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Abstract

The present document defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which telecommunications equipment may be exposed. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 %. The present document applies to equipment installed for stationary use at underground locations during:
- normal operation;
- on site installation and lining up;
- repair, maintenance and restoration of functions failed.

Status
Published
Publication Date
31-Jan-2006
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
01-Feb-2006
Due Date
01-Feb-2006
Completion Date
01-Feb-2006

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Overview

SIST EN 300 019-1-8 V2.1.4:2006 is a critical standard in the field of environmental engineering for telecommunications. Developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) and based on the European Standard EN 300 019-1-8, this document details the classification of environmental conditions and the severity levels to which telecommunications equipment may be exposed when installed for stationary use in underground locations. The standard applies throughout the equipment's lifecycle, including normal operation, installation, repair, and maintenance.

Providing clear guidelines for environmental influences in underground telecommunication sites such as footway boxes, manholes, and tunnels, the standard is an essential reference for equipment manufacturers, network operators, and infrastructure planners.

Key Topics

  • Environmental Condition Classes
    The document introduces standardized classes that define typical climatic, biological, chemical, and mechanical conditions in underground locations. These classes ensure telecommunication equipment is designed and maintained for optimal reliability in environments with specific hazards.

  • Severity Levels
    Each environmental parameter is assigned a severity level, chosen so that the probability of it being exceeded is generally less than 1%. This precaution guarantees equipment resilience against rare but potentially harmful environmental phenomena.

  • Climatic and Biological Factors
    The standard addresses critical factors such as temperature, humidity, condensation, and the presence of mold, rodents, or other animals. This helps users anticipate and mitigate risks unique to underground telecommunication installations.

  • Chemically and Mechanically Active Substances
    Guidance is given regarding exposure to chemical agents (like sulphur dioxide and ammonia), as well as mechanically active substances such as sand, dust, and vibrations, which can affect both the operation and longevity of telecommunications equipment.

  • Seismic (Earthquake) Conditions
    The standard specifies requirements related to seismic resilience, ensuring that installations in areas subject to earthquakes meet appropriate structural and mounting standards.

Applications

This standard is applicable to a range of telecommunications installations located underground, including:

  • Urban infrastructure: Equipment in manholes, cable chambers, and footway boxes.
  • Transportation tunnels: Communication devices in road, rail, or pedestrian tunnels.
  • Utility corridors: Network components installed beneath cities or industrial areas.
  • Critical infrastructure projects: Any scenario where protection from surface weather is provided, but specific underground environmental risks (condensation, water ingress, rodents, or vibrations) must be managed.

By applying this standard, organizations can:

  • Improve equipment reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
  • Optimize environmental testing procedures during equipment development.
  • Reduce the risk of unexpected equipment failures due to environmental extremes.
  • Ensure compliance with European and international telecommunication infrastructure requirements.

Related Standards

Adherence to SIST EN 300 019-1-8 is often carried out in conjunction with other key standards, including:

  • ETSI EN 300 019 series: Covers storage, transportation, and use in various locations (e.g., above-ground, marine, vehicular).
  • IEC 60721-3-3: Classification of environmental conditions for weatherprotected locations.
  • IEC 60068-2-27 & IEC 60068-3-3: Methods for environmental testing and seismic evaluation.

Following these and other related standards supports full lifecycle assurance for telecommunication equipment in demanding underground environments.


Keywords: environmental engineering, telecommunications equipment, underground installations, environmental testing, condition classification, SIST EN 300 019, ETSI standards, equipment reliability, ICS 19.040, ICS 33.050.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

SIST EN 300 019-1-8 V2.1.4:2006 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1-8: Classification of environmental conditions; Stationary use at underground locations". This standard covers: The present document defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which telecommunications equipment may be exposed. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 %. The present document applies to equipment installed for stationary use at underground locations during: - normal operation; - on site installation and lining up; - repair, maintenance and restoration of functions failed.

The present document defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which telecommunications equipment may be exposed. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 %. The present document applies to equipment installed for stationary use at underground locations during: - normal operation; - on site installation and lining up; - repair, maintenance and restoration of functions failed.

SIST EN 300 019-1-8 V2.1.4:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.040 - Environmental testing; 33.050.01 - Telecommunication terminal equipment in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 300 019-1-8 V2.1.4:2006 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.

Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2006
Okoljski inženiring (EE) – Okoljski pogoji in preskusi vplivov okolja na
telekomunikacijsko opremo – 1-8. del: Klasifikacija okoljskih pogojev – Fiksna
uporaba na podzemnih lokacijah
Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and environmental tests for
telecommunications equipment; Part 1-8: Classification of environmental conditions;
Stationary use at underground locations
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 300 019-1-8 Version 2.1.4
ICS:
19.040 Preskušanje v zvezi z Environmental testing
okoljem
33.050.01 Telekomunikacijska Telecommunication terminal
terminalska oprema na equipment in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

European Standard (Telecommunications series)

Environmental Engineering (EE);
Environmental conditions and environmental tests
for telecommunications equipment;
Part 1-8: Classification of environmental conditions;
Stationary use at underground locations

2 ETSI EN 300 019-1-8 V2.1.4 (2003-04)

Reference
REN/EE-01027-1-8[2]
Keywords
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights.4
Foreword.4
1 Scope.5
2 References.5
3 Definitions.5
4 Environmental class.6
4.1 Class 8.1: partly weatherprotected underground locations.6
5 Environmental conditions.7
5.1 Climatic conditions.7
5.2 Biological conditions.8
5.3 Chemically active substances .8
5.4 Mechanically active substances.8
5.5 Mechanical conditions.9
5.6 Earthquake conditions.9
History .11

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Intellectual Property Rights
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Foreword
This European Standard (Telecommunications series) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Environmental
Engineering (EE).
The present document is part 1, sub-part 8 of a multi-part deliverable covering the classification of environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "Classification of environmental conditions";
Sub-part 0: "Introduction";
Sub-part 1: "Storage";
Sub-part 2: "Transportation";
Sub-part 3: "Stationary use at weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 4: "Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 5: "Ground vehicle installations";
Sub-part 6: "Ship environments";
Sub-part 7: "Portable and non-stationary use";
Sub-part 8: "Stationary use at underground locations";
Part 2: "Specification of environmental tests".
Part 1 specifies different standardized environmental classes covering climatic and biological conditions, chemically
and mechanically active substances and mechanical conditions during storage, transportation and in use.
Part 1-0 forms a general overview of part 1.
Part 2 specifies the recommended test severities and test methods for the different environmental classes.

National transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 July 2003
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 31 January 2004
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 31 January 2004

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1 Scope
The present document defines the classes of environmental conditions and their severities to which telecommunications
equipment may be exposed. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded;
generally less than 1 %.
The present document applies to equipment installed for stationary use at underground locations during:
- normal operation;
- on site installation and lining up;
- repair, maintenance and restoration of functions failed.
2 References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of the present
document.
• References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific.
• For a specific reference, subsequent revisions do not apply.
• For a non-specific reference, the latest version applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found at
http://docbox.etsi.org/Reference.
[1] ETSI ETR 035: "Equipment Engineering (EE); Environmental engineering Guidance and
terminology".
[2] IEC 60721-3-3: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3: Classification of groups of
environmental parameters and their severities - Section 3: Stationary use at weatherprotected
locations".
[3] IEC 60068-2-27: "Environmental testing. Part 2: Tests. Test Ea and guidance: Shock".
[4] IEC 60721-2-6: "Classification of environmental conditions. Part 2: Environmental conditions
appearing in nature. Earthquake vibration and shock".
[5] IEC 60068-3-3: "Environmental testing. Part 3: Guidance. Seismic test methods for equipment".
3 Definitions
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms and definitions apply:
absolute humidity: mass of water vapour in grammes which is associated with one cubic metre of dry air in an
air/water vapour mixture
NOTE: It is not intended for portable use but short periods of handling during erection work, down time,
maintenance and repair at the location are accepted.
relative humidity: ratio of the partial pressure of the water vapour in moist air at a given temperature, to the partial
pressure of the water vapour in saturated air at the same temperature
stationary use: equipment permanently placed at a certain site
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weatherprotected location: location at which the equipment is protected from direct weather influences
NOTE 1: Totally weatherprotected location: direct weather influences are totally excluded.
NOTE 2: Partly weatherprotected location: direct weather influences are not completely excluded.
4 Environmental class
4.1 Class 8
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