CEN Environmental Bulletin - Winter 2014-2015

Environmental Bulletin December-February 2014-15 Issue n27

CEN/EHD - 2015

CEN Environmental Helpdesk

Environmental Bulletin Overview of CEN Technical Bodies activities related to the inclusion of environmental issues in standardization

CEN/Environmental Helpdesk December-February 2014 -15 Issue n27


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December - February 2014-15 - Highlights

Sector specific overview CEN Environmental Helpdesk ..................................................................................................................... 1 December - February 2014-15 - Highlights ................................................................................................. 2 Construction ................................................................................................................................................ 3

CEN/TC 47 Atomizing oil burners and their components - Function - Safety - Testing3 CEN/TC 88 Thermal insulating materials and products ............................................ 4 CEN/TC 155 Plastics piping systems and ducting systems .......................................... 4 CEN/TC 163 Sanitary appliances ................................................................................. 5 CEN/TC 164 Water supply ........................................................................................... 5 CEN/TC 165 Waste water engineering ........................................................................ 6 CEN/TC 166 Chimneys ................................................................................................. 7 CEN/TC 189 Geosynthetics .......................................................................................... 8 CEN/TC 323 Raised access floors ............................................................................... 11 CEN/TC 341 Geotechnical Investigation and Testing ................................................ 11

Energy and utilities .................................................................................................................................... 12 CEN/TC 312 Thermal solar systems and components .................................................. 12

Environment .............................................................................................................................................. 12 CEN/TC 292 Characterization of waste ..................................................................... 12 CEN/TC 345 Characterization of soils ........................................................................ 13 CEN/WS 074 GoT-HOMBRE ........................................................................................ 14

Health and safety ...................................................................................................................................... 15 CEN/TC 305 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection 15

Heating, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning .................................................................................... 16 CEN/TC 62 Independent gas-fired space heaters .................................................... 16 CEN/TC 109 Central heating boilers using gaseous fuels .......................................... 17 CEN/TC 130 Space heating appliances without integral heat sources...................... 17 CEN/TC 182 Refrigerating systems, safety and environmental requirements .......... 18

Machinery ................................................................................................................................................. 19 CEN/TC 144 Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry ............................ 19 CEN/TC 151 Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety ....... 19 CEN/TC 196 Machines for underground mines - Safety ............................................ 21 CEN/TC 197 Pumps .................................................................................................... 21

Measurement ............................................................................................................................................ 22 CEN/TC 237 22 CEN/CLC/JWG CMI Continuous measuring instruments ............................................ 22

Transport ................................................................................................................................................... 23 CEN/TC 274 Aircraft ground support equipment ...................................................... 23

Relevant BT Decisions ............................................................................................................................... 24 Corrections ................................................................................................................................................ 24


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Construction

CEN/TC 47 Atomizing oil burners and their components - Function - Safety - Testing

Date Action Description Comment

February

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00047040 - prEN 267 rev Forced draught burners for liquid fuels Scope This European Standard specifies the terminology, the general requirements for the construction and operation of forced draught oil burners and also the provision of control and safety devices, and the test procedure for these burners. This European Standard applies to forced draught oil burners supplied with: fuel based on first raffinates and their mixtures with biogenous liquid fuels having a viscosity at the burner inlet of 1,6 mm2/s (cSt) up to 6 mm2/s (cSt) at 20 C; and higher boiling petroleum based first raffinates (viscosity greater than 6 mm2/s), that require preheating for proper atomization. This European Standard is applicable to: single burners fitted to a single combustion chamber; single burners fitted to an appliance with additional requirements; NOTE When additional requirements apply which are not identified or specified in this standard, the specification of the required safety measures and/or protective devices and compliance with them is outside the scope of this standard. single-fuel and dual-fuel burners when operating on oil only; the oil function of dual-fuel burners designed to operate simultaneously on gaseous and liquid fuels. This European Standard deals with all significant machine hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to burners, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable, see Annex J. This European Standard also deals with the additional requirements for the burners in the scope with pressurized parts and/or firing pressurized bodies, see Annex K. This European Standard specifies the requirements to ensure the safety during commissioning, start-up, operation, shut-down and maintenance. This European Standard deals also with forced draught burners intended to be used with biogenous liquid fuels, mixtures. This European Standard deals also with burners


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equipment to increase the total appliance efficiency; see Annex M.

CEN/TC 88 Thermal insulating materials and products


February

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00088384 Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made calcium silicate (CS) products - Specification Scope made calcium silicate products with or without lamination which are used for the thermal insulation of buildings. The products are manufactured in the form of boards, pipe sections, segments and prefabricated ware. This standard describes product characteristics and includes procedures for testing, evaluation of conformity, marking and labelling. Products covered by this standard are also used in prefabricated thermal insulation systems and composite panels; the structural performance of systems incorporating these products is not covered. This standard does not specify the required level or class of a given property that shall be achieved by a product to demonstrate fitness for purpose in a particular application. The levels required for a given application can be found in regulations and invitations to tender. This standard is not valid for products with declared thermal resistance lower ...m2K/W or a declared thermal conductivity greater than ... W/mK at 10C. This standard does not cover products intended to be used for the insulation of the building equipment and industrial installations..

CEN/TC 155 Plastics piping systems and ducting systems


February

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00155825 Plastics piping systems - Components for storm water handling - Specifications for systems Scope


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Mechanical resistance of tank (modular system) including geotextiles or membranes and connections between the boxes * including site assembled, pre-assembled * based on current knowledge of excavation, bedding and backfilling * Shear load and fatigue * Parameters of the functional performance, maintenance, inspection of the tank during expected lifetime * including, attenuation, infiltration, reuse, buffering...

CEN/TC 163 Sanitary appliances


January

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00163112 - prEN 14527 rev Shower trays for domestic purposes Scope This European Standard specifies requirements, test methods and procedures for evaluation of conformity for shower trays used for domestic purposes which ensure that the product, when installed, used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, will satisfy cleanability and durability when used for personal hygiene. This standard is applicable to all sizes and shapes of shower trays. This standard does not cover shower trays for use with medical provisions. NOTE 1 For the purpose of this standard the term "domestic purposes" includes use in hotels, accommodation for students, hospitals and similar buildings. NOTE 2 Annex A lists characteristics of materials commonly used for manufacturing shower trays

CEN/TC 164 Water supply


January

2015

New standard

adopted

00164511 - EN 15768:2015 Influence of materials on water intended for human consumption - GC-MS identification of water leachable organic substances Scope This European Standard describes a method for detecting and identifying organic


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chemicals that are amenable to GC-MS analysis using the procedures described and which can migrate from a product into water intended for human consumption. This European Standard does not provide all the necessary tools to completely identify all the substances that are detected. A method of semi-quantitatively estimating the concentrations of the organic substances detected is also provided, however, concentrations should only be seen as indicative. NOTE The method to be used for the preparation of migration waters is specified by separate EN's, as noted below

CEN/TC 165 Waste water engineering


December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00165281 - EN 295-4:2013/prA1 Vitrified clay pipe systems for drains and sewers - Part 4: Requirements for adaptors, connectors and flexible couplings Scope This European Standard specifies requirements for adaptors and connectors made from vitrified clay and/or other suitable materials for use with vitrified clay pipes and fittings for buried drain and sewer systems for the conveyance of wastewater (including domestic wastewater, surface water and rainwater) under gravity and periodic hydraulic surcharge or under continuous low head of pressure. Adaptors and connectors include insertable fittings, sealing rings for cut pipes and heat-shrinkable sleeves. This standard also applies for metal banded flexible couplings and adaptors and specifies requirements for rubber, polyurethane, stainless steel and other components used for them.

December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00165282 - prEN 13564-1 rev Anti-flooding devices for buildings - Part 1: Requirements Scope This European Standard specifies types and requirements for materials, performance, design, construction and marking for factory made anti-flooding devices for faecal and/or non-faecal waste water for use in drainage systems of buildings, or within the curtilage of buildings, operated under gravity.


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December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00165283 Onsite water reuse systems - Part 1: The reuse of greywater Scope This standard gives the general specifications on design, sizing, installation, identification, commissioning and maintenance of systems for the reuse of greywater on site.

CEN/TC 166 Chimneys


December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00166109 - prEN 1457-1 rev Chimney - Clay/ceramic flue liners - Part 1: Flue liners operating under dry conditions - Requirements and test methods Scope This European Standard is a product standard for clay/ceramic flue liners operating under dry conditions with solid walls or walls with vertical perforations for use in the construction of multiwall chimneys and flue pipes which serve to convey products of combustion from fireplaces or heating appliances to the outside atmosphere by negative or positive pressure. It includes the flue liners used for domestic and industrial chimneys which are not structurally independent (free-standing). This European Standard specifies the performance requirements for factory made flue liners and chimney fittings. Testing including thermal testing with or without insulation, marking and inspection are covered by this standard. This part does not cover flue liners operating under wet conditions.

December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00166110 - prEN 1457-2 rev Chimneys - Clay/ceramic flue liners - Part 2: Flue liners operating under wet conditions - Requirements and test methods Scope This European Standard is a product standard for clay/ceramic flue liners operating under wet conditions with solid walls or walls with vertical perforations for use in the construction of multiwall chimneys and flue pipes which serve to convey products of combustion from fireplaces or heating appliances to the outside atmosphere by


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negative or positive pressure. It includes the flue liners used for domestic and industrial chimneys which are not structurally independent (free-standing). This European Standard specifies the performance requirements for factory made flue liners and chimney fittings. Testing including thermal testing with or without insulation, marking and inspection are covered by this standard. Flue liners that are specified to this standard will meet the requirements of EN 1457-1 with the same working temperature, pressure, designation and soot fire resistance.

CEN/TC 189 Geosynthetics


February

2015

New standard

adopted

00189227 - EN 13265:2014+A1:2015 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in liquid waste containment projects Scope This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in liquid waste containment projects, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, reinforcement and protection. This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and preferably standardised test methods, if they are technically relevant. This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in EN 1997 1 (Eurocode 7), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.


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February

2015

New standard adopted

00189228 - EN 13257:2014+A1:2015 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in solid waste disposals Scope This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in solid waste disposals, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation, reinforcement and protection. The separation function will always occur in conjunction with filtration or reinforcement, and hence will not be specified alone. This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and preferably standardized test methods, if they are technically relevant. This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in EN 1997 1 (Eurocode 7), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.

February

2015


00189230 - EN 13252:2014+A1:2015 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in drainage systems Scope This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in drainage systems and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation and drainage. The separation function is always used in conjunction with filtration or drainage. Accordingly, separation will never be specified alone. This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of


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constancy of performance of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. This European Standard defines requirements to be met by manufacturers and distributors with regard to the presentation of product properties. NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and preferably standardised test methods, if they are technically relevant. This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in EN 1997 1 (Eurocode 7), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.

February

2015


00189235 - EN 13253:2014+A1:2015 Geotextiles and geotextile-related products - Characteristics required for use in erosion control works (coastal protection, bank revetments) Scope This European Standard specifies the relevant characteristics of geotextiles and geotextile-related products used in erosion control works for preventing the migration of fine-graded material into layers of coarser material due to alternating hydraulic gradients, and the appropriate test methods to determine these characteristics. This European Standard covers applications in coastal protection and bank revetment. This European Standard does not cover surface erosion, where the geotextile or geotextile-related product is located at the surface. The intended use of these geotextiles or geotextile-related products is to fulfil one or more of the following functions: filtration, separation, and reinforcement. The separation function will always occur in conjunction with filtration or reinforcement, and hence will not be specified alone. This European Standard is not applicable to geosynthetic barriers, as defined in EN ISO 10318. This European Standard provides for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance of the product to this European Standard and for factory production control procedures. NOTE Particular application cases may contain requirements regarding additional properties and preferably standardised test methods, if they are technically relevant. This European Standard may be used to derive design values by taking into account factors within the context of the definitions given in EN 1997 1 (Eurocode 7), e.g. factors of safety. The design life of


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the product should be determined, since its function may be temporary, as a construction expediency, or permanent, for the lifetime of the structure.

CEN/TC 323 Raised access floors


January

2014

Revised Business

Plan

4.3 Environmental aspects CEN/TC 235 is committed with environmental aspects during the annual plenary meetings and draws the attention of its substructure on how to address these issues within their field and responsibility. TC 235/WG 1 will deal with the environmental issues associated with their work when drafting new or revising existing standards. Maximum commitment will be undertake by the TC in taking care on environmental aspects using the tools provided by CEN (Guide 4, Environmental Checklist, CEN/EHD etc.)..

CEN/TC 341 Geotechnical Investigation and Testing


December

2014

New standard

published

00341073 - EN ISO 17892-1:2014 Geotechnical investigation and testing - Laboratory testing of soil - Part 1: Determination of water content (ISO 17892-1:2014) Scope This document specifies the laboratory determination of the water (moisture) content of a soil test specimen by oven-drying. The water content is required as a guide to classification of natural soils and as a control criterion in re-compacted soils and is measured on samples used for most field and laboratory tests. The oven-drying method is the definitive procedure used in usual laboratory practice.


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Energy and utilities

CEN/TC 312 Thermal solar systems and components


December

2014

New WI with environmental aspect

00312039 - prEN 12975 rev Thermal solar systems and components Solar collectors General requirements Scope This European Standard specifies performance requirements for fluid heating solar collectors with respect to mechanical resistance to climatic loads, reaction to fire and external fire performance, weather tightness, release of dangerous substances, electrical safety, operating pressure, sound level, thermal output and collector efficiency. Fluids included are anti-freeze fluids, thermo oil, air and water which are not intended for human consumption. The intended use of the solar collector is to heat up the working fluid. This European Standard also includes provisions for assessment and verification of constancy of performance to these requirements. This European Standard covers only the solar collector consisting of its components: e.g. absorber, frame, insulation and glazing; It does not cover the fluid. It is applicable to glazed and unglazed solar collectors, flat plate solar collectors, evacuated tubular solar collectors, concentrating solar collectors, tracking solar collectors and thermal-electrical hybrid solar collectors (so called PVT collectors). It is not applicable to those solar collectors, in which the thermal storage unit is an integral part of the solar collector to such an extent, that the heat production process cannot be separated from the storage process for the purpose of making measurements of these two processes.

Environment

CEN/TC 292 Characterization of waste


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December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00292090 Characterization of waste - Determination of the development of flammable gases within solid waste in case of contact with water Scope This standard applies to the determination of the development of flammable gases of solid waste in case of contact with water in connection with the transportation, storage and / or disposal of waste

December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00292091 Characterization of waste - Determination of the content of elements and substances in waste Scope The proposed method consists in determining the elements and substances content of waste. It applies to laboratory samples of liquid and solid wastes. This document specifies the minimum laboratory methods and performance requirements for analysis of laboratory samples of liquid and solid waste to determine the inorganic elements and organic substances content of waste up to a cumulated mass of at least 90% or a close and highest possible mass.

CEN/TC 345 Characterization of soils


January

2015

New standard

adopted

00345059 - EN ISO 16198:2015 Soil quality - Plant-based test to assess the environmental bioavailability of trace elements to plants (ISO 16198:2015) Scope The plant-based test, hereafter called the biotest, enables estimation of the environmental bioavailability of trace elements to plants either basically as


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concentration in shoots and roots or in a more integrative way as the net uptake flux in plants. The biotest procedure includes two successive steps: (i) a pre-growth of plants in hydroponics and (ii) a growth of plants in contact with soil samples. The concentration in shoots and roots as well as the net uptake flux of trace elements in plants are determined at the end of the second step of the biotest procedure. This biotest is applicable to the assessment of environmental bioavailability of trace elements to plants, more particularly agricultural plants, in soils or soil materials under oxic conditions, considering that: - Three plant species (cabbage, Brassica oleracea; tall fescue, Festuca arundinacea; tomato, Lycopersicon esculentum; see 7.1) are suggested in the standardised biotest procedure, but additional target-plant species can also be used (see Annex A), - The standardised biotest procedure is validated for a range of trace elements including arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), lead (Pb), nickel (Ni) and zinc (Zn), but additional trace elements can be also accounted for (see Annex A). The application of this biotest to soils and soil materials includes soils amended before or after field sampling with composts, sludges, wastewaters and other (waste) materials.

CEN/WS 074 GoT-HOMBRE


December

2014

New WS adopted WS074001 - CWA 16833:2014 Glossary of Terms for Holistic Management of Brownfield Regeneration (GoT-HOMBRE) Greenhouse gases - Carbon footprint of products - Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication (ISO/TS 14067:2013) Scope This CEN Workshop Agreement provides terms and definitions that could be used for the communication and discussion of issues related to holistic management of brownfield regeneration and land management/land use planning in general..


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Health and safety

CEN/TC 305 Potentially explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection


December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00305144 - prCEN/TR 15281 rev Guidance on Inerting for the Prevention of Explosions Scope Inerting is a measure to prevent explosions. By feeding inert gas into a system which is to be protected against an explosion, the oxygen content is reduced below a certain concentration until no explosion can occur. The addition of sufficient inert gas to make any mixture non-flammable when mixed with air (absolute inerting) is only required in rare occasions. The requirements for absolute inerting will be discussed. Inerting may also be used to influence the ignition and explosion characteristics of an explosive atmosphere. The guidance given on inerting is also applicable to prevent an explosion in case of a fire. The following cases are not covered by the guideline: - admixture of an inert dust to a combustible dust; - inerting of flammable atmospheres by wire mesh flame traps in open spaces of vessels and tanks; - fire fighting; - avoiding an explosive atmosphere by exceeding the upper explosion limit of a flammable substance. Inerting which is sufficient to prevent an explosion is not a protective measure to prevent fires, self-ignition, exothermic reactions or a deflagration of dust layers and deposits.

December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00305145 - prEN 1127-1 rev Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 1: Basic concepts and methodology Scope This European Standard specifies methods for the identification and assessment of hazardous situations leading to explosion and the design and construction measures appropriate for the required safety. This is achieved by: - risk assessment; - risk reduction. The safety of equipment, protective systems and components can be achieved by eliminating hazards and/or limiting the risk, i.e. by: a) appropriate design (without using safeguarding); b) safeguarding; c) information for use; d) any other


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preventive measures. Measures in accordance with a) (prevention) and b) (protection) against explosions are dealt with in Clause 6, measures according to c) against explosions are dealt with in Clause 7. Measures in accordance with d) are not specified in this European Standard. They are dealt with in EN ISO 12100:2010, Clause 6. The preventive and protective measures described in this European Standard will not provide the required level of safety unless the equipment, protective systems and components are operated within their intended use and are installed and maintained according to the relevant codes of practice or requirements. This standard specifies general design and construction methods to help designers and manufacturers in achieving explosion safety in the design of equipment, protective systems and components. This European Standard is applicable to any equipment, protective systems and components intended to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres, under atmospheric conditions. These atmospheres can arise from flammable materials processed, used or released by the equipment, protective systems and components or from materials in the vicinity of the equipment, protective systems and components and/or from the materials of construction of the equipment, protective systems and components. This European Standard is applicable to equipment, protective systems and components at all stages of its use. (....)

Heating, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning

CEN/TC 62 Independent gas-fired space heaters


December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00062026 - prEN 509 rev Decorative fuel-effect gas appliances Scope This European Standard specifies the requirements and test methods for the construction, safety, and marking of decorative fuel effect gas appliances not exceeding a nominal heat input of 20 kW, (based on the net calorific value), thereafter referred to as appliances. This standard is applicable to appliances that are designed to simulate a solid fuel fire and incorporate a natural draught burner with or


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without an ignition burner. The appliances are for decorative purposes only and are not heating appliances. This standard is applicable to type BAS, as described in 4.2.2, decorative fuel effect gas appliances that are designed to be installed within a non-combustible builder's opening or a non-combustible fireplace recess. In addition, this standard is applicable to decorative fuel-effect gas appliances that are designed to be installed under a non-combustible canopy which may be independent or integral with a flue box, for which additional requirements are specified in annex C.

CEN/TC 109 Central heating boilers using gaseous fuels


January

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00109049 - FprEN 13203-5 Gas-fired domestic appliances producing hot water - Part 5: Assessment of energy consumption of gas fired appliances combined with electrical heat pump Scope This European Standard is applicable to gas-fired appliances producing domestic hot water. It applies to both instantaneous and storage gas-fired appliances combined with electrical heat pump. It applies to a package marketed as single unit or fully specified by a manufacturer that have: - a gas heat input not exceeding 70 kW; - a hot water storage capacity not exceeding 500 litres. Standard EN 13203-1 sets out in qualitative and quantitative terms the performance in delivery of domestic hot water for a selected variety of uses. It also gives a system for presenting the information to the user. This Part 5 sets out a method for assessing the energy performance of gas fired appliances combined with heat pump with electrically driven compressor according to EN 16147. This European standard does not apply for gas boilers with recovery systems using combustion products as heat source for the electrical heat pump. When the electrical heat pump does not work for domestic hot water production in the summer period, the present standard is not applicable for energy performances assessing, EN 13203-2 must be used.

CEN/TC 130 Space heating appliances without integral heat sources



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January

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00130048 - prEN 215 rev Thermostatic radiator valves - Requirements and test methods Scope This European Standard specifies definitions, requirements and test methods for thermostatic radiator valves.

December

2014

New standard

adopted

00130036 - EN 16430-2:2014 Fan assisted radiators, convectors and trench convectors - Part 2: Test method and rating for thermal output. Scope This European Standard applies to the thermal output testing of fan assisted radiators, convectors and trench convectors, i.e. - fan assisted radiators and convectors , provided the heater has a dedicated fan or fans, - trench convectors with and without fan(s), provided the heater and the fan(s) are dedicated, - ventilation radiators and convectors.

CEN/TC 182 Refrigerating systems, safety and environmental requirements


February

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00182072 - prEN 16084 rev Refrigerating systems and heat pumps - Qualification of tightness of components and joints Scope This European Standard is intended to describe the qualification procedure for type approval of the tightness of hermetically sealed and closed components, joints and parts used in refrigerating systems and heat pumps as described in EN 378. The sealed and closed components, joints and parts concerned are, in particular, fittings, bursting discs, flanged or fitted assemblies. The tightness of flexible piping made from non-metallic materials is dealt with in EN 1736. Metal flexible piping are covered by this standard. The requirements contained in this document are applicable to joints of maximum DN 50 and components of internal volume of maximum 5 l and maximum weight of 50 kg. This document is intended to characterise their tightness stresses met during their operations, following the fitting procedure specified by the


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manufacturer, and to specify the minimal list of necessary information to be provided by the supplier of a component to the person in charge of carrying out this procedure. It specifies the level of tightness of the component, as a whole, and its assembly as specified by its manufacturer. It applies to the hermetically sealed and closed components, joints and parts used in the refrigerating installations, including those with seals, whatever their material and their design are. This European Standard specifies additional requirements for mechanical joints that can be recognised as hermetically sealed joints.

Machinery

CEN/TC 144 Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry


December

2014

New standard

adopted

00144274 - EN ISO 16119-4:2014 Agricultural and forestry machinery - Environmental requirements for sprayers - Part 4: Fixed and semi-mobile sprayers (ISO 16119-4:2014) Scope This standard specifies requirements and test methods for the design and performances of fixed and semi-mobile sprayers with respect to minimize the risk of environmental contamination. This standard applies in connection with ISO/DIS 16119-1:2010 which contains general requirements for pesticide application and liquid fertiliser applicators

CEN/TC 151 Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety


February

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00151433 - prEN 474-1 rev Earth-moving machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements Scope This European Standard specifies the general safety requirements for earth-moving


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machinery 1) described in EN ISO 6165:2012, except horizontal directional drill. NOTE 1 Horizontal directional drills are covered by the EN 16228 series. This European standard also applies to derivative machinery (see 3.1.2) designed primarily for use with equipment to loosen, pick-up, move, transport, distribute and grade earth and rock. This European standard gives the common safety requirements for earth-moving machinery families and is intended to be used in conjunction with one of the EN 474 parts 2 to 12 13 These machine specific parts (EN 474-2 to - 13) do not repeat the requirements from EN 474-1:201x, but add or replace the requirements for the family in question. NOTE 3 The requirements specified in this part of the standard are common to two or more families of earth- moving machinery. This part gives specific requirements for demolition machinery. Specific requirements in EN 474 parts 2 to 13 take precedence over the respective requirements of EN 474-1:201x. For multipurpose machinery the parts of the standard that cover the specific functions and applications have to be used e.g. a compact loader also used as a trencher shall use the relevant requirements of EN 474 parts 1, 3 and 10. The standard also covers general requirements for attachments intended to be used with earth moving machine families covered in the scope. Except for part 12 this European Standard does not deal with the electrical hazards related to the main circuits and drives of machinery when the principal source of energy is electrical. This European Standard does not deal with towing of trailers. This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to earth-moving machinery, when used as intended and under conditions foreseen but also taking taking into account nay reasonably foreseeable misuse thereof (see Clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events during the whole foreseeable lifetime of the machinery. This European Standard is not applicable to earth moving machines, which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN. NOTE For travelling on public roads, national road safety regulations apply (e.g. braking, steering, lighting etc). 1) For travelling on public roads the national traffic regulations apply until harmonised requirements are available. (A CEN-standard is under preparation.)


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CEN/TC 196 Machines for underground mines - Safety


December

2014

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00196034 - prEN ISO 19296 Mining and earthmoving machinery - Mobile machines working underground - Machine Safety (ISO/DIS 19296:2015) Scope Transfer of CEN WI 00196019 to ISO/TC 82 Mining under the Vienna Agreement (ISO lead). CEN WI 00196019 "Machines for underground mines - Mobile machines working underground - Safety - Part 1: Rubber tyred vehicles" relates to ISO Reference ISO/CD 19296 (EN 1889-1) Mining and Earthmoving Machinery - Mobile machines working underground - Machine Safety shall be transfered to ISO/TC 82 Mining under the Vienna Agreement (ISO lead). Otherwise there will be the risk of conflicting requirements in Europe. ISO/TC 82 supports the transfer of the work item to ISO/TC 82 under the Vienna Agreement - ISO-lead.

CEN/TC 197 Pumps


December

2014

New standard

adopted

00197084 - EN 16644:2014 Pumps - Rotodynamic pumps - Glandless circulators having a rated power input not exceeding 200 W for heating installations and domestic hot water installations - Noise test code (vibro-acoustics) for measuring structure- and fluid-borne noise Scope This European Standard specifies a test code for the vibro-acoustic characterization of glandless circulators with pump housing having a rated power input P1 200W, intended to be used in heating installations, domestic hot water service installations and cooling systems, and is limited to glandless circulators with threaded connections of 11/2 inch. The test code comprises the test rig, the measurement method and the test conditions. This European Standard applies to glandless circulators, which are manufactured after the date of issue of this European Standard. The characterization principle is based on measuring the structure-borne and the fluid-borne power


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transmitted respectively by vibration and pressure fluctuations in the pipe connected to a glandless circulator;

Measurement

CEN/TC 237


2013? Revised Business

Plan

4.3 Environmental aspects CEN/TC 237 have identified the environmental aspects to be addressed in its standards are use of energy, use of materials and appropriate initial and continual measurement of gas. These are identified in the appropriate field, i.e. 6, when completing the electronic work item tool. The environmental aspects will be addressed by prescribed test methods within the standards.

CEN/CLC/JWG CMI Continuous measuring instruments


January

2015

New standard

adopted

23417 - EN 45544-3:2015 Workplace atmospheres - Electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours - Part 3: Performance requirements for apparatus used for general gas detection Scope This European Standard specifies the performance requirements for electrical apparatus used for the direct detection and direct concentration measurement of toxic gases and vapours in workplace atmospheres. This European Standard is applicable to apparatus used for general gas detection. EXAMPLE Safety warning and leak detection are examples of general gas detection.


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Transport

CEN/TC 274 Aircraft ground support equipment


January

2015

New WI with

environmental

aspect

00274087 - prEN 12312-8 Aircraft ground support equipment - Specific requirements - Part 8: Maintenance stairs and platforms Scope 1.1 General This European Standard specifies the technical requirements to minimize the hazards listed in Clause 4 which can arise during the commissioning, the operation and the maintenance of maintenance stairs and platforms when used as intended, including misuse reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer, when carried out in accordance with the specifications given by the manufacturer or his authorized representative. It also takes into account some requirements recognized as essential by authorities, aircraft and ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturers as well as airlines and handling agencies. These machines are designed to be used as aircraft ground support equipment with the intended use to serve aircraft in outdoor conditions on the apron. They may also be used indoors at hangars. The use of such equipment for operations not in conjunction with aircraft is not defined as intended use therein. Due to the good operational conditions on the apron, deviations from some clauses of EN 280 were deemed acceptable. This European Standard applies to: a) self-propelled fixed or adjustable maintenance stairs and elevating platforms; b) towable maintenance stairs and platforms equipped with powered means, e.g. for height adjustment, stabilizers, designed for aircraft maintenance purposes including access to the aircraft. NOTE 1 Powered will be also understood as manual effort stored in springs or hydraulic accumulators, etc., the dangerous action of which can be produced or can continue after the manual effort has ceased or directly applied manual effort for lifting or lowering loads. NOTE 2 Those clauses of this standard that can apply may also be used as a guideline for the design of towable maintenance stairs and platforms without powered means. This European Standard does not apply


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to: c) maintenance docks either fixed to the ground or moveable only for docking procedure. d) ground support equipment specifically intended, built and equipped with a fluid system for aircraft de-icing and anti-icing (see EN 12312 6). NOTE 3 This does not prevent aircraft de-icers meeting the requirements of EN 123126 from being used as a means of access for aircraft maintenance, e.g. windshield cleaning, etc. e) mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP) used at the airports for purposes other than aircraft maintenance, e.g. buildings and facilities (see EN 280). This standard does not establish requirements for hazards caused by noise and vibration. NOTE 4 EN 19153 and EN 19154 provide the general GSE vibration and noise requirements. This European Standard does not deal with hazards in respect to a standard automotive chassis and from other vehicles on the apron. This part of EN 12312 is not applicable to maintenance stairs and platforms which are manufactured before the date of publication of this standard by CEN. This part of EN 12312 when used in conjunction with EN 1915 1, EN 1915 2, EN 1915 3 and EN 1915 4 provides the requirements for maintenance stairs and platforms. 1.2 Classification For the purposes of this European Standard, Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) to be used for aircraft maintenance access are divided into two main groups A and B: a) Group A: MEWPs where the vertical projection of the centre of the platform area is always inside the tipping lines. NOTE See 5.2 hereafter for requirements applying to Group A MEWPs. b) Group B: MEWPs where the vertical projection of the centre of the platform area may be outside the tipping lines. NOTE See 5.3 hereafter for requirements applying to Group B MEWPs. c) In addition, Group C consists of maintenance access stairs, where persons are not elevated by the machine but climb a flight of steps. NOTE See 5.4 hereafter for requirements applying to Group C maintenance stairs. Relating to travelling, MEWPs are divided into three types: d) Type 1: Travelling is only allowed with the MEWP in its transport position;

Relevant BT Decisions



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Corrections


Environmental

Bulletin,

Autumn 2014

ISSUE n26

Correction The standards EN 14432, EN 14433 and EN 14116:2012+A1:2014 are not work items of CEN/TC 269 Shell and water-tube boilers but work items of CEN/TC 296 Tanks for the transport of dangerous goods.

Documents

CEN Environmental Bulletin - Winter 2014-2015