BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016

This European Standard specifies requirements for prefabricated lintels for maximum spans of 4,5 m and made from steel, autoclaved aerated concrete, manufactured stone, concrete, fired clay units, calcium silicate units, natural stone units, or a combination of these materials. Concrete and steel beams conforming to EN 1090‑1 , EN 12602 and EN 13225 , as appropriate, are not covered by this standard.

Prefabricated lintels can be either complete lintels or the prefabricated part of a composite lintel.

This European Standard is not applicable to:

1. lintels completely made on site;

2. lintels of which the tensile parts are made on site;

3. timber lintels;

4. natural stone lintels, not reinforced.

Linear components spanning clear openings greater than 4,5 m in masonry walls and linear components intended for use independently in a structural role (e.g. beams) are not covered by this standard.