EN 12446:2011

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Materials
5 Reinforcement for handling
6 Surface treatment
7 Form, dimensions and tolerances
8 Performance
9 Designation
10 Marking
11 Product information
12 Evaluation of conformity
Annex A (normative) - Test methods
Annex B (normative) - Requirements of sampling plan
        according to ISO 2859-1 at an Acceptable
        Quality Level (AQL) and inspection level S2
        Inspection Procedure
Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European
         Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
         Construction Products Directive
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies the material, dimensional and performance requirements for factory made precast concrete outer wall elements for chimneys including outer wall fittings.This European Standard covers elements having up to four passages designated to accommodate a combination of flue liners and/or ventilation passages.This European Standard also relates to storey-height and reinforced outer wall elements.This European Standard does not apply to structurally independent (freestanding or self-supporting) chimneys constructed using these outer wall elements.NOTEAny reference to the term "outer wall element" implies both the outer wall elements and their fittings, except where otherwise indicated.