EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1
(Amendment)Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines
Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines
Maschinen für die Herstellung von Bauprodukten aus Beton und Kalksandsteinmassen - Sicherheit - Teil 4: Beton-Dachsteinmaschinen
Machines pour la fabrication de produits de construction en béton et silico-calcaire - Sécurité - Partie 4: Machines pour la fabrication de tuiles en béton
Stroji za izdelavo gradbenih proizvodov iz betona in apnenega peščenca - Varnost - 4. del: Stroji za izdelavo betonskih strešnikov
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 151 - Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 04-Jul-2010
- Due Date
- 12-May-2009
- Completion Date
- 04-Jul-2010
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1 is a European standard developed by CEN that addresses the safety requirements for concrete roof tile making machines. As Part 4 of the EN 12629 series, this document specifies the additional or unique safety measures needed for machines used in the manufacture of concrete roof tiles, building upon the general requirements for construction equipment outlined in EN 12629-1. This standard is an important reference for machinery manufacturers, suppliers, and users in the construction and building materials industries, helping ensure machinery safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with relevant EU directives.
Key Topics
- Scope of Application: Focuses on machines specifically designed for making concrete roof tiles, including both stand-alone and integrated solutions in manufacturing plants.
- Safety Requirements: Outlines specific mechanical and operational safety measures, supplementing the general safety principles found in EN 12629-1 and EN ISO 12100.
- Hazard Identification: Details the significant hazards associated with the operation, maintenance, and installation of concrete roof tile machinery, with references to hazard zones and protective measures.
- Design Principles: Stresses compliance with established design standards (such as EN 953 for guards, EN 1837 for integral machine lighting, and EN ISO 13850 for emergency stops) to mitigate risks.
- Verification & Testing: Provides guidelines for assessing the effectiveness of safety measures and risk-reduction features during and after machinery installation.
- User Information: Mandates appropriate information for use, including clear operating instructions, warnings, and marking of all machines.
- Regulatory Compliance: Clarifies the relationships of the standard's requirements to the essential health and safety requirements defined in EU Directives 98/37/EC and 2006/42/EC.
Applications
EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1 is critical for stakeholders involved in the design, manufacture, supply, and use of concrete roof tile making machines in the construction sector. Practical applications include:
- Manufacturing Plants: Concrete roof tile production facilities utilize this standard for the selection, installation, and operation of new tile making equipment.
- Machine Design & Engineering: Machinery developers and engineers apply the requirements to ensure their equipment is compliant with EU accident prevention and worker safety legislation.
- Safety Audits & Inspections: Plant managers and safety auditors reference EN 12629-4 to assess workplace safety, reducing risks of injury and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Procurement & Contracting: Procurement professionals use it as a benchmark for purchasing decisions, ensuring selected machinery meets recognized European safety criteria.
- Training & Operations: Supports the development of training protocols for operators and maintenance personnel, emphasizing safe handling and proper machine procedures.
Related Standards
For comprehensive compliance and enhanced safety, the following standards are closely associated or referenced by EN 12629-4:
- EN 12629-1:2000+A1 – General safety requirements for machinery for manufacturing constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate.
- EN ISO 12100-1/2 – Basic concepts and general design principles for machinery safety.
- EN 953 – General requirements for the design and construction of machine guards.
- EN 1837 – Safety requirements concerning integral lighting in machines.
- EN ISO 13850 – Emergency stop function for machinery.
- EN 62262 – Degrees of protection against external mechanical impacts.
By adhering to EN 12629-4 and its referenced standards, organizations fulfill legal obligations, promote workplace safety, and support the production of high-quality building materials, contributing to safer construction environments and improved operational efficiency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines". This standard covers: Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines
Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines
EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.220 - Construction equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12629-4:2001+A1:2010, EN 12629-4:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
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Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-
silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile making machines
Maschinen für die Herstellung von Bauprodukten aus Beton und Kalksandsteinmassen -
Sicherheit - Teil 4: Beton-Dachsteinmaschinen
Machines pour la fabrication de produits de construction en béton et silico-calcaire -
Sécurité - Partie 4: Machines pour la fabrication de tuiles en béton
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1
ICS:
91.220 Gradbena oprema Construction equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 12629-4:2001
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2010
ICS 91.220
English Version
Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from
concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4: Concrete roof tile
making machines
Machines pour la fabrication de produits de construction en Maschinen für die Herstellung von Bauprodukten aus Beton
béton et silico-calcaire - Sécurité - Partie 4: Machines pour und Kalksandsteinmassen - Sicherheit - Teil 4: Beton-
la fabrication de tuiles en béton Dachsteinmaschinen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 151.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12629-4:2001. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN 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 Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modifications to the Foreword .4
2 Modifications to the Introduction .5
3 Modifications to Clause 1 (Scope) .5
4 Modifications to Clause 2 (Normative references) .6
5 Modifications to Clause 3 (Definitions) .6
6 Modifications to Clause 4 (List of significant hazards) .6
7 Modifications to Clause 5 (Safety requirements and/or measures) .7
8 Modifications to Clause 6 (Verification of safety requirements and/or measures) .7
9 Modifications to Clause 7 (Instructions for use) .8
10 Modifications to Clause 8 (Warnings).8
11 Modifications to Clause 9 (Marking) .8
12 Modifications to Annex A (First typical concrete tile manufacturing plant) .8
13 Modifications to Annex B (Second typical concrete tile manufacturing plant) .8
14 Modification to Annex ZA, Relationship between this European Standard and the
Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC .9
15 Addition of a new Annex ZB, Relationship between this European Standard and the
Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .9
16 Modification to the Bibliography . 10
Foreword
This document (EN 12629-4:2001/FprA1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 151
“Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
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 Annexes ZA and B, which are integral parts of this
document.
1 Modifications to the Foreword
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Replace the 4 paragraph with the following:
"For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document."
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Delete the 5 and 6 paragraphs.
th
Replace the 7 paragraph with the following:
"The series "Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium – silicate –
Safety" consists of following parts:
Part 1: Common requirements
Part 2: Block making machines
Part 3: Slide and turntable machines
Part 4: Concrete rooftile making machines
Part 5.1: Concrete pipe machines manufacturing in the vertical axis.
Part 5.2: Concrete pipe machines manufacturing in the horizontal axis
Part 5.3: Pipe prestressing machines
Part 5.4: Concrete pipe coating machines
Part 6: Stationary and mobile equipment for the manufacture of precast reinforced products
Part 7: Stationary and mobile equipment for the benched manufacture of prestressed products
Part 8: Machines and equipment for the manufacture of constructional products from calcium silicate (and
concrete)."
2 Modifications to the Introduction
Replace the existing text with the following:
"This European Standard is a Type C-standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situation and events are covered are
indicated in the scope of this document.
When provisions of this type C document are different from those, which are stated in type A or B documents,
the provisions of this type C document take precedence over the provisions of the other documents, for
machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C document.
This document specifies the additional requirements to and/or the deviations from EN 12629-1:2000+A1:2010
specific for the concrete roof tile making machines as described in 1.1.
With the aim of clarifying the intentions of the document it should be noticed that the following assumptions
were made when producing it:
specific conditions of use or environmental conditions out of the scope of the document shall be the
subject of negotiations between the manufacturer and the user/owner,
the equipment will only be used by competent and designated persons,
the place of u
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