prEN 1317-6

Road restraint systems - Pedestrian restraint systems - Part 6: Pedestrian Parapet

Scope

This European Standard EN 1317-6 specifies geometrical and technical requirements and defines the requirements for design and manufacture of pedestrian parapets on bridges carrying a road or cycle path or footpath/bridleway or on top of retaining walls and other similar elevated structures.
This European Standard does not cover the requirements for:
- Vehicle restraint systems or pedestrian restraint systems in residential, commercial or industrial buildings and within their perimeter,
- Non rigid rails ie rope, cables,
- Transparency,
- Risks relating to the climbing of children.

This European Standard covers pedestrian parapets placed on the market as kits (see 3.15).

NOTE 1 The authorities for railways, rivers and canals can have additional special requirements.

NOTE 2 The above requirements for pedestrian restraint systems are normally defined in National Regulations or referenced in the project specification (or documentation).

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