BS EN 12810-1:2003

This standard BS EN 12810-1:2003 Facade scaffolds made of prefabricated components is classified in these ICS categories:

• 91.220 Construction equipment

This European Standard specifies the performance requirements and the general requirements for structural design and assessment for prefabricated façade scaffold systems. The façade scaffolds are intended for use while connected to the façade with ties. Scaffold systems are classified by six criteria, see Table 1.

It is limited to façade scaffold systems that have standards made of steel or aluminium alloy and have other elements made of these materials or timber based materials.

It defines a standard set of system configurations under which the structural design is carried out. Other configurations may be possible with some systems, but they are outside the scope.

This standard should be read in conjunction with EN 12811-1, prEN 12811-2, EN 12811-3 and EN 12810-2 which specify certain of the requirements.

This standard does not specify requirements for protection fans. It does not give information about erection, use, dismantling or maintenance.