EN 516:2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols
5 Materials
6 Dimensions and construction requirements
   6.1 General
   6.2 Walkways
   6.3 Treads
   6.4 Steps
7 Requirements
   7.1 Static load (test load), Classes 1 and 2
   7.2 Fatigue strength
   7.3 Reaction to fire and external fire performance
8 Testing
   8.1 Static test
        8.1.1 Number of specimens
        8.1.2 Step test
        8.1.3 Test at the anchorage point
   8.2 Test of the fatigue strength
9 Evaluation of conformity
   9.1 General
   9.2 Initial type testing
        9.2.1 General
        9.2.2 Test report
   9.3 Factory production control
        9.3.1 General
        9.3.2 Equipment
        9.3.3 Raw materials and components
        9.3.4 Non-conforming products
        9.3.5 Design process
10 Instructions for mounting and use
11 Designation
12 Marking
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
                       addressing the provisions of the EU
                       Construction Products Directive
   ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics
   ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of walkways,
        treads and steps
        ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity
        ZA.2.2 EC Declaration of conformity
   ZA.3 CE marking and labelling
Bibliography

This document applies to installations for roof access (building products) permanently fixed to the load-bearing construction of pitched roofs, to stand or to walk on during inspection, maintenance and repair of facilities on the roof.It specifies essential dimensions, materials to be used, requirements with respect to the load-bearing capacity of the installation for roof access fastened to the roof construction including their fastening system, and the extent of testing.This document does not apply to permanently fixed ladders on pitched roofs.