SN EN 17064:2019 Fire Prevention Standards Explained
The SN EN 17064:2019 is a comprehensive standard published by the Swiss Norms Association (SNV), focusing on safety requirements for cableway installations designed to transport passengers. It specifically addresses fire prevention and firefighting measures, ensuring the safety of individuals using these installations.
SN EN 17064:2019
Sicherheitsanforderungen an Seilbahnen für die Personenbeförderung - Brandverhütung und -bekämpfung
Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons - Prevention and fight against fire
This European standard establishes the safety requirements that apply to prevention and fight against fire in cableway installations designed to carry persons. This standard defines safety principles relating to the prevention of and fight against fires in terms of design, operability and maintainability of cableway installations, and operation and maintenance instructions. This document supplements the existing standards listed in the foreword exclusively in respect of aspects of fire prevention and firefighting. This standard does not apply to cableway installations for the transportation of goods nor to lifts.
Purpose and objectives
The main objective of the SN EN 17064:2019 is to establish a set of safety requirements that enhance fire prevention and firefighting capabilities in cableway installations. This standard aims to protect passengers, staff, and infrastructure from fire hazards by outlining effective fire prevention measures, operational procedures, and maintenance guidelines. By adhering to these standards, operators can effectively minimize risks associated with fire incidents, ensuring a safe environment for passenger transport.
Scope: who must comply
The SN EN 17064:2019 applies to all stakeholders involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of cableway systems that transport passengers. This includes manufacturers, operators, safety inspectors, and maintenance personnel in industries such as tourism, transportation, and leisure. Companies operating in the Railway Engineering context may also find this standard relevant, as it shares similar safety principles and objectives concerning passenger transport systems.
How SN EN 17064:2019 relates to other standards
The SN EN 17064:2019 complements several related standards, including:
- ISO 9001: Focuses on quality management systems that ensure consistent quality in service delivery.
- EN 50126: Addresses the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of railway applications, providing guidance on risk management.
- ISO 31000: Offers principles and guidelines for risk management, applicable across various industries including cableway systems.
Revision history and current status
The SN EN 17064:2019 was published by the CEN/TC 242, with the current revision occurring in 2019. This update included significant enhancements in fire prevention measures, clearer definitions of responsibilities for operators, and improved guidelines for risk assessment procedures. These changes reflect the latest best practices in fire safety and operational procedures, ensuring that the standard remains relevant in the evolving landscape of cableway installations.