TS 13861

TS 13861 addresses the rules for authorised service businesses operating in the field of metal shelving, bumper protection, formwork, scaffolding and related accessories. The standard is centred on how these services are organised, what technical and staffing qualities they should have, and how certification is handled, rather than on the products themselves.

Service organisation and technical capability

In this context, operating rules typically relate to management structure, records, workflow and the definition of responsibilities. Structural characteristics usually concern the physical setup needed to deliver the service, such as service areas, storage arrangements and facilities for maintenance, handling or dispatch. Technical equipment refers to the tools and infrastructure that support orderly and dependable service delivery, while personal specifications focus on the knowledge, skills and suitability of the personnel involved. Taken together, these concepts aim to ensure that a service business operates in a controlled and auditable way, not merely that it provides a service.

What the scope covers

Based on the stated scope, the standard applies to authorised services for steel shelving, bumper protection, moulds, scaffolding and accessories. These areas are associated with the handling, installation and maintenance of metal products and with support equipment used in industrial and construction settings. The certification approach provides a general framework for service providers expected to operate at a defined technical level; it is about the organisational and technical conditions of the service provider, not a design standard for the products themselves.

• Certification framework
• Technical equipment and facilities
• Staff qualifications
• Operating and organisational rules
• Services for metal shelving, bumper protection, moulds and scaffolding