M/474 - Pedestrian walkway
Standardisation mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonized standards on sealants for non-structural use in buildings and pedestrian walkways
This mandate instructs CEN and CENELEC to develop harmonized standards for sealants intended for non-structural use in buildings and pedestrian walkways. The goal is to ensure consistent quality and performance of sealant products, facilitating safety, durability, and interoperability within the European market. The mandate was issued following resolution CEN/BT C129/2010 and focuses on the standardized execution of related technical work to support regulatory compliance and market harmonization across member states.
Purpose
The mandate M/474 aims to initiate and coordinate the development of harmonized standards for sealants intended for non-structural use in buildings and pedestrian walkways. This standardisation effort is intended to ensure that such sealants meet consistent safety, durability, and performance criteria across the European Union, facilitating market harmonisation and consumer protection.
Standardisation request
The request is made to the European standardisation organisations CEN (European Committee for Standardization) and CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization). These bodies are asked to carry out standardisation activities focused on sealants used in non-structural applications, specifically within the contexts of buildings and pedestrian walkways.
Expected deliverables
The expected outcome of this mandate is the production of harmonized European standards (hENs) covering sealants for non-structural use. These standards will likely specify technical requirements, test methods, and performance criteria to ensure products are fit for their intended use in pedestrian walkways and building applications outside of structural elements.
Context
The mandate was subject to approval or disapproval as denoted in the resolution reference CEN/BT C129/2010. It fits within the broader EU framework of improving construction product regulations and standardisation to enhance safety, interoperability, and free movement of goods in the internal market. Sealants for non-structural use are critical for maintaining the integrity and usability of architectural elements like pedestrian walkways without affecting a building's structural stability.
This mandate covers the standardisation work for harmonized standards on sealants used for non-structural applications in buildings and pedestrian walkways. It focuses on specifying requirements and test methods for sealants to ensure their performance and safety in these specific construction and infrastructure sectors.
General Information
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural facade sealants intended for sealing exterior wall joints, window and door perimeter joints in building construction, including the interior face.
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in interior walls and/or partitions and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing in building construction applications.
It covers glazing joints from 7° horizontal. Main areas of application are:
- glass to glass;
- glass to frame;
- glass to porous substrates.
Excluding aquariums, structural bonding/glazing, inner and outer seal to manufacture insulated glazing units, horizontal glazing (below 7°), organic glass (e.g. polycarbonate, PMMA, etc.).
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for sealants used for sealing of joints applied in sanitary areas in the interior of buildings exposed to non-pressurized water.
It covers joints in:
- bathrooms;
- toilets;
- showers;
- domestic kitchens;
- prefabricated elements in sanitary areas (e.g. shower cubicles).
Industrial, drinking water, underwater (swimming pools, sewage systems, etc.), food contact applications and sealing of glass-ceramic cooktop panels (stove tops, ceramic hobs) are excluded from the scope.
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design of joints and installation of sealants in sanitary applications.
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in sanitary joints and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for cold applied non-structural elastic sealants used for movement joints in floors in building construction for interior and exterior use.
Areas of application are: floor joints designed for pedestrian walkways, public areas, movement joints between concrete slabs, areas with pedestrian load, areas used with trolleys, walkable floors, balconies, terraces, warehouses.
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
Chemical containment, cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements to be used in roads, airfields and sewage treatment plants, perimeter seals and seals in wood floors are excluded.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in pedestrian walkways.
- Standard24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Corrigendum issued due to mistake from TC in Table ZA.1 (SV on 2017-06-02)
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Corrigendum issued due to mistake from TC in Table ZA.1 (SV on 2017-06-02)
- Corrigendum2 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural facade sealants intended for sealing exterior wall joints, window and door perimeter joints in building construction, including the interior face.
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in interior walls and/or partitions and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard22 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for sealants used for sealing of joints applied in sanitary areas in the interior of buildings exposed to non-pressurized water.
It covers joints in:
- bathrooms;
- toilets;
- showers;
- domestic kitchens;
- prefabricated elements in sanitary areas (e.g. shower cubicles).
Industrial, drinking water, underwater (swimming pools, sewage systems, etc.), food contact applications and sealing of glass-ceramic cooktop panels (stove tops, ceramic hobs) are excluded from the scope.
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design of joints and installation of sealants in sanitary applications.
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in sanitary joints and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard17 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing in building construction applications.
It covers glazing joints from 7° horizontal. Main areas of application are:
- glass to glass;
- glass to frame;
- glass to porous substrates.
Excluding aquariums, structural bonding/glazing, inner and outer seal to manufacture insulated glazing units, horizontal glazing (below 7°), organic glass (e.g. polycarbonate, PMMA, etc.).
- Standard19 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for cold applied non-structural elastic sealants used for movement joints in floors in building construction for interior and exterior use.
Areas of application are: floor joints designed for pedestrian walkways, public areas, movement joints between concrete slabs, areas with pedestrian load, areas used with trolleys, walkable floors, balconies, terraces, warehouses.
NOTE Provisions on assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP (i.e. Product type determination and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
Chemical containment, cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements to be used in roads, airfields and sewage treatment plants, perimeter seals and seals in wood floors are excluded.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in pedestrian walkways.
- Standard24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural facade sealants intended for sealing exterior wall joints, window and door perimeter joints in building construction, including the interior face.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in internal walls and/or partitions and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for sealants used for sealing of joints applied in sanitary areas in the interior of buildings exposed to non-pressurised water.
It covers joints in:
- bathrooms;
- toilets;
- showers;
- domestic kitchens.
Industrial, drinking water, underwater (swimming pools, sewage systems, etc.) and food contact applications are excluded from the scope.
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design of joints and installation of sealants in sanitary applications.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in sanitary joints and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for cold applied non-structural elastic sealants used for movement joints in floors in building construction for interior and exterior use.
Areas of application are: floor joints designed for pedestrian walkways, public areas, movement joints between concrete slabs, areas with pedestrian load, areas used with trolleys, walkable floors, balconies, terraces, warehouses.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
Chemical containment, cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements to be used in roads, airfields and sewage treatment plants, perimeter seals are excluded.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in pedestrian walkways.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing in building construction applications.
It covers glazing joints from 7° horizontal. Main areas of application are:
- glass to glass;
- glass to frame;
- glass to porous substrates.
Excluding aquariums, structural bonding/glazing, inner and outer seal to manufacture insulated glazing units, horizontal glazing (below 7°), organic glass (e.g. polycarbonate, PMMA, etc.).
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for cold applied non-structural elastic sealants used for movement joints in floors in building construction for interior and exterior use.
Areas of application are: floor joints designed for pedestrian walkways, public areas, movement joints between concrete slabs, areas with pedestrian load, areas used with trolleys, walkable floors, balconies, terraces, warehouses.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
Chemical containment, cold applied joint sealants for concrete pavements to be used in roads, airfields and sewage treatment plants, perimeter seals are excluded.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in pedestrian walkways.
- Standard28 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for sealants used for sealing of joints applied in sanitary areas in the interior of buildings exposed to non-pressurised water.
It covers joints in:
- bathrooms;
- toilets;
- showers;
- domestic kitchens.
Industrial, drinking water, underwater (swimming pools, sewage systems, etc.) and food contact applications are excluded from the scope.
This European Standard does not provide criteria or recommendations for the design of joints and installation of sealants in sanitary applications.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in sanitary joints and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard21 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural elastic sealants used for sealing glazing in building construction applications.
It covers glazing joints from 7° horizontal. Main areas of application are:
- glass to glass;
- glass to frame;
- glass to porous substrates.
Excluding aquariums, structural bonding/glazing, inner and outer seal to manufacture insulated glazing units, horizontal glazing (below 7°), organic glass (e.g. polycarbonate, PMMA, etc.).
- Standard23 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
This European Standard specifies definitions and requirements for non-structural facade sealants intended for sealing exterior wall joints, window and door perimeter joints in building construction, including the interior face.
NOTE Provisions on evaluation of conformity (i.e. Initial Type Testing and Factory Production Control) and marking of these products are given in EN 15651-5.
This European Standard does not apply to non-structural sealants in any of non-paste form, to those used in internal walls and/or partitions and to oil-based mastics.
- Standard26 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/474 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Standardisation mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonized standards on sealants for non-structural use in buildings and pedestrian walkways". Standardisation mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardisation work for harmonized standards on sealants for non-structural use in buildings and pedestrian walkways There are 18 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.