scope:

This European Standard EN 1317-6 specifies geometrical and technical requirements and defines the requirements for design and manufacture of pedestrian parapets on bridges carrying a road or cycle path or footpath/bridleway or on top of retaining walls and other similar elevated structures. This European Standard does not cover the requirements for: - Vehicle restraint systems or pedestrian restraint systems in residential, commercial or industrial buildings and within their perimeter, - Non rigid rails ie rope, cables, - Transparency, - Risks relating to the climbing of children. This European Standard covers pedestrian parapets placed on the market as kits (see 3.15). NOTE 1 The authorities for railways, rivers and canals can have additional special requirements. NOTE 2 The above requirements for pedestrian restraint systems are normally defined in National Regulations or referenced in the project specification (or documentation).