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      如果没有木材我们会怎样呢？仅2015年一年，人类就消耗了多达3.1亿立方米的软木以及1.3亿立方米的硬木，总价值为1,290亿美元。随着高达18层的木结构大楼的涌现，人们对木材的需求与日俱增。由于木材种类繁多，加上每个国家出产的木材种类有限, 全球木材贸易就变得十分必要，且规模巨大。但是木材种类和国家进口政策的不同使跨境贸易面临一些挑战。制定一系列ISO标准的目就是帮助解决这一问题。

 

     由于性质多样，且在可持续管理的情况下比较环保，木材和锯材是良好的建筑材料。但是通用分类系统的缺少令国际木材贸易面临困难。因此，ISO木材结构技术委员会（ISO / TC 165）综合了60多个国家的木材生产和消费地区的专家意见，制定了一套国际标准。这套标准规定了标准框架和工作方式，确保人人适用，有利于减少贸易阻碍。

一、为什么要有国际木材分类系统？

 

     ISO木材结构技术委员会（ISO / TC 165）主席Erol Karacabeyli说：“我们行业面临的挑战之一是木材种类级别繁多，没有几千个，也有几百个，每一个都有不同的工程性能。因此，为一个建筑项目选择最适合的材料并不简单。”

 “为了解决这个日益严重的问题，欧洲曾推出一种木材分类系统，该系统要求所有的木材种类级别组合归为近十大类。然而北美的木材行业并不接受欧洲的分类系统。经过多年的工作和磋商，委员会有能力制定一套可以被所有人接受的国际木材分类系统框架。”

二、标准是什么？

ISO / TC 165制定的标准旨在解决木材外观和机械性能两方面的分级和测试，并为软木和硬木木材强度国际分级系统提供框架。

其中包括：

.         ISO 9709，结构木料-外观强度分级-基本原则

.         ISO 12122-1，木材结构-特征值测定-第一部分：基本要求

.         ISO 12122-2，木材结构-特征值测定-第二部分：锯材

.         ISO 13912，结构木料-机械强度分级-基本原则

.         ISO 13910，木材结构-强度分级木材-结构性能的试验方法

.         ISO 16598，木材结构-锯材的结构分类

.         ISO 18100，木材结构-指接木材-加工及生产要求*

*正在制定中

三、国际范围的采用

      当所有国家都在采用ISO标准时，这些标准的真正益处才能显现。可以预料的是，适用于锯材结构分类的ISO 16598在全球范围内采用会促进成千上万个软木和硬木品种的贸易。

四、展望未来

ISO / TC 165还有一些项目正在进行，包括国际标准和一些关于以下内容的相关文件：

.         交叉复合木材(CLT)

.         木地板震动设计方法

.         木材混凝土板的剪切连接, 这是一个为设计师提供新选择的混合系统

.         钻尾自攻螺丝框架

.         木质产品的长期结构性能

.          木结构连接的屈服点

.         竹子

 

Facilitating international trade of wood with ISO standards

Where would we be without wood? In 2015 alone, we humans consumed a whopping 310 million cubic metres of softwood lumber and 130 million cubic metres of hardwood lumber, totalling USD 129 billion. And the hunger for wood is increasing, with wooden buildings as high as 18 storeys starting to pop up. With the diversity of types of wood and the fact that not every country produces every type of wood, the global trade of timber is a huge and necessary business. But not all wood – nor import policy – is alike, making cross-border trade somewhat of a challenge. A range of ISO standards aim to help.

 

Lumber, or sawn timber, is often the material of choice for construction because of its diversity of properties, and, if sustainably managed, is environmentally friendly. But international trade of lumber has its difficulties due to a lack of classification systems that are universal to all. And so the ISO technical committee on timber structures (ISO/TC 165), drawing on the input of experts from over 60 countries, for the most part in timber-producing and -consuming regions, developed a suite of International Standards that help reduce these barriers to trade by producing standardized frameworks and ways of working that can be used by everyone.

Why have an international lumber classification system?

“One of the challenges within the industry is that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of timber species-grade designations, each with unique engineering properties, so choosing the most appropriate for a construction project is not easy,” said Erol Karacabeyli, Chair of ISO/TC 165.

“To address this ever increasing problem, Europe introduced a lumber classification system that required all lumber species-grade combinations to be categorized into about ten classes. The European system, however, was not acceptable to the North American industry. But after years of work and negotiations, the committee was able to develop the framework for an international lumber classification system that is acceptable to all.”

What standards?

The standards developed by ISO/TC 165 are designed, therefore, to address grading and testing of both visually and mechanically graded lumber and provide a framework for an international strength classification system for both softwood and hardwood lumber. These include:

.         ISO 9709, Structural timber – Visual strength grading – Basic principles

.         ISO 12122-1, Timber structures – Determination of characteristic values – Part 1: Basic requirements

.         ISO 12122-2, Timber structures – Determination of characteristic values – Part 2: Sawn timber

.         ISO 13912, Structural timber – Machine strength grading – Basic principles

.         ISO 13910, Timber structures – Strength graded timber – Test methods for structural properties

.         ISO 16598, Timber structures – Structural classification for sawn timber

.         ISO 18100, Timber structures – Finger-jointed timber – Manufacturing and production requirements*

*Under development

Towards international adoption

The real benefit of the standards will be realized when all countries adopt them nationally, and it is anticipated that ISO 16598 for the structural classification of sawn timber will eventually be adopted globally, facilitating the trade of thousands of types of softwood and hardwood lumber.

Looking forward

ISO/TC 165 also has a number of projects in the pipeline, including International Standards and related documents for:

.         Cross-laminated timber (CLT)

.         Vibration design method for timber floors

.         Shear connections for timber-concrete slabs, a hybrid system that gives designers new choice

.         A framework for self-drilling screws

.         Long-term structural performance of wood-based products

.         Yield point for connections in timber structures  

.         Bamboo

BSI日前对BS EN 206 混凝土产品的规格、性能、生产和一致性标准进行了修订。此项标准适用于工地水泥浇筑、预铸框架以及建筑和市政工程的预铸框架产品。

       这项标准涵盖了所有类型的混凝土和几乎全部预铸混凝土种类。BS EN 206同时还包含用于道路铺面的混凝土，关于道路铺面混凝土，该标准引用欧洲混凝土路面标准对其进行另外的增补要求。

       修订后的标准强调混凝土的使用寿命要求达到甚至超过100年，这样才能保证在公平的基础上对其与其他建筑材料的耐久性进行比较。

 

BS EN 206包括：

l  混凝土的成分

l  新拌和硬化混凝土的特质以及它们的鉴定

l  混凝土成分的限制

l  混凝土的规格

l  新拌混凝土的运输

l  生产控制步骤

l  产品一致性的标准和评估

 

这项标准对于提供或需要关于预拌混凝土信息的建筑项目内涉及的所有人员都大有用处，包括工程承包商、专家、生产商、技术顾问和建筑工程师。

       BS EN 206的制定是在各方合作达成共识的基础上再结合专家意见。这些专家都是来自建筑产品行业，例如英国现拌混凝土协会、建筑工程师、建筑产品生产商、技术顾问和行业协会代表。

       BSI的建筑环境部门负责人安东尼.伯德说道，对于混凝土特性的需求取决于其最终用途。其中就包括防止外露混凝土离析的强度和最大骨料粒径。这些差异为技术顾问和生产商提供指南，让他们以BS EN 206进行选择。修订后的标准更为清晰明了，让选择过程也更为简单。

       BS EN 206的修订是BSI参与CEN/TC 104的结果。BS EN 206不包括混凝土生产和运输过程中保护工人的健康和安全要求。

 

European Standard for concrete structures is revised

BSI, the business standards company, has revised BS EN 206 Concrete – Specification, performance, production and conformity. The European Standard applies to concrete for structures cast in situ, precast structures, and structural precast products for buildings and civil engineering structures.

The standard covers all types of concrete and nearly all types of precast concrete*. BS 206 also covers concrete for pavements where there are additional complementary requirements cited in the European Standard for Concrete pavements.

The revision specifically addresses that concrete may be designed for a working life of up to and over 100 years. This ensures that when its sustainability credentials are compared to other building materials the comparison may be carried out on an equitable basis. 
 

BS EN 206 covers:

.         Constituents of concrete

.         Properties of fresh and hardened concrete and their verification

.         Limitations for concrete composition

.         Specification of concrete

.         Delivery of fresh concrete

.         Production control procedures

.         Conformity criteria and evaluation of conformity

The standard will be of use to all members of a construction project who provide or require information on ready mix concrete, including construction contractors, specialists, manufacturers, specifiers and structural engineers.

BS EN 206 was developed using a collaborative consensus-based process with input from experts within the construction product sector such as the British Ready Mix Concrete Association, as well as structural engineers, construction product manufacturers, specifiers and trade association representatives.

Anthony Burd, Head of Built Environment at BSI, said: “The characteristics of concrete that may be needed depends on its end use application. These can range from such things as strength, maximum aggregate size or consistency to visual concretes where is on display. With such an array of variations possible it is useful to have guidelines for the specifier and the producer to refer to. BS EN 206 can help with this, and now with the added clarity this amendment brings, this process is much easier.”

The amendment to BS 206 was a result of BSI’s participation in the CEN technical committee CEN/TC 104. BS EN 206 does not cover health and safety requirements for the protection of workers during production and delivery of concrete.

 

 

 

New clinical services standard published

BSI, the business standards company, has published PAS 1616, Healthcare – Provision of clinical services – Specification, in association with the Clinical Services Accreditation Alliance (CSAA) to help clinical services providers deliver efficient services which are good value for money.

PAS 1616 covers the full range of services from preventative care through all aspects of care that clinical service users and their carer(s) encounter on their journey, from first contact with a primary care health professional through to their exit from the clinical service, including home care. It includes requirements for clinical users with complex needs and for clinical services to seek and adopt innovation when that is considered appropriate.

Healthcare provision is becoming increasingly challenging, with clinical service users presenting more complex needs under constrained resources. There is also a growing need to demonstrate to stakeholders such as regulators, commissioners, funders and system planners that requirements are being met and improvements implemented. Healthcare is provided in a wide range of facilities and settings, from public health, which includes screening and vaccinations in schools, to end-of-life care in specialist clinical services and in the home.

PAS 1616 can facilitate collaboration and communication across the different clinical services and healthcare providers that make up a clinical pathway, providing them with consistency of structure, terminology and communications. This can allow clinical services, staff members and leadership team ownership over the clinical service and empowerment to act within a clearly given remit.

Benefits of PAS 1616:

.         Compliance with PAS 1616 can provide clarity to clinical service users about what they can expect from the clinical service

.         Can enable a clinical service to continually self-assess and improve, regardless of whether there is any existing external evaluation scheme within that clinical service

.         Can enable service and systems planners and funders to commission on the basis of adherence to the requirements of the PAS

.         Has the potential to reduce the burden and increase the effectiveness of regulation by helping clinical services to maintain robust records and documentation which could be used to show compliance with regulations

Anne Hayes, Head of Market Development for Governance and Resilience at BSI, said: “PAS 1616 provides CEOs, managers, and clinical leaders with a framework to follow for their clinical service; a first step in the long-term aim of raising standards and improving quality. It aims to fill a strategic and Market Development for Governance and Resilience organizational gap by providing a structure and guidance for clinical services, thereby saving time and reducing wasted resources. Any clinical service can now review its current level of provision and create a roadmap for improvement.”

PAS 1616 covers clinical service planning and clinical service definition; leadership, strategy and management; person-centred treatment and/or care; risk and safety; clinical effectiveness; clinical service users with complex needs; staffing a clinical service; improvement, innovation, and transformation; and educating the future workforce. It covers clinical services within hospital settings, but it not exclusively for such clinical services. It does not cover service-specific requirements for an individual clinical service.

PAS 1616 was developed using a collaborative, consensus-based approach using experts from such organizations as: the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, BSI Consumer & Public Interest Network, the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management, the Health and Social Care Accreditation Forum (HaSCAF), NHS England, NHS Clinical Commissioning Group, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, the Member of RCP Patient and Carer Network, Monitor – the Department of Health, the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Physicians, the Royal College of Physicians Accreditation Unit, the Royal College of Surgeons and West Midlands Quality Review Service.

PAS 1616 is part of a suite of resources being delivered by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) on behalf of the CSAA.  A launch event will take place on 25^th November 2016, featuring leaders from CQC, NHS Improvement, HQIP, Royal Colleges, and the wider accreditation community.

 

       印刷业能源管理标准化（EMSPI）旨在进一步提高欧洲印刷业中小企业能源利用效率。其主要目标是通过实施建立在欧洲标准EN 16001和/或全球标准ISO 50001上的能源管理系统（Energy Management System），以获得最大程度的节能。

具体目标是：

1）根据欧洲标准EN 16001和/或全球标准ISO 50001，制定适用于印刷业中小企业的具体能源管理措施，落实印刷业能源高效使用；

2）制定具体部门的实施指南，包括充分利用和开发现有的方法与工具（绿色营销计划，碳足迹计算），以便在中长期内，在战略和竞争力框架中实现系统和连续的能源消耗节约；

3）通过利用之前制定的指导方针，在100家中小企业实施能源管理标准（长期项目）；

4）确定在欧洲各地的印刷业节能服务公司（ESCO）面临的障碍和机遇；

5）在欧洲各国，提高能源效率工具对所有印刷行业的利益相关者有益的意识；

6）培训中小型企业人员作为能源管理者，以在节能和节约成本的标准执行后维持节能和管理程序;

7）增强中小企业管理者的能力和技巧，在产业层面达到“临界质量”或乘数效应，扩大已开发的工具和特定通信材料。

达到预期结果的关键步骤：

1）根据环境保护工程师协会（IEE）之前的计划，更新印刷业能源诊断；

2）对适应特定标准的结果加以分析；

3）开发项目材料；

4）汇集并甄选中小企业；

5）实施适合的能源管理系统；

6）评价与传播。

成果：

l  100家中小企业能源效率提升。

l  100家中小企业根据EN 16001和/或ISO 50001实行能源管理系统

l  项目实施期间，每100家中小企业实现年能源节约40000GJ

l  项目实施期间，每100家中小企业实现年二氧化碳排放减少880吨

l  项目实施期间，每100家中小企业实现年能源成本减少915000欧元

 

Energy Management Standardization in Printing Industry (EMSPI)

EMSPI aims to promote actions for increase the energy efficiency at European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Printing Industry.The main objective is to reap the maximum energy savings by promoting the implementation of Energy Management System based on the European standard EN 16001 and/or the global standard ISO 50001. The specific objectives are: 1) To develop a specific adaptation of European standard EN 16001 and/or the global standard ISO 50001 for the energy management in printing SMEs, facilitating the implementation of energy efficiency measures in printing industry. 2) To develop sector-specific implementation guidelines including the exploitation of existing approaches and tools (Green Marketing Plan, Sector Carbon Footprint Calculation), in order to create systematic and continuous energy consumption savings in the medium and long term within a strategic and competitiveness oriented framework; 3) To implement the specific energy management standard at 100 SMEs (during lifetime project) by using the previously developed guidelines. 4) To identify barriers and opportunities for ESCOs in the Printing Industry across Europe; 5) To enhance the awareness on the benefits of energy efficiency tools to all the Printing Industry stakeholders in European countries; 6) To train SMEs personnel as Energy Managers to maintain energy savings and management procedures after standard implementation aiming to save energy and costs; 7) To strengthen the capabilities and skills of SMEs managers to achieve a "critical mass" or multiplier effect at industry level in order to expand the developed set of tools and specific communication materials. Key steps to achieve the expected outcomes:1) Update energy diagnosis of Printing Industry based in previous IEE projects;2) Analysis of results to develop an adapted specific Standard;3) Development of project materials;4) Collection and selection of SMEs;5) Implementation of adapted Energy Management System;6) Evaluation & Dissemination.

Results

• Specific baseline audit energy management and potentials on energy efficiency improvement of 100 SME’s
• 100 SME’s with a fulfilled energy management system according to EN 16001 and/or ISO 50001
• 40.000 GJ of yearly potential energy savings per 100 SMEs during the project lifetime
• 880 ton CO2 potential emission reduction each year per 100 SMEs during the project lifetime
• 915.000 € of potential decreasing yearly energy costs per 100 SMEs during the project lifetime

       印刷业能源管理标准化（EMSPI）旨在进一步提高欧洲印刷业中小企业能源利用效率。其主要目标是通过实施建立在欧洲标准EN 16001和/或全球标准ISO 50001上的能源管理系统（Energy Management System），以获得最大程度的节能。

具体目标是：

1）根据欧洲标准EN 16001和/或全球标准ISO 50001，制定适用于印刷业中小企业的具体能源管理措施，落实印刷业能源高效使用；

2）制定具体部门的实施指南，包括充分利用和开发现有的方法与工具（绿色营销计划，碳足迹计算），以便在中长期内，在战略和竞争力框架中实现系统和连续的能源消耗节约；

3）通过利用之前制定的指导方针，在100家中小企业实施能源管理标准（长期项目）；

4）确定在欧洲各地的印刷业节能服务公司（ESCO）面临的障碍和机遇；

5）在欧洲各国，提高能源效率工具对所有印刷行业的利益相关者有益的意识；

6）培训中小型企业人员作为能源管理者，以在节能和节约成本的标准执行后维持节能和管理程序;

7）增强中小企业管理者的能力和技巧，在产业层面达到“临界质量”或乘数效应，扩大已开发的工具和特定通信材料。

达到预期结果的关键步骤：

1）根据环境保护工程师协会（IEE）之前的计划，更新印刷业能源诊断；

2）对适应特定标准的结果加以分析；

3）开发项目材料；

4）汇集并甄选中小企业；

5）实施适合的能源管理系统；

6）评价与传播。

成果：

l  100家中小企业能源效率提升。

l  100家中小企业根据EN 16001和/或ISO 50001实行能源管理系统

l  项目实施期间，每100家中小企业实现年能源节约40000GJ

l  项目实施期间，每100家中小企业实现年二氧化碳排放减少880吨

l  项目实施期间，每100家中小企业实现年能源成本减少915000欧元

 

Energy Management Standardization in Printing Industry (EMSPI)

EMSPI aims to promote actions for increase the energy efficiency at European small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) of the Printing Industry.The main objective is to reap the maximum energy savings by promoting the implementation of Energy Management System based on the European standard EN 16001 and/or the global standard ISO 50001. The specific objectives are: 1) To develop a specific adaptation of European standard EN 16001 and/or the global standard ISO 50001 for the energy management in printing SMEs, facilitating the implementation of energy efficiency measures in printing industry. 2) To develop sector-specific implementation guidelines including the exploitation of existing approaches and tools (Green Marketing Plan, Sector Carbon Footprint Calculation), in order to create systematic and continuous energy consumption savings in the medium and long term within a strategic and competitiveness oriented framework; 3) To implement the specific energy management standard at 100 SMEs (during lifetime project) by using the previously developed guidelines. 4) To identify barriers and opportunities for ESCOs in the Printing Industry across Europe; 5) To enhance the awareness on the benefits of energy efficiency tools to all the Printing Industry stakeholders in European countries; 6) To train SMEs personnel as Energy Managers to maintain energy savings and management procedures after standard implementation aiming to save energy and costs; 7) To strengthen the capabilities and skills of SMEs managers to achieve a "critical mass" or multiplier effect at industry level in order to expand the developed set of tools and specific communication materials. Key steps to achieve the expected outcomes:1) Update energy diagnosis of Printing Industry based in previous IEE projects;2) Analysis of results to develop an adapted specific Standard;3) Development of project materials;4) Collection and selection of SMEs;5) Implementation of adapted Energy Management System;6) Evaluation & Dissemination.

Results

• Specific baseline audit energy management and potentials on energy efficiency improvement of 100 SME’s
• 100 SME’s with a fulfilled energy management system according to EN 16001 and/or ISO 50001
• 40.000 GJ of yearly potential energy savings per 100 SMEs during the project lifetime
• 880 ton CO2 potential emission reduction each year per 100 SMEs during the project lifetime
• 915.000 € of potential decreasing yearly energy costs per 100 SMEs during the project lifetime

 

CEN opens consultation on draft strategy to support the services sector

On 7 October 2016, CEN published on its website a draft standardization strategy to support the services sector (pdf format) with the aim of gathering comments from service stakeholders. The Consultation will be opened until 15 November 2016.

The number of European Standards in the area of services as well as the number of service sectors which find a strategic tool in standardization has increased in recent years. Nevertheless, their number remains small in comparison to the total number of European Standards and the economic importance the service sector holds in Europe.

The slow development of European Standards for services leads to missed opportunities for European service providers looking to offer their services across-borders. Service users from their side are also not able to benefit from a wider range of service offers.

A strategy for standardization supporting services

In order to help service providers and users benefit from the European Single Market, CEN is currently developing a strategy for standardization to support the services sector. The strategy is being developed in the context of the Joint Initiative on Standardisation (JIS) (pdf format) Action 12 ‘Encouraging the greater development and use of European service standards to help integrate Europe’s service markets’.

The main objectives of the strategy are to:

.         Increase awareness about service standardization and further engage with service stakeholders in order to better understand their needs and show them how they can benefit from European standardization in this area.

.         Define a series of criteria that could help to identify priority sectors with higher potential to benefit from standardization.

.         Reflect on how the European Standardization system can better respond to the needs of the service stakeholders taking also into account the privileged relation with ISO to deliver international solutions when required.

The strategy also includes an action plan for 2017 and 2018.
The consultation will be opened until 15 November 2016. Send your comments by using the commenting form below.

.         Draft strategy (pdf format)

.         Commenting form (word format)

From products to services

CEN and CENELEC are organizing an event entitled ‘From products to services. The evolving role of standards’ on 26 October 2016. The input received during the event will be considered in the finalisation of the strategy.

 

 

CEN opens consultation on draft strategy to support the services sector

On 7 October 2016, CEN published on its website a draft standardization strategy to support the services sector (pdf format) with the aim of gathering comments from service stakeholders. The Consultation will be opened until 15 November 2016.

The number of European Standards in the area of services as well as the number of service sectors which find a strategic tool in standardization has increased in recent years. Nevertheless, their number remains small in comparison to the total number of European Standards and the economic importance the service sector holds in Europe.

The slow development of European Standards for services leads to missed opportunities for European service providers looking to offer their services across-borders. Service users from their side are also not able to benefit from a wider range of service offers.

A strategy for standardization supporting services

In order to help service providers and users benefit from the European Single Market, CEN is currently developing a strategy for standardization to support the services sector. The strategy is being developed in the context of the Joint Initiative on Standardisation (JIS) (pdf format) Action 12 ‘Encouraging the greater development and use of European service standards to help integrate Europe’s service markets’.

The main objectives of the strategy are to:

.         Increase awareness about service standardization and further engage with service stakeholders in order to better understand their needs and show them how they can benefit from European standardization in this area.

.         Define a series of criteria that could help to identify priority sectors with higher potential to benefit from standardization.

.         Reflect on how the European Standardization system can better respond to the needs of the service stakeholders taking also into account the privileged relation with ISO to deliver international solutions when required.

The strategy also includes an action plan for 2017 and 2018.
The consultation will be opened until 15 November 2016. Send your comments by using the commenting form below.

.         Draft strategy (pdf format)

.         Commenting form (word format)

From products to services

CEN and CENELEC are organizing an event entitled ‘From products to services. The evolving role of standards’ on 26 October 2016. The input received during the event will be considered in the finalisation of the strategy.

 

 

 

Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum: from Magnet Wire to Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment

In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. Two of the latest selections follow:

Magnet Wire

Magnet wire, also called enameled wire, is insulated copper used in the construction of various electromagnetic equipment, including motors and transformers. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) recently revised the standard ANSI/NEMA MW 1000-2016 Magnet Wire, which contains standards for round, rectangular, and square film-insulated and/or fibrous-covered copper and aluminum magnet wire for use in electrical apparatus. Included are the definitions, type designations, dimensions, constructions, performance, and test methods for magnet wire generally used in the winding of coils for electrical apparatus.

According to NEMA, revisions to MW 1000 include new specifications that define the requirements for Class 120 polyvinyl acetal film insulated wire constructions. Also, a larger range of wire sizes can now be tested for dielectric breakdown using the cylinder method, which is a more convenient way of testing than making twisted pair test specimens.

NEMA, an ANSI member and accredited standards developer, developed this American National Standard (ANS). NEMA represents nearly 400 electrical, medical imaging, and radiation therapy manufacturers at the forefront of electrical safety, reliability, resilience, efficiency, and energy security. Its combined industries account for more than 400,000 American jobs and more than 7,000 facilities across the U.S.

Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment

As the world increasingly depends on information technology for everything from data systems to devices and telecom services, protection of the IT equipment essential to business operations is imperative. The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA’s) NFPA 75-2017 Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment, 2017 edition sets forth the minimum requirements for the protection of IT equipment from damage by fire or its associated effects – namely, smoke, corrosion, heat, and water.

NFPA, an ANSI member and accredited standards developer, is committed to producing and promoting consensus codes and standards, research, and training and education, and works to prevent fires as well as to lessen the impact of fires when they do occur, which includes developing procedures that will keep firefighters safe and healthy.

1   韩国产业通商资源部国家技术标准院院长齐大轼表示，由于最近宜家抽屉柜暴露出的安全问题引发民众的忧虑，韩国将针对国内在售的抽屉柜进行迅速的安全检查。

    1.1本次检查的对象为所有韩国在售的抽屉柜，其中包括进口家具品牌。

    1.2 本次安全检查，不仅将依据现行韩国家具安全标准对家具有害物质进行测定，还会针对近期宜家家具暴露的问题，将“倾覆试验”列入安全标准，并且应用于本次检查之中。

* “倾覆试验”的相关标准在韩国国家标准(KS)、国际标准化组织(ISO)、美国材料与试验协会（ASTM）、欧洲标准(EN) 中已有规定，但是考虑其对于儿童可能造成的伤害，韩国正考虑采用近期加强安全系数规定的ASTM标准。

2  根据产品安全基本法，对于检查中被确认具有危害性的产品，韩国政府将要求其整改或强制召回。

    2.1 今后，为了从根本上杜绝此类事故发生，在听取消费者团体、家具企业等相关人士的意见之后，韩国将首先考虑将ASTM的规定纳入韩国标准中。