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Frequently asked questions about this timetable

• NEN-EN-ISO 14122 – what does this mean and what does this standard say about GRP structures?

  NEN-EN-ISO 14122 is an internationally established ISO standard, which has been adopted within Europe as an EN standard and is published in the Netherlands as NEN-EN-ISO 14122. The standard describes requirements for fixed access systems, including:

  • landings,
  • stairs and stepladders,
  • ladders,
  • and handrails and guardrails.

  Together, these components form (within FlexxCon) a GRP construction.

  What does this standard say about GRP constructions?

  The standard provides guidelines for, among other things:

  • dimensions and angles of inclination of stairs and ladders,
  • minimum landing dimensions and clearances,
  • handrail heights, knee rails and fall protection,
  • ergonomics and safety during use.

  The assessment always takes place at the level of the total structure, not per individual component.

  Design responsibility

  If we manufacture exclusively on the basis of a design supplied by you, this design is not tested against NEN-EN-ISO 14122 as standard.

  Only if:

  • we also take care of the engineering phase, or
  • it has been explicitly agreed that the design will be assessed against NEN-EN-ISO 14122,

  can we confirm that the construction has been checked in accordance with this standard.
  In that case, this will always be clearly stated in the quotation or order.

  In summary

  • NEN-EN-ISO 14122 is a standard for safe fixed access
  • For GRP constructions, the following applies: the overall composition is decisive
  • Production based on a customer design is not automatically tested against the standard
  • Standard testing only takes place in the case of engineering or explicit agreement

  👉 Are you unsure whether a GRP construction must comply with NEN-EN-ISO 14122? Feel free to contact us — we will be happy to discuss this with you in advance.

• How soon can I expect a quote?

  We often process requests on the same day or by the next working day at the latest.

  We aim to provide standard GRP gratings and customised GRP gratings in small quantities (e.g. for a platform) within 1–2 working days.
  For grating requests, a grating drawing (or simple sketch) helps us to provide a faster and more targeted quote.

  For project requests, we aim to provide a quote within one week. A grating layout, sketch or preliminary design significantly speeds up this process.
  In addition, we sometimes need additional information, such as:
  • when you need the grating by
  • whether the dimensions and layout have already been determined
  • and what the basic principles are (grating type, load, span protrusions)
  Once these basic principles are clear, we can usually respond quickly.

  GRP structures (such as platforms, ladders and handrails) usually require more coordination.
  Once the basic principles are known (preferably supported by a sketch or design), we can often provide a quote within a week.

  If we still need to work out some details together, we will actively contact you and let you know when you can expect the quote.