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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN EN 716-1:2008 716-1:2008 +A1:2013 Incorporating corrigendum June 2013 Furniture — Children’s cots and folding cots for domestic use — Part 1: Safety requirements ICS 97.140; 97.190 BS BS EN EN 716-1:2008 716-1:2008+A1:2013 National foreword This British British Standard Standard is is the the UK UK implementation implementation of of EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 716-1:2008 It This supersedes BSBS 7423:1999 and BS which EN 716-1:1996, which are withdrawn It supersedes EN 716-1:2008, is withdrawn BSI,UK as aparticipation member of CEN, obliged to publish EN 716-1 asTechnical a British Standard in itsispreparation was provided entrusted Committee The CEN Correction Notice 20 March 2013 a by revised English However, attention drawn thecare fact that the development of this CW/1, Safety ofChanges childisuse and to child to Subcommittee language text implemented byproducts, this during Correction Notice areCW/1/5, listed after European Standard, the UK committee voted against its approval as a Nursery the CENfurniture foreword European Standard A listUK of organizations represented on this be obtained on The participation in its preparation wassubcommittee entrusted by can Technical Committee The reason forof this disapproval wascare that, in the opinion of the UK Committee, request to its secretary CW/1, Safety child use and child products, to Subcommittee CW/1/5, BS EN 716-1 does not address the safety issues related to the interaction of Nursery furniture The doesmight not purport to include all the necessary provisions of aIn otherpublication products that be supplied and intended to be attached to cots contract Users are responsible for its correct application.can be obtained on A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee these instances, an additional risk assessment should be undertaken request to its secretary Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee legalpublication obligations The does purport to include all the necessary provisions of a CW/41, Child use andnot care articles contract Users are responsible for its correct application A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from request to its secretary legal obligations This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of theBritish Standards Policywas and This Standard Strategy Committee published under the authority onthe 31 July 2008 Policy and of Standards Strategy Committee on 31 July 2008 © The British Standards Institution 2013 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2013 © BSI 2008 ISBN ISBN 978 978 00 580 580 57969 82818 70908 18 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Comments Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Comments Date Comments 28 February 2013 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2013 28 February 2013 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2013 30 June 2013 Implementation of CEN Correction Notice 20 March 2013 EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 716-1:2008+A1 NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM January 2013 ICS 97.140 Supersedes EN 716-1:2008 English Version Furniture - Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use Part 1: Safety requirements Meubles - Lits nacelle fixes et pliants usage domestique pour enfants - Partie : Exigences de sécurité Möbel - Kinderbetten und Reisekinderbetten für den Wohnbereich - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on February 2008 and includes Amendment approved by CEN on 17 November 2012 CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels © 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members Ref No EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013: E BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) Contents Page Foreword .3 Scope Normative references .4 Terms and definitions 4 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.4 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.4.8 4.4.9 4.5 4.6 Safety requirements General .5 Materials Materials and surfaces .5 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings !Initial stability" Construction General .5 Holes, gaps and openings on the inside of the cot Head entrapment on the outside of the cot Shear and squeeze points .7 Snag points Locking systems Cot base Sides and ends Cot rim Final stability !Mattress size" Packaging Instructions for use 10 Marking 11 Annex A (informative) !A–deviations" 12 EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) Foreword Foreword This document (EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI This document (EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 207 “Furniture”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text by endorsement, the latest by July 2013, and national standards shall be withdrawn at the Thisor European Standardatshall be given the status of a conflicting national standard, either by publication of an identical latest by July 2013 text or by endorsement, at the latest by July 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by July 2013 Reference: EN 716:2008+A1:2013 Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent Furniture - Children's cots and cots for domestic use Part 1: Safety rights [and/or shall not befolding held forofidentifying any ormay allrequirements such patent rights Title: CEN Attention is drawn toCENELEC] the possibility that some ofresponsible the elements this- document be the subject of patent rights CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights 00207237 Workdocument Item: This supersedes !EN 716-1:2008." This document supersedes !EN 716-1:2008." Brussels, This document includes Amendment approved by CEN on 17 November 2012 2013-03-20 Thisreference documenttoincludes Amendment approved by CEN on 17 November 2012 in the document related to: With the above, please include the following minor editorial correction(s) The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !" The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !" the following language version(s) : According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following English countriesFrench are bound to implement this European Standard: Bulgaria, Croatia,ofCyprus, Czech According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, theAustria, nationalBelgium, standards organisations the following Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, countriesGerman are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Hungary, Ireland, Italy,Finland, Latvia, Former Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,France, Norway,Germany, Poland, Portugal, Republic, Iceland, Denmark, Estonia, Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece, for the following procedure :Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey andNetherlands, the United Kingdom Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Publication Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom Correction Notice FJD CEN Correction Notice 20 March 2013 Correction 20that March 2013 provided a revised English text, incorporating ItThe has CEN been brought to ourNotice attention this document, issued on 2013-01-09 (CEN language Standards Publications Weekly Output Reference 2013/01/I) requires modification the following editorial corrections: Please find enclosed the updated English version We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause 3 BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) Scope This part of EN 716 specifies safety requirements for children's cots for domestic use with an internal length greater than 900 mm but not more than 400 mm The requirements apply to a cot that is fully assembled and ready for use Cots that can be converted into other items e.g changing units, playpens should, when converted, comply with the relevant European standard for that item This standard does not apply to carry cots, cribs and cradles for which a separate European standard exists Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 71-1, Safety of toys — Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties EN 71-2:2006, Safety of toys — Part 2: Flammability EN 71-3, Safety of toys — Part 3: Migration of certain elements !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", Children's cots and folding cots for domestic use — Part 2: Test methods EN 1103, Textiles - Fabrics for apparel - Detailed procedure to determine the burning behaviour Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply 3.1 folding cot cot which can be dismantled or folded without the use of a tool for transportation This does not include items such as carry cots intended for transportation of infants NOTE In some countries "folding cots" are also called "travel cots" 3.2 locking system mechanism consisting of a locking device and one or more operating devices, which can deactivate the locking device, e.g by pushing a button, pressing a lever or turning a knob 3.3 locking device device intended to maintain the cot or parts of it in its intended position 3.4 shear and squeeze points gaps which can cause harm to parts of the body and which occur when two accessible parts move relative to each other BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) 3.5 accessible parts !when a child’s hand can neither reach through sides nor ends, the inside of the cot and the exterior of the cot 300 mm from the upper part of the rim when a child’s hand can reach through sides or ends, accessible parts are the whole cot except the underside of the cot base" 3.6 mattress base cot base and mattress combined in one component 3.7 movable sides sliding sides, drop sides, folding sides, etc Safety requirements 4.1 General With the exception of the requirements specified in clause 4.2, the requirements apply both before and after testing in accordance with !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013" 4.2 Materials 4.2.1 Materials and surfaces The manufacturer/importer/retailer shall provide verification that all accessible parts meet the relevant requirements from EN 71-3 4.2.2 Flammability of textiles, coated textiles and plastics coverings When tested in accordance with 5.4 of EN 71-2:2006, the maximum rate of spread of flame of textiles, coated textiles or plastic coverings shall be 30 mm/s When tested in accordance with EN 1103, there shall be no flash-effect ! 4.3 Initial stability When tested in accordance with 5.2 of EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013, the cot shall not overturn." 4.4 Construction 4.4.1 4.4.1.1 General Edges and protruding parts Edges and protruding parts accessible during normal use shall be rounded or chamfered and free of burrs and sharp edges BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) 4.4.1.2 Self-tapping screws Self-tapping screws shall not be used to fasten any component that is designed to be removed or loosened when dismantling the cot for purposes of transportation or storage NOTE Self-tapping screws include wood screws, particleboard screws and the like 4.4.1.3 Labels and decals !Glued labels and decals shall not be used on the internal surfaces of cot sides and ends unless they are below the level of the cot base or mattress base." 4.4.1.4 Small parts When tested in accordance with !5.5" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", no accessible part that can be detached shall fit wholly within the small parts cylinder 4.4.1.5 Castors and wheels Castors/wheels shall not be fitted except in the following configuration, either: a) two or more castors/wheels and at least two other support points, or, b) at least four castors/wheels, of which at least two can be locked 4.4.2 4.4.2.1 Holes, gaps and openings on the inside of the cot General With the exception of the holes, gaps and openings specified in !4.4.2.2, 4.4.2.3, 4.4.2.4, 4.4.2.5, 4.4.2.6, 4.4.4.2 and 4.4.4.3" all other accessible holes, gaps and openings shall be less than mm, between 12 mm and 25 mm, or between 45 mm and 65 mm when tested in accordance with !5.4.1" of !EN 7162:2008+A1:2013" 4.4.2.2 Assembly holes There shall be no accessible holes between mm diameter and 12 mm diameter, unless the depth is less than 10 mm 4.4.2.3 Distance between cot base and sides and ends When tested in accordance with !5.4.1" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", it shall not be possible for the 25 mm cone to pass between the cot base and the sides, and between the cot base and the ends 4.4.2.4 Openings in mesh sides and ends When the sides or ends are of mesh, it shall not be possible for the mm cone as described in !5.4.1" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013" to pass through the holes of the mesh 4.4.2.5 Distance between slats of the cot base When tested in accordance with !5.4.1" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", it shall not be possible for the 60 mm cone to pass between two adjacent slats of the cot base BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) 4.4.2.6 Openings in mesh of the cot base When tested in accordance with !5.4.1" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", it shall not be possible for the 85 mm cone to pass through a cot base made of mesh 4.4.3 Head entrapment on the outside of the cot !The following requirements not apply to cots that have mesh or fabric sides/ends and a rigid leg or support system, when the lowest part of the opening is less than 100 mm from the floor." When tested in accordance with !5.4.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", completely bound openings on the outside (exterior) of the cot that allow passage of the small head probe, shall also allow the large head probe to pass completely through the bound opening Completely bound openings that allow the large probe to pass completely through shall comply with the requirement for partially bound, V and irregular shaped openings when tested in accordance with !5.4.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013" Partially bound, V and irregular shaped openings shall be constructed so that: a) portion B of the template does not enter the opening when tested in accordance with !5.4.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013"; or b) apex of portion A of the template contacts the base of the opening when tested in accordance with !5.4.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013" 4.4.4 4.4.4.1 Shear and squeeze points Shear and squeeze points when setting up and folding If !4.4.4.2 or 4.4.4.3" are not applicable, shear and squeeze points that are created only when setting up or folding are permitted 4.4.4.2 Shear and squeeze points under the influence of powered mechanisms Where powered or spring loaded mechanisms are used, the distance between two accessible parts moving relative to each other shall always be greater than 18 mm or smaller than mm 4.4.4.3 Shear and squeeze points during use There shall be no accessible shear and squeeze points which close to less than 18 mm unless they are always less than mm during the last load application according to !5.9.1" of !EN 7162:2008+A1:2013" 4.4.5 Snag points When tested in accordance with !5.10" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", the mass shall not be supported by any part accessible from inside the cot Parts of cot sides and ends more than 400 mm above the cot base are considered not accessible 4.4.6 4.4.6.1 Locking systems Locking systems for folding cots Folding cots that fold towards the inside shall be equipped with at least two locking systems fulfilling the requirements of !4.4.6.2." BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) In order to prevent a folding cot from folding unintentionally, all other folding cots shall be equipped with a locking system fulfilling the requirements of !4.4.6.2." The cot shall not fold and the locking system shall fulfil its function when tested in accordance with 5.11 of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013" 4.4.6.2 All locking systems With the exception of the locks on castors/wheels, all locking systems shall: a) have a residual force of at least 50 N (tangential when relevant) for operation when tested in accordance with 5.11 of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013"; or b) require at least two consecutive actions operating on different principles, the second being dependent on the first having been carried out and maintained; or c) require at least two separate but simultaneous actions operating on different principles; or d) have two operating devices separated by a distance of at least 850 mm and required to be operated simultaneously; or e) require the cot base to be lifted to allow folding of the cot If the weight of the child on the cot base has a positive effect on the locking, this is accepted as an operating device The locking system shall fulfil its function before and after testing in accordance with 5.11 of !EN 7162:2008+A1:2013" 4.4.7 Cot base ! 4.4.7.1 Folding mattress base and cot base Any folding mattress base or cot base shall not fold when tested in accordance with 5.7 of EN 7162:2008+A1:2013 (folding test of the mattress base and cot base)." 4.4.7.2 Adjustable cot base If the cot base is adjustable, adjustment from a higher position to a lower position shall require the use of a tool or operation of a locking system, which fulfils the requirements of !4.4.6.2." 4.4.7.3 Strength of the cot base When tested in accordance with !5.7.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", no element of the cot base shall break, nor shall the cot base become dislodged and the function of the cot shall not be impaired 4.4.8 4.4.8.1 Sides and ends Movable sides !Movable sides shall be provided with a locking system fulfilling the requirements of 4.4.6.2 The locking system shall engage automatically when the movable side is in the open and closed position." BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) 4.4.8.2 Distance between footholds and top of cot sides and ends When tested in accordance with !5.9.1" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", under load, the distance between the upper side of the cot base/mattress base and the upper edge of the cot side and end shall be at least 600 mm When tested in accordance with !5.3.3" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", there shall be a distance of at least 600 mm between the top of any foothold and the top of the cot side and end With the cot base and the sides/ends in the highest position, the distance between the upper side of the cot base and the upper edge of the cot side and end shall be at least 300 mm, measured from the lowest point of the side and end 4.4.8.3 Strength of side and end components When tested in accordance with !5.8.1, 5.8.2 and 5.8.3" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", the slats or sides and ends and corners shall neither break nor become detached The function of the cot shall not be impaired When tested in accordance with !5.8.4" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", the threads of the mesh and other flexible materials, e.g fabrics, plastics shall not break and the function of the cot shall not be impaired 4.4.8.4 Strength of frame and fastenings When tested in accordance with !5.9.1 and 5.9.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013", there shall be no breakage The function of the cot shall not be impaired The test in !5.9.2" of !EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013" is not applicable to folding cots 4.4.9 Cot rim No filling shall be removed from the cot rim when tested in accordance with !5.6, bite test", of !EN 7162:2008+A1:2013" !deleted text" ! 4.5 Final stability When tested in accordance with 5.12 of EN 716-2:2008+A1:2013, the cot shall not overturn." ! 4.6 Mattress size If a mattress is supplied with the cot, the dimensions of the mattress shall be as specified in Clause l)." Packaging Any plastic covering used as packaging for cots, folding cots or mattresses, if applicable, that does not fulfil the requirements of EN 71-1, shall be conspicuously marked with the following information or its equivalent: "To avoid danger of suffocation keep this plastic bag away from babies and children." BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) Instructions for use Instructions shall be provided in the official language(s) of the country where the cot is sold These instructions shall be headed "IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE: READ CAREFULLY" in letters not less than mm high Warnings The instructions for use shall include the following warnings: a) Warning: Be aware of the risk of open fire and other sources of strong heat, such as electric bar fires, gas fires, etc in the near vicinity of the cot b) Warning: Do not use the cot if any part is broken, torn or missing and use only spare parts approved by the manufacturer c) Warning: Do not leave anything in the cot or place the cot close to another product, which could provide a foothold or present a danger of suffocation or strangulation, e.g strings, blind/curtain cords, etc d) Warning: Do not use more than one mattress in the cot The instructions for use shall include the following statements: e) Statement that a cot is ready for use, only when the locking mechanisms are engaged and to check carefully that they are fully engaged before using the folding cot f) If the height of the cot base is adjustable, a statement that the lowest position is the safest and that the base should always be used in that position as soon as the baby is old enough to sit up g) When movable sides are provided, a statement that "if you leave the child unattended in the cot, always make sure that the movable side is closed" h) Where detachable support rails are provided to support the cot base above its lowest position, a statement that it is essential to remove these rails before the cot is used in its lowest position i) Assembly drawing, a list and description of all parts and tools required for assembly and a diagram of the bolts and other fastenings required j) Thickness of the mattress shall be such that the internal height (surface of the mattress to the upper edge of the cot frame) is at least 500 mm in the lowest position of the cot base and at least 200 mm in the highest position of the cot base k) Where the requirement in j) is fulfilled by a mark on the cot, a statement that the mark indicates the maximum thickness of the mattress to be used with the cot l) Statement about the minimum size of mattress to be used with the cot The length and width shall be such that the gap between the mattress and the sides and ends does not exceed 30 mm m) Statement that all assembly fittings should always be tightened properly and that fittings should be checked regularly and retightened as necessary n) Instructions for washing/cleaning, when applicable o) Statement to prevent injury from falls that when the child is able to climb out of the cot, the cot shall no longer be used for that child 10 BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) Marking All cots for which a claim of conformity to this standard is made shall be permanently marked with the following information: a) name, registered trade name or registered trade mark of either the manufacturer or distributor or retailer together with additional means of identifying the product; b) reference to this EN (!EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013"); c) if the mattress is not an integral part of the cot, the maximum thickness of the mattress to be used This can be in the form of text, a distinct mark on the cot at the correct height, e.g a line, or by other means 11 BS 716-1:2008+A1:2013 EN EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) EN 716-1:2008+A1:2013 (E) Annex A (informative) !A–deviations A-deviation: National deviation due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside the competence of the CEN/CENELEC member This European Standard does not fall under any Directive of the EU In the relevant CEN/CENELEC countries these A-deviations are valid instead of the provisions of the European Standard until they have been removed SWEDEN Clause Deviation 4.4.2.5 Children’s cots provided on the Swedish market shall have a distance < 25 mm between two adjacent slats of the cot base When tested in accordance with 5.4.1 of EN 716-2 + A1: 2013, it shall not be possible for the 25 mm cone to pass between two adjacent slats of the cot base This is the interpretation of the Swedish Product Safety Act made by the Swedish Market Court in two court cases: MD 1991:30 and MD 2005:15 " 12 blank British Standards Institution (BSI) BSI is the independent national body responsible for preparing British Standards and other standards-related publications, information and services It presents the UK view on standards in Europe and at the international level BSI is incorporated by Royal Charter British Standards and other standardization products are published by BSI Standards Limited Revisions Information on standards British Standards and PASs are periodically updated by amendment or revision Users of British Standards and PASs should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions It is the constant aim of BSI to improve the quality of our products and services We would be grateful if anyone finding an inaccuracy or ambiguity while using British Standards would inform the Secretary of the technical committee responsible, the identity of which can be found on the inside front cover Similary for PASs, please notify BSI Customer Services Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001 BSI provides a wide range of information on national, European and international standards through its Knowledge Centre BSI offers BSI Subscribing Members an individual updating service called PLUS which ensures that subscribers automatically receive the latest editions of British Standards and PASs Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7002 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001 Email: membership@bsigroup.com Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7669 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001 Email: plus@bsigroup.com Information regarding online access to British Standards and PASs via British Standards Online can be found at www.bsigroup.com/BSOL Further information about British Standards is available on the BSI website at www.bsigroup.com/standards Buying standards You may buy PDF and hard copy versions of standards directly using a credit card from the BSI Shop on the website www.bsigroup.com/shop In addition all orders for BSI, international and foreign standards publications can be addressed to BSI Customer Services Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 9001 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7001 Email: orders@bsigroup.com In response to orders for international standards, BSI will supply the British Standard implementation of the relevant international standard, unless otherwise requested Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7004 Fax: +44 (0)20 8996 7005 Email: knowledgecentre@bsigroup.com BSI Subscribing Members are kept up to date with standards developments and receive substantial discounts on the purchase price of standards For details of these and other benefits contact Membership Administration Copyright All the data, software and documentation set out in all British Standards and other BSI publications are the property of and copyrighted by BSI, or some person or entity that owns copyright in the information used (such as the international standardization bodies) has formally licensed such information to BSI for commercial publication and use Except as permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 no extract may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without prior written permission from BSI This does not preclude the free use, in the course of implementing the standard, of necessary details such as symbols, and size, type or grade designations If these details are to be used for any other purpose than implementation then the prior written permission of BSI must be obtained Details and advice can be obtained from the Copyright & Licensing Department Tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7070 Email: copyright@bsigroup.com BSI 389 Chiswick High Road London W4 4AL UK Tel +44 (0)20 8996 9001 Fax +44 (0)20 8996 7001 www.bsigroup.com/standards raising standards worldwide™