scope:

This document provides guidelines for the design, construction, use and maintenance of hardened protective shelters (further referred to in this standard as "shelters"). It offers guidance related to the parts, features, equipment, actions and responsibilities related to each phase of the life cycle of a shelter.

This document is intended for organizations or individuals being responsible for or involved in decision-making, planning, implementation, administration, use or upkeep of shelters, such as local, regional and national governments, civil protection agencies, first responders and businesses such as designers, constructers and equipment suppliers.

This document does not cover the minimum requirements or exact specifications for the properties of or actions related to a shelter, as these normally are detailed in national legislation and regulations of each country; nor does it cover rapidly erected temporary shelters, such as lightweight canvas weather shelters, other tarp tent shelters, or metal and container shelters.