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Rail Industry Standard for Station Infrastructure

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Issue record

Issue Date Comments

One December 2007 Original document

Replaces previously mandatoryrequirements from GE/RT8005,GI/RT7014, GM/RT1201 andGM/RT1251, and recommendationsfrom GE/RC8505

Two June 2013 Replaces issue one

Part six of RIS-7700-INS issue oneis replaced by RIS-7702-INS

Superseded or replaced documents

The following Railway Group document is superseded or replaced, either in whole or inpart as indicated:

Superseded documents Sectionssuperseded

Date whensections aresuperseded

RIS-7700-INS, Issue One, Rail IndustryStandard for Station Infrastructure

Part 2, 3, 4, 5,7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13 andAppendices A,B and C

01 June 2013

Part 6 of RIS-7700-INS, issue one, is superseded by RIS-7702-INS, issue one, RailIndustry Standard for Lighting at Stations.

RIS-7700-INS, issue one, ceases to be in force and is withdrawn as of 01 June 2013.

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Contents

Section Description Page

Part 1 Introduction 51.1 Purpose of this document 51.2 Application of this document 51.3 Health and safety responsibilities 51.4 The structure of this document 51.5 Copyright 51.6 Approval and authorisation of this document 5

Part 2 Station platforms 62.1 Load carrying capacity of platforms 62.2 Provision for track maintenance 62.3 Platform and coper surfaces 62.4 Prevention of rubbish accumulation under platforms 62.5 Materials used for cleaning and de-icing 7

Part 3 Structures, buildings and platform furniture 83.1 Headroom on platforms 83.2 Provision for accidental loading from derailed trains 83.3 Particular requirements for station roofs and platform canopies 83.4 Vertical glazing and cladding 93.5 Securing of platform furniture and lightweight structures 93.6 Provision for storage of self-help trolleys 93.7 Electrical clearances 93.8 Maintaining signal visibility 9

Part 4 Access and egress 104.1 Design of entrances and exits 104.2 Emergency evacuation 104.3 Vehicular access 104.4 Sub-surface stations 11

Part 5 Escalators and passenger conveyors 125.1 General design requirements 125.2 Technical requirements 125.3 Fire requirements 135.4 Emergency arrangements 145.5 Signing 145.6 Registration of escalators and passenger conveyors 155.7 Register of escalators and passenger conveyors 155.8 Periodic thorough examination of escalators and passenger conveyors 155.9 After-care of escalators and passenger conveyorsError! Bookmark not defined.

Part 6 Lighting [Deleted] 17

Part 7 Platform signs and markings 187.1 General requirements for signs 187.2 Passenger information signs 187.3 Passenger and staff warning signs 187.4 Signs for vehicular traffic at stations 18

Part 8 Services 198.1 Location of new buried services 198.2 Protection of new buried services 198.3 Particular requirements for services in platforms 208.4 Requirements for other service routes 218.5 Requirements for all services 21




Part 9 Fire precautions 239.1 Fire safety of materials 239.2 Materials in new stations 239.3 Materials in existing stations 249.4 Interfaces with other premises 259.5 Use of type tests 259.6 Records relating to fire safety of materials 259.7 Role of the fire and rescue authority 269.8 Fire protection arrangements 26

Part 10 Managing the risk from unauthorised access and vandalism 2710.1 Requirement for risk assessment 2710.2 Content of the risk assessment 2710.3 Action following a risk assessment 2710.4 Recording results of risk assessment 2810.5 Identifying trends and patterns of incidents 2810.6 Incidents of unauthorised access not requiring a risk assessment 2810.7 Increasing awareness of risk from unauthorised access and vandalism 29

Part 11 Design for deterring unauthorised access at a station 3011.1 Design for deterring unauthorised access 3011.2 Particular requirements for design 3011.3 Design of platform ends at new stations 3011.4 Design of platform ends at existing stations 3111.5 Platforms located on a bridge 3111.6 Platforms located above an overhead electrified railway 3111.7 Ramps at platform ends adjacent to level crossings 32

Part 12 Provision for persons with reduced mobility 3312.1 Provision for persons with reduced mobility 33

Part 13 Design for passenger security 3413.1 Design for passenger security 34

AppendicesAppendix A Possible measures to reduce recurrence of unauthorised access and

vandalism at stations 35Appendix B Escalators and passenger conveyors - technical data summary sheet 36Appendix C Fire performance criteria for materials 37

Definitions 45

References 48

Tables

Table 1 Floors (including floor coverings and floor structure) 38Table 2 Walls (including wall structure and glazing) and Ceilings (including ceiling

structure and glazing) 39Table 3 Roofs (including roof structure and glazing) 39Table 4 Door Sets 39Table 5 Cables 40Table 6 Additional Recommendations for Essential Circuit Cables in Direct Routes

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Table 7 Seating and Upholstered Furniture(1)

41Table 8 Non-upholstered Panel Furniture

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Table 9 Solid or Flexible Rubber and Plastic in Furniture 42Table 10 Rigid Cellular Rubber and Plastic in Furniture 43Table 11 Textile Fabrics

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Table 12 Paper Posters for Information or Advertising 44Table 13 Miscellaneous Items (for example Conduits) 44




Part 1 Introduction

1.1 Purpose of this document

1.1.1 This document has been published by Rail Safety and Standards Board to provide avoluntary standard on station infrastructure, for infrastructure managers responsible formanaging and operating stations to use if they so choose.

1.1.2 This document is adapted from the previously mandatory requirements set out inGE/RT8005, GI/RT7014, GM/RT1201 and GM/RT1251, and recommendations containedin GE/RC8505.

1.2 Application of this document

1.2.1 Railway Industry Standards are not mandatory unless or until a duty holder specifies all orpart of them in company procedures or contract conditions. Where this is the case the dutyholder will specify the nature and extent of application.

1.2.2 Specific compliance requirements and dates have therefore not been specified since thesewill be the subject of the internal procedures or contract conditions of the companies whichchoose to adopt this standard.

1.2.3 Railway Group Standard GI/RT7016 sets out mandatory requirements for stationinfrastructure. The requirements set out in GI/RT7016 have not been duplicated in thisdocument.

1.3 Health and safety responsibilities

1.3.1 Users of documents published by Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) are remindedof the need to consider their own responsibilities to ensure health and safety at work andtheir own duties under health and safety legislation. RSSB does not warrant thatcompliance with all or any documents published by RSSB is sufficient in itself to ensuresafe systems of work or operation or to satisfy such responsibilities or duties.

1.4 The structure of this document

1.4.1 This document is set out as a series of requirements, in some cases followed by relevantguidance. The guidance is indicated by prefixing the paragraph number with the letter ‘G’.

1.5 Copyright

1.5.1 Copyright in the Railway Group documents is owned by Rail Safety and Standards BoardLimited. All rights are hereby reserved. No Railway Group document (in whole or in part)may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or means,without the prior written permission of Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited, or asexpressly permitted by law.

1.5.2 RSSB members are granted copyright licence in accordance with the ConstitutionAgreement relating to Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited.

1.5.3 In circumstances where Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited has granted a particularperson or organisation permission to copy extracts from Railway Group documents, RailSafety and Standards Board Limited accepts no responsibility for, nor any liability inconnection with, the use of such extracts, or any claims arising there from. This disclaimerapplies to all forms of media in which extracts from Railway Group documents may bereproduced.

1.6 Approval and authorisation of this document

1.6.1 The content of this document was approved by Infrastructure Standards Committee on06 March 2013.

1.6.2 This document was authorised by RSSB on 24 April 2013.




Part 2 Station platforms

2.1 Load carrying capacity of platforms

2.1.1 Platforms where no vehicular traffic is permitted or required (pedestrianloading)

2.1.1.1 Requirements for pedestrian loading are set out in GI/RT7016.

2.1.2 Platforms where vehicular traffic is permitted or required (vehicular loading)

2.1.2.1 If it is proposed to permit access for vehicles and/or if access for emergency vehicles isrequired to platforms, the platform shall be capable of carrying the maximum anticipatedloading from such vehicles.

2.1.2.2 At stations where tractor-hauled station traffic exists, or is likely to be utilised, newplatforms and alterations to platforms shall be designed to carry the maximum anticipatedloading from such vehicles.

2.2 Provision for track maintenance

2.2.1 In the design of new platforms and alterations to platforms (including their foundations),allowance shall be made for the maintenance and renewal of adjacent track (for example,future reballasting operations).

2.3 Platform and coper surfaces

2.3.1 Platform cross fall

2.3.1.1 GI/RT7016 sets out mandatory requirements for platform cross fall.

2.3.2 Materials for platform surfaces

2.3.2.1 The design of surfacing shall take into account the expected rainfall.

2.3.2.2 Surfaces shall be formed from materials that allow the platform to be cleaned of dirt anddebris.

2.3.2.3 The design of surfacing shall take into account the effects of any substances used foractivities such as cleaning or de-icing.

2.3.3 Drainage

2.3.3.1 Adequate provision for and maintenance of drainage for the removal of storm water andspillage shall be made for platform surfaces, platform buildings and canopies to avoiddischarge or overflow onto the platform surface or adjacent track.

2.3.4 Security of platform copers

2.3.4.1 Platform copers shall have a suitable restraint to prevent them from moving and therebyinfringing clearances or endangering passengers.

2.4 Prevention of rubbish accumulation under platforms

2.4.1 For new platforms and alterations to platforms, a suitable removable barrier (for example, amesh screen) shall be provided at the front and rear of voided platforms to prevent rubbishaccumulation under the platform giving rise to a health and / or fire risk.

2.4.2 At existing voided platforms, the provision of a suitable removable barrier shall beconsidered, particularly where there is evidence of rubbish accumulation to the extent thatit is likely to give rise to a health and / or fire risk.

2.4.3 GI/RT7016 requires provision of a recess beneath the platform edge. Any screens or othersuitable barrier shall not encroach within this space.




2.5 Materials used for cleaning and de-icing

2.5.1 The effect that cleaning and de-icing materials have on the durability of platform surfacesshall be considered and only those that do not cause premature deterioration of the surfaceand adjacent track shall be used.




Part 3 Structures, buildings and platform furniture

3.1 Headroom on platforms

3.1.1 GI/RT7016 requires 2500 mm minimum headroom to new station roofs and platformcanopies or alterations to station roofs and platform canopies, suspended equipment, signsand lighting for the following distances from the platform edge:

a) 3000 mm where the permissible or enhanced permissible speed on the line adjacentto the platform exceeds 100 mph (165 km/h).

b) 2500 mm at other platforms.

3.1.2 Beyond these distances from the platform edge, the minimum headroom to new stationroofs and platform canopies or alterations to station roofs and platform canopies,suspended equipment, signs and lighting shall be 2300 mm.

G 3.1.2.1 Beyond the distances specified in GI/RT7016, the recommended minimumheadroom is 2500 mm where this is reasonably practicable to achieve.

G 3.1.2.2 A headroom of 3500 mm is preferred. The additional headroom improvesvisibility of, for example, directional signage and customer informationsystems along platforms. The increased vertical clearance will alsocontribute to passenger comfort.

3.2 Provision for accidental loading from derailed trains

3.2.1 Where there is an alteration at a station, either to the track or to the station itself that wouldbring columns within 4.5 m of the nearest rail, the risk from derailed trains shall beassessed.

3.2.2 Where additional protective measures are required the following shall, as a minimum, beconsidered:

a) The provision of a solid platform wall and platform construction to protect the columns.

b) The provision of continuity within the structure supported by the columns to preventprogressive collapse (for example, by designing the structure to remain standing withany single column removed).

3.3 Particular requirements for station roofs and platform canopies

3.3.1 Loading for new station roofs and platform canopies, and station roofs andplatform canopies subject to alteration

3.3.1.1 On platforms where vehicular access or tractor-hauled station traffic is permitted, newcolumns (or columns subject to alterations) supporting station roofs or platform canopiesshall be designed to withstand the collision loading appropriate to the vehicle type and itsvelocity, or shall be protected by adequate and suitable barriers.

3.3.2 Access for station roofs and platform canopies

3.3.2.1 The design of new station roofs and platform canopies shall provide access for installation,cleaning, inspection and maintenance and future dismantling without jeopardising thesafety of train operations and station users.

3.3.2.2 In order to achieve this, consideration shall be given to the provision of permanentwalkways, inspection cradles and ladders.




3.3.3 Selection of materials for station roofs and platform canopies (includingglazing)

3.3.3.1 When selecting materials for roofs (including glazing), the following shall be considered:

a) The effects of fire, including both damage to the materials and, where appropriate, theuse of the roof or glazing as fire separation (see also Part 9 of this document).

b) The effects of explosion.

c) The effects of ultra-violet light.

d) Thermal effects of expansion and differential temperature gradients.

e) The effects of materials used for cleaning and removal of graffiti.

3.3.4 Resistance to accidental or wilful damage to station roofs, platform canopies(including glazing and cladding)

3.3.4.1 The design of new station roofs or platform canopies or alterations to existing station roofsor platform canopies shall take into account the risks to train operations and station userscaused by accidental or wilful damage to any glazing, cladding or other roofing systemand / or its supports.

3.3.4.2 Accidental and wilful damage by vandals, falling objects, road and rail vehicles shall beconsidered.

3.4 Vertical glazing and cladding

3.4.1 Where vehicles, trolleys and other equipment have access adjacent to vertical claddingand glazing, barriers shall be provided to prevent collision.

3.5 Securing of platform furniture and lightweight structures

3.5.1 Platform furniture and other lightweight structures shall be fixed to the platform or otherwisesecured to prevent accidental or malicious movement.

3.6 Provision for storage of self-help trolleys

3.6.1 Where passenger self-help trolleys are in use, appropriate measures shall be in place toreduce the risk of them falling onto the track (including the provision of safe storage areasand automatic braking devices).

3.7 Electrical clearances

3.7.1 For stations where 25 kV overhead electrification exists or is proposed, the electricalclearances between the overhead line equipment and platform canopies and stationfootbridges are set out in GE/RT8025. For electrical clearances to other overheadelectrification systems, specialist advice shall be sought.

3.8 Maintaining signal visibility

3.8.1 GE/RT8034 sets out the requirements for ensuring that the visibility and alignment ofsignals and signs that perform the function of signals are not adversely affected during thelifetime of the equipment.




Part 4 Access and egress

4.1 Design of entrances and exits

4.1.1 The design capacity of entrances and exits to station platforms, escalators, lifts, passengerconveyors, ramps and stairways, shall be based on the forecast maximum passenger flowsthroughout a 24 hour period over the intended design life of the facilities provided.

4.1.2 Access to and from platforms shall be direct, obvious and provide for access by peoplewith reduced mobility. The term ‘people with reduced mobility’ (PRM) is defined in the PRMTSI.

G 4.1.2.1 Further guidance on the design of access for people with reduced mobility isgiven in ‘Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers: A Code ofPractice’ (February 2002), published by the Strategic Rail Authority, andBS8300:2001 ‘Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needsof disabled people. Code of practice’.

4.1.3 New entrances and exits and alterations to entrances and exits to station platforms,escalators, lifts, passenger conveyors, ramps and stairways, shall be positioned to provideunobstructed access and to avoid local congestion.

4.1.4 The need for fixed stairways to be provided adjacent to escalators and passengerconveyors, to meet breakdown and emergency evacuation requirements, shall beestablished. Except where it is not reasonably practicable, sufficient alternative routesshall be provided for situations where an escalator or passenger conveyor is non-operational.

4.1.5 Where site circumstances permit, escalators, lifts, passenger conveyors, ramps andstairways shall be orientated so that access to and egress from them is parallel to theplatform edge.

4.1.6 Where site circumstances prevent this, suitable barriers shall be provided to preventpersons or objects having direct access to the platform edge.

4.2 Emergency evacuation

4.2.1 At new stations, the design shall take account of the need for safe evacuation in the eventof fire at the station or on a train stopped at a platform that forms part of the station.

4.2.2 At new stations, the provision of access and egress facilities shall be designed to cater forthe forecast maximum number of people using the station and developed in co-ordinationwith the evacuation plan for the station.

4.2.3 At stations subject to alteration, the emergency evacuation plan for the station shall takeinto account the access and egress facilities provided.

4.2.4 The needs of persons with reduced mobility (see clause 4.1.2) shall be considered in thedesign of emergency evacuation arrangements.

4.2.5 The emergency escape route shall be clearly defined and its associated signs shall clearlyindicate the direction to be taken for safety.

4.3 Vehicular access

4.3.1 Platforms where vehicular traffic is permitted or required

4.3.1.1 If access for vehicles is permitted and / or if access for emergency vehicles is required,adequate clearances for such vehicles shall be provided. Where vehicles are restricted tocertain areas or routes, the limits of such areas or routes shall be clearly marked on thesurface of the route on which they are permitted to travel.




4.3.2 Prevention of unauthorised vehicular access

4.3.2.1 If the platform is not designed to permit vehicular access, barriers shall be provided toprevent such access where necessary, without causing undue obstruction to passengermovement.

4.3.3 Segregation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic

4.3.3.1 Consideration shall be given to the segregation of vehicle and pedestrian movements atstations (for example, on platforms and bridges) where these movements pose a risk tosafety.

4.4 Sub-surface stations

4.4.1 Minimum usable width of a platform at a sub-surface station

4.4.1.1 The minimum usable width of a platform at a sub-surface station shall be sufficient topermit the emergency evacuation of passengers within the time period established by theperson responsible for fire safety in accordance with the requirements of the RegulatoryReform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

4.4.1.2 Additional requirements relating to emergency evacuation are set out in section 4.2.

4.4.2 Number, width and location of exits from platforms

4.4.2.1 For all sub-surface stations, the number, width and location of exits from the platform shallbe such that the maximum design passenger capacity of a fully occupied train, and anypassengers occupying the platform when the train arrives, can be evacuated from theplatform in an emergency within the time period established by the person responsible forfire safety in accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)Order 2005, and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

4.4.2.2 For all sub-surface stations, each platform shall have a minimum of two exits for use in anemergency.

4.4.3 Calculation of emergency exit capacity

4.4.3.1 In calculating the time period to evacuate a platform in an emergency, one exit shall beassumed to be closed.

4.4.3.2 At all sub-surface stations, escalators providing access to, or egress from, platforms shallbe considered as fixed stairways for calculation of emergency exit capacity, with oneescalator not available.

4.4.3.3 At all sub-surface stations, passenger conveyors providing access to, or egress from,platforms shall be considered as fixed walkways for calculation of emergency exit capacity,with one passenger conveyor not available.




Part 5 Escalators and passenger conveyors

5.1 General design requirements

5.1.1 At the design stage, the number, capacity and speed of operation of the escalators andpassenger conveyors, shall be determined on the basis of forecast maximum passengerflows, in each direction. In addition, the layout and method of control, shall take intoaccount the requirements for evacuation in an emergency situation.

5.1.2 The forecast maximum passenger flow is also necessary to enable the overall installationto be designed such that congestion is prevented on the escalators and passengerconveyors.

5.1.3 Whenever an escalator or passenger conveyor is non-operational, it shall be capable ofbeing used as a fixed walkway for an indefinite time period when stopped and awaitingrepair. The braking and step band locking system shall be designed to allow for theseconditions of service.

5.1.4 The layout and control of escalators and passenger conveyors shall be designed to preventpassengers being transported into an area already blocked by other passengers.Particular care is needed where failure of ticket barriers could cause congestion, or wherefailure of an onward escalator or passenger conveyor could cause congestion of anintermediate landing.

5.1.5 In cases where escalators and passenger conveyors give access to or from platforms,special attention shall be given to passenger flows onto and from the escalator andpassenger conveyor.

5.1.6 In the design of the approaches and exits from escalators and passenger conveyors,sufficient barriers shall be installed to control the flow of passengers and to preventcongestion in areas where cross flow of passengers can take place.

5.2 Technical requirements

5.2.1 All escalators and passenger conveyors at railway stations shall comply with BS EN115:1995 and where they are in the passenger flow, they shall be of the ‘Public Service’type.

5.2.2 For the ‘Public Service’ type of escalator and passenger conveyor, as well as implementingthe additional recommendations detailed in Annex D of BS EN 115, the following specificoptions in BS EN 115 shall be applied as far as reasonably practicable:

a) The angle of inclination shall not exceed 30o

for escalators and 5o

for passengerconveyors.

b) The minimum width of treadway for escalators and passenger conveyors shall be1000 mm. Passenger conveyors which are to be used by passengers with self helptrolleys shall be at least 1400 mm wide.

c) Where an escalator is installed in a shaft with a curved roof the overhead clearanceshall be a minimum of 2300 mm at the centre of the nose of the steps and 2200 mm atthe end of the nose of the steps.

d) The clearance between the outer edge of the handrail and the adjacent wall shall notbe less than 150 mm, with this clearance continuing up to a height of at least 1700mm above step level. Whilst emergency stop buttons may be situated between thehandrail and the wall, they shall not be within 80 mm of the handrail.

5.2.3 All escalators, including their associated architectural features, shall comply with Healthand Safety Executive Guidance Note PM 34.




5.2.4 The normal practice shall be to install compact type escalators, but the remote type shallbe installed when the following conditions exist:

a) The escalator is on an escape route and insufficient alternative routes are available tomeet all conditions of escalator breakdown.

b) Where the location of the escalator makes the use of the compact type impracticable.

c) When lifting floor panels to gain access for cleaning rubbish trays will cause anobstruction at times when passenger flows will make this unacceptable.

5.2.5 To reduce the possibility of trapping between the skirting and the steps, pallets or belt, asuitable deflector device shall be fitted eg a continuous bristled brush.

5.2.6 The balustrades, skirting, steps, pallets and belts shall be manufactured from non-combustible material as defined in BS 476-4:1970.

5.2.7 Lubricants and methods of lubrication shall be selected to minimise the risk from smokeand fumes, where over-heating or fire occurs.

5.2.8 All escalators, passenger conveyors and their surrounds shall be illuminated to appropriatestandards, which shall not be less than the requirements of BS EN 115:1995.

5.2.9 For maintenance/inspection purposes, a portable control device shall be provided whichenables the escalator or passenger conveyor to be run at a manually controlled slowerspeed, which shall not be greater than 10% of the rated speed.

5.2.10 All electrical wiring and cables shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of BS7671:2001 supplemented where relevant by GI/RT7007.

5.2.11 When escalators and passenger conveyors are installed at stations where the railwaytracks are provided with 25kV a.c. electrification equipment, the requirements ofGL/RT1254 shall be complied with.

5.2.12 When escalators and passenger conveyors are installed at stations where the railwaytracks are provided with 750V d.c. electrification equipment, precautions shall be takenagainst stray d.c. currents.

5.2.13 Operation and maintenance information for the escalator or passenger conveyor shall beobtained from the manufacturer of the equipment. Station staff shall be provided withsufficient easily understood information to permit duties concerned with the operation of theequipment, including emergency procedures, to be undertaken.

5.2.14 Records of registration and periodic examination shall be kept in accordance with sections5.6 to 5.9.

5.2.15 A telephone shall be provided in the machine rooms of all remote type escalators.

5.3 Fire requirements

5.3.1 Sub-surface stations

5.3.1.1 All escalators and passenger conveyors installed at stations where the platforms areunderground or enclosed, shall be fitted with fire detection and extinguishing systems asfollows:

a) A linear heat detector on each side of the truss for the whole length of the escalator orpassenger conveyor.

b) A smoke detection system in the top and bottom machine rooms and compartments.

c) A water sprinkler system in accordance with BS 5306-2:1990 shall be fitted to providecoverage to the whole length of the escalator or passenger conveyor truss and alsothe rubbish trays.




5.3.1.2 Detection of a fire by the above equipment shall automatically result in actuation of aremote fire alarm and operation of the sprinkler system. Initiation of the above shall causethe escalator(s) or passenger conveyor(s) to stop safely.

5.3.1.3 The functioning of the smoke and heat detection equipment shall be interfaced with thesub-surface station fire alarm, detection and monitoring system.

5.3.2 Other stations

5.3.2.1 Above ground stations shall be provided with similar protection to that set out in sub-section 5.3.1 where the need has been established by the person responsible for fire safetyin accordance with the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

5.3.3 General

5.3.3.1 Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in the machine rooms of remote typeescalators and in the machinery compartments of compact escalators.

5.4 Emergency arrangements

5.4.1 The provision and operation of emergency stop devices shall take account of the particularinstallation, including the possible use of passenger self help trolleys, and it shall be clearto which escalator or passenger conveyor each stop device refers.

5.4.2 The emergency stop devices shall be installed at the top and bottom landings of escalatorsand at each end of passenger conveyors. Where the vertical rise of an escalator exceeds6 m, additional emergency stop devices shall be provided.

5.4.3 Where passenger self help trolleys are to be used on escalators or passenger conveyors,additional emergency stop devices shall be positioned 2 m into the step band from thecomb plate at each end of the escalator or passenger conveyor, irrespective of the verticalrise height.

5.4.4 To assist the person authorised to start the escalator or passenger conveyor after theoperation of an emergency stop device, an illuminated display shall be provided adjacent tothe start switch. An audible alarm shall be provided to indicate the operation of anemergency stop device. If the station is unstaffed or there is no permanently staffedcontrol room at the station, then arrangements shall be made to respond to the operation ofan emergency stop device within a prescribed time.

5.4.5 To assist in the release of trapped persons, animals or articles, an inching device shall beprovided adjacent to each comb plate. In addition, where it is considered advisable, theremay be a need to provide hand winding facilities.

5.4.6 All equipment necessary to release trapped persons, animals or articles shall be providedand positioned in a place easily accessible to station staff near to each individual or groupof escalators or passenger conveyors.

5.4.7 Effective barriers shall be available to prevent public access to escalators or passengerconveyors, but may require an emergency push-through feature to meet fire regulations.Whenever an escalator or passenger conveyor is made unfit for use as a stairway orwalkway, barriers preventing access shall be used.

5.4.8 All escape and emergency lighting shall be in accordance with the requirements set out inRIS-7702-INS.

5.5 Signing

5.5.1 A notice shall be displayed on or adjacent to each emergency stop device indicating theappropriate penalty for improper use.




5.5.2 The signs in the immediate vicinity of the landing areas shall be limited to those which giveinstruction to passengers in the use of the escalator or passenger conveyor. It shall not bepermissible to display advertisements or other features which could distract thepassenger's attention when stepping onto or off an escalator or passenger conveyor.

5.5.3 When specially designed passenger luggage trolleys are used on escalators andpassenger conveyors, notices in a clear and concise form to instruct passengers how touse the trolleys on the escalator or passenger conveyor shall be provided. These noticesshall be at the approaches to the escalator or passenger conveyor, but not at theimmediate entrances to them, where congestion could develop.

G 5.5.3.1 The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996 set outrequirements for signs. BS 5499-10:2006 gives further guidance on the useof safety signs including fire safety signs.

5.6 Registration of escalators and passenger conveyors

5.6.1 For each escalator and passenger conveyor, a record shall be made which contains theinformation detailed in Appendix B (although not necessarily in that form) and, at the sametime, it shall be uniquely identified.

5.6.2 This identification shall be clearly indicated on the escalator and passenger conveyor andshall be used on all documentation and correspondence associated with it.

5.6.3 When major components are removed and replaced, this information shall be endorsed onthe record documentation.

5.6.4 The record documentation, together with any plans quoted therein, copies of testcertificates and reports of the last four periodic thorough examinations shall be indexed andretained in a comprehensive register as set out in clause 5.7.1.

5.7 Register of escalators and passenger conveyors

5.7.1 A comprehensive register shall be established and kept up to date for each escalator andpassenger conveyor. This register shall comprise:

a) Technical data summary sheet (see Appendix B).

b) Layout drawing.

c) Main electric circuit diagram.

d) Site plan.

e) Means of escape (alternative route) plan.

f) Records of periodic thorough examinations.

g) Copy of last audit of system and consequential actions arising from periodic thoroughexaminations.

5.7.2 A copy of the report from each periodic thorough examination shall be supplied to theoperators of escalators and passenger conveyors to allow them to discharge theirresponsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.

5.8 Periodic thorough examination of escalators and passengerconveyors

5.8.1 Whilst there is no specific legal requirement to carry out periodic thorough examinations,sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 cover the generalrequirements of safety.




5.8.2 A periodic thorough examination shall be undertaken on each escalator and passengerconveyor at least once every six months, with a written report being prepared whichcontains the information detailed in the Appendix to Health and Safety Executive GuidanceNote PM 45 (although not necessarily in that form).

5.8.3 The periodic thorough examination shall be undertaken by a competent person.

G 5.8.3.1 The periodic thorough examination is normally only undertaken once per sixmonth period, its function being to assess the installation for its continuedsafe use until the next scheduled periodic thorough examination.

G 5.8.3.2 Where the examination report identifies work to be done, it is theinfrastructure manager's responsibility to ensure that the contents of thereport are satisfactorily resolved and / or action recorded. The infrastructuremanager may delegate the responsibility for this action to the maintainingagent or other competent person.




Part 6 Lighting [Deleted]

The requirements for lighting have been withdrawn and replaced by RIS-7702-INS.




Part 7 Platform signs and markings

7.1 General requirements for signs

7.1.1 Requirements for the specification and positioning of operational safety signs are set out inGI/RT7033.

7.1.2 Requirements for warning notices for electrified lines are set out in GM/RT1041.

7.1.3 Requirements for location of isolated columns for new signs or alterations to signs, and theheadroom to suspended signs, are set out in GI/RT7016 and Part 3 of this document.

7.2 Passenger information signs

7.2.1 At all stations, passenger information signs shall be provided to clearly indicate:

a) Access to, and egress from, platforms.

b) The unique platform identity.

c) Emergency escape routes.

d) Emergency telephones and help points where provided.

e) Facilities for persons with reduced mobility, where provided.

f) Routing of passengers via a subway or footbridge and routing of disabled passengerswhere this is different.

g) The parts of the station out of bounds to members of the public.

G 7.2.1.1 GI/RT7016 requires passenger information signs to be provided to clearlyindicate the station name to passengers on board trains standing at, orpassing through, a station. Further guidance on the content and positioningof signs on stations can be found in ‘Wayfinding at stations - a good practiceguide’, published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board.

7.2.2 Sufficient illumination shall be provided for these signs to be visible in the hours ofdarkness or low light conditions when the station is open to station users (see also Part 6of this document).

7.3 Passenger and staff warning signs

7.3.1 At all stations, passenger and staff warning signs shall be provided at:

a) Locations with high voltage electrical equipment.

b) The top of platform ramps or redundant platforms barred to unauthorised persons.

c) Other access points where there is a risk of injury from unauthorised entry.

7.4 Signs for vehicular traffic at stations

7.4.1 In all cases where vehicular access is permitted onto a platform, signs clearly visible tovehicle drivers shall be provided to show any vehicle or axle weight limits and vehicleheight limits which apply.




Part 8 Services

8.1 Location of new buried services

8.1.1 Depth of new buried services clear of the track

8.1.1.1 Every service shall be placed at such a depth as to avoid any damage or danger whichmay come about by any reasonably expected use or disturbance of the ground above theservice.

8.1.1.2 The minimum depth for the following buried services shall be:

a) Gas 600 mm.

b) Water 750 mm.

c) Electricity 450 mm.

8.1.2 Location of new buried services in the vicinity of the track

8.1.2.1 No buried service shall be installed closer than 1380 mm to the edge of the nearest runningrail (measured horizontally) unless its minimum depth is 900 mm below the underside ofthe sleepers at the point considered.

8.1.2.2 All buried services closer than 1380 mm to the edge of the nearest running rail (measuredhorizontally) shall be designed to be adequate to carry the imposed loading from the track.

8.1.2.3 The design of temporary works provided for the installation of such services shall affordadequate support to the tracks.

8.1.3 Common excavation for services

8.1.3.1 Where a common excavation is provided for more than one type of service (for example,gas pipes and high voltage electric cables), either a minimum clearance between thedifferent buried service types of 300 mm shall be maintained or the different buried servicetypes shall be installed in either separate ducts or separate chambers of multi-chamberducting.

8.1.4 Relationship to existing buried services

8.1.4.1 The placement of new buried services shall take account of the locations of existing buriedservices, in particular the potential for electromagnetic interference. The requirements forelectromagnetic compatibility are set out in GE/RT8015.

8.1.5 Access manholes, thrust and reception pits

8.1.5.1 The following requirements shall be considered when determining the location of accessmanholes, thrust and reception pits:

a) Access during construction and installation of the services.

b) Access for inspection and maintenance after completion.

8.1.5.2 The covers for access manholes, thrust and reception pits shall be designed to preventunauthorised removal or replacement and to provide safe access for legitimate purposes.

8.2 Protection of new buried services

8.2.1 Marking the route of buried services

8.2.1.1 Buried services shall be marked at appropriate regular intervals along the line of theservice route and at any changes of the line of the route. The marker plates used for thispurpose shall, as a minimum, describe the type of service, the position and depth of theservice.




8.2.2 Incorporation of warning measures

8.2.2.1 As far as reasonably practicable, all buried services shall be laid incorporating warningmeasures to ensure that any person excavating the ground above any service receiveswarning of its presence. It is permitted to use protective tiles, warning tape, cable markersor other devices, as appropriate, but in the absence of any other marking on non-metallicservices, a warning tape containing a metallic core shall be installed at least 150 mmabove the service.

8.2.2.2 The colour coding for buried services and marker / warning tapes is set out in legislation.Existing services do not necessarily conform to current legislation in respect of colourcoding.

8.2.2.3 Where required by relevant national or international standards, cables shall be indeliblymarked with their rated voltage.

8.2.3 Protection of cables (high and low voltage)

8.2.3.1 Buried high and low voltage cables shall be protected by an electrically continuous metallicscreen, such as steel wire armour or concentric neutral connected to earth.

8.2.3.2 Joints and terminations shall be protected by recognised mechanical means, such assleeving, boxing or over sheathing.

8.2.3.3 The protection shall be placed to ensure that any tool or device likely to be used in thevicinity shall make contact with the protective screen before it can make contact with theconductor.

8.2.3.4 It is permissible to exempt low voltage dc cables, signalling equipment cables and cablesfor communication services from the requirement to be protected by an electricallycontinuous metallic screen so long as, when buried, the cables are mechanically protectedby means such as ducting. This means of protection shall be in addition to any cableinsulation or sheathing.

8.2.4 Protection of services other than cables (high and low voltage)

8.2.4.1 No special protection is normally required for these services. However, consideration shallbe given to the risks involved and additional mechanical protection provided (for example,ducting, steel pipe, concrete troughing, plastic pipe) where particularly heavy loadingconditions exist.

8.3 Particular requirements for services in platforms

8.3.1 Location of new services in platforms

8.3.1.1 Service routes in station platforms shall be located so that they do not present a hazard tostation users.

8.3.1.2 New service routes (including associated chambers) in station platforms shall be located ata distance sufficiently far back from the platform edge to permit safe access whilst trainsare running.

8.3.1.3 All new services, within solid fill platforms, shall either be ducted or treated as buriedservices. In the latter case, the requirements of section 7.1 of this document shall beapplied, but with the depth of the services measured from the platform surface.

8.3.1.4 All new service routes, within voided platforms, shall either be ducted or placed beneaththe platform slab.

8.3.1.5 If ducted, different service types shall be installed in either separate ducts or separatechambers of multi-chamber ducting.

8.3.1.6 The placement of services shall take account of the locations of existing services, inparticular the potential for electromagnetic interference. The requirements forelectromagnetic compatibility are set out in GE/RT8015.




8.3.2 Protection of services in platforms

8.3.2.1 Where appropriate, the requirements of section 7.2 of this document shall be applied toservices in platforms.

8.3.3 Covers to service accesses in platforms

8.3.3.1 Covers to service accesses (for example, manholes, service chambers, cable pits andducts) shall:

a) Be capable of withstanding an imposed loading commensurate with platform usageand platform design loading set out in section 2.1 of this document.

b) Meet the requirements for materials for platform surfaces as set out in sub section2.3.2 of this document.

c) Be secured against unauthorised lifting or removal.

d) Provide safe access for legitimate removal and replacement.

e) Be designed to avoid being lifted by the aerodynamic effects of passing trains.

8.3.3.2 Where services to trains are provided at the edge of platforms, they shall be protectedwhen not in use by a movable cover that meets the requirements of this section.

8.4 Requirements for other service routes

8.4.1 Service routes in stations, that are not buried, shall be located so that they do not present ahazard to station users.

8.4.2 New service routes (for example, in canopies) shall be located at a distance sufficiently farback from the platform edge to permit safe access whilst trains are running.

8.5 Requirements for all services

8.5.1 Inspection and maintenance of services

8.5.1.1 A plan shall be prepared and implemented that takes account of the necessary inspection,maintenance and decommissioning arrangements for services to ensure the protection ofthe operational railway and continuity of the service.

8.5.1.2 The plan shall include any requirements for monitoring and subsequent repairs necessaryto ensure the continued safe operation of the railway.

8.5.2 Abandonment of services

8.5.2.1 Where there is a proposal to abandon a service it shall be removed unless justified by theparticular site constraints. Where a service is not removed, this shall be recorded.

8.5.3 Change of use for a new service

8.5.3.1 Endeavours shall be made to ensure that no change of use of a service within the scope ofthis document is undertaken without prior agreement between the Infrastructure Managerand the service provider.

8.5.4 Records of services

8.5.4.1 Records (including plans if necessary) shall be kept for all known services.

8.5.4.2 Records shall include details, where these are known, of the position and depth belowsurface level (where relevant) and the number, construction, and configuration of ducts. Asadditional information becomes available, it shall be added to the records to update them.

8.5.4.3 Records shall also include the user and / or owner of the service and a point of contact.

8.5.4.4 Copies of records shall be made available to people who can show reasonable cause forrequiring the information contained in the records.




8.5.4.5 Arrangements shall be in place to provide identification of positions of known services toassist in dealing with emergencies.




Part 9 Fire precautions

9.1 Fire safety of materials

9.1.1 The requirements for fire safety of materials that are used in the construction of stations,associated structures, lighting and platform furniture, are set out in sections 8.2 to 8.6 ofthis document. Recommendations for the fire safety of such materials and identification ofwhere compliance with such recommendations is required by the Fire Precautions(Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989, is contained within the guidance notes(G 8.2.1.2.1 to G 8.5.1.4) and Appendix C. At the time of publication of this document, therepeal of these regulations was proposed by government.

9.2 Materials in new stations

9.2.1 Requirements for all new stations

9.2.1.1 The person responsible for fire safety, in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (FireSafety) Order 2005 and Fire (Scotland Act) 2005, shall ensure that materials used in allnew stations are appropriate to the particular risks arising from fire in such locationsregardless of whether the works are permanent or temporary.

9.2.1.2 Where a product performs a safety critical function (for example a signalling cable) thechoice of material shall be based on the primary safety function. Where this results in theuse of a material with inferior fire safety performance characteristics (for example a PVCsheathed signalling or power cable), consideration shall be given to protecting the material(for example, by enclosure of the material with good fire safety performancecharacteristics), to the extent that is reasonably practicable.

G 9.2.1.2.1 A competent person should be appointed to be responsible for specifyingmaterials that are suitable as regards their fire performance. Theappointment should be recorded.

G 9.2.1.2.2 The fire performance of materials should in general be established by typetesting where suitable test methods exist. The fire performance should atleast meet the criteria as set out in Appendix C for the respectiveapplications.

G 9.2.1.2.3 Appendix C also gives fire performance recommendations in cases wherethere are currently no suitable test methods.

G 9.2.1.2.4 Where it is proposed to use materials other than in accordance with thecriteria as set out in Appendix C, this should be justified by a written riskassessment appropriate to the circumstances of each case.

G 9.2.1.2.5 It should be noted that the fire safety requirements, established by theperson responsible for fire safety in accordance with the Regulatory Reform(Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005,may be more onerousthan those set out in Appendix C. The advice of a competent fire safetyadvisor should be sought.

G 9.2.1.2.6 The term ‘surface stations etc’, used in the tables contained in Appendix C,should be taken as applying to surface stations and other operationalpremises; that is all premises other than sub-surface stations. However, inthe case of any operational premises that are sub-surface but do not formpart of a station, consideration should be given to applying the sub-surfacestation criteria for materials as set out in Appendix C.

9.2.2 Additional requirements for new sub-surface stations

9.2.2.1 The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989, set outrequirements in respect of the fire performance of materials used in certain elements withinsub-surface stations.




G 9.2.2.1.1 The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989,requires material used in the construction of an internal wall or ceiling, in anypart of station premises to which members of the public have access, to beeither non-combustible (as set out in this section) or have low heat emissionas set out in Table 2 of Appendix C. These regulations also require that anymaterial which is applied to the surface of an internal wall or ceiling in such apart of the premises shall offer adequate resistance to the spread of flameover the surface of the material and shall have, if ignited, a reasonable rateof heat release (as set out in Table 2 of Appendix C).

G 9.2.2.1.2 Where reasonably practicable materials used in sub-surface stations (andparticularly those used as substrates) should be non-combustible accordingto the test criteria specified in BS 476: Part 4: 1970 (as amended byamendment slips AMD 2483 and AMD 4390).

G 9.2.2.1.3 Where the material is non-combustible, no further testing is generallynecessary.

G 9.2.2.1.4 Where it is not reasonably practicable to provide non-combustible material,Appendix C sets out further recommendations.

9.3 Materials in existing stations

9.3.1 Requirements for all existing stations

9.3.1.1 The requirements of this document are not, in general, applicable retrospectively tomaterials at existing stations. However, in situations where a material with inferior firesafety performance characteristics is discovered, whilst carrying out other works to thestation (for example refurbishment), an examination that forms part of the normalexamination regime of the station, or the risk assessment required under the RegulatoryReform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, the risks from fireattributable to such material shall be assessed. Appropriate action (for example,monitoring, inspection, protection, replacement, improving emergency access and egress)to reduce the risks from fire attributable to such material, shall be taken where such actionis reasonably practicable.

9.3.2 Additional requirements for existing sub-surface stations

9.3.2.1 The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989 set outrequirements in respect of the fire performance of any new materials used in certainelements within sub-surface stations.

G 9.3.2.1.1 See sub-section 8.2.2 relating to additional requirements for new sub-surface stations.

9.3.3 Requirements for the refurbishment of existing stations

9.3.3.1 When refurbishment works are carried out at stations, the materials used shall, wherereasonably practicable, have a fire performance at least equal to that which would be usedfor new construction in the same location.

G 9.3.3.1.1 In determining whether or not any action is reasonably practicable, thefollowing should be included:

a) The number of people using the station.

b) The emergency access and egress provided.




c) The effect on the safety of train operations from equipment damaged asa result of a fire caused by the presence of a material with inferior firesafety performance characteristics.

d) The degree and extent of the inferior material and its effect on theconsequences of a fire.

e) The likelihood of a fire arising from the presence of the inferior material.

G 9.3.3.1.2 A qualitative assessment should generally be sufficient.

G 9.3.3.1.3 Where replacement of a material with inferior fire safety performancecharacteristics is being considered, the most effective way of improving itsfire performance is generally by improving its resistance to fire. Whereachieving non-combustibility is not reasonably practicable, improving otheraspects of the fire performance of the material should be considered, takinginto account the recommendations set out in Appendix C.

G 9.3.3.1.4 Care should be taken to ensure that any new finish, whilst it conforms toAppendix C, does not degrade as a result of contact with the existingsubstrate.

9.4 Interfaces with other premises

9.4.1 Where the boundary (or part thereof) of the station forms the boundary (or part thereof)with other premises, the obligations of the owner or manager of the adjacent premises shallbe taken into account when selecting materials for use in the station.

9.5 Use of type tests

9.5.1 Where materials are justified for use on the basis of type tests, the arrangement andcombination of materials actually used shall be such that the as-installed fire performancedoes not differ unacceptably from the type test performance.

G 9.5.1.1 Fire performance should generally be established by type testing againstcriteria meeting the requirements of section 8.2.1, but care should be takento ensure that material samples, on which published test results are based,adequately represent the materials and their application at stations. Thegeneral notes to tables in Appendix C set out further recommendations.

G 9.5.1.2 When using proprietary products, care should also be taken to verify that aproduct marketed under a given name has not been changed significantly incomposition or method of manufacture since the relevant test results wereissued.

G 9.5.1.3 It should be noted that small changes in the materials (such as bondingagents) can have a large effect on results.

G 9.5.1.4 Type testing should include any finishes and coatings.

9.6 Records relating to fire safety of materials

9.6.1 Record keeping

9.6.1.1 Records relating to fire safety shall be made and kept concerning:

a) The materials used at new stations and in the refurbishment of existing stations.

b) Other changes made to materials at stations.

c) The fire performance of such materials, including test certificates where applicable.




d) Any risk assessment related to the fire safety of materials used at stations.

9.7 Role of the fire and rescue authority

9.7.1 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, makesprovision for enforcement by the Fire and Rescue Authority in respect of fire precautionsfor new stations or stations subject to alteration.

9.8 Fire protection arrangements

9.8.1 The fire protection arrangements for a platform area shall be compatible with thearrangements for the whole station and shall include consideration of requirements for thefollowing:

a) Evacuation procedures (including communication requirements associated with theevacuation).

b) Escape routes.

c) Emergency lighting.

d) Smoke detectors.

e) Fire alarm system(s).

f) Fire extinguishers.

9.8.2 The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989 set out a number ofrequirements for sub-surface stations.




Part 10 Managing the risk from unauthorised access andvandalism

10.1 Requirement for risk assessment

10.1.1 A risk assessment shall be carried out to identify the need for measures to reduce riskarising from unauthorised access and vandalism (as defined) after any of the following:

a) An incident of unauthorised access results in an accident (as defined).

b) An act of vandalism.

c) A trend in incidents of unauthorised access is identified.

10.2 Content of the risk assessment

10.2.1 Likelihood of unauthorised access or vandalism

10.2.1.1 In assessing the likelihood of recurrence of unauthorised access or vandalism, the riskassessment shall take into account the following:

a) The number, frequency and details of recorded incidents (see section 9.5 of thisdocument).

b) The land use adjacent to the station (for example, school, playing field, shoppingcentre or other facility where large numbers of people are likely to gather).

c) The number of platforms and the ease with which passengers can change or accessplatforms.

d) Incentives for unauthorised access or vandalism.

e) Any other relevant factors.

10.2.2 Consequences of unauthorised access or vandalism

10.2.2.1 In assessing the potential consequences of recurrence of unauthorised access orvandalism, the risk assessment shall take into account the following:

a) The consequences of previously recorded incidents (see section 9.5 of thisdocument).

b) The characteristics of the operational railway at the station (for example, the tracklayout, presence of electrification equipment, proximity to a tunnel entrance or exit).

c) The speed and frequency of trains using or passing through the station and thepresence or absence of obstacle deflectors on trains.

d) The presence and vulnerability of particular safety critical equipment.

e) The more severe consequences that could result from vandalism.

10.3 Action following a risk assessment

10.3.1 Following a risk assessment, carried out in accordance with section 9.2 of this document,procedures shall be in place:

a) To determine whether the existing measures to deter unauthorised access orvandalism are adequate.

b) To determine the course of action and the timescales required, if the measures are notadequate, for repairing, maintaining or changing the measures to deter unauthorisedaccess or vandalism so that they are adequate.

c) To determine the frequency of any required inspections of measures to deterunauthorised access or vandalism.




d) To carry out any course of action that has been determined.

e) To check that the course of action has been carried out to the required standard andwithin the specified timescale.

10.3.2 Appendix A sets out a non-exhaustive list of measures for consideration in order to reducerisk from incidents of unauthorised access and vandalism.

10.4 Recording results of risk assessment

10.4.1 Records of any risk assessment carried out in accordance with section 9.2 shall be kept.Such records shall include, as a minimum:

a) The existing measures reviewed.

b) Any additional measures considered.

c) Any measures repaired, maintained or changed.

d) Any measures rejected.

e) A justification for the action taken.

10.5 Identifying trends and patterns of incidents

10.5.1 A procedure shall be in place to identify trends and patterns of incidents of unauthorisedaccess and vandalism.

10.5.2 The procedure shall include a requirement to record the following, if known, for eachincident:

a) The station and point of unauthorised access.

b) In the case of vandalism, the location where the vandalism took place.

c) In the case of vandalism, details of the incident.

d) The time and date of the incident.

e) The demographic profile of the person committing the act of unauthorised access orvandalism.

f) The reason for the unauthorised access (for example, short cut, vandalism).

g) Any incentives that affected the act of unauthorised access or vandalism.

10.6 Incidents of unauthorised access not requiring a risk assessment

10.6.1 Reviewing the adequacy of existing measures

10.6.1.1 Where incidents of unauthorised access occur, but do not require a risk assessment inaccordance with section 9.1 of this document, the adequacy of existing measures to detersuch incidents shall be reviewed.

10.6.1.2 The review shall take into account, where appropriate:

a) The recorded data associated with the incident (see section 9.5 of this document).

b) Related safety intelligence (for example, from the initiatives taken in accordance withsection 9.7 of this document).

10.6.1.3 Where the measures are found to be inadequate, action shall be taken to repair, maintain,improve or change the measures in place to ensure that risk arising from unauthorisedaccess is adequately controlled.




10.7 Increasing awareness of risk from unauthorised access and vandalism

10.7.1 Action shall be taken to increase the awareness of the public of the risk from unauthorisedaccess and vandalism.




Part 11 Design for deterring unauthorised access at astation

11.1 Design for deterring unauthorised access

11.1.1 The need to deter unauthorised access shall be taken into account in the design of stations(for example, in the design of fencing and openings, the design of lighting, location ofbuildings, station roofs, canopies and other structures).

11.2 Particular requirements for design

11.2.1 Deterrence of unauthorised access onto platforms

11.2.1.1 Fencing shall be provided and maintained at the rear of single face platforms to deterunauthorised access and to protect people from falling off the rear of the platform, exceptwhere:

a) There is authorised access.

b) The platform is in a cutting, there is no drop at the rear of the platform and there isadequate boundary fencing.

11.2.2 Provision where part of a platform is redundant

11.2.2.1 Where a part of a platform is redundant and it is not to be maintained, a fence shall beprovided across the platform at the limit of the platform open to passengers.

11.2.2.2 Sub-sections 10.2.3 to 10.2.5 set out additional design requirements for security anddeterring unauthorised access at a station. These requirements are applicable to thedesign of the fence, and any access provided through the fence for authorised people.

11.2.3 Deterrence of unauthorised access under platforms

11.2.3.1 Where unauthorised access is likely at the back of voided platforms, fencing shall beextended to ground level, or other means provided to deter such access, eg a meshscreen.

11.2.4 Design of fencing to withstand surge loading

11.2.4.1 Where there is a likelihood of crowd loading, fencing shall be designed to withstandappropriate lateral surge loading.

11.2.5 Openings in platform fencing

11.2.5.1 Apart from authorised access points, the openings in platform fencing shall be smallenough to prevent children being able to climb through the fence and to minimise thelikelihood of parts of their bodies from becoming easily trapped in the openings.

11.2.5.2 Unless otherwise justified, the openings in fencing to the rear of single face platforms shallnot permit the passage of a 100 mm diameter sphere.

11.3 Design of platform ends at new stations

11.3.1 Provision of ramps

11.3.1.1 Ramps at the end of new station platforms shall not be provided unless their presence isjustified, for example because the ramp is used:

a) By train crew or station staff.

b) As an access point for people authorised to work on or near the line.




11.3.2 Barriers to deter unauthorised access

11.3.2.1 Barriers to deter unauthorised access, together with appropriate warning signs, shall beprovided at the end of new station platforms. The design of the barriers shall take intoaccount:

a) Clearances to passing trains (making allowance for open doors on slam-door rollingstock).

b) The need for access to and egress from platforms by station staff, train crews andinfrastructure maintenance staff (for example, by means of a gate).

c) The proximity of other track access points in the vicinity.

d) If a gate is provided, the means of securing the gate.

e) The height, robustness and limitations on openings required to make the barriereffective.

11.3.2.2 Where a new station platform is provided with a ramp, the barrier and warning sign shall belocated immediately before the start of the ramp.

11.3.3 Dimension of ramps to platform ends when provided

11.3.3.1 Where ramps to new platforms are justified they shall not be steeper than 1 in 8 or flatterthan 1 in 12. Such ramps shall be the same width as the platform unless the particular sitecircumstances prevent this.

11.3.3.2 If physical constraints prevent a full width ramp being provided at new platforms, themaximum ramp width achievable shall be provided. In addition, where applicable, fencingshall be provided.

11.3.3.3 If a new platform or extension of an existing platform intercepts a lineside walking route,arrangements at the ramp shall be made to maintain a safe thoroughfare.

11.4 Design of platform ends at existing stations

11.4.1 The requirements of section 10.3 of this document shall be applied when alterations (asdefined) to existing platforms are being carried out.

11.4.2 Where an existing ramp is required for emergency evacuation the ramp shall be retained.

11.4.3 Appendix A recommends consideration to be given to provision of barriers at platform endsand, where appropriate, removal of platform ramps as a measure to reduce the likelihoodof incidents of unauthorised access or vandalism originating at a station.

11.5 Platforms located on a bridge

11.5.1 Where single face platforms are on bridges and the rear of the platform is close to the edgeof the bridge, a bridge parapet or fence whose inner face is smooth and without handholdsor footholds shall be provided and maintained for the length of the platform and anyplatform ramp on the bridge.

11.6 Platforms located above an overhead electrified railway

11.6.1 In addition to the requirements of section 10.5, fences or parapets to platforms over arailway electrified by the overhead system shall be imperforate, of a minimum height of1500 mm and extend a minimum 3000 mm beyond any uninsulated electrical equipment.They shall also be bonded to the general mass of the earth to counter induction currents(see also GE/RT8025).




11.7 Ramps at platform ends adjacent to level crossings

11.7.1 Unless the ramp provides an authorised means of public access to the platform, platformramps close to a level crossing shall be provided with appropriate measures (for example,cattle-cum-trespass guards) to deter unauthorised access to the track side of the levelcrossing barriers.

11.7.2 GI/RT7012 sets out additional requirements for level crossings.




Part 12 Provision for persons with reduced mobility

12.1 Provision for persons with reduced mobility

12.1.1 The provision of facilities to cater for the requirements of persons with reduced mobility(see clause 4.1.2) shall be taken into account at an early stage of the design of a newstation or the alteration of a station.

G 12.1.1.1 The Strategic Rail Authority published ‘Train and Station Services forDisabled Passengers: A Code of Practice’ in February 2002. The Office ofRail Regulation’s Stations Code requires that information to be included in allproposals involving works ‘shall ... include certification that all works,structures, equipment and signage arising from the implementation of theStation Change Proposal will comply with the Code of Practice (published bythe SRA), “Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers” (or anyreplacement of it), including any derogation granted under that Code’. ‘Trainand Station Services for Disabled Passengers: A Code of Practice' iscurrently available from the DfT web site (http://www.dft.gov.uk/).

G 12.1.1.2 Further guidance on the design of access for people with reduced mobility isgiven in BS8300:2001 ‘Design of buildings and their approaches to meet theneeds of disabled people. Code of practice’.




Part 13 Design for passenger security

13.1 Design for passenger security

13.1.1 The security of passengers on platforms from personal attack shall be taken into account inthe design of stations (for example, in the design of the lighting, the location of buildings,canopies and other structures).

G 13.1.1.1 Further information on designing for passenger security can be obtainedfrom the Department for Transport web site, which includes a series ofguidelines on ‘Personal security on public transport: Guidelines for operators'(see www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/crime/ps/guidelines/).




Appendix A Possible measures to reduce recurrence ofunauthorised access and vandalism at stations

(The content of this appendix is provided for guidance only)

A.1 Measures to be considered

A.1.1 The following is a non-exhaustive list of measures to be considered to reduce unauthorisedaccess and / or vandalism at stations:

a) Measures to deter unauthorised access and vandalism.

i) Improvement of station boundary security arrangements.

ii) More frequent inspection of security measures.

iii) Provision or improvement of CCTV equipment, or improved usage of existingfunctionality.

iv) Provision of barriers at platform ends and, where appropriate, removal of platformramps.

v) Provision of increased lighting at platform ends (taking into account any possibleinterference with train control equipment).

vi) Provision of new or additional warning signs.

vii) Use of markings, such as cross-hatching, at the top of platform end ramps toindicate unauthorised areas.

viii) Provision of additional station staff and / or provision of improved staff training,possibly in conjunction with other involved parties.

ix) Liaison with British Transport Police.

b) Measures to remove incentives for unauthorised access and vandalism.

i) Improving accessibility to platforms within the station.

ii) Removing or reducing other incentives for unauthorised access or vandalism.

iii) Liaison with Youth Offending Teams and other community care agencies such astruancy teams.

A.2 Provisions for persons with reduced mobility

A.2.1 In determining the measures to reduce unauthorised access and vandalism, any adverseeffect that the measures could have on the access provisions for persons with reducedmobility (see clause 4.1.2) should be taken into account.




Appendix B Escalators and passenger conveyors - technicaldata summary sheet


B.1 Registration of escalators and passenger conveyors

B.1.1 Clause 5.6.1 of this document requires that, for each escalator and passenger conveyor, arecord shall be made which contains the information detailed in below (although notnecessarily in that form) and that each escalator and passenger conveyor shall be uniquelyidentified.

a) Registered number.

b) Location.

c) Manufacturer's details.

i) Address.

ii) Type.

iii) Serial number.

d) Number of steps and/or pallets.

e) Speed ‘Up’ (loaded).

i) Braking distance.

f) Speed ‘Down’ (loaded).


g) Speed ‘Up’ (unloaded).


h) Speed ‘Down’ (unloaded).


i) Operator's name, address and telephone number.

j) Maintainer's name, address and telephone number.

k) Installation site plan number.

l) Alternative route plan number.

m) Test certificates.

n) Major unit changes.




Appendix C Fire performance criteria for materials


C.1 Recommended fire performance criteria

C.1.1 Recommended fire performance criteria are given in section C4 (Tables 1 to 12) for variousapplications of materials. The symbols have the same meanings as that used in thereferenced document.

C.1.2 Generally the criteria are given in terms of type tests. Representative samples of materialsfor any particular application should be subject to all the tests listed and should achieveresults not inferior to those stated.

C.1.3 Where there are currently no suitable test methods, other criteria are given.

C.2 Testing of material samples

C.2.1 Testing should be carried out on material samples as close as possible to the full thicknessintended to be used in practice, within the constraints of the relevant test specification. Thedimension chosen should include any finishes, backing layers or adhesives.

C.2.2 If both sides of the material are intended to be exposed to air (eg forming one face of acavity wall), both faces should meet the criteria given, unless cavity barriers are provided.If cavity barriers are provided, a relaxation of the fire performance requirement is permittedin accordance with Approved Document B (Fire safety) for compliance with the BuildingRegulations 2000 (in England and Wales) or the appropriate Technical Handbook (Section2 - Fire) for compliance with the Building (Scotland) Regulations.

C.2.3 In the case of a suspended floor, the lower face should meet the criteria for ceilings.

C.3 General notes, referred to in tables

Note (a) Where the tables state ‘Building Regulations’, this should be taken to mean thecriteria given in the current Approved Document B (in England and Wales) orthe equivalent Technical Standards (in Scotland), as referenced in the BuildingRegulations (in England and Wales), and the Building Standards (Scotland)Regulations (in Scotland).

Note (b) Where the table states ‘Furniture Regulations’, this should be taken to mean therequirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.

Note (c) There are no specific recommendations, but this does not remove therequirement for the fire performance of the material to conform to the risk basedprinciples set out in sections 8.2 and 8.3 of this document. Otherdocumentation or legislation may also impose requirements.

Note (d) For toxic fume emission, no specific test method is given (satisfactory testingcriteria do not currently exist). Except for trace levels, the material should notcontain compounds of any of the following chemical molecular groups:

i) Carbon – any halogen.

ii) Carbon – phosphorus.

iii) Carbon – oxygen – phosphorus.

iv) Carbon – sulphur.

v) Carbon – oxygen – sulphur.

vi) Carbon – nitrogen.




Trace levels of such chemical groups are acceptable. The criterion for ‘tracelevel’ should be that the summation of the weight for weight percentage of thechemical group divided by the atomic weight for the group should not exceed0.015.

i.e 015.0%/

groupsofweightAtomic

groupchemicalofWW

For example, for a material with 0.1% fluorine, 0.2% chlorine and 0.3% brominechemical groups:

0146.081

3.0

5.35

2.0

19

1.0%/

groupsofweightAtomic

groupchemicalofWW

If a material contains such chemical groups, it should also be demonstrated thatcombustion of the material does not give rise to toxic fume emission greaterthan their ‘Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health’ (IDLH) level. The IDLHlevel is the maximum concentration of a chemical species in the atmospherefrom which, in the event of respirator failure, a person could escape within 30minutes without experiencing any escape-impairing or irreversible healtheffects.

The right to exclude materials on the basis of toxic fume emission containingcompounds of molecular groups not listed above should be reserved.

C.4 Tables of recommended fire performance criteria

Test Criteria

Surface Stations etc. Sub-surface Stations

Heat emission - BS 476: Part11

See note (c) No rise in temperature oneither specimen orfurnace thermocouples,no sustained flaming

Fire propagation - BS 476:Part 6

Building Regulations. Seenote (a)

I 12; i1 6

Surface flame spread - BS476: Part 7

Building Regulations. Seenote (a)

Class 1

Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D (flooringtest)

See note (c) A0 ≤ 200 m2/m

2

Toxic fume emission See note (c) Recommendedrestrictions applySee note (d)

Table 1 Floors (including floor coverings and floor structure)




Test CriteriaSurface Stations etc Sub-surface Stations

Heat emission - BS 476: Part 11 See note (c) No rise in temperature(1)

on either specimen orfurnace thermocouples,no sustained flaming

Fire propagation - BS 476: Part 6 Building Regulations.See note (a)

I ≤ 12; i1 ≤ 6 (1)

.

Surface flame spread - BS 476:Part 7

Building Regulations.See note (a)

Class 1(1)

Fire resistance - BS EN 1363: Pts1 & 2

Building RegulationsSee note (a)

1 hour integrity

Smoke emission –BS 6853: Annex D(panel test)

See note (c) A0 (ON) ≤ 3.6 m2/ “burn

area”A0 (OFF) ≤ 5.4 m

2/

“burn area” no flamingToxic fume emission See note (c) Recommended

restrictions applySee note (d)

Note (1): Required by the Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations1989 if the material is not non-combustible.

Table 2 Walls (including wall structure and glazing) and Ceilings (including ceilingstructure and glazing)

For roofs in surface stations etc and for external roofs in sub-surface stations, the“Building Regulations” criteria apply. For internal roofs in sub-surface stations, thecriteria given in Table 1 for floors in sub-surface stations apply.

Table 3 Roofs (including roof structure and glazing)

Test Criteria

Surface Stations etc Sub-surface Stations

Fire resistance –

BS EN 1634: Part 1


1 hour integrity(1)

Resistance to passage of smoke–

BS 476: Part 31.1

BS 5588: Part 11


Leakage rate

< 3 m3/h/linear metre

Note (1): The recommendation does not apply to doorsets which do not form part of“fire-resisting construction” as required by the Fire Precautions (Sub-surface RailwayStations) Regulations 1989.

Note (2): When the doorset is installed, the threshold gap should be sealed either with aleakage rate not exceeding 3m

3/h/linear metre at 25Pa or just contacting the floor.

Where this is impractical, the threshold gap should not exceed 3mm at any point.

Table 4 Door Sets




Test Criteria

SurfaceStationsetc

Sub-surface Stations

Flame propagation –

IEC 60332-3

See note(c)

Flame spread < 2.5m

on the cable array

Smoke emission –

BS EN 50268-1: 2000(4)

(cable test)

See note(c) 7.0)(0 ONA

2025

)(tan

45

)45/(tan 11 dd

A0(OFF) < 1.8xA0()N)measured

Units for A0(ON) and A0(OFF) are m2

/ ”burnlength”

G0 < either

10

)(0 measuredONA

or

20

)(0 specifiedOFFA

whichever is the greater.

Units for G0 are m2

/ “burn length” / min

Toxic fume emission See note(c)

Recommended restrictions apply

See note (d)

Note (1): Cables need not be installed in the same manner as for the tests, but themanufacturer’s correct clips and fittings should be used.

Note (2): Joint enclosure and sheath repair material should meet the toxic fume criteria.

Note (3): Cable apertures through floors or walls should be sealed with material meetingthe flammability, fire integrity, smoke emission and toxic fume criteria for walls.

Note (4): The referenced standard only sets out the test method. The criteria are basedupon comparable industry practice.

Table 5 Cables




Test Criteria


Fire integrity –

BS 6387

See note (c) Cables to survive950ºC for 1 hour plus:

a) Fire with water

b) Fire withmechanicalshock at 950ºC

Note (1): Essential circuit cables are those carrying circuits used for emergency systemswhere system integrity is required to be maintained during fire. Examples include:

a) CCTV circuits.

b) Fire alarm circuits.

c) Emergency lighting circuits.

d) Public address/emergency communications systems circuits.

e) Power cables for smoke control fans.

f) Circuits controlling signalling which is necessary for train movements inconnection with emergency evacuation of stations.

Note (2): Direct routes are those which are not duplicated. Duplicated routes are thosemeeting the following criteria:

a) There are two independent circuits carrying the load or signal.

b) The circuits are routed independently of each other to provide security of systemoperation should fire affect one circuit.

c) Cables providing the duplicated or diverse routes come together only within 3mof the circuit termination (less where reasonably practicable).

Duplicated routes include communication ring-circuits, which are bi-directional,accessible at a number of intermediate points and provide duplicated routes from eachintermediate point.

Table 6 Additional Recommendations for Essential Circuit Cables in Direct Routes(1) (2)

Test Criteria


Ignitability –

BS 5852: Part 2

Furniture Regulations

See note (b)

Crib 7

Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D

See note (c) A0≤10 m2/”burn area”

Toxic fume emission See note (c) Recommendedrestrictions apply.

See note (d)

Note (1): This table applies to fixed and freestanding seating and furniture.

Table 7 Seating and Upholstered Furniture(1)




Test Criteria


Fire propagation –

BS 476: Part 6

See note (c) I ≤ 12; i1 ≤ 6

Surface flame spread –

BS 476: Part 7

Class 3(2)

Class 1

Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D

(panel test)

See note (c) A0 (ON) ≤ 3.6 m2

/ “burnarea”

A0 (OFF) ≤ 5.4 m2

/“burn area”

Toxic fume emission See note (c) Recommendedrestrictions apply

See note (d)

Note (1): This table applies to furniture essentially composed of panels, for examplecupboards, filing cabinets, desks, and tables.

Note (2): Need not be applied where the aggregate exposed area of furniture in alocation is less than 5m

2and the location is not a circulation area.

Table 8 Non-upholstered Panel Furniture(1)

Test Criteria


Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D

(sealing test)

See note (c) A0 ≤ 10 m2

/ “burn area”


See note (d)

Table 9 Solid or Flexible Rubber and Plastic in Furniture




Test Criteria


Fire propagation –

BS 476: Part 6

See note (c) I ≤ 12; i1 ≤ 6

Surface flame spread –

BS 476: Part 7

See note (c) Class 1

Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D

(panel test)

See note (c) A0 (ON) ≤ 3.6 m2

/ “burnarea”

A0 (OFF) ≤ 5.4 m2

/“burn area”


See note (d)

Table 10 Rigid Cellular Rubber and Plastic in Furniture

Test Criteria


Flammability –

BS EN 1101

Type A Type C

Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D

(small scale test)

See note (c) A0 ≤ 0.02 m2

/ g


See note (d)

Note (1): This table applies to furniture essentially composed of panels, for examplecupboards, filing cabinets, desks, and tables.

a) Fabrics in seating or other upholstery (to which Table 6 applies).

b) Fabrics bonded to wall or ceiling panels or bonded directly to walls or ceilings (towhich Table 2 applies).

Table 11 Textile Fabrics(1)




Test Criteria


(No specific test method) See note (c) Criteria below apply(1)

Note (1): For posters in sub-surface stations, either of the following sets of conditionsshould apply:

Sets of Conditions 1 – for existing locations

a) Surfaces to which posters are applied should be non-combustible (seeG 8.2.2.1.1 in section 8.2 of this document).

b) Adhesives should be water-based.

c) Corners and edges should be firmly adhered.

d) A maximum of four layers of paper should be applied before stripping back tothe non-combustible surface.

e) The poster should be limited to A0 size unless a risk assessment has beencarried out.

Sets of Conditions 2 – for new or refurbished locations

a) The poster should be contained in a non-combustible enclosure.

Table 12 Paper Posters for Information or Advertising

Test Criteria


Temperature index

BS 6853: App A

See note (c) > 350°C (or oxygenIndex 40 minimum)

(1)

> 300°C (or oxygenIndex >30 minimum)

(2)

Smoke emission –

BS 6853: Annex D

(small scale test)

See note (c) A0 ≤ 0.005 (1)

m2

/ g

A0 ≤ 0.02 (2)

m2

/ g


See note (d)

Note (1): Extensive or Grouped Usage

Note (2): Limited or Dispersed Usage

Table 13 Miscellaneous Items (for example Conduits)




Definitions

Accident

An unplanned, uncontrolled or unintended event giving rise to death, ill health, injury orother loss. For the purpose of this document this is restricted to death or injury as a resultof contact with either trains or railway equipment and infrastructure.

Alteration (for example, of a platform or other equipment)

For the purpose of this document, the substantial lengthening or rebuilding of all or part ofan existing platform and/or an associated structure, or renewal of station equipment orplatform furniture, which provides a reasonable opportunity to bring the items concernedinto conformity with the requirements of this document.

Automatic ticket gate

Automatic ticket gate (ATG) is a power-operated gate between the paid and unpaid areasof the station, which opens to permit an authorised station user to pass through when avalid ticket or gate pass is either inserted into the gate or scanned by a reader on the gate.

Buried services

Services which are below the ground immediately surrounding the service. This definitiondoes not include services that are only nominally covered by ballast. See also ‘Services’and ‘Services in platforms’.

Cattle-cum-trespass guard

A device provided adjacent to a level crossing designed to deter animals from straying, andpedestrians from trespassing, onto the railway.

Competent person

A person who has sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge of escalators andpassenger conveyors to detect any defects or weaknesses.

Coper (or platform coper)

That part of the platform surface adjacent to the track, when formed of a separate concreteor masonry slab. Also known as the 'platform coping' or 'coping stone'.

Depth (of a buried service)

For the purpose of this document, depth means the vertical distance from the underside ofa sleeper to the top surface of the buried service (including any surround or ducting),warning tape or undertrack crossing, or where the service is more than 1380 mm awayfrom the edge of the nearest running rail, the vertical distance from the surrounding groundlevel to the top surface of the buried service or warning tape. In respect of steel sleepers,the measurement of depth is from the lowest point of the sleeper.

Escalator

Power-driven installation with endless moving stairway for the conveyance of passengersin the upward or downward direction.

Escalator - compact type

The escalator is constructed in modular form and the machinery is integral with theescalator structure. Access to the machinery is normally only from floor panels at theupper and lower ends of the escalator, but can be installed in such a manner that accesscan be achieved from specially constructed chambers beneath the escalator. In someinstances, where it is necessary to empty rubbish trays or carry out certain tests andinspections without taking the escalator out of service, the access to the rubbish trays andinspection points is made from specially constructed chambers.

Escalator - remote type

An escalator where the machinery and electrical control equipment is located in a speciallyconstructed machine room and access for maintenance and inspection of the installation isgained from galleries underneath the escalator.




Fire performance

The fire performance of a material is a measure of its response to fire when tested undercontrolled conditions. The response includes its resistance to flame spread, firepropagation, production of smoke, toxic fume emission and its contribution to the fire loadfrom its heat emission or heat release.

High voltage

Normally exceeding low voltage (see low voltage).

Incident

An unplanned, uncontrolled or unintended event which under different circumstances couldhave resulted in an accident.

Inferior material

A material with fire performance characteristics significantly below that recommended as aminimum in Appendix C.

Low voltage

For the purpose of this document voltages not exceeding 1000 V rms ac or 1500 V dcbetween conductors, 600 V rms ac or 900 V dc between conductors and earth.

Luminaire

An apparatus which controls the distribution of light given by a lamp or lamps and whichincludes all the components necessary for fixing and protecting the lamps and connectingthem to the supply circuit. ‘Luminaire’ has superseded the term ‘lighting fitting’.

Maintained illuminance

The average illuminance over the reference surface at the worst condition of maintenance.

Material

A product of any composition used in the construction of stations which forms the surface,lining or substrate of walls, glazing, floors, roofs, ceilings and doorsets. In addition, aproduct of any composition forming cables, conduits, fixtures/fittings, items of hard or softfurniture, posters for information or advertising, or other components that contribute to therisk from fire. Ancillary products such as adhesives, fixings and backing layers are alsoincluded.

It does not apply to consumable items brought to the station either as a fuel for heatingappliances or for use within the station or sale therefrom.

Operational premises

Stations and other premises that are located within the areas specified in the RailwayGroup Standards Code as being within the scope of Railway Group Standards, and wherethe effects of fire could affect the safety of the operational railway.

This definition is deemed to include premises such as signalling centres, signalling andelectrical control rooms and associated buildings that house equipment, whether or notsuch buildings are staffed, and lift shafts.

Passenger conveyor

Power-driven installation with endless moving walkway (eg pallets, belt) for the conveyanceof passengers either on the same or between different traffic levels.

Platform

The structure forming the part of a station that provides access to or from a train.

Platform furniture

Permanent or semi-permanent equipment or apparatus, or seating placed upon a platformfor station users.




Refurbishment

Substantial renewal or refitting of stations or any part thereof.

Services

The term ‘services’ includes all cables (including surrounds or ducting) and pipes used forthe conveyance of electricity, signalling, telecommunications, gas, water, petrochemicalsand effluents.

Services in platforms

Services which are located below the platform surface. See also ‘Services’.

Sign

Any surface (usually in one plane) which has a message to convey to the viewer.

Single face platform

A platform with operational track adjacent to one side of the platform only.

Sub-surface station

A station with platforms enclosed or underground as set out in section 3 of the FirePrecautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989.

It should be noted that where the above Regulations apply to a station, they apply to thestation as a whole, not only to underground and/or enclosed parts of the station.

Unauthorised access (to or from a station)

For the purpose of this document, unauthorised access means any access to the railwayby people not authorised to be there.

Uniformity

The ratio of the minimum to the average illuminance over a specified surface.

Vandalism

For the purpose of this document, vandalism means any malicious action with the potentialto result in derailment or collision, for example, placing objects on the line or damagingsafety-critical equipment.

Voided platform

A platform comprising structural elements spanning between discreet supports andproviding a void beneath.




References

The Catalogue of Railway Group Standards give the current issue number and status ofdocuments published by RSSB. This information is also available fromwww.rgsonline.co.uk.

RGSC 01 Railway Group Standards Code

Documents referenced in the textRailway Group Standards

GM/RT1041 Warning Signs and Notices for Electrified Lines

GL/RT1254 Electrified Lines Traction Bonding

GI/RT7001 Management of Safety Related Records of Elements of theInfrastructure

GI/RT7007 Low Voltage Electrical Installations

GI/RT7012 Requirements for Level Crossings

GI/RT7016 Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains

GI/RT7033 Lineside Operational Safety Signs

GE/RT8015 Electromagnetic Compatibility between RailwayInfrastructure and Trains

GE/RT8025 Electrical Protective Provisions for Electrified Lines

GE/RT8034 Maintenance of Signal Visibility

RSSB documents

RIS-7702-INS Rail Industry Standard for Lighting at Stations

Other relevant documentsOther References cited in Part 4

Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers: ACode of Practice, Strategic Rail Authority, London,February 2002

BS 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet theneeds of disabled people. Code of practice

SI 2005/1541 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Fire (Scotland) Act 2005

PRM TSI Person with Reduced Mobility Technical Specification forInteroperability

Other References cited in Part 5

BS EN 115:1995 Safety rules for the construction and installation ofescalators and passenger conveyors

BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Non-combustibility test for materials

BS 5306-2:1990 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment onpremises. Specification for sprinkler systems

BS 5499-10:2006 Safety signs, including fire safety signs. Code of practicefor the use of safety signs, including fire safety signs

BS 7671:2001 Requirements for electrical installations. IEE WiringRegulations. Sixteenth edition

PM 34 Guidance Note PM 34: Safety in the use of escalators,Health and Safety Executive, London, 1983 (ISBN 0 11883472 6)

PM 45 Guidance Note PM 45: Escalators: Periodic thoroughexamination, Health and Safety Executive, London (ISBN 011 883595 5)




SI 1996/341 The Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals)Regulations 1996


Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974



Wayfinding at stations - a good practice guide, Rail Safetyand Standards Board, London, June 2006




SI 1989/1401 The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations)Regulations 1989

BS 476-4:1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Non-combustibility test for materials


Train and Station Services for Disabled Passengers: ACode of Practice, Strategic Rail Authority, London,February 2002

BS 8300:2001 Design of buildings and their approaches to meet theneeds of disabled people. Code of practice

Other References cited in Appendix C

SI 2000/2531 The Building Regulations 2000 (as amended)

Approved Document B (Fire safety) – Volume 2 - Buildingsother than dwellinghouses, Department for Communitiesand Local Government, 2006 (ISBN 978 1 85946 262 1)

SSI 2004/406 The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004

Technical Handbook 2007 - Non-domestic Handbook(Section 2 - Fire), Scottish Building Standards Agency,2007 (ISBN 0114973350)

SI 1988/1324 The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations1988

SI 1989/1401 The Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations)Regulations 1989

BS 476-6:1989 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method oftest for fire propagation for products

BS 476-7:1997 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method oftest to determine the classification of the surface spread offlame of products

BS 476-11:1982 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method forassessing the heat emission from building materials

BS 476-31.1:1983 Fire tests on building materials and structures. Methods formeasuring smoke penetration through doorsets andshutter assemblies. Method of measurement underambient temperature conditions

BS EN 1101:1996 Textiles and textile products. Burning behaviour. Curtainsand drapes. Detailed procedure to determine the ignitabilityof vertically oriented specimens (small flame)

BS EN 1363-1:1999 Fire resistance tests. General requirements

BS EN 1363-2:1999 Fire resistance tests. Alternative and additional procedures

BS EN 1634-1:2000 Fire resistance tests for door and shutter assemblies. Firedoors and shutters

BS 5588-11:1997 Fire precautions in the design, construction and use ofbuildings. Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial,storage and other similar buildings




BS 5852-2:1982 Fire tests for furniture. Methods of test for the ignitability ofupholstered composites for seating by flaming sources

BS 6387:1994 Specification for performance requirements for cablesrequired to maintain circuit integrity under fire conditions

BS 6853:1999 Code of practice for fire precautions in the design andconstruction of passenger carrying trains

BS EN 50268-1:2000

Common test methods for cables under fire conditions.Measurement of smoke density of cables burning underdefined conditions. Apparatus

IEC 60332-3 Tests on electric cables under fire conditions, InternationalElectrotechnical Commission (various parts)
