Comprehensive Guide to SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 Compliance Requirements
The SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 standard outlines essential safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons, ensuring effective regulatory compliance for operators and manufacturers alike.
SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023
Sicherheitsanforderungen an Seilbahnen für die Personenbeförderung - Allgemeine Bestimmungen - Teil 1: Anforderungen an alle Anlagen
Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons - General requirements - Part 1: Requirements for all installations
- The scope of the standard to be amended is: This European Standard specifies the safety requirements applicable to carriers for cableway installations designed to carry persons. This part of EN 12929 specifies the safety requirements for the general requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons. These requirements are applied to the various types of installations and their environment. This document defines general technical characteristics and prescribes design principles and general safety requirements. It does not deal with details of operation and maintenance, nor with calculations and detailed requirements for the manufacture of components. This Part 1 does not deal with special regulations applicable to bi-cable reversible aerial ropeways without carrier truck brakes, which are the subject of Part 2. It includes requirements relating to the prevention of accidents and the protection of workers. It does not apply to cableway installations for transportation of goods or to lifts. Clause 11 describes the minimum requirements to be normatively satisfied for passageways and work areas. National regulations of a building or federal/state nature or which serve to protect particular groups of people remain unaffected. It may not always be possible for all types of cableway installation to transport all particular groups of people (e.g. persons with restricted mobility). The objective should be, however, for a cableway installation to enable the transportation of the largest possible passenger population. - The scope of the proposed amendment A1 on this standard is to modify article 10.2 on braking system in order to be in line with the text of the regulation 2016/424/
Purpose and objectives
The primary aim of SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 is to establish uniform safety requirements that govern cableway systems used for passenger transportation. This includes defining general safety measures, accident prevention strategies, and worker protection regulations. The standard seeks to ensure that these installations operate safely and effectively, minimizing risks to both users and service personnel while promoting a culture of safety across the industry.
Scope: who must comply
SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 applies to a wide range of stakeholders, including manufacturers, operators, and maintenance personnel involved in cableway installations. Typical industries include tourism, urban transport, and recreational services, where cable systems are prevalent. The standard is particularly relevant within the context of Railway Engineering, as it sets the groundwork for compliance with national and international safety regulations, ensuring that all installations meet the required safety standards.
How SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 relates to other standards
SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 is part of a broader regulatory framework that includes several related standards:
- EN 12929-2: This standard complements SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 by providing additional requirements specifically for safety-related components.
- CEN/TC 242: The committee responsible for developing and maintaining standards related to cableway installations, ensuring consistency and safety across Europe.
- ISO 13849: This international standard outlines the safety-related parts of control systems, relevant for ensuring operational safety in cableway systems.
Revision history and current status
The SN EN 12929-1+A1:2023 standard is published by the Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) and represents the latest revision in its series, following updates made in 2023. Key changes in this revision include refined definitions of accident prevention measures and enhanced worker protection regulations, ensuring a more robust framework for compliance across the industry.