scope:

This European Standard defines and specifies the relevant characteristics, requirements and appropriate test methods for determination of the suitability of floorings made with at least a top layer of lignified material other than wood for use as internal flooring including in fully enclosed public transport premises. The European Standards for specific flooring products made of lignified material other than wood to which this European Standard applies, and which provide product definitions, requirements for dimensional tolerances and other technical specifications, are the following: - Bamboo flooring products (EN YYYYY), - Palm flooring products (EN ZZZZZ). This European Standard provides also for the assessment and verification of constancy of performance and the requirements for marking these products. This European Standard covers flooring products made of lignified material other than wood which may or may not be treated to improve their reaction to fire performance or their durability against biological agents. This European Standard does not apply to: - flooring products specifically manufactured for enhanced tactile and recognition, - wood flooring products covered by EN 14342, - laminate flooring products covered by EN 14041.