ETA L20 ENG - Aedilitia - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
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ETA L20 ENG - Aedilitia - Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
Istituto per le Tecnologie della Costruzione Autorizzato e notificato conformemente all’articolo 10 della Direttiva 89/106/CEE del Consiglio del 21 dicembre 1988, relativa all’avvicinamento delle disposizioni legislative, regolamentari ed amministrative degli Stati membri, relativa ai prodotti da costruzione. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via Lombardia 49 - 20098 San Giuliano Milanese – Italy tel: +39-02-9806.1 – Telefax: +39-02-98280088 e-mail: [email protected] European Technical Approval Membro EOTA ETA 13/0868 (English language translation; the original version is in Italian) Nome commerciale Trade name Scala “L20” modelli “L20-2RI-GLE”, “L20-2RI-GLA”, “L20-2RZ-GLE”, “L20-2RZ-GLA” “L20” stair kit in the versions: “L20-2RI-GLE”, “L20-2RI-GLA”, “L20-2RZ-GLE”, “L20-2RZ-GLA” Beneficiario Holder of approval Solidarietà Intrapresa soc. coop. soc. Onlus Via Campo dei Fiori, 3/b 47122 Forlì (FC) - Italy Tipologia del prodotto da costruzione ed utilizzo Generic type and use of construction product Sistema di scale a rampa con doppia fascia laterale portante Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Validità da/a Validity from/to 22.06.2013/21.06.2018 Stabilimenti di produzione Manufacturing plants Via Campo dei Fiori, 3/b - 47122 Forlì (FC) Via degli Artigiani, 5 – 48125 Savio (RA) - Italy Questo Benestare Tecnico Europeo contiene This European Technical Approval contains 16 pagine, inclusi 7 allegati 16 pages, including 7 annexes ____________________________________________________________________________ European Organisation for Technical Approvals Organisation pour l’Agrément Technique Européen I LEGAL BASIS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. This European Technical Approval is issued by Istituto per le Tecnologie della Costruzione Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (called ITC-CNR in the following text) in accordance with: - Council Directive 89/106/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions of Member States relating to Construction Products1, modified by the Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 19932 and by Regulation EC n. 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council3; - DPR 246 of 21/04/934 and DPR 499 of 10/12/975, concerning the implementation of Council Directive 89/106/EEC; - Common Procedural Rules for Requesting, Preparing and Granting of European Technical Approvals set out in the Annex of Commission Decision 94/23/EC6; - Guideline for European Technical Approval of "Prefabricated stair kits - Part 1: Prefabricated stair kits in general (excluding severe climatic conditions)", ETAG 008, edition January 2002 (called ETAG 008-01 in the following text). 2. ITC-CNR is authorised to check whether the provisions of this European Technical Approval are met. Checking may take place in the manufacturing plant. Nevertheless, the responsibility for the conformity of the products to this European Technical Approval and for their fitness for the intended use remains with the Holder of the European Technical Approval. 3 This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to manufacturers or agents of manufacturers other than those indicated on cover page, or manufacturing plants other than those as laid down in the context of this European Technical Approval. 4. This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by ITC-CNR, according to Article 5 (1) of Council Directive 89/106/EEC. 5. Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means shall be in full. However, partial reproduction can be made with the written consent of ITC-CNR. In this case partial reproduction has to be designated as such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures shall not contradict or misuse the European Technical Approval. 6. The European Technical Approval (ETA) is issued by ITC-CNR in its official language. This version fully corresponds to the version used by EOTA for circulation. Translations into other languages have to be designated as such. 1 Official Journal of the European Communities N° L 40, 11.02.1989, p.12 Official Journal of the European Communities N° L 220, 30.08.1993, p.1 3 Official Journal of the European Union N° 1 L 220,30.10.2003, p.1 4 Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n. 170 of 22.07.1993 5 Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana n. 21 of 10/12/1998 6 Official Journal of the European Communities N° L 17, 20.01.1994, p.34 ETA 13/0868 L20 2 Page 2 of 16 II 1. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THE EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL DEFINITION OF PRODUCT, INTENDED USE AND ASSUMED WORKING LIFE The stair system is composed of a double mm 8 or mm 10 thick plate structure, located both on the inner and on the outer side of the stair, made of S235JR or stainless AISI 304 steel with shaped profile, type “I” (versions “L20-2RI-GLE” and “L20-2RI-GLA”) or type “Z” (versions “L202RZ-GLE” and “L20-2RZ-GLA”). To the double lateral structure, lamellar beechwood steps 40 or 60 mm thick (versions “L202RI-GLE” and “L20-2RZ-GLE”) are fastened through suitable bolting, or, alternatively, pressure bent mm 3 thick sheet steps (versions “L20-2RI-GLA” and “L20-2RZ-GLA”). The structure can be fabricated in one single part (for each flight of steps) or in various parts linked together through dovetail shaped joints. Structures are fixed to the bottom floor at the beginning of the stair and to the top floor at the landing, in addition intermediate supports are provided for, fixed to the wall through plugs, installed every six steps as a maximum (see Annex 1) and anyway where the stair turns on the external side; when the side wall is absent it is possible to make use of supports from the ground, installed every eight steps as a maximum and anyway where the stair turns on the external side, conveniently fixed to the floor through plugs. External overall dimension of the staircase may vary from mm 500 to mm 1000. Riser height ranges from a minimum of mm 160 up to mm 250, tread width ranges from mm 200 to mm 250 (step mm 260 and mm 310). Staircase may have up to 16 steps, and a maximum height between two floors of mm 4250. For every layout of the stairs, the riser dimension remains unchanged along the whole flight. Further complements of the stairs are different typologies of railings constituted by either steel vertical posts or steel vertical posts coupled with bands of tubular bars parallel to the handrail and equally distanced from each other along the whole post height. The handrail can be made of solid beechwood or a steel tubular bar positioned at a height of 970 ÷ 1170 mm. Geometry, dimensions and construction details are illustrated in Annexes 1 to 6 to this ETA. 1.1 Intended use Stairs “L20” are intended for indoor use in buildings of category “A” EN 1990:2002 with air temperatures between +5°C and +30°C and relative humidity between 30 % and 70 %. The provisions made in this European Technical Approval are based on an assumed working life of the stairs of at least 50 years, provided that the conditions laid down in sections 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2 for installation, packaging, transport and storage as well as for appropriate use, maintenance and repair are met. The indications given on the working life cannot be interpreted as a guarantee given by the producer, but are to be regarded only as a means for choosing the appropriate products in relation to the expected economically reasonable working life of the works. 2. 2.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF PRODUCT AND METHODS OF VERIFICATION General This ETA is issued for stair kit “L20” on the basis of admitted information/data, deposited with ITC-CNR, which identify the kit that was assessed and judged. Changes to the production process of the kit or to the components of the kit which could result in deposited information/data being incorrect, shall be notified to ITC-CNR before they are introduced and ITC-CNR will assess whether or not such changes affect the ETA and, if so, whether further assessment and/or alteration to the ETA shall be necessary7. The characteristics of the components and of the system not mentioned in this ETA nor in the Annexes shall correspond to the respective values laid down in the Technical Documentation of this ETA, checked by ITC-CNR. 7 The ETA Holder may change, under his own responsibility, some of the suppliers of a component, but only provided that the characteristics and the performances of the new components and the final performances of the system do not change at all. These changes must be fully recorded within the Factory Production Control documents in order to grant full traceability. ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 3 of 16 2.2 Methods of verification The identification tests and the assessment of fitness for the intended use of “L20” were carried out in compliance with ETAG 008-01. 2.2.1 Essential Requirement 1: MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITY The staircase corresponds to the drawings and data contained in the annexes. The material values, dimensions and tolerances of the components of the stair not indicated in the annexes shall correspond to the values laid down in the Technical Documentation. The staircase has a sufficient mechanical resistance and stability in order to resist to static or quasi-static loads. The characteristic values of resistance of the staircase given in Annex 7 were determined from loading tests and by structural analysis. Prevention of progressive collapse Failure of individual components of the staircase does not lead to a progressive collapse of the complete staircase. Residual load-bearing capacity The steps loaded by service loads stated in Annex 7 have a sufficient residual load-bearing capacity. A local material failure does not lead to an abrupt total loss of load-bearing capacity of the steps. Long-term behavior Under appropriate use and maintenance conditions, the characteristic values of resistance stated in Annex 7 will be ensured over the entire indicated working life. Resistance to earthquakes The stair system has been verified by calculation with respect to permanent and variable actions as described in the Calculation Report deposited with ITC CNR. The assessment has been carried out in conformity with Ordinanza P.C.M. 20th March 2003 n. 3274 according to the following parameters: seismic zone 2 (according to EC8); ground type “C”; location factor S=1,150; structural type: column and frame structure with structure factor 1; ductility class: DCM structural factor: one –storey building with one only bay. SL Pver Tr ag Fo T*c Years g SLO 81.0 30.0 0.066 2.400 0.260 SLD 63.0 SLV 10.0 50.0 0.084 2.390 0.270 475.0 0.205 2.430 0.300 SLC 5.0 975.0 0.257 2.480 0.320 sec ag: maximum horizontal ground acceleration; Fo: maximum value of spectrum amplification factor during horizontal acceleration; T*c: starting time of constant speed portion of horizontal acceleration spectrum; Pver : probability of overcoming Tr: return time Tab.1: Resistance to earthquakes Load-displacement behaviour and vibrations The characteristic values concerning load-displacement ratio were determined by experimental tests and by calculation and are reported in table 2. ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 4 of 16 The vibration behaviour was determined by test. Under a single load of 1 kN acting on the most unfavourable point the staircase shows a deflection of w ≤ 5 mm. The first natural frequency of the staircase (inclusive of a single mass of 100 kg) is greater than 5 Hz. Deflection and proper oscillation frequency under load of Q = 1,00 kN Type of stair Deflection w [mm] Frequency f [Hz] 4.02 5.83 “Dritta” R16 1.40 5.91 “L” P3-R13 0.61 6.99 “C” P3-R10-P3 0.65 11.74 “U” P3-P3-R10 1.60 9.52 “L” R6-P3-R7 0.64 9.05 “U” R10-P3-P3 1.30 5.81 “L” R13- P3 Table 2: deflection and proper oscillation frequency in the most unfavourable cases with 16 wooden steps and outer width 1000mm, “Z” 8mm structural type Resistance of the fixings No Performance Determined (NPD). The stairs are fixed by means of connectors which are covered by ETAs. The specifications of such connectors are given in the manufacturer’s Technical Documentation. 2.2.2 Essential Requirement 2: SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE Reaction to fire The reaction to fire of the steel components, in accordance with the provisions of EC decisions (96/603/EC and 2000/605/EC), is classified A1 without the need for testing. As for wooden steps, in accordance with the provisions of EC decision 2005/610/EC without the need for testing: D – s2, d0. Fire resistance No Performance Determined (NPD). 2.2.3 Essential Requirement 3: HYGIENE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT Dangerous substances The manufacturer has presented a written declaration in which he states that stair kits do not contain any of the dangerous substances listed in the EU database. In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in this European Technical Approval, there may be other requirements applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In order to meet the provisions of the EU Construction Products Directive, these requirements need also to be complied with, when and where they apply. 2.2.4 Essential Requirement 4: SAFETY IN USE Geometry of the stair The geometry of the stair is stated in Annexes 1 to 6. Within one flight, the tread width measured on the walking line is constant. Slipperiness No Performance Determined (NPD). Equipment of the stair for a safe use Barrier and handrail: No Performance Determined (NPD). Note: Barrier and handrail must be attached to the stair (Annexes 1 to 6) with specific glass fibre reinforced polyamide bushes. ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 5 of 16 Tactility and visibility No Performance Determined (NPD). Safe breakage of components A brittle failure of individual components is excluded. Impact resistance On account of the materials used, brittle failure of individual components of the stair can be excluded. NPD option (No Performance Determined). 2.2.5 Essential Requirement 5: PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE Not relevant. 2.2.6 Essential Requirement 6: ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION Not relevant. 2.2.7 ASPECTS OF DURABILITY AND SERVICEABILITY Durability and serviceability Resistance to deterioration caused by physical, chemical and biological agents. Under appropriate use and maintenance conditions and at an indoor climate with air temperatures between +5 °C and +30 °C and relative air humidity between 30 % and 70 % the stair will have for the intended use an adequate resistance to: physical agents such as the effects of temperature, solar radiation and variations of relative humidity, chemical agents such as the effects of cleaning agents, water, carbon dioxide, oxygen and naturally occurring corrosives and pollution agents and biological agents such as the effects of fungi, bacteria, algae and insects. Finishes and surface layers Steel components are corrosion protected with an epoxy powder coating surface treatment. Stainless steel components are superficially finished with an abrasive treatment of satinizing or polishing. Wooden components (steps, structure and handrail) are coated with varnish and can be also produced on request either unfinished or with various types of finishing (for example brushing). 3. 3.1 EVALUATION OF CONFORMITY AND CE MARKING Attestation of conformity system According to the Decision on the procedure of attestation of conformity 98/279/EC of 5 December 1997 as amended by Decision 2001/596/EC of the European Commission the system 2+ of attestation of conformity applies. In addition, according to Decision 2001/596/EC of the European Commission the System 4 of attestation of conformity applies with regard to reaction to fire. The system of Attestation of Conformity specified by the European Commission is System 2+ as described in the Council Directive 89/106/EEC Annex III, 2 (i), First possibility, as follows: Declaration of Conformity of the product by the manufacturer on the basis of: a) Tasks of the manufacturer: 1. Initial type testing of the product 2. Factory Production Control, including testing of samples taken at the factory in accordance with a control plan8. 8 The control plan has been deposited with ITC-CNR and is only made available to the Notified Bodies involved in the conformity attestation procedure. ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 6 of 16 b) Tasks of the Notified Body: 3. Certification of Factory Production Control on the basis of: Initial inspection of the factory and of factory production control; Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of Factory Production Control. 3.2 Responsibilities 3.2.1 Tasks of the manufacturer 3.2.1.1 Initial Type testing (system 2+) For Initial Type Testing, the results of the test performed as part of the assessment for this European Technical Approval shall be used unless there are changes in the production line or plant. In such cases, the necessary new initial type testing has to be agreed between ITC-CNR and the Manufacturer. These tests could be taken over by the Manufacturer for Declaration of Conformity. 3.2.1.2 Factory production control The ETA Holder has a Factory Production Control system in his plants (manufacturing of the stair kits) and exercises permanent internal control of production, including testing samples in accordance with his control plan. For the components of “L20” which the ETA Holder does not manufacture by himself, he makes sure that an appropriate Factory Production Control carried out by other manufacturers guarantees the compliance of such components with the European Technical Approval. To this end: - he relies on national certification bodies, - has specified through contracts with his suppliers the awaited characteristics, the controls and frequencies, and - he carries out controls on such components by himself. The control plan and the provisions taken by the ETA Holder for components not produced by himself have been agreed with the Approval Body and deposited with ITC-CNR where it is only made available to the Notified Body involved in the Conformity attestation procedure. Such control plan will be given to the Notified Body chosen by the ETA Holder to perform the duties laid down in the attestation of conformity. The manufacturer only uses raw materials supplied with the relevant inspection documents as laid down in the control plan. The incoming raw materials are subject to verifications by the manufacturer before acceptance. All the elements, requirements and provisions adopted by the manufacturer are documented in a systematic manner in the form of written processes and procedures. This production control system ensures that “L20” kits and their components are in conformity with this European Technical Approval. The results of Factory Production Control are recorded and evaluated. The records include, among the others, the following information: - designation of the product, raw materials and components; - type of control or testing; - date of the product’s manufacture and date of testing of the product or raw materials and components; - results of controls and testing and, if appropriate, comparison with requirements; - signature of the person responsible for Factory Production Control. The records shall be presented to the inspection body during the continuous surveillance. They shall be presented to ITC-CNR on request. Details of the extent, nature and frequency of testing and controls to be performed within the Factory Production Control shall correspond to the control plan which is part of the technical documentation of this European Technical Approval. ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 7 of 16 3.2.2. Tasks of the Notified Bodies 3.2.2.1 Initial inspection of factory and Factory Production Control The Notified Body shall ascertain that, in accordance with the control plan, the factory, in particular the staff and equipment, and the Factory Production Control are suitable to ensure a continuous and orderly manufacturing of the components according to the specifications given in clause 2 of this ETA. 3.2.2.2 Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control The Notified Body shall visit the factory at least once a year for surveillance purposes. It shall be verified that the system of Factory Production Control and the specified manufacturing process are maintained taking into account the deposited control plan. Continuous surveillance and assessment of Factory Production Control have to be performed in accordance with the control plan. During each visit, the Notified Body shall use an ad-hoc checklist and shall examine, among the others: - the control registers of raw materials, products in course of manufacture and finished products, - the documents attesting the application of the control frequencies, - the conformity of the products subjected to this ETA. In cases where the provisions of the European Technical Approval and the control plan are no longer fulfilled, the conformity certificate shall be withdrawn. 3.3. 4. 4.1 CE Marking The CE Marking shall be affixed on the packaging or on accompanying commercial documents (DDT). The symbol «CE» shall be accompanied by the following information: - identification number of the Notified Body, - name or identifying mark of the ETA Holder and name of his manufacturing plant, - legal address of the ETA Holder, - the last two digits of the year in which the CE marking was affixed, - number of the EC Certificate of conformity, - number of this European Technical Approval, - name of the stair version “L20”; ETAG 008-01, edition January 2002. ASSUMPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR THE INTENDED USE WAS FAVOURABLY ASSESSED Manufacturing Stairs “L20” shall correspond, as far as their composition and manufacturing process are concerned, to the products subjected to the approval tests. The manufacturing process scheme is deposited with ITC-CNR. 4.2 Installation 4.2.1. General It is the responsibility of the ETA Holder to make sure that all persons concerned are appropriately informed about the specific design and installation conditions of the stair kit “L20”. Such information can be given using reproductions of the respective parts of this European Technical Approval. Furthermore, all the data concerning the execution shall be clearly indicated on the packaging and/or on the enclosed instruction sheets using one or several illustrations. In any case, it is appropriate to comply with national regulations and particularly fire regulations. 5 5.1 RECOMMENDATIONS Packaging, transport and storage The stair kits are placed into wood packaging boxes on which specific identification labels are affixed. ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 8 of 16 The manufacturer takes measures to avoid damage during storage and transport, for instance by sticking warning signs such a “do not expose to water” or “handle with care” on the packaging boxes. 5.2 Maintenance and repair of the stair The first maintenance service is carried out after twelve months and consists in evaluating the fastening state of all the connecting screws of the different components. The stairs can be cleaned with a water-moist cloth or, if required, with a non-aggressive detergent. All cleaning tools that may cause wear on the surface of the components of the stair and all products containing abrasive agents and chemical solvents of any kind whatsoever, shall be avoided in any case. Any localised damage due to accidental actions shall be timely repaired. The original version is signed by Dr. Roberto Vinci (ITC Director) ETA 13/0868 L20 Page 9 of 16 Annex 1 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” F lateral supports – S supports from the ground (alternatively, if a load bearing wall is absent) “L20” Stair type and geometries ETA 13/0868 L20 Annex 1 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 10 of 16 Annex 2 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” L20-2RI-GLE Parameters Symbol Value (mm) Step width Lg 500 -1000 Tread P 200 - 250 Riser A 160- 250 Step thickness sg 40 - 60 Overlapping S 60 Structure height hs 230 - 300 Structure thickness st 8 -10 “L20” Global view and technical and structural details ETA 13/0868 L20 L20-2RZ-GLA Annex 2 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 11 of 16 Annex 3 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” FIXING TO THE BOTTOM FLOOR FIXING AT THE LANDING FIXING OF THE STEP– STRUCTURE WOODEN STEP STEEL STEP STRUCTURAL PARTS JOINTING “L20” Connection with the floor, landing and structural parts jointing, details ETA 13/0868 L20 Annex 3 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 12 of 16 Annex 4 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” FIXING ON SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE “L20” Fixing on side and by means of supports from the ground, details ETA 13/0868 L20 FIXING WITH SUPPORTS FROM THE GROUND Annex 4 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 13 of 16 Annex 5 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” Post with 2 flat bars 40x6 mm and 6 round bars Ø 12 mm Balusters Ø 20 mm R1 R5 R1, R2, R4, R5, R6 railings, details ETA 13/0868 L20 R4 R2 Post with 2 profiles 15x15 mm and 6 round bars Ø 12 mm “L20” Post with 1 flat bar 40x8 mm and 6 round bars Ø 12 mm Post with 1 tubular bar Ø 42 and 6 round bars Ø 12 mm R6 Annex 5 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 14 of 16 Annex 6 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” Value Parameter (mm) Up to 4250 Height between floors Riser From 160 to 250 260 and 310 Length of the step From 200 to 250 Tread width Width of the step From 500 to 1000 Thickness of the wooden step/3 mm steel box-shaped step 40 - 60 Length of the median line of the flight of stairs 5330 (1) From 970 to 1170 Height of the handrail 38 - 50 Outer diameter of the handrail Distance between the railing balusters From 80 to 90 (1) with 16 average height risers and maximum tread Components Materials Supporting structures for steps, steps, brackets and posts Steel Type Mechanical characteristics S235 JR EN 10025 ftk = 360 N/mm² S275 JR EN 10025 ftk = 430 N/mm² ft.k = 800 N/mm² Steel Nuts and bolts 8.8 class fv,k = 640 N/mm² fd,N = 560 N/mm² fd,V = 396 N/mm² Steps and handrail Finger Joint beech BS 11 – GL 24 (DIN 1052 EN 385) Accessories Polyamide PAV 6 30% glass fibre “L20” Geometry and materials of the stairs ETA 13/0868 L20 fmk = 11 N/mm² fvk = 8.5 N/mm² fck = 8.5 N/mm² ftk = 66 N/mm² fyk = 38 N/mm² Annex 6 of European Technical Approval 13/08686: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 15 of 16 Annex 7 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: “Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string” Load-bearing capacity at ultimate limit state - Characteristic values of resistance Rk Stair component Steps Steps Handrail Characteristic values of resistance Type of load Vertical variable evenly distributed load qRk = Vertical variable single point load QRk = Horizontal variable evenly distributed load hRk = 3.0 Coefficients [kN/m²] γs = 1.1 γw = 1.5 3.0 [kN] γp = 2.0 γQ = 1.5 NPD Proof of ultimate limit state is only given if the design value of the loads (Fd) does not exceed the design value of the resistance (Rd): Fd ≤ Rd with Fd = Fk ⋅ γQ and Rd = Rk / γs γw = partial safety factor of wood γp = partial safety factor of polymers γs = partial safety factor of steel γQ = partial safety factor taking account of the model's uncertainties and dimensional variations (Appendix A of standard CEN/TS 15680:2007) Fk = Load characteristic values in accordance with Eurocode EN 1991-1-1:2002 for Category A residential buildings Load-bearing capacity at serviceability limit state - Deflections under loading Deflection of the steps under evenly distributed load Load Fs qs = 2.00 [kN/m²] Clear length of the stair l= Length [mm] Deflection under load Fs related to the clear width of the stair w≤ l/200 [-] Qs = 2.00 [kN] Deflection of the step under single point load Load Fs Clear width of the stair l= Width [mm] Deflection under load Fs related to the clear width of the stair w≤ l/200 [-] Proof of serviceability limit state is only given if the characteristic values of the loads (Fk) do not exceed the values (Fs): Fk ≤ Fs Load-bearing capacity – Admissible loads Minimum value from proof of ultimate limit state and serviceability limit state Vertical variable evenly distributed load q= 2.00 [kN/m²] Vertical variable single point load Q= 2.00 [kN] Horizontal variable evenly distributed load hs = NPD Admissible loads = min [Rk / (γs ⋅ γQ) , Fs] “L20” Load-bearing capacity ETA 13/0868 L20 Annex 7 of European Technical Approval 13/0868: Flight stair kit with double lateral load bearing string Page 16 of 16