What is BS EN 13031-1-Design and construction of commercial production greenhouses about?
BS EN 13031-1 is the first part of a multi-series standard that covers design and construction of commercial production greenhouses that enable the development of an environment for the cultivation of plants.
BS EN 13031-1 specifies principles and requirements for the mechanical resistance and stability, serviceability and durability for design and construction of commercial production greenhouse structures, including their foundations, irrespective of the material used, for the professional production of plants (crops).
Who is BS EN 13031-1-Design and construction of commercial production greenhouses for?
BS EN 13031-1 on design and construction of commercial production greenhouses applies to:
- Manufacturers of greenhouse components
- Companies involved in the setup of greenhouses
- Dealers and importers of greenhouses
Why should you use BS EN 13031-1-Design and construction of commercial production greenhouses?
Due to its ease of availability and lower initial infrastructure costs, commercial greenhouse horticulture began by employing soil as the foundation for all plants. Glass or plastic roofs, as well as glass or plastic walls, are common covering materials used in commercial greenhouses.
BS EN 13031-1 provides you guidance on design, ultimate limit states, serviceability limit states, tolerance, durability, maintenance, repair, displacements and deflections which ensures the structural integrity of greenhouses for weather protection, temperature and humidity control.
Guidance in BS EN 13031-1 enables you to set up cost-effective greenhouses enabling you to cultivate in all seasons and providing pest protection to increase crop yield.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13031-1:2019 supersedes BS EN 13031-1:2001, which is now withdrawn.
Changes in BS EN 13031-1:2019 include -
- 5.2.3 for Design working life of the structure
- 5.3.1 for Classification of Consequence Classes CC
- 5.3.2 for Differentiation of Partial Factors
- 5.3.3 and 10.3 for Combinations of actions and related ψ-coefficients
- 5.3.4 for Reference Periods for related Probabilities of Exceedance
- 10.2.2.6 for Temperature ranges for gutters and other structural components