1.1 This European Standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the risks due to the hazards listed in clause 4, which can arise during installation1), operation and maintenance of permanently installed equipment and systems for the power driven parking of motor vehicles, as defined in 3.1 to 3.4 below. Requirements are also given on the provision of information for use, which includes requirements for the drafting of the instructions. Electromagnetic compatibility requirements are also covered.
1.2 This European Standard applies to equipment and systems for the power driven parking of motor vehicles which have four wheels, are within a maximum size envelope of 5,30 m long, by 2,30 m wide, by 2,20 m high and have a mass less than 2500 kg. The equipment can be manually or automatically controlled.
1.3 This standard does not cover:
a) vehicle lifts (see EN 1493);
b) peripheral devices, which do not handle motor vehicles, e.g. parking meters, ticket machines;
c) requirements related to the building even if they support directly stored vehicles;
d) goods only lifts in accordance with EN 81-31;
e) power driven parking equipment intended for lifting and/or transporting any person;
f) transmission and interface of remote controls;
g) automatic parking equipment with transfer areas which move;
h) the use of power driven parking equipment by wheelchair users and deaf persons;
i) the workplace of any attendant.

1) When carried out by or on behalf of the purchaser