En 1317-5-2007+a2-2012

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
EN
1317-5:2007
1317-5:2007
+A2:2012
+A1:2008
Incorporating
corrigendum
August 2012
Road restraint
systems —
Part 5: Product requirements and
evaluation of conformity for vehicle
restraint systems
ICS 13.200; 93.080.30

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Annex C. standard(s) will be withdrawn. In the UK,
the corresponding national standards are:
Recommendations for Road Restraint Systems (RRS) can be found in National
— BSNA.
Annex 6779-1:1998, Highway parapets for bridges and other structures.
Specification for vehicle containment parapets of metal construction;
Manufacturers may find further information in BS 6779-1:1998,
— BS 6779-2:1991, Highway parapets for bridges and other structures.
BS 6779-2:1991 and BS 6779-3:1994, particularly in relation to in-situ products.
Specification for vehicle containment parapets of concrete construction;
The—UK BS participation
6779-3:1994, in its preparation
Highway parapetswas for entrusted
bridges and byother
Technical Committee
structures.
B/509, Road equipment, to Subcommittee B/509/1, Road
Specification for vehicle containment parapets of combined metal and concrete restraint systems.
construction;
A list of organizations represented on this subcommittee can be obtained on
and based
request on secretary.
to its this nominal transition period of forty-five months,
BS 6779-1:1998,
The publication does BS 6779-2:1991
not purport and BS 6779-3:1994
to include would be
all the necessary withdrawn
provisions of ain
January
contract. 2011.
Users are responsible for its correct application.
NOTE: This date is approximate. Users of this standard should contact BSI Customer Services for
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
confirmation of withdrawal.
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.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1317-5:2007+A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM March 2012
ICS 13.200; 93.080.30 Supersedes EN 1317-5:2007+A1:2008
English Version
Road restraint systems - Part 5: Product requirements and

evaluation of conformity for vehicle restraint systems
Dispositifs de retenue routiers - Partie 5: Exigences Rückhaltesysteme an Straßen - Teil 5: Anforderungen an

relatives aux produits et évaluation de la conformité pour die Produkte, Konformitätsverfahren und -bewertung für
les dispositifs de retenue pour véhicules Fahrzeugrückhaltesysteme
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 September 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 30 May 2008 and
Amendment 2 approved by CEN on 23 January 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,
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worldwide for CEN national Members.
EN 1317-5:2007+A2:2012 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
1 Scope .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 5
3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6
4 Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Performance under impact ........................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 Height of combined vehicle/ pedestrian parapets ...................................................................................... 7
4.3 Durability ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
5 Technical description of the vehicle restraint system (VRS) .................................................................... 8
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2 Product description ....................................................................................................................................... 8
5.3 Details of system modifications ................................................................................................................... 8
5.4 Installation requirements .............................................................................................................................. 8
6 Evaluation of conformity ............................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
6.2 Type testing .................................................................................................................................................... 9
6.3 Factory Production Control (FPC) ............................................................................................................. 11
6.4 Prototype products ...................................................................................................................................... 13
7 Cases of technical specification non-compliance ................................................................................... 13
8 Installation of road restraint systems ........................................................................................................ 13
Annex A (normative) Modification of VRS tested in accordance with EN 1317-1,  #EN 1317-2$ $, EN

1317-3 or ENV 1317-4 .................................................................................................................................. 14
Annex B (informative) Example list of cases of possible modifications to the requirements of
Clauses 4, 5 and 6 ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Annex C (normative) #  ................................................................................... 19
Resistance to snow removal$
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU
Construction Products Directive................................................................................................................ 22
Bibliography .............................................................................................................................................................. 41
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Foreword
This document (EN 1317-5:2007+A2:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 226 “Road
equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text
or by endorsement, at the latest by September 2012 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by September 2012.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2008-05-30 and Amendment 2, approved by CEN
on 2012-01-23.
This document supersedes #EN 1317-5:2007+A1:2008$.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags
!" and # $.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
This European Standard consists of this document and the following parts under the general title: Road restraint
systems.
 Part 1: Terminology and general criteria for test methods
 Part 2: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and test methods for safety barriers
 Part 3: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and test methods for crash cushions
 Part 4: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and test methods for terminals and transitions
of safety barriers
 Part 6: Pedestrian restraint system
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
#This document is a product standard for vehicle restraint systems placed on the market.
This document is designed for use in conjunction with Parts 1, 2, 3, ENV 1317 part 4 (to be replaced with
prEN 1317 part 4 and 7).
To ensure the full performance of road restraint systems in use, their production and installation is intended to be
controlled in accordance with this document.$
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for evaluation of conformity of the following vehicle restraint
systems:
a) safety barriers;
b) crash cushions;
c) terminals (will be effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN);
d) transitions (will be effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN);
e) vehicle / pedestrian parapets (only for the vehicle restraint function).
Pedestrian parapet requirements are not covered in this document.
Requirements for the evaluation of durability with respect to weathering are included in this document.
Requirements for other forms of durability (e.g. marine environment, sand abrasion) are not included.
Temporary barriers are not within the scope of this document.
2 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 206-1, Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity
!EN 335-1, Durability of wood and wood-based products – Definition of use classes – Part 1: General
EN 335-2, Durability of wood and wood-based products – Definition of use classes – Part 2: Application to solid
wood"
EN 1317-1, Road restraint systems – Part 1: Terminology and general criteria for test methods
#EN 1317-2:2010, Road restraint systems – Part 2: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and
test methods for safety barriers including vehicle parapets$
#EN 1317-3:2010$, Road restraint systems – Part 3: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria
and test methods for crash cushions
#ENV 1317-4:2001$, Road restraint systems – Part 4: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria
and test methods for terminals and transitions of safety barriers
prEN 1317-6, Road restraint systems – Pedestrian restraint systems, pedestrian parapet
#EN 10346, Continuously hot-dip coated steel flat products – Technical delivery conditions$
EN 13369, Common rules for precast concrete products
EN ISO 1461, Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles – Specifications and test methods
(ISO 1461:1999)
#EN ISO 9001:2008, Quality management systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2008)$
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3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
testing laboratory
competent laboratory, which measures, examines, tests, calibrates or otherwise determines the characteristics or
performance of materials or products within the scope of this document. A laboratory accredited by a signatory of
EA (European co-operation for accreditation) or the appropriate statutory instrument, within the scope of this
document, in the territory where the test was executed may be presumed to be competent
3.2
working life
period of time during which the performance of a product will be maintained at a level that enables the product to
fulfil the requirements of this document (i.e. the essential characteristics of a product to meet or exceed minimum
acceptable values, without incurring major costs for repair or replacement). The working life of a product depends
upon its inherent durability and normal maintenance
NOTE A clear distinction should be made between the assumed economically reasonable working life for a product,
which underlies the assessment of durability in technical specifications, and the actual working life of a product in a works.
The latter depends on many factors beyond the control of the producer, such as design, location of use (exposure),
installation, use and maintenance. The assumed working life can thus not be interpreted as being a guarantee given by
the producer.
3.3
durability
ability of a product to maintain its required performance over time, under the influence of foreseeable actions.
Subject to normal maintenance, a product should enable properly designed and executed works to fulfil specified
requirements for an economically reasonable working life of the product
3.4
manufacturer (synonymous with “producer”)
organization with legal responsibility for placing a CE-Mark on a product (see Annex ZA)
4 Requirements
4.1 Performance under impact
4.1.1 Safety barriers
Safety barriers shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and #EN 1317-2$.
4.1.2 Vehicle parapets
Vehicle parapets shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and
#EN 1317-2$.
4.1.3 Crash cushions
Crash cushions shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and EN 1317-3.
4.1.4 Terminals
Terminals shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and ENV 1317-4 (will be
effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN).
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4.1.5 Transitions
4.1.5
4.1.5 Transitions
Transitions
Transitions shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and ENV 1317-4 (will be
Transitions shall
4.1.5 Transitions
Transitions shall be tested
be 1317-4 to
to and
and shall
tested becomes shall conform
conform to to the
the requirements
requirements ofof EN
EN 1317-1
1317-1 and
and ENV
ENV 1317-4
1317-4 (will
(will be
be
effective when ENV an EN).
effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes
effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN). an EN).
Transitions
4.1.6 Combinedshall be tested/ to
vehicle and shallparapets
pedestrian conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and ENV 1317-4 (will be
4.1.6
4.1.6 Combined
effective when ENVvehicle
Combined 1317-4//becomes
vehicle pedestrian
pedestrianan parapets
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parapets
Vehicle / pedestrian parapets shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and
Vehicle // pedestrian
4.1.6 1317-2$
Combined parapets
vehicle shall be tested to
to and shall conform to the
the requirements of
of EN
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#EN 1317-2$ and prEN 1317-6 (will be effective when prEN 1317-6 becomes an EN). becomes an EN).
Vehicle / pedestrian
4.1.7 Threshold parapets shall be tested to and shall conform to the requirements of EN 1317-1 and
levels
4.1.7
#EN Threshold
1317-2$
4.1.7 Threshold levelslevels
and prEN 1317-6 (will be effective when prEN 1317-6 becomes an EN).
Vehicle restraint systems shall conform to the minimum threshold levels defined in Table 1.
Vehicle restraint
restraint systems
4.1.7 Threshold
Vehicle levels shall
systems shall conform
conform toto the
the minimum
minimum threshold
threshold levels
levels defined
defined in
in Table
Table 1.
1.
Table
Vehicle restraint systems 1 –conform
shall Minimum threshold
to the minimum levels for vehicle
threshold restraint
levels defined in systems
Table 1.
Table
Table 1–
1 – Minimum
Minimum threshold
threshold levels
levels for vehicle
for vehicle restraint
restraint systems
systems
Safety barriers EN 1317-2 (in accordance with Table 2) N1
Safety barriers
Safety barriers EN 1317-2
EN 1317-2 (in
(in accordance
accordance with
with Table
Table 2)
2) N1
N1
Table 1 – Minimum threshold levels for vehicle restraint systems
Crash cushions EN 1317-3 (in accordance with Table 3) Class 50
Crash cushions
Safety
Crash cushions
barriers EN 1317-2
EN 1317-3 (in
1317-3 (in accordance
accordance with
with Table
Table 2)
3)
3) Class 50
N1
Class 50
Terminals ENV 1317-4 (in accordance with Table 1) P1
Terminals
Crash cushions
Terminals ENV1317-3
EN
ENV 1317-4(in(in
1317-4 (inaccordance
accordancewith
accordance withTable
with Table3)1)
Table 1) P1
Class
P1 50
Transitions ENV 1317-4 (in accordance with 4.2) N1
Transitions
Terminals
Transitions ENV 1317-4
ENV 1317-4 (in(in accordance
accordance with
with Table
4.2) 1)
4.2) N1
P1
N1
Combined EN 1317-2 (in accordance with Table 2) and prEN 1317-6
Combined
Transitions
Combined EN 1317-2
ENV
EN 1317-2 (in(inaccordance
1317-4(in accordance with
accordancewith Table
withTable 2) and
4.2) 2) and prEN
prEN 1317-6
1317-6 N1
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vehicle/parapets N1
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vehicle/parapets
vehicle/parapets
Combined EN 1317-2 (in accordance with Table 2) and prEN 1317-6
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vehicle/parapets
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4.2 Height of combined vehicle/ pedestrian parapets
4.2
The Height
4.2 Height of
resistance combined
of of vehicle/
safety barriers
combined pedestrian
to snow
vehicle/ parapets
removal shall
pedestrian be assessed, if required, in accordance with Annex C.
parapets
The height of combined vehicle / pedestrian parapets shall conform to prEN 1317-6 (will be effective when
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4.2 height of combined vehicle // pedestrian parapets shall conform
conform to
to prEN
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parapets shall when
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prEN 1317-6 becomes an EN).
The height of combined vehicle / pedestrian parapets shall
4.3 Durability conform to prEN 1317-6 (will be effective when
4.3
prENDurability
1317-6 becomes an EN).
4.3 Durability
All vehicle restraint systems shall be durable for an economically reasonable working life, for which a reviewable
All
4.3
All vehicle restraint
Durability
vehicle systems
systems shall
restraintdescription shall be durable for an
an economically reasonable working life,
life, for
for which
which a a reviewable
experience-based and be
/ ordurable
related for economically
measurements reasonable
of durability shallworking
be adequate. reviewable
experience-based description and / or related measurements of durability
experience-based description and / or related measurements of durability shall be adequate. shall be adequate.
All
Roadvehicle restraint
restraint systems
systems shall be
can have durable systems,
foundation for an economically reasonable
the economically workingworking
reasonable life, for life
which a reviewable
of which relates
Road restraint systems
experience-based
Road can
can have
description and foundation
/ or related systems,
measurements the
the economically
durabilityreasonable
ofseparately shall be of working
adequate. life of
of which relates
to therestraint systems
supporting structure, have
and foundation
this needs systems,
to be reported economically reasonable
to that working
the road life which
restraint relatesif
system
to
to the supporting
the supporting structure,
structure, and
and this needs to be reported separately to that of the road restraint system ifif
this needs to be reported separately to that of the road restraint system
supplied by the VRS manufacturer.
supplied
supplied by
by the
Road restraint VRS
VRS manufacturer.
thesystems manufacturer.
can have foundation systems, the economically reasonable working life of which relates
to the a)supporting structure,
Manufacturer and
shall this needs
declare to be reported
the materials separately
and protective to that
coatings usedofonthe
theroad
road restraint system if
restraint system;
supplieda) Manufacturer
a) by the shall
shall declare
VRS manufacturer.
Manufacturer declare thethe materials
materials andand protective
protective coatings
coatings used
used on
on the
the road
road restraint
restraint system;
system;
b) manufacturer shall declare an assessment of durability including the identification of technical
b)
a) manufacturer shall
Manufacturer shall declare
declare
declarethe an assessment
anmaterials of durability
and protective including the identification of technical
b) manufacturer
characteristics shall
of materials assessment
affecting of and
durability, thecoatings
durability used
including
methods on the
the road(e.g.
restraint
identification
of evaluation of system;
technical
coating mass
characteristics
characteristics of materials
of materials affecting
affecting durability, and the methods of evaluation (e.g. coating mass
durability, and the methods of evaluation (e.g. coating mass
determination, adhesion testing).
b) determination,
manufacturer adhesion
determination, shall
adhesion testing).
testing).
declare an assessment of durability including the identification of technical
Issuescharacteristics of materials
affecting durability may include affecting durability,
the following and the methods of evaluation (e.g. coating mass
examples:
Issues affecting
affecting durability
Issuesdetermination, may
may include
adhesion
durability testing).the
include the following
following examples:
examples:
c) specification of protective coating in accordance with EN ISO 1461 and EN 10326 and/or level of
c) specification
Issuestreatment
c) of
of protective
affecting durability
specification coating
may include
protective thein
coating accordance
infollowing with
with EN
examples:
accordance EN ISO
ISO 1461
1461 and
and EN EN 10326
10326 and/or
and/or level
level of
of
of materials;
treatment of materials;
treatment of materials;
c)
d) specification
composition andof protective
thicknesscoating in accordance
of material in accordance withwith
EN EN
ISO206-1
1461 for
andconcrete
EN 10326 andand/or
EN 13369level for
of
d)
d) composition
treatment
composition and
and thickness
thickness of
of materials; of material
material in in accordance
accordance with with EN
EN 206-1
206-1 for
for concrete
concrete and and EN
EN 13369
13369 forfor
precast concrete;
precast
precast concrete;
concrete;
d) composition and thickness of material in accordance with EN 206-1 for concrete and EN 13369 for
precast concrete;
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e) !specification of wood treatment and or/natural durability of wood to be used in use classes
specified in EN 335-1 and EN 335-2;"
f) recommendations on installation conditions in the works in the case of onerous site conditions;
g) specified maintenance requirements (important in harsh environments).
NOTE The working life of a road restraint system depends upon its inherent durability and the prevailing environmental
conditions. A clear distinction should be made between the (declared) working life for a product, based on the assessment of
durability in technical specifications, and the actual working life of a product. The latter depends on many factors beyond the
control of the manufacturer, such as installation design, environmental location, handling, use, and maintenance.
5 Technical description of the vehicle restraint system (VRS)
5.1 General
The manufacturer shall provide the following information.
5.2 Product description
a) general system arrangement drawings with installation layout assembly descriptions and tolerances;
b) drawings of all component geometries with dimensions, tolerances, and all material specifications;
c) specifications for all materials and all finishes (including protective treatment system);
d) assessment of durability of the product;
e) drawings of all components sub-assembled in the factory;
f) complete parts list, including weights;
g) details of pre-stressing (if relevant);
h) any other relevant information (e.g. recycling information, environment, security);
i) information on regulated substances.
5.3 Details of system modifications
Details of system modifications approved since the ITT (Initial Type Testing).
5.4 Installation requirements
a) assembly drawings, of the product tested, including tolerances;
b) description of the installation works, including equipment;
c) procedures for installation (erection, assembly, foundations, etc.) as set out in the installation manual;
d) ambient temperature at time of installation (if relevant);
e) details of tensioning (if relevant);
f) description of the soil conditions and/or foundations suitable for the system;
g) provisions for repair, inspection and maintenance;
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h) any other relevant recycling information, details of toxic or dangerous materials present in the works.
NOTE Road restraint systems installed on bridges should be classified in accordance with EN 1991-2 regarding their
impact loads.
6 Evaluation of conformity
6.1 General
The conformity of the road restraint system to the requirements of this document and with the stated values
(including classes) shall be demonstrated by:
 Initial Type Testing (ITT);
 Factory Production Control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment.
For the purposes of testing, road restraint systems may be grouped into families as defined in
#EN 1317-2$ and EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4, where it is considered that the selected property/properties
is/are common to all road restraint systems within that family (for example, crash cushions conforming to this
document).
6.2 Type testing
6.2.1 Initial Type Testing (ITT)
6.2.1.1 General
An initial type test is the complete set of tests conforming to EN 1317-1 and #EN 1317-2$,
EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4. To demonstrate conformity with this document an ITT shall be performed on each
VRS. Modified products shall be evaluated in accordance with 6.2.1.5.
6.2.1.2 Information required in the ITT
As a minimum, the manufacturer shall provide the information for assessment in accordance with 5.2 and 5.3, the
full-scale vehicle impact test report and the evaluation report of the tested item.
6.2.1.3 Evaluation report of test item
The evaluation report shall comprise the following information:
a) verification that materials are as specified by the manufacturer in accordance with 5.2;
b) verification that geometries and dimensions are as specified by the manufacturer in accordance with
5.2;
c) verification of protective treatments, if any;
d) soils and foundations report relating to the ITT;
e) verification that the product is installed in accordance with the specified layout in accordance with 5.4.
6.2.1.4 Initial Type Test report
The ITT report shall include the following information as a minimum:
a) impact test report to EN 1317-1, #EN 1317-2$, EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4;
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b) technical description of the road restraint system as in 5.2;
c) evaluation report as in 6.2.1.3.
6.2.1.5 Modified products
Implications of any modifications to an ITT tested system shall be evaluated and declared in respect of the effect
on the performance of the road restraint system:
a) manufacturer shall describe the modifications brought to the drawings and specifications of the VRS,
which had been subjected to the Initial Type Testing for the evaluation of the performance of the initial
product;
b) modified product will be tested and assessed in accordance with Annex A.
6.2.1.6 Characteristics
All characteristics in 4.1 shall be subject to initial type testing. Release of dangerous substances may be
assessed indirectly by controlling the content of the substance concerned.
6.2.1.7 Use of existing impact test reports (historical data)
In order to facilitate the use of existing road restraint systems which have been tested in accordance with
EN 1317 before the availability of harmonized European Standards and to avoid unnecessary duplication of cost
and possible delays, which could result in lower safety for users, existing systems may be accepted as meeting
regulatory requirements without new impact tests by the use of historic data under the following conditions:
a) road restraint system shall have been assessed by a testing laboratory in accordance with existing or a
former version of EN 1317-1, #EN 1317-2$, EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4 or a prEN 1317 standard,
and the test results and possible additional information show that the road restraint system conforms to
the requirements of this document;
b) provisions of this clause shall be invoked within 3 years after the end of the co existence period.
6.2.1.8 Shared ITT results
An individual manufacturer may use the ITT results obtained by another party, for example carried out by industry
or a designer, on a product that he considers to be the same, provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:
a) manufacturer is able to demonstrate that the product is identical (e.g. has the same dimensions, the
same raw materials and the same components) with the one that has been subjected to ITT;
b) party who has performed the test has agreed to give the results and has provided the report of the test
to the manufacturer who will use the test result for his own ITT.
c) manufacturer, who uses the ITT results obtained by someone else to demonstrate his own declaration
of conformity, remains responsible for the product being in compliance with all the requirements of this
1
document, including both the design and the manufacture of the product.
NOTE This does not mean a “shared ITT”. An ITT concerns the evaluation of a specific product made by a given
manufacturer. In the declaration of conformity established by the manufacturer, which is a document with legal status, the
product is identified and the name of the manufacturer is given. Therefore, ITT cannot be shared, only results of testing.
1 For specific products (e.g. for design using Eurocodes) special provisions may apply.
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6.2.2 Sampling
Initial Type Testing shall be performed on samples representative of the road restraint system to be placed on the
market.
6.3 Factory Production Control (FPC)
6.3.1 General
The manufacturer shall establish, document and maintain an FPC system to ensure that the products placed on
the market conform to the declared performance characteristics. The FPC system shall consist of written
procedures (works' manual), regular inspections and tests and/or assessments and the use of the results to
control raw and other incoming materials or components, equipment, the production process and the product.
Records shall remain legible, readily identifiable and retrievable.
#NOTE Manufacturers having an FPC system, which complies with EN ISO 9000 series and which addresses the
requirements of this European Standard are recognized as satisfying the FPC requirements of the Council Directive
89/106/EEC.$
The results of inspections, tests or assessments requiring action shall be recorded, as shall any action taken. The
action to be taken when control values or criteria are not met shall be recorded and retained for the period
specified in the manufacturer’s FPC procedures.
The manufacturer may delegate to a management representative the responsibility and authority for:
a) effective identification of non-conformities, and implementation of their rectification;
b) revision of the Factory Production Control system to correct identified causes of non-conformity, when
necessary;
c) effective implementation of a traceability method as defined in this document.
6.3.2 Factory Production Control (FPC) requirements
The Initial inspection is for the purpose of determining whether the resources, in terms of staff and equipment
together with procedures for process control to the proposed Factory Production Control plan, are in place to
assure conformity of the product with the technical specifications.
The manufacturer shall establish procedures to ensure that the production tolerances allow for the road restraint
systems' performances to conform to the declared values, derived from initial type testing. The minimum
frequency for component testing and evaluation as part of FPC is once a year.
The manufacturer shall record the results. These records shall at least include the following information:
a) identification of the road restraint systems tested;
b) date of sampling and testing;
c) test methods performed;
d) test results.
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6.3.3 Manufacturer-specific FPC system requirements
6.3.3.1 Personnel
The responsibility, authority and the relationship between personnel that manages, performs or verifies work
affecting product conformity, shall be defined. This applies in particular to personnel who need to initiate actions
preventing product non-conformities from occurring, actions in case of non-conformities and to identify and
register product conformity problems. Personnel performing work affecting product conformity shall be competent
on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills and experience for which records shall be maintained.
6.3.3.2 Equipment
All weighing, measuring and testing equipment necessary to achieve, or produce evidence of, conformity shall be
calibrated or verified and regularly inspected in accordance with documented procedures, frequencies and
criteria. Control of monitoring and measuring devices shall conform to the appropriate clause of EN ISO 9001.
All equipment used in the manufacturing process shall be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure use,
wear or failure does not cause inconsistency in the manufacturing process.
Inspection and maintenance shall be carried out and recorded in accordance with the manufacturer’s written
procedures and the records retained for the period defined in the manufacturer's FPC procedures.
6.3.3.3 Raw materials and components
The specifications of all incoming raw materials and components shall be documented, as shall the inspection
scheme for ensuring their conformity. The verification of conformity of the raw material with the specification shall
be in accordance with #EN ISO 9001:2008$, 7.4.3.
In the case where supplied components are used, the attestation of conformity level should at least coincide with
that of the road restraint system. If this is not the case, the inspection scheme should be raised to obtain that
level.
The manufacturer shall plan and carry out production under controlled conditions. Compliance with
#EN ISO 9001:2008$, 7.5.1 and 7.5.2 shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this clause.
6.3.3.4 Traceability and marking
Individual road restraint systems shall be identifiable and traceable with regard to their production origin. The
manufacturer shall have procedures ensuring that processes related to affixing traceability codes and/or
markings are inspected regularly. Documented traceability records shall be available for at least 5 years from the
date of manufacture. Compliance with #EN ISO 9001:2008$, 7.5.3 shall be deemed to satisfy the
requirements of this clause.
6.3.3.5 Non-conforming products
The manufacturer shall have written procedures, which specify how non-conforming products shall be dealt with.
Any such events shall be recorded as they occur and these records shall be kept for the period defined in the
manufacturer’s written procedures. Compliance with #EN ISO 9001:2008$, 8.3 shall be deemed to satisfy the
requirements of this clause.
6.3.3.6 Corrective action
The manufacturer shall have documented procedures that instigate action to eliminate the cause of non-
conformities in order to prevent recurrence. Compliance with #EN ISO 9001:2008$, 8.5.2 shall be deemed to
satisfy the requirements of this clause.
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In cases where non-compliance with the road restraint system and/or components specifications are identified or
defects have been revealed in the manufacturing process(es) or in the Factory Production Control, the
manufacturer shall demonstrate that he/she has traced and rectified the defect(s). In the case of non-conformity
the time scale shall ensure no defective safety critical product is presented to the market.
If no demonstrable rectification is achieved, the FPC shall be deemed non compliant with the requirements of this
document. This time scale may be extended if neither the performance under impact in accordance with 4.1, nor
the durability in accordance with 4.3 is adversely affected by the non-compliance.
6.3.3.7 Handling, storage, packaging
The manufacturer shall have procedures providing methods of product handling and shall provide suitable
storage areas preventing damages or deterioration all conforming to EN ISO 9001.
6.4 Prototype products
For prototypes where the intention is to move to series production and before the series production is running the
following shall be assessed:
a) FPC-documentation;
b) factory.
The initial assessment of the factory and FPC shall include:
c) verification that all resources necessary for the achievement of the product characteristics required by
this document can be available;
d) verification that the FPC-procedures in accordance with the FPC-documentation can be implemented
and followed in practice.
Once series production is fully established, the provisions of 6.3 shall apply.
7 Cases of technical specification non-compliance

In cases where non-compliance with the Road Restraint System and /or components specifications are identified
or defects have been revealed in the manufacturing process(es) or in the Factory Production Control, the
manufacturer shall demonstrate that any non conformance can be traced and rectified within a time that would
preclude the release of defective product into the market.
8 Installation of road restraint systems

The manufacturer shall provide an installation manual for the installation that will achieve the performance
declared for the ITT.
Details of maintenance and inspection, as specified in 5.3, shall be included in the Installation Manual.
The use of the system relative to soil and other conditions of installation shall be defined by the manufacturer.
Systems are deemed to conform to the ITT only if they are in accordance with the manufacturer's details for road
restraint systems as specified in the Installation Manual for the following:
a) erection;
b) maintenance;
c) inspection;
d) soils.
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Annex A
(normative)
Modification of VRS tested in accordance with EN 1317-1, #

 EN 1317-2$
,
$
EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4
A.1 General
This annex gives rules for evaluation of conformity concerning Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 of an approved VRS, which has
been modified and methods by which to demonstrate the extent to which the modification has changed its
performance.
NOTE After Initial Type Testing, VRS may be altered on the basis of new technology and knowledge whereby
improvements and modification of their components can take place.
In some cases, as specified in A.4 and A.5, a VRS may be evaluated by a reduced number of impact tests or by
calculations, computer simulations or simple loading tests.
A.2 Modified VRS

A modified VRS is a VRS that previously conformed to this document, which has been changed by material
design or dimension in such a way that can affect characteristics, which are subject to requirements in this
document.
NOTE 6.2.1.5 of this part provides requirements for evaluating the effect of modifications.
A.3 Types of modifications

The types of modifications shall be classified in accordance with Table A.1.
Table A.1 – Categories of modifications

Category Change Description
Modifications requiring no mechanical changes to the

A Slight
VRS.
Modifications to one or more components where their

effects on the performance of the VRS can be
B Moderate
determined by static or dynamic analysis or other
appropriate means.
C Significant Modifications in excess of A or B.
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A.4 Required technical information

According to the category of modification, the manufacturer shall supply the following information in accordance
with Table A.2:
Table A.2 – Technical information

Category Information
A Description of modification proposed

a
Written report by a qualified designer (professional engineer ), setting out the
B evidence and/or methods used including the product specification, calculations and/or
test results compared to original values.
C Impact test in accordance with A.5

a
Structural engineering qualification recognized by the appropriate academic institution or state law in the
member state of the EEA.
A.5 Reduced test matrix for category C
A.5.1 General
Where a change requires additional impact tests, the number of tests may be reduced in comparison to the
original matrix of EN #EN 1317-2$, EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4, in the following cases.
A.5.2 Longitudinal barrier or transition
The barrier shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this document without the need to carry out the
TB 11 test, provided that modified barrier has passed the TB 32 or higher level test, in accordance with the ITT,
and provided that all the following conditions are satisfied:
There are no changes made to the external geometry (traffic face), especially the location of the main
components and their dimensions, which could modify the interaction with other components or with the light
vehicle.
In the case of a barrier with only one longitudinal rail, the normalized dynamic deflection2 from the containment
level test on the modified product shall not differ by more than +20 % to -10 % from the normalized dynamic
deflection determined under the same performance level and conditions in the original ITT.
In the case of barriers with more than one rail, the modification shall not affect the rails in contact with the car
2
during the TB11 test and the normalized dynamic deflection from the containment level test on the modified
product shall not differ by more than +20 % to -10 % from the normalized dynamic deflection determined under
the same performance level and conditions in the original ITT.
In the case where some of the modified components are subject to controlled failure, it shall be demonstrated
that the behaviour with small vehicle is not affected.
2 #Definition can be found in EN 1317-2:2010, 3.5.$

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A.5.3 Crash cushion
If the change is relative to the absorbing part only, the modified crash cushion shall be deemed to meet the
requirements if it has passed the following test:
 head on centre test with the heaviest vehicle used during ITT, at the maximum velocity class and minimum
taper /width of the ITT group.
If the change is relative to the structure only, the modified crash cushion shall be deemed to meet the
requirements if it has passed the following test:
 side impact at 15° test with the heaviest vehicle used during ITT, at the maximum velocity class and
maximum taper /width of the ITT group.
In the case where the structural change affects the collapse mechanisms and therefore stopping forces, a head
on centre test as above is also required.
A.5.4 Terminal
If the change is relative to the absorbing part only, the modified terminal shall be deemed to meet the
requirements if it has passed the following tests, depending on the modifications:
 head on centre test with the heaviest vehicle used during ITT, at the maximum velocity class of the ITT
group;
 head on nose ¼ offset test.
In the case where the change is related to the structure only, the modified terminal shall be deemed to meet the
requirements if it has passed the following tests, depending on the position of the modifications:
 side, 15° 2/3 L test with the heaviest vehicle used during ITT, at the maximum velocity class of ITT;
 head on nose ¼ offset test.
In cases where the structural change affects the collapse mechanism and therefore the stopping forces, a head
on centre test as above is also required.
A.6 Computational mechanics

NOTE Computational mechanics, or computer simulation, and particularly those codes, which use finite element models
for vehicles and VRS‘s are powerful and fast developing design tools.
In some cases, the behaviour of a modified product may be assessed by the modification of a model, which has
been validated by the original ITT. This may be particularly useful in evaluating cases, which may not necessarily
require additional impact tests or as a source of additional information when the number of tests has been
reduced.
This procedure requires the model to be validated by replicating the actual impact test condition with a good
compliance.
Independent third party confirmation should be provided for all calculations where computer models are used.
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Annex B
(informative)
Example list of cases of possible modifications to the requirements of

Clauses 4, 5 and 6
This list is indicative only and not exhaustive.
Barriers
Category A − Barrier undergoes repainting.
− Pre-cast concrete barrier has additional reinforcement for production reasons.
Category B − Metal barrier was originally tested with sloped end terminals and a revised end
treatment is provided, maintaining the same anchorage.
− Change of type of anchoring bolts in a metal barrier, where they are not designed to
yield.
− Metal barrier, where component rail length is increased.
− Rope barrier, where section length between anchorages is reduced.
Category C − Precast concrete barrier with jointed elements, which need to be replaced with
revised joints.
− Metal barrier where type or grade of metal is changed.
− Change of type of bolts in a metal barrier where they are designed to yield.
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Crash cushions
Category A − Cushion changes to a nose of a type of plastic with similar mechanical properties.
− Cushion has changes involving a light plastic shell meant for aesthetic reasons
only, not as part of the working energy absorption system.
− Cushion undergoes repainting.
Category B − Cushion has changes to slider bolts.
− Cushion has changes to the design of the rear backup or use of a concrete in-situ
backup.
− Cushion is subjected to changes to the size or material of bolts and nuts that do not
undergo deformation during an impact.
Category C − Cushion has changes to absorbing elements.
− Cushion has changes to lateral shielding panels.
− Cushion has changes to the yielding anchorages.
Terminals
Category A − Terminal nose changes to a type of plastic with similar mechanical properties to the
tested item.
− Terminal has changes to fixings with the same characteristics but vandal-proofing.
Category B − Terminal changes to slider bolts.
− Mdular terminal has changes to the intermediate supporting frames.
− Terminal is subjected to changes to the sizes or materials of bolts and nuts that do
not undergo deformation during impact.
Category C − Terminal is subjected to changes to the absorbing elements.
− Terminal is subjected to changes to lateral shielding panels.
− Terminal changes to yielding anchorages.
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Annex C
(normative)
 Resistance to snow removal

#
C.1 General
Snow removal may damage a safety barrier which has not a sufficient resistance to snow removal.
C.2 Scope
This normative annex includes a classification of safety barriers for the resistance to snow removal. It includes
the horizontal and vertical pressure of ploughed snow against the rail and minor impacts caused by the plough in
the traffic face and upper edge of the rail. A simplified evaluation method is intended for normal steel beam
barriers, rope fences and monolithic pre-cast or cast-in-place concrete barriers. A test is possible for other barrier
types.
The specifying authority shall decide if classification is required.
This annex is not intended to be used with crash cushions, terminals and transitions.
C.3 Requirements
Metal beam safety barriers shall be classified into classes on the basis of Table C.1.
Table C.1 - Resistance to snow removal of metal beam safety barriers
Class of Modified material Modified section Strength against

resistance to thickness of a rail in modulus against vertical loads of the
a a
snow steel horizontal loads connection between
ploughing a post and a rail
Open Tube Rail Post
profile
(mm)
3 3
(mm) (cm ) (cm )
4 ≥4 ≥ 2,9 ≥ 10 ≥ 12 > Shear strength of

M10 4,6 bolt
3 ≥3 ≥ 2,2 ≥5 ≥9 > Shear strength of

M10 4,6 bolt
2 Rope fence
1 Other
a
The modified material thickness and section modulus is defined in C.4.
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In class 3 and 4 the front edge of the rail shall protrude at least 40 mm in front of the post in order to protect
posts. There shall be no bolts or roughness on the rail, which could prevent the snow plough from gliding along
the barrier. The requirements for the modified section modulus in Table C.1 shall be reduced by 50 % for narrow
rails (< 120 mm) which do not have contacts with snow plough.
Pre-cast or cast-in-place monolithic concrete barriers shall be declared to belong to class 4, when the strength
class of the concrete is C 25/30 according to EN 206-1. Any unevenness in the traffic face shall not prevent the
snow plough from gliding along the barrier.
In class 2 the longitudinal parts of the barrier shall be designed to remain undamaged in an impact by a snow
plough, but post may be fully damaged.
C.4 Evaluation
C.4.1 Modified material thickness
The modified material thickness shall be calculated by using the following equation:
2 1/2
tmod = t x[ fyd/(235N/mm /1.1)] (1)
where
tmod is the modified material thickness of the rail;
t is the nominal steel thickness of the rail;
fyd is the design yield strength of the rail material.
The nominal material thickness of the rail shall be observed from the drawings.
C.4.2 Modified section modulus
The modified section modulus of the post and rail against horizontal loads shall be calculated on the basis of the
post and rail profile by using the following equations:
2
W mod, rail = W rail x fyd/(235N/mm /1.1) (2)
2
W mod, post = W post x fyd/(235N/mm /1.1) (3)
where
W mod, rail is the modified section modulus of the rail;
W rail is the original (elastic) section modulus of the rail against horizontal loads;
W mod, post is the modified section modulus of the post;
W post is the original (elastic) section modulus of the post against horizontal loads normal to the road.
The equation is applicable for metal, concrete, plastic and wood posts, too, when fyd is replaced by a relevant
°
parameter related to short duration loads in temperature of -5 which do not cause permanent deformation or
cracks.
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C.4.3 Strength against vertical loads
The evaluation of the connection between the post and rail shall be performed in the following way:
in case of a simple shear connection with one bolt per connection the bolt dimension and strength class
is simply compared with the bolt characteristics given in Table C.1;
in other cases of connection a static calculation shall show in class 3 and 4 that the connection resists
the same vertical point load (ULS) as one M 10 4.6 bolt in a simple shear connection.
C.4.4 Evaluation of gliding conditions
In classes 3 and 4 the evaluation of gliding conditions in any barrier type includes the following:
identify the contact line in the traffic face of the barrier along which a plough with a vertical side edge
glides;
does the line protrude at least 40 mm in front of the posts;
are there any bolts or roughness which may prevent the plough from gliding along that line, such as:
o a cup head of a bolt shall not protrude more than 12 mm from the contact line;
o a normal hexagonal head of a bolt shall not protrude more than 6 mm from the contact line;
o a perpendicular step from the contact line shall not exceed 8 mm;
o a tapered (45°) step from the contact line shall not exceed 25 mm.
C.5 Report
Observed material thickness, section modulus of the rail and post, including their modified values, and bolt
characteristics and calculations and conclusions shall be reported. Calculations are not necessary if the results
are self evident (e.g. M12 4.6. bolt compared with M10 4.6 bolt).
C.6 Innovative barrier types

Barrier types not mentioned above (concrete rail, wooden rail, plastic rail etc.) and innovative barrier types (rail
thickness varies along the length, flexible self-restoring posts, etc.) shall be evaluated in a field exposure test
where the barrier shall be compared along the same road section with reference barriers, preferable two other
barrier types, which are already classified in accordance with Table C.1. In this road section the snow has to be
removed beside the barrier in a way where a contact between the plough and the rail is common, and snow is
removed at least 100 times before the evaluation. The damage in all the barriers shall be reported with
photographs and damage descriptions.
As an alternative, controlled impacts by a snow plough may be used. In the test the barrier shall be compared
with two other barrier types, which are already classified in accordance with Table C.1. The damage in all these
barriers shall be reported with photographs and damage descriptions.$
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU

Construction Products Directive
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics

This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/111 [Circulation Fixtures] given to CEN by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
The clauses of this European Standard shown in this annex meet the requirements of the mandate given under
the EU Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC).
Compliance with these clauses confers a presumption of fitness of the [Road Restraint Systems] covered by this
annex for the intended uses indicated herein; reference shall be made to the information accompanying the CE
marking.
WARNING: Other requirements and other EU Directives, not affecting the fitness for intended uses, can be
applicable to the construction products falling within the scope of this European Standard.
NOTE 1 In addition to any specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this standard, there may be
other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws,
regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these
requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply.
NOTE 2 An informative database of European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction web site on EUROPA, accessed through
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/construction/internal/dangsub/dangmain.htm.
This annex establishes the conditions for the CE marking of the construction products intended for the uses
indicated in !Tables ZA.1.a to ZA.1.f" and shows the relevant clauses applicable:
This annex has the same scope as Clause 1 of this standard and is defined by Tables ZA.1.a to ZA.1.f.
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Table ZA.1.a – Relevant clauses for vehicle restraint systems in circulation areas
Product: Vehicle restraint systems
Intended use: Alongside roads or in central reservations in circulation areas
Type of Vehicle Restraint Requirement clauses in this and Levels Notes

System other European Standard(s) and/or
classes
Performance under impact None
Safety barriers
#EN 1317-2:2010$ See Table ZA.1b
Crash cushions
#EN 1317-3:2010$ See Table ZA.1c
Terminals a
#ENV 1317-4:2001 $ See Table ZA.1d
Transitions a
#ENV 1317-4:2001 $ See Table ZA.1e
Combined vehicle/pedestrian
#EN 1317-2:2010$ See Table ZA.1f
parapet
Durability #EN 1317-5:2007+A1:2012, 4.3$ None -

a
#Will be effective when ENV 1317-4 is published as EN.$
#Table ZA.1.b – Performance requirements for safety barriers

Product: Safety barrier
Intended use: Vehicle Restraint System for circulations areas
Essential characteristics Requirement clauses in Levels and/or Notes

this and other European classes
Standard(s)
Containment level a) Class N1 ... L4

EN 1317-2:2010, 3.2
b) Level A, B , C
Impact severity
EN 1317-2:2010, 3.3 c) class
Normalized working width
Normalized dynamic deflection EN 1317-2:2010, 3.5 d) metres
Normalized vehicle intrusion EN 1317-2:2010, 3.5 e) class
Durability EN 1317-5:2007+A2:2012, None -

4.3
Resistance to snow removal EN 1317-5:2007+A2:2012, Class 1 to 4

 4.1.8 C
Annex 
NOTE Normalized vehicle intrusion is applicable only to classes L and H.

$
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The requirement on the characteristic “Resistance to snow removal” is not applicable in those Member
#NOTE The requirement on the characteristic "Resistance to snow removal" is not applicable in those Member States
States (MSs) where there are no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In
(MSs) where there are no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case,
this case, manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare
manufacturers placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of
the performance of their products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No performance determined”
their products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the information
(NPD) in the information
accompanying accompanying
the CE marking the be
(see ZA.3) may CEused.
marking
The (see
NPD ZA.3)
option may be used.
may not The
be used, NPD option
however, wheremay not be used,
the characteristic
however, where the characteristic
is subject to a threshold level.$ is subject to a threshold level. 
Table ZA.1.c – Performance requirements for crash cushions

#
Product: Crash cushion

Standard(s)
None
Performance under impact
Performance level EN 1317-3:2010, 5.2 a) Level 50... 110
Impact severity EN 1317-3:2010, 5.3 b) Level A, B
Redirection zone EN 1317-3:2010, 6.3 c) class
Lateral displacement EN 1317-3:2010, 6.5 d) class

4.3
Table ZA.1.d – Performance requirements for terminals
Product: Terminal

Standard(s)

a
Performance class ENV 1317-4, 5.1 a) Class P1 … P4
a
Impact severity ENV 1317-4, 5.3 b) Level A, B
a
Lateral displacement ENV 1317-4, 5.4 c) metre (class)
a
Exit box ENV 1317-4, 5.5 d) metre (class)
Durability #EN 1317- None -

5:2007+A2:2012$, 4.3
a
Will be effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN.
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Table ZA.1.e – Performance requirements for transitions

#
a
Product Transition
Standard(s)

a
Containment level ENV 1317-4:2001, 6.1 (EN a) Class N1 ... L4
1317-2:2010, 3.2 )
a
Impact severity ENV 1317-4:2001, 6.1 EN b) Level A, B, C
1317-2:2010, 3.3
a
Normalized working width ENV 1317-4:2001, 6.1 EN c) class
1317-2:2010, 3.4
a
Normalized dynamic deflection ENV 1317-4:2001, 6.1 d) metres
EN 1317-2:2010, 3.4
a
Normalized vehicle intrusion ENV 1317-4:2001, 6.1 e) class
EN 1317-2:2010, 3.4

4.3
a
Will be effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN.
NOTE Normalized vehicle intrusion is applicable only to transitions if the barrier with the lowest containment class is a barrier of class L or
H.
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Table ZA.1.f – Performance requirements for vehicle / pedestrian parapets

#
Product: Vehicle / Pedestrian parapet

this and other classes
European Standard(s)
a) Class N1 ... L4
Containment level EN 1317-2:2010, 3.2
EN 1317-2:2010, 3.3
b) Level A, B, C
Impact severity
Normalized working width EN 1317-2:2010, 3.4 c) class
Normalized dynamic deflection EN 1317-2:2010, 3.4 d) metres
Normalized vehicle intrusion EN 1317-2:2010, 3.4 e) class
Durability EN 1317- None -

5:2007+A2:2012,
4.3
Resistance to snow removal EN 1317-5:2007+ A2: Class 1 to 4

 2012, Annex
4.1.8 C 
NOTE Normalized vehicle intrusion is applicable only to classes L and H.

$
#The requirement on a certain characteristic is not applicable in those Member States (MSs) where there are
no regulatory requirements on that characteristic for the intended use of the product. In this case, manufacturers
placing their products on the market of these MSs are not obliged to determine nor declare the performance of
their products with regard to this characteristic and the option “No performance determined” (NPD) in the
information accompanying the CE marking (see ZA.3) may be used. The NPD option may not be used, however,
for durability and where the characteristic is subject to a threshold level.$
ZA.2 Procedure for attestation of conformity of road restraint systems

ZA.2.1 System of attestation of conformity
#The system of attestation of conformity of Vehicle Restraint Systems indicated in Tables ZA.1.a to ZA.1;f
established by the European Commission decision 1996/579/EC (OJEU L254 of 8.10.1996) as amended by EC
Decision 1999/453/EC (OJEU L178 of 14.7.1999) shown in Table ZA.2 for the indicated intended uses and
relevant levels or classes:$
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Table ZA.2 – System(s) of attestation of conformity
Products Intended use Levels or Attestation of

classes conformity
system
Vehicle Restraint System:

For circulation areas All 1
Safety barriers, crash cushions,
terminals, transitions, parapets
System 1: See Directive 89/106/EEC (CPD) Annex III.2. (i), without audit testing of samples.
The attestation of conformity of the Vehicle Restraint Systems in Table(s) ZA.1 to ZA.1.f shall be based on the
evaluation of conformity procedures indicated in Table ZA.3 resulting from application of the clauses of this or
other European Standards indicated therein.
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Table ZA.3 - Assignation of evaluation and attestation of conformity tasks under system1
Tasks Content of the task Clauses to apply
Tasks under the Factory production control Parameters related to all

control of the (F.P.C) characteristics of relevant 6.3
manufacturer Table ZA.1
Further testing of samples All relevant characteristics of

6.3.2
taken at factory Table ZA.1
Initial type testing and All characteristics of Table

a
modification ZA.1 indicated in Annex III of 6.2
the mandate
Initial inspection of factory Parameters related to all

and of F.P.C characteristics of relevant 6.3
Tasks under the Table ZA.1
control of the
certification body Continuous annual Parameters related to all
surveillance, assessment characteristics of relevant 6.3
and approval of F.P.C. Table ZA.1
Durability i.e. Assessment thickness of

4.3
coating
Evaluation of existing Evaluation against relevant

6.2.1.7
impact-test reports parts of EN 1317
a
In the case of shared ITT results (6.2.1.8), the task for the notified body will be to check that the product is
identical (e.g. has the same dimensions, the same raw materials and the same constituents) with the one
that has been subjected to ITT. The certification body accepts, under its responsibility, to take into
consideration the results provided by another notified body.
ZA.2.2 EC Certificate and declaration of conformity
When compliance with the conditions of this annex is achieved, the certification body shall draw up a certificate of
conformity (EC Certificate of conformity), which entitles the manufacturer to affix the CE marking. The certificate
shall include:
a) name, address and identification number of the certification body;
b) name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA, and
place of production;
c) description of the product (type, identification, use, ...);
d) provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN);
e) particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain
conditions);
f) number of the certificate;
g) conditions and period of validity of the certificate, where applicable;
h) name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the certificate.
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In addition, the manufacturer shall draw up a declaration of conformity (EC Declaration of conformity)
including the following:
i) name and address of the manufacturer, or his authorised representative established in the EEA ;
j) name and address of the certification body;
k) description of the product (type, identification, use, ...), and a copy of the information accompanying the
CE marking;
l) provisions to which the product conforms (i.e. Annex ZA of this EN);
m) particular conditions applicable to the use of the product (e.g. provisions for use under certain
conditions);
n) number of the accompanying EC Certificate of conformity;
o) name of, and position held by, the person empowered to sign the declaration on behalf of the
manufacturer or his authorised representative.
The above-mentioned declaration and certificate shall be presented in the official language accepted by the
Member States.
ZA.3 CE Marking and labelling
The manufacturer or his authorised representative established within the EEA is responsible for the affixing of the
CE marking. The CE marking symbol to affix shall be in accordance with Directive 93/68/EC and shall be shown
on the Road Restraint System (or when not possible it may be on the accompanying label, the packaging or on
the accompanying commercial documents e.g. a delivery note). The following information shall accompany the
CE marking symbol:
a) identification number of the certification body name or identifying mark and registered address of the
producer;
b) the last two digits of the year in which the marking is affixed;
c) number of the EC Certificate of conformity or factory production control certificate (if relevant) reference to
#EN 1317-5:2007+A2:2012$;
d) description of the product: generic name, material, dimensions, and intended use;
e) information listed in Table ZA.1 which is to be presented as classes either equal to or above the stated
threshold levels;
f) “no performance determined” where this is relevant as an alternative.
The “no performance determined” (NPD) option may not be used where the characteristic is subject to a
threshold level. Otherwise, the NPD option may be used when and where the characteristic, for a given intended
use, is not subject to regulatory requirements in the Member State of destination.
The CE-Marking is without time limit unless there are changes to the design, materials and constructions, or the
test criteria.
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CE marking, consisting of the “CE”-symbol

given in Directive 93/68/EEC
Identification number of the certification

body (where relevant)
01234
Name or identifying mark and registered

address of the producer
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050
Last two digits of the year in which the
12 marking was affixed
01234-CPD-00234 EC Certificate of conformity number
EN 1317-5:2007+A2:2012 No. of European Standard
Product Conic barrier, type C, two sided median Description of product

safety barrier
Intended use
intended to be used in circulation areas
Performance under impact:

Information on regulated characteristics
a) Containment level: H1 and H2
b) Impact severity: A
c) Normalized Working Width:
H1: W N = W4 (1,1 m)
H2: W N = W6 (1,9 m)
d) Normalized Dynamic deflection:
H1 DN = 0,5 m
H2 DN = 1,3 m
e) Normalized vehicle intrusion:
H1: VIN = VI4 (1,2 m)
H2: VIN = VI6 (2,0 m)
Durability:
S 235 JR galvanized in accordance with EN ISO 1461
Resistance to snow removal: Class 3
Dangerous substance:
NPD
Figure ZA.1.a – Example CE marking information for safety barriers

Information to be given on the product, label, packaging and/or commercial document
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In addition to any specific information relating to dangerous substances shown above, the product should also be
accompanied, when and where required and in the appropriate form, by documentation listing any other legislation
on dangerous substances for which compliance is claimed, together with any information required by that
legislation.
NOTE 1 European legislation without national derogations need not be mentioned.
NOTE 2 Affixing the CE marking symbol means, if a product is subject to more than one directive, that it complies with all
applicable directives.$
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given in Directive 93/68/EEC.

01234

AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 address of the producer

Product Beta, model 100, Redirective crash cushion Description of product

Intended use
a) Performance level: 100 Information on regulated characteristics

b) Impact severity: B
c) Redirection zone: Z2
d) Lateral displacement: D2
e) See matrix of single or family system for further data
Durability:

NPD
Figure ZA.1.b - Example CE marking information for crash cushion

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legislation.
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01234 Identification number of the certification



Product Highcap, Type U-3, upstream terminal Description of product

Intended use

a) Performance class: P3
b) Impact severity: A Information on regulated characteristics
c) Lateral displacement: X1 and Y2
d) Exit box: Z3
e) See matrix of single or family system for further
data
Durability:

NPD
Figure ZA.1.c - Example CE marking information for terminal information to be given

on the product, label, packaging and/or commercial document
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legislation.
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01234

12 Last two digits of the year in which the

marking was affixed
Product Transuniversal, Type 04, transition H1 to H2 Description of product

Intended use
a) Containment level: H1 Information on regulated characteristics
c) Normalized working width: W N = W3 (1,0 m)
d) Normalized dynamic deflection: DN=0,9 m
e) Normalized vehicle intrusion:
VIN = VI4 (1,3 m)
Durability:
NPD
Figure ZA.1.d - Example CE marking information for transition information to be given on the
product, label, packaging and/or commercial document. Will be effective when ENV 1317-4
becomes an EN or referred to corresponding paragraph of prEN 1317-4
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legislation.
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01234 body (where relevant)
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered
12
01234-CPD-00234 marking was affixed
EC Certificate of conformity number
Product VPParapet, Model 004, Combined Parapet H4 Description of product


Intended use
a) Containment level: H4
c) Normalized working width: WN =W5 (1,6 m) Information on regulated characteristics
d) Normalized dynamic deflection: DN = 1,4 m
e) Normalized vehicle intrusion:VIN=VI6 (1,9 m)
f) Height of parapet: 1,6 m (Class D)
g) Infilling, voids, mesh: Class 3 / Class Y
h) Resistance to vertical and horizontal loads: J
Durability:
Resistance to snow removal:
NPD
NPD
Figure ZA.1e – Example CE marking information for combined vehicle / pedestrian parapets
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legislation.


01234 body (where relevant)
AnyCo Ltd, PO Box 21, B-1050 Name or identifying mark and registered
12
marking was affixed
01234-CPD-00234
EC Certificate of conformity number
EN 1317-5:2007+ A2:2012 No. of European Standard
Product Safe Bloc, model 100, two sided safety Description of product
barrier intended to be used in
circulation areas
Intended use
a) Containment level: H4a

b) Impact severity: B Information on regulated characteristics
c) Normalized working width: WN =W5 (1,4 m)

d) Normalized dynamic deflection: DN = 0,4 m
e) Normalized vehicle intrusion: VIN=VI3 (0,9 m)
Durability:
Strength class according to EN 13369: C25/30
Exposure class according to EN 206-1: XC4/XD3/XF2

Resistance to snow removal:
Class 4
Figure ZA.1.f – Example CE marking information for safety barriers

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Bibliography
[1] EN 1991-2, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 2: Traffic loads on bridges
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National Annex NA
(informative)
Product requirements and evaluation of conformity

for road restraint systems (RRS)
NA.1 General
BS EN 1317-5+A2:2012 has different performance classes for each of the essential characteristics of a
road restraint system (RRS), e.g. containment level, to enable procurers in different Member States to
select a performance class appropriate to the conditions in that State.
Recommended performance classes considered most suitable for UK practice in various road and traffic
situations are given in this National Annex (NA).
Procurers should specify their requirements following the recommendations of this National Annex.
NOTE The overseeing organisation should be consulted on durability requirements relating to the reasonable
working life of the RRS which may differ for different types of RRS products.
For trunk roads with speeds of 50 mph or more in England, Scotland and Wales, and in Northern
Ireland on those roads designated by the overseeing organization with speeds of 50 mph or more, this
National Annex should be applied as follows:
a) for all new roads;

b) for schemes where the highway cross-section is being altered permanently;
NOTE This will include road widening schemes and improvements, e.g. where road capacity is increased, lane widths
are reduced or where traffic will run closer to a hazard or hazards than in the existing situation.
c) whenever the RRS is life (serviceable life) expired and needs replacing;
d) whenever a new hazard is introduced and a RRS may be necessary. A new hazard may be, for
instance, new road furniture, a change in the ground profile or where existing road furniture is
relocated;
e) whenever a RRS needs to be dismantled (other than where localized sections need to be removed
to gain access), e.g. during planned maintenance schemes.
NOTE The existing RRS may be reused if it conforms to BS EN 1317-5 and the specified performance class requirements,
and can be reinstalled to conform to the working width requirements dictated by the design organization. The
existing RRS may be identified in a contract document. On post and rail safety barriers, it is normal for posts to be
renewed rather than reused.
RRS should also be provided on the trunk road network where the design speed or imposed speed limit
is less than 50 mph, the design organization considers such provision is necessary and the overseeing
organization has agreed that a RRS should be provided.
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NA.2 Selection of performance class
NA.2.1 Safety barrier
NA.2.1.1 General
All safety barriers installed should conform to the test acceptance criteria requirements of
BS EN 1317-2:2010 and the criteria contained in this section.
NA.2.1.2 Containment level
The minimum containment levels recommended for a permanent safety barrier are:
(a) On roads with a speed limit of 50 mph or more
(i) Normal Containment Level = N2

(ii) Higher Containment Level = H1 or H2
(iii) Higher Containment Level = L1 or L2
(iv) Very High Containment Level = H4a
(v) Very High Containment Level = L4a
(b) On roads with a speed limit of less than 50 mph

(ii) Normal Containment Level = N2
(iii) Higher Containment Level = H1 or H2
(iv) Higher Containment Level = L1 or L2
(v) Very High Containment Level = H4a
(vi) Very High Containment Level = L4a
NA.2.1.3 Impact severity level
The impact severity level (ISL) for safety barriers should not normally exceed Class B as stipulated in
BS EN 1317-2.
At specific locations where the containment of an errant vehicle (such as a heavy goods vehicle) is the
prime consideration, or where there is limited space available, a safety barrier may need to be installed
with an ISL greater than Class B. The use of RRS with an ISL greater than Class B should be with the
agreement of the overseeing organization, with justification. Where an ISL level greater than Class B is
to be used, the limits of Class C should apply.
NA.2.1.4 Normalized working width (W) class
The normalized working width class for each safety barrier installation should be the same as that
recommended by the scheme design organization.
The scheme design organization should recommend the greatest normalized working width class that
the local highway geometry will allow.
The scheme design organization should recommend a check to ensure that there is sufficient clearance
between the hazard being protected and the restraint system that is proposed, and to ensure that the
hazard will not be hit by a vehicle intruding beyond the restraint system.
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NA.2.1.5 Normalized vehicle intrusion (VI) class
The normalized vehicle intrusion class for each safety barrier installation should be the same as that
recommended by the scheme design organization.
The scheme design organization should recommend the greatest normalized vehicle intrusion class
that the local highway geometry will allow.
NA.2.1.6 Application
When the overseeing organization is selecting a road restraint product for any particular location
account may be taken of repair and whole life maintenance characteristics whereby the contract
documents may limit the material characteristics of the road restraint system. Currently particular
locations may include central reserves on motorways or roads constructed with a two way Annual
Average Daily flow (AADT) equal or greater to 25 000 vehicles per day and any proposals for the use of
safety barriers in central reserves should be referred to the overseeing organization who can provide
further details.
Where the overseeing organization requires a modification to the accredited RRS (e.g. the addition
of lighting columns, signals and/or signs, anti-dazzle systems and/or reflectors, motorcyclist protection
systems, sound barriers), this should be agreed with the system promoter at the contract stage.
Consideration should be given to the provision of drainage through and/or in front of the safety barrier
system to avoid local flooding.
It should be noted that the recommended containment levels set out in Clauses NA.2.1.2 (a) and (b)
are minimum containment levels and there may be particular locations where the Road Restraint
Risk Assessment Process (RRRAP) indicates the need for a higher level such as where the road runs
alongside a high speed railway and in these circumstances the criteria should be referred to the
overseeing organization(s). This requirement is also applicable to transitions and temporary barriers
(NA.2.4 and NA.2.6).
NA.2.2 Vehicle parapets
NA.2.2.1 General
All vehicle parapets installed should conform to the test acceptance criteria requirements of
BS EN 1317-2:2010 and the criteria contained in this section.
The minimum containment levels recommended for vehicle parapets are:
(a) On roads with a speed limit of 50 mph or more:

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(b) On roads with a speed limit of less than 50 mph:

(iii) Higher Containment Level =H1 or H2
(iv) Higher Containment Level =L1 or L2
Very High Containment Level (H4a or L4a) vehicle parapets should be provided, regardless of the road
class, on new bridges and structures carrying a road over, or adjacent to, a railway (with the exception
of accommodation bridges and bridges/structures in Northern Ireland). Where an existing parapet has
to be replaced on existing bridges and structures (other than accommodation bridges) carrying a road
over, or adjacent to, a railway, the containment level should be the highest practicable containment
level that can be achieved without undue cost, but should be not less than Normal Containment Level
N2. An acceptable cost for provision of the recommended containment level should be based on a cost
benefit analysis, the criteria for which should be agreed by the overseeing organization(s).
In Northern Ireland and for accommodation bridges carrying a road over, or adjacent to, a railway, the
minimum containment level for vehicle parapets is Normal Containment Level (N2). Where a higher
containment level is derived from a risk based approach (the Road Restraint Risk Assessment Process
(RRRAP)), the level of provision should be confirmed with the overseeing organization(s).
Where the overseeing organization recommends a modification to the accredited parapet (e.g. the
addition of mesh, cladding or non-effective rails), this should be agreed with the system promoter at
the contract stage.
The ISL for vehicle parapets should not normally exceed Class B as specified in BS EN 1317-2.
At specific locations where the containment of an errant vehicle (such as a Large Goods Vehicle) is the
prime consideration, or where there is limited space available, a RRS may need to be installed with an
ISL greater than Class B. The use of a RRS with an ISL greater than Class B should be with the agreement
of the overseeing organization, with justification. Where an ISL level greater than Class B is to be used,
the limits of Class C should apply.
The normalized working width class for each vehicle parapet installation should be the same as, or
numerically less than, that recommended by the design organization.
The normalized working width class for vehicle parapets should not be numerically greater than the
following:
(i) Normal Containment Levels (N1 and N2) – W4

(ii) Higher Containment Levels (H1 to H3 or L1 to L3) – W4
(iii) Very High Containment Level (H4a or L4a) – W5
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NA.2.2.5 Height of vehicle and vehicle/pedestrian parapets
The top of the uppermost longitudinal element of a vehicle or a vehicle/pedestrian parapet should be
measured above the adjoining surface including a plinth (maximum 50 mm in height), and should not
be less than the following:
1000 mm – For vehicle parapets, except as follows:

1150 mm – Vehicle/pedestrian parapet not over a railway
1250 mm – For all bridges and structures over railways carrying motorways, or roads to motorway
standards, from which pedestrians, animals, cycles and vehicles drawn by animals are
excluded by order
1500 mm – For all other bridges and structures over railways, except as follows:
1400 mm – For cycleways immediately adjacent to the vehicle parapet
1500 mm – For a pedestrian parapet over a railway
1500 mm – For accommodation bridges
1500 mm – For very high containment level applications
1500 mm – For cycleways over a railway
1800 mm – For bridleways or equestrian usage immediately adjacent to the vehicle parapet
1800 mm – For automated railways and where there is a known vandalism problem over railways
The above heights are related to the height of the bridge users, and can include the height of
non-effective rails. It is suggested that non-effective longitudinal members should be considered as
designed to withstand a horizontal ultimate load of up to 1.4 kN/m.
NA.2.2.6 Infill and cladding for parapets
Wire mesh and expanded metal for applications not over or adjacent to railways should have apertures
with a perimeter not exceeding 200 mm. Wire mesh infill for railway applications should have apertures
not exceeding 25 mm × 25 mm.
Expanded metal sheet infill for railway applications should have openings not exceeding 45 mm × 20 mm
and should be fixed vertically with the long dimension horizontal. It should be supplied in a deburred
and flattened condition so that the strands are in the same plane as the sheet.
Expanded metal should be supplied in a deburred and pressure roll flattened condition so that the
strands are in the same plane as the sheet.
Infill should not extend from more than 25 mm above the plinth at the traffic face.
Solid infill panels for low and normal containment parapets should present a smooth surface to the
traffic face. Joint gaps should not exceed 3 mm.
For high containment parapets the cladding panels should be lapped in the direction of the adjacent
traffic flow and the consequent outstand accepted. The solid infilling panel should be fixed with
structural, blind rivets or equivalent. The cladding should be fixed, with the top of the panel a minimum
of 10 mm and a maximum of 40 mm below the top of the rail.
The overseeing organization needs to review and check the promoter’s design to ensure that these
recommendations are met.
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NA.2.2.7 Anchorages for parapets

NA.2.2.7 Anchorages for parapets
The anchorages, attachment system and the main structure, including any plinth, should be designed
The anchorages,
to resist attachment
without damage system
all loads and the
which theparapet
main structure, including
is theoretically any plinth,
capable should be up
of transmitting, designed
to and
to resist without
including failure,damage all loads
in any mode thatwhich
may betheinduced
parapetby
is vehicular
theoretically capable of transmitting, up to and
impact.
including failure, in any mode that may be induced by vehicular impact.
The design of parapet attachment systems and anchorages should be such that removal and replacement
The design ofsections
of damaged parapetof attachment systems
road restraint and may
system anchorages should
be readily be such that removal and replacement
achieved.
of damaged sections of road restraint system may be readily achieved.
The theoretical loads which the parapet is capable of transmitting to the supporting structure should
The theoretical
be declared loads
by the which the
promoter. Theparapet
promoteris capable of transmitting
should propose to the
and justify supporting
a design methodstructure should
to protect the
be declared structure.
supporting by the promoter. The promoter
The overseeing should propose
organization needs toand justify
review anda design
check method to protect
the promoter’s the
design
supporting structure.
method to protect theThe overseeing
supporting organization needs to review and check the promoter’s design
structure.
method to protect the supporting structure.
NA.2.3 Terminals
NA.2.3 Terminals
NA.2.3.1 General
NA.2.3.1 General
All terminals should conform to DD ENV 1317-4:2002 DD ENV 1317-4:2002 and the criteria contained
All terminals
in this should conform
section.should conform to to DD
DDENVENV1317-4:2002
1317-4:2002and DD the
ENVcriteria
1317-4:2002 and in
contained the criteria
this contained
section.
in this section.
NA.2.3.2 Performance class
The minimum performance classes for terminals are as follows:
The minimum performance classes for terminals are as follows:
(i) On roads with a speed limit of 50 mph or more:
(i) On roads with a speed limit of 50 mph or more:
a) For terminals that face oncoming traffic, e.g. those at both ends of a RRS on a two-way single
a) For terminalsroad,
carriageway that thefaceminimum
oncoming traffic, e.g.class
performance those at both
should ends of a RRS on a two-way single
be P4.;
carriageway road, the minimum performance class should be P4.;
b) For terminals that do not face oncoming traffic, e.g. departure ends on dual carriageways or on a
b) For terminals
one-way road,that
the do not faceperformance
minimum oncoming traffic, e.g. departure
class should be P1. ends on dual carriageways or on a
one-way road, the minimum performance class should be P1.
(ii) On roads with a speed limit of less than 50 mph:
(ii) On roads with a speed limit of less than 50 mph:
a) Terminals should have a minimum performance class of P1.
a) Terminals should have a minimum performance class of P1.
The ISL for terminals should not exceed Class B in DD ENV 1317-4.
The ISL for terminals should not exceed Class B in DD ENV 1317-4.
NA.2.3.4 Permanent lateral displacement zone
NA.2.3.4 Permanent lateral displacement zone
The scheme design organization should specify the maximum recommended permanent lateral
The scheme design
displacement organization
zone (PLDZ) shouldfor
characteristic specify the maximum
the terminal. recommended
This should permanent
be selected to ensure lateral
that
displacement
adequate clearancezone of(PLDZ) characteristic
the terminal to any for the or
hazard terminal. This should
an area used be selected
by motorists to ensure users
or non-motorised that
adequate
(i.e. behind clearance
the RRS of the terminal
installation) to any hazard
is maintained andornotancompromised.
area used by motorists or non-motorised users
(i.e. behind the RRS installation) is maintained and not compromised.
Each terminal should have its PLDZ characteristics defined by a value of Da and Dd; Da being the
Each terminal
maximum shouldinhave
deflection itsofPLDZ
front characteristics
the original defined
front face line by a value
of the of Da and
connecting Da being
Dd;barrier,
safety and the
Dd
maximum deflectiondeflection
being the maximum in front ofbehind
the original front front
the original face line
faceof the
line ofconnecting safety barrier, and Dd
the safety barrier.
being the maximum deflection behind the original front face line of the safety barrier.
If the safety barrier is to be flared to maintain set-back to the end terminal, this should be included in
If
thethe safety barrier
measurement ofisDd.
to be flared to maintain set-back to the end terminal, this should be included in
the measurement of Dd.
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The values of Da and Dd are then converted to class codes x and y and the displacement characteristics
are then referred to as: D.x.y. (although use of these classification codes is not defined in DD ENV 1317-4).
Table NA.1 – Permanent lateral displacement zones for terminals
Class code Displacement (m)

1 0.5
x 2 Da 1.5
3 3.0
1 1.0
2 2.0
y Dd
3 3.0
4 >3.5
As an example, if it is necessary on a site that the terminal displaces no more than 1 m in front of the
original front face line of the barrier, then Da will have to be 0.5, giving the class code value for x of 1.
Likewise, if the displacement of the terminal behind the original front face of the safety barrier should
be no more than 2.5 m, then Dd will have to be 2.0, giving the class code value for y of 2. The PLDZ
characteristic for this terminal should be as specified in terminal category D.1.2. The promoter should
be able to propose a terminal that has a PLDZ characteristic of either D.1.1 or D.1.2 as long as it also
conforms to other specified criteria.
NA.2.4 Transitions
NA.2.4.1 General
All transitions should conform to the requirements of DD ENV 1317-4:2002 and the following criteria.
The ISL for transitions should not exceed Class B in DD ENV 1317-4:2002 without the agreement of the
overseeing organization, and without justification. Where an ISL level greater than Class B is to be
used, the limits of Class C apply.
NA.2.4.3 Containment levels
The minimum containment levels for a transition are:
(a) On roads with a speed limit of 50 mph or more:

(b) On roads with a speed limit of less than 50 mph:

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NA.2.5 Crash cushions
NA.2.5.1 General
Crash cushions should conform to the general test acceptance criteria of BS EN 1317-3:2010, and the
criteria contained in this section.
The minimum performance classes for crash cushions are:
(i) Crash cushions on roads with a speed limit of greater than 50 mph:
Table NA.2
Type Performance Acceptance

Level
Redirective (R) 110 TC 1.1.100 TC 1.3.110 TC 2.1.100 TC 3.3.110 TC 4.3.110 TC 4.3.110
Non Redirective (NR) 110 TC 1.1.100 TC 1.3.110 TC 2.1.100 TC 3.3.110 – –
Note the Test Notation e.g. TC 1.3.100 is as follows:

TC 1 3 100
Test of Crash Cushion Approach Test vehicle mass Impact speed
(ii) Crash cushions on roads with a speed limit of 50 mph or less:
Table NA.3
Type Performance Acceptance

Level
Redirective (R) 100 TC 1.1.100 TC 1.2.100 TC 2.1.100 TC 3.2.100 TC 4.2.100 TC 5.2.100
Non Redirective (NR) 100 TC 1.1.100 TC 1.2.100 TC 2.1.100 TC 3.2.100 – –
The ISL should not exceed Class B.
NA.2.5.3 Permanent lateral displacement zone (PLDZ)
The scheme design organization should specify the maximum recommended PLDZ performance class
for the crash cushion. This should be selected to ensure that adequate clearance of the crash cushion
to any hazard or an area used by motorists or non-motorised users (e.g. behind the RRS installation) is
maintained and not compromised.
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NA.2.6 Temporary safety barriers
NA.2.6.1 General
Whilst the application of CE marking does not apply to temporary products, the recommendations in
this clause describe the performance characteristics for temporary safety barriers.
Barriers are classed as temporary safety barriers if they are to be in place for less than 4 years.
All temporary safety barriers installed should conform to the test acceptance criteria of BS EN 1317-2:2010
and the criteria contained in this section.
The containment levels for temporary safety barriers are:
(a) On roads where road works are being undertaken and a speed limit of 50 mph or more is operative:

(b) On roads where road works are being undertaken and a speed limit of less than 50 mph is operative:

The impact severity level (ISL) for temporary safety barriers should not normally exceed Class B as
stipulated in BS EN 1317-2.
At specific locations where the containment of an errant vehicle (such as a heavy goods vehicle) is the
prime consideration, or where there is limited space available, a temporary safety barrier may need to
be installed with an ISL greater than Class B. The use of RRS with an ISL greater than Class B should be
with the agreement of the overseeing organization, with justification. Where an ISL level greater than
Class B is to be used, the limits of Class C apply.
The normalized working width class for each temporary safety barrier installation should be the same
as that recommended by the scheme design organization.
The scheme design organization should recommend the greatest normalized working width class that
the local highway geometry will allow.
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NA.2.6.5 Normalized vehicle intrusion (VI) class
The normalized vehicle intrusion class for each temporary safety barrier installation should be the same
as that recommended by the scheme design organization.
The scheme design organization should recommend the greatest normalized vehicle intrusion class
that the local highway geometry will allow.
NA.2.7 Motorcyclist Protection Devices
For the installation of motorcyclist protection devices, proposals should be reviewed and (if applicable)
should be accepted by the design organization provided that the proposed motorcyclist protection
device would not invalidate the declared performance of the safety barrier.
NA.2.8 Exposed Rail Ends
Consideration should be given to the treatment of exposed rail ends to reduce the risk of spearing into
the occupant compartment, e.g. the flaring of the end of parapet rails, the end of rubbing rails, the
end of transitional elements, terminals behind the end of a barrier and/or intermediate anchorages.
NA.2.9 Snow Removal Barriers
Whilst the UK does not have existing regulations regarding snow removal barriers, should new proposals
arise for the installation of snow removal barriers, then they should be reviewed and (if applicable)
accepted by the scheme design organization.
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

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Road restraint systems - Part 5: Product requirements and

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This document supersedes #EN 1317-5:2007+A1:2008$.

 Part 1: Terminology and general criteria for test methods

 Part 6: Pedestrian restraint system

c) terminals (will be effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN);

d) transitions (will be effective when ENV 1317-4 becomes an EN);

e) vehicle / pedestrian parapets (only for the vehicle restraint function).

Pedestrian parapet requirements are not covered in this document.

Temporary barriers are not within the scope of this document.

EN 206-1, Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity

EN 13369, Common rules for precast concrete products

#EN ISO 9001:2008, Quality management systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2008)$

3 Terms and definitions

4.1 Performance under impact

4.1.1 Safety barriers

4.1.2 Vehicle parapets

4.1.3 Crash cushions

g) specified maintenance requirements (important in harsh environments).

5 Technical description of the vehicle restraint system (VRS)

The manufacturer shall provide the following information.

5.2 Product description

d) assessment of durability of the product;

e) drawings of all components sub-assembled in the factory;

f) complete parts list, including weights;

g) details of pre-stressing (if relevant);

h) any other relevant information (e.g. recycling information, environment, security);

i) information on regulated substances.

5.3 Details of system modifications

5.4 Installation requirements

a) assembly drawings, of the product tested, including tolerances;

b) description of the installation works, including equipment;

d) ambient temperature at time of installation (if relevant);

e) details of tensioning (if relevant);

g) provisions for repair, inspection and maintenance;

 Initial Type Testing (ITT);

 Factory Production Control (FPC) by the manufacturer, including product assessment.

6.2 Type testing

6.2.1 Initial Type Testing (ITT)

6.2.1.2 Information required in the ITT

6.2.1.3 Evaluation report of test item

The evaluation report shall comprise the following information:

c) verification of protective treatments, if any;

d) soils and foundations report relating to the ITT;

6.2.1.4 Initial Type Test report

The ITT report shall include the following information as a minimum:

a) impact test report to EN 1317-1, #EN 1317-2$, EN 1317-3 or ENV 1317-4;

b) technical description of the road restraint system as in 5.2;

c) evaluation report as in 6.2.1.3.

6.2.1.5 Modified products

b) modified product will be tested and assessed in accordance with Annex A.

6.2.1.7 Use of existing impact test reports (historical data)