard;
c) guidance to further development and improvement of standards following:
1) experience, especially accidents and incidents;
2) progress in technology;
3) state of the art.
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1 Scope
This document is a collection of interpretations related to the EN 115 series. This document collects
interpretations to EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010 and EN 115-1:2017. Interpretations to other standards of the
EN 115 series will be added when they are available.
Interpretations aim to improve the understanding of the clause(s) they are referring to and by that
facilitating common understanding between manufacturers, lift installers, notified bodies, inspection
bodies and national authorities.
Interpretations do not have the same status as the European standards to which they are related.
However, the application of interpretations give to the interested parties confidence that the relevant
European standard has not been wrongly applied.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation
EN 115-1:2017, Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and installation
EN 349, Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
EN 1929-1, Basket trolleys - Part 1: Requirements and tests for basket trolleys with or without a child
carrying facility
EN 1990:2002, Eurocode - Basis of structural design
EN 1990:2002/A1:2005, Eurocode - Basis of structural design
EN 1991-1-1, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-weight, imposed
loads for buildings
EN 1993-1-1:2005, Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
EN 1998-1:2004, Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance - Part 1: General rules, seismic
actions and rules for buildings
EN 13501-1:2007, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification
using data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13823, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Building products excluding floorings exposed to the
thermal attack by a single burning item
EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper
and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)
3 List of interpretations
3.1 General
The following lists show the valid interpretations contained in this document.
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3.2 Lists of interpretations pertaining to EN 115-1
The interpretations related to EN 115-1 are listed in Tables 1 and 2.
Table 1 shows the list of interpretations in their numerical order.
Table 2 shows the list of interpretations in order of the clauses of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010 and
EN 115-1:2017.
These interpretations are detailed in Clause 4.
Table 1 — List of interpretations in numerical order
Interpretation Related clause/ Date of
Keywords
number subclause validity
101 5.3.1 2012–03–14 Increased height of the web on step treads side
2
102 5.5.2.4, 5.5.3.3 2012–03–14 Form of 25 cm area
103 5.5.3.3 2012–03–14 Load on skirting
104 5.12.2.1.3, 5.12.2.2.2 2012–03–14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
105 A.2.1 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
106 5.12.2.5 2012–03–14 Number of inspection control on site
107 A.2.4 2012–03–14 Rigid deflectors
Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys and
108 I.1 2012–03–14
baggage carts
109 5.4.3.2 2012–03–14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
110 5.2.1.2 2012–03–14 Stiffness of exterior panel
111 5.12.2.2.4.1 Table 6 h) 2012–03–14 Stopping of succeeding escalators
112 5.3.5 2012–03–14 Measurement of step to step gap
113 5.9 2012–03–14 Fire protection of steps and pallets
114 5.6.2.1 2012–03–14 Handrail clearances
115 A.2.5 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area at the exit
5.12.2.2.4.1 Table 6 h),
116 2012–03–14 Area of exit
A.2.5
Additional stop switch at handrail level - Building
117 A.2.5, I.2 2012–03–14
interfaces to escalator/moving walk
118 5.8.2.1, A.3.5 2012–03–14 Standing area in machinery spaces
119 A.2 2012–03–14 Fixed devices in unrestricted areas
120 Annex I 2012–03–14 Barriers to prevent shopping trolleys access
121 5.4.2.2.2 2014–11–14 Auxiliary braking system
122 5.3.6 2014–11–14 Location detection missing step device
5.4.2.1.1.1, 5.4.2.1.1.3,
123 2014–11–14 Electrical braking with inverter
5.12.1.2.1.1
124 5.4.1.3.2 2014–11–14 Safety factor of driving elements
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Interpretation Related clause/ Date of
Keywords
number subclause validity
-    2 horizontal steps ≤ 6 m vs.
3 horizontal steps > 6 m;
125 4.9, 5.7.2.1 2014–11–14
-    Lower escalator transition curve, exit/entry
126 5.3.3.2.2 2014–11–14 Step riser, inserts
127 5.7.3.2.6 2014–11–14 Comb switch
128 5.12.2.1.1 2014–11–14 Starting with passengers on the step/pallet band
129 5.12.2.1.3 2014–11–14 Automatic initiation of starting
130 5.7.2.1 2014–11–14 Landing, vertical difference, consecutive steps
131 5.5.3.4 d), Annex K 2014–11–14 Friction coefficient, material
Measure b
132 A.2.2 2014–11–14
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133 5.5.3.4 2014–11–14 Skirt deflector
134 3.1.19, 5.4.1.2 2014–11–14 Definition of nominal speed
135 5.4.2.3 2014–11–14 Excessive speed
136 A.2.5 2014–11–14 Unrestricted area
137 A.2.5 2014–11–14 Unrestricted area
138 5.3.5 2019-09-30 Clearance between two consecutive steps
139 J.2 2019-09-30 Testing and assessing anti-slip properties
140 5.3.3.3.1/5.3.3.3.2 2019-09-30 Step / pallet test frequency
141 5.5.2.1 2019-09-30 Vertical height of the balustrade
142 5.12.3 (EN 115-1:2017) 2019-09-30 Stop device – Disconnection of the power supply
5.4.3.2 and 6 2019-09-30
143 Step/pallet chain – nominal infinite fatigue life
(EN 115-1:2017)
2019-09-30
Auxiliary braking system / verification according
144 5.4.2.2.2 (EN 115-1:2017)
Table 11
5.1 and Annex M 2019-09-30 Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
145
(EN 115-1:2017) walks vs. Building
2019-09-30 Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
146 Annex M (EN 115-1:2017)
walks vs. Building
2019-09-30 Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
147 Annex M (EN 115-1:2017)
walks vs. Building
2019-09-30 Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
148 Annex M (EN 115-1:2017)
walks vs. Building
149 Annex M (EN 115-1:2017) 2019-09-30 Loading during a seismic event
Annex M, M.2.2 – M.2.4 2019-09-30
150 Structural requirements for seismic conditions
(EN 115-1:2017)
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Table 2 — Interpretations in clause/subclause order
Related clause / Interpretation Date of
Keywords
subclause number validity
3.1.19 134 2014–11–14 Definition of nominal speed
-    2 horizontal steps ≤ 6 m vs.
3 horizontal steps > 6 m;
4.9 125 2014–11–14
-    Lower escalator transition curve, exit/entry
Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
5.1 145 2019-09-30
walks vs. Building
5.2.1.2 110 2012–03–14 Stiffness of exterior panel
5.3.1 101 2012–03–14 Increased height of the web on step treads side
5.3.3.2.2 126 2014–11–14 Step riser, inserts
5.3.3.3.1 140 2019-09-30 Step / pallet test frequency
5.3.3.3.2 140 2019-09-30 Step / pallet test frequency
5.3.5 112 2012–03–14 Measurement of step to step gap
5.3.5 138 2019-09-30 Clearance between two consecutive steps
5.3.6 122 2014–11–14 Location detection missing step device
5.4.1.2 134 2014–11–14 Definition of nominal speed
5.4.1.3.2 124 2014–11–14 Safety factor of driving elements
5.4.2.1.1.1 123 2014–11–14 Electrical braking with inverter
5.4.2.1.1.3 123 2014–11–14 Electrical braking with inverter
5.4.2.2.2 121 2014–11–14 Auxiliary braking system
Auxiliary braking system / verification
5.4.2.2.2 144 2019-09-30
according Table 11
5.4.2.3 135 2014–11–14 Excessive speed
5.4.3.2 109 2012–03–14 Testing of steps and pallets drive
5.4.3.2 143 2019-09-30 Step/pallet chain – nominal infinite fatigue life
5.5.2.1 141 2019-09-30 Vertical height of the balustrade
2
5.5.2.4 102 2012–03–14 Form of 25 cm area
5.5.3.3 103 2012–03–14 Load on skirting
2
5.5.3.3 102 2012–03–14 Form of 25 cm area
5.5.3.4 d) 131 2014–11–14 Friction coefficient, material
5.5.3.4 133 2014–11–14 Skirt deflector
5.6.2.1 114 2012–03–14 Handrail clearances
-    2 horizontal steps ≤ 6 m vs.
3 horizontal steps > 6 m;
5.7.2.1 125 2014–11–14
-    Lower escalator transition curve, exit/entry
5.7.2.1 130 2014–11–14 Landing, vertical difference, consecutive steps
5.7.3.2.6 127 2014–11–14 Com switch
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Related clause / Interpretation Date of
Keywords
subclause number validity
5.8.2.1 118 2012–03–14 Standing area in machinery spaces
5.9 113 2012–03–14 Fire protection of steps and pallets
5.12.1.2.1.1 123 2014–11–14 Electrical braking with inverter
Starting with passengers on the step/pallet
5.12.2.1.1 128 2014–11–14
band
5.12.2.1.3 104 2012–03–14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
5.12.2.1.3 129 2014–11–14 Automatic initiation of starting
5.12.2.2.2 104 2012–03–14 Automatic restart in two-direction mode
5.12.2.2.4.1 Table 6 h) 111 2012–03–14 Stopping of succeeding escalators
5.12.2.2.4.1 Table 6 h) 116 2012–03–14 Area of exit
5.12.2.5 106 2012–03–14 Number of inspection control on site
5.12.3 142 2019-09-30 Stop device – Disconnection of the power supply
6 143 2019-09-30 Step/pallet chain – nominal infinite fatigue life
A.2 119 2012–03–14 Fixed devices in unrestricted areas
A.2.1 105 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
Measure b
A.2.2 132 2014–11–14
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A.2.4 107 2012–03–14 Rigid deflectors
A.2.5 115 2012–03–14 Unrestricted area at the exit
A.2.5 116 2012–03–14 Area of exit
Additional stop switch at handrail level -
A.2.5 117 2012–03–14
Building interfaces to escalator/moving walk
A.2.5 136 2014–11–14 Unrestricted area
A.2.5 137 2014–11–14 Unrestricted area
A.3.5 118 2012–03–14 Standing area in machinery spaces
Annex I 120 2012–03–14 Barriers to prevent shopping trolleys access
Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys
I.1 108 2012–03–14
and baggage carts
Additional stop switch at handrail level -
I.2 117 2012–03–14
Building interfaces to escalator/moving walk
J.2 139 2019-09-30 Testing and assessing anti-slip properties
Annex K 131 2014–11–14 Friction coefficient, material
Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
Annex M 145 2019-09-30
walks vs. Building
Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
Annex M 146 2019-09-30
walks vs. Building
Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
Annex M 147 2019-09-30
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Related clause / Interpretation Date of
Keywords
subclause number validity
Seismic – requirements for Escalators / Moving
Annex M 148 2019-09-30
walks vs. Building
Annex M 149 2019-09-30 Loading during a seismic event
M.2.2 – M.2.4 150 2019-09-30 structural requirements for seismic conditions




3.3 Lists of interpretations pertaining to EN 115-2
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INTERPRETATION 101
CEN
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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 5.3.1
Date of modification:
2011–03–30
Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 01
Increased height of the web on step treads side
QUESTION
Is it permitted to have an increased height of the web at both sides of the step tread (demarcation
lines opposite to the skirt panels)?
INTERPRETATION
Increased height of the rib (web) is permitted as long as the same safety level as for a totally flat
step/pallet will be ensured. This shall be proofed in detail by risk analysis.

Date of approval by CEN/TC 10 members: 2012–03–14

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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 5.5.2.4, 5.5.3.3
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
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Nr.: 18
Form of 25 cm area
QUESTION
2
5.5.2.4 and 5.5.3.3 specify an area of 25 cm on to which the force shall be applied.
Which form (square, circle, rectangle) shall this area have?
INTERPRETATION
2
With the definition of 25 cm , it was intended to precise the term “lump load” used in former
codes.
Normally, the equipment for such tests has a circular or square surface so that such formed areas
will be the practice in general.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.

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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 5.5.3.3
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 20
Load on skirting
QUESTION
1.   5.5.3.3 defines the load carrying ability of the skirting and deformation. Does this apply to
the whole skirting or only to the area of 25 mm according to 5.5.3.2?
2.   If the whole skirting has to be dimensioned for the test load, shall then also the comb plate
lighting, if installed in the skirting, withstand this load?

INTERPRETATION
1.   The load and deflection requirements of 5.3.3.3 shall be met up to a height of 25 mm above
the line of the step nose or the tread surface of the pallets or belt where the risk of
entrapment exists. Above the height of 25 mm, the force requirements of the balustrade of
500 N (see 5.5.2.4) shall be fulfilled.
2.   The comb plate lighting has to withstand the test load according to 5.5.3.3 if the lighting or
part of it is arranged within the area of skirting of 25 mm above the tread surface.
All other requirements of the skirting according to 5.5.3 are still valid. This includes that under
the force requirements above the skirting shall remain plain and butt-joined according to 5.5.3.1.
At the next revision of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010, 5.5.3 has to be amended accordingly.
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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 5.12.2.1.3, 5.12.2.2.2
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 22
Automatic start in two-direction mode
QUESTION
Is it allowed to make an arrangement as follows:
The escalator can start automatically in both directions by a user passing a light barrel depending
on the direction from which the user is coming. Both directions can be predetermined directions
at the same time.
When the escalator has stopped after a sufficient time (5.12.2.2.2), the signal lights show “green”
light in both landings.
However, when a user comes to the end of a running escalator by passing the “red” signal light
and stays near to the comb waiting till the escalator has stopped, there is another light barrel
installed in the skirting above the comb and when the user passes this light barrel, the escalator
stops and can be re-started only with a key.
INTERPRETATION
Operation in “two direction mode” for escalators with automatic start is permitted under the
following conditions:
a)  On escalators which can start automatically in either direction (“two direction mode”) by the
entering of a user, the “two direction mode” and the momentary capable direction of travel
shall be clearly visible to the user and marked distinctly on the escalator (see 7.2.2 plus “two
direction mode” sign). They shall start in the direction determined by the user entering first.
When the escalator is started by a user from either direction, the indicator opposite from the
initiated starting side shall automatically indicate “no entry” (see 7.2.2).
b)  Measures for control and/or monitoring function shall prevent:
–   failures of the control elements actuating the automatic start at the entries (e.g. no or
partly no detection of users);
–   a restart of the step band when a user has entered the area between the control element
and the comb intersection line and the step band is stopped.
c)  Control and monitoring function shall be regarded as electric safety devices and shall be
applied as safety switches (5.12.1.2.2), fail safe circuits (5.12.1.2.3) or SIL 1 according to
PESSRAE (5.12.1.2.6).
The application of “two direction mode” is not permitted for moving walks.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.
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INTERPRETATION 105
CEN
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Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 A.2.1
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 24
Unrestricted area, fixed stairs, building height
QUESTION
At the landings of the escalator, on the unrestricted area of 2,50 m (2,00 m) depth, is the
existence of fixed stairs forbidden?
The height on the unrestricted area shall be not less than 2,30 m, if the building's regulation does
not impose more?

INTERPRETATION
The existence of fixed stairs is forbidden in the unrestricted area. The area shall be flat. A
maximum inclination of 6° is permissible.
In A.2.1, a building height is stated for the unrestricted area which is necessary from the view of
machinery safety. National authorities are free to request more.
This will be considered in the next revision of the standard.
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INTERPRETATION 106
CEN
Related to Page 1 of 1
Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 5.12.2.5
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 26
Number of inspection control on site
QUESTION
For the inspection control for 2 parallel or criss-cross escalators, shall we have 2 portable control
devices or is it sufficient to have one control device for both?

INTERPRETATION
According to the Machinery Directive, each escalator/moving walk shall be equipped with a
permanent available portable control device.
The wording of the standard (5.12.2.5) will be improved in the next revision of the standard.

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INTERPRETATION 107
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Valid from:

Edition: Clause(s):
EN 115-1
2010 A.2.4
Date of modification:

Key-word(s):
Replacing interpretation
Nr.: 33
Rigid deflectors
QUESTION
Are deflectors which correspond to A.2.4 of EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010 permitted to be pendulous,
in order to prevent vandalism?

INTERPRETATION
Deflectors shall be mounted rigidly in order to meet all requirements. A pendulous deflector can
be used in addition before the mandatory rigid deflector.
The rigid mounting of the deflector will be considered in the next revision of the standard.

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Barrier to prevent access of shopping trolleys and baggage carts
QUESTION
In EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010, I.1 requires suitable barriers to prevent access of shopping trolleys
and baggage carts.
Is the former interpretation related to EN 115:1995 still valid? What are the requirements for a
“suitable” barrier?

INTERPRETATION
The old interpretation is referring to EN 115:1995 including Amendments 1 and 2 and is not
valid for EN 115-1:2008+A1:2010.
To protect the use of shopping trolleys and baggage carts on escalators resp. moving walks, the
requirements concerning the barriers are as follows:
–  The barrier shall be installed at the entrance only. An installation at the exit is not permitted
in the unrestricted area.
–  The design of the barrier shall not create another risk.
–  The free entrance width between ends of the newels and barriers – and between barriers
itself - shall be at least 500 mm (see EN 349) and less than the width of the type of shopping
trolley or baggage cart which will be used.
–  The height of the barrier shall be between 900 mm and 1 100 mm.
–  The load the barrier and its fixation has to withstand: At a height of 200 mm a horizontal
force of 3 000 N applies. This force results from an impact of a chassis of a loaded shopping
trolley (according to EN 1929-1) / baggage cart loaded with 160 kg moving with a speed of
1 m/s.
–  The fixation of the barrier shall preferably be done at the building structures. It is also
permitted to fix it at the floor plate. In that case, when the defined forces apply, there shall
be no permanent deformation and increased/additional gaps.
–  If the escalator/moving walk is dedicated to work in both directions, the presence of the
removable barrier shall be electrically monitored preventing wrong positioning of the
barrier, except when under maintenance condition.
Date of approval by CEN/TC 10 members: 2012–03–14

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SIST-TS CEN/TS 115-4:2020
CEN/TS 115-4:2020 (E)
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