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The purpose of the present document is to define a class of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 % of the operating time in a year. The present document applies to equipment mounted for stationary use including periods of erection work, down time, maintenance and repair at non-weatherprotected locations defined in clause 5.

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
30-Apr-2026
Publication Date
25-Aug-2026
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
25-May-2026
Due Date
30-Jul-2026
Completion Date
26-Aug-2026
Mandate
M/462

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SIST EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1:2026 is a leading European standard developed by SIST for the field of environmental engineering. It provides a framework for classifying environmental conditions and outlining test severities for telecommunications equipment during stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations. The standard specifically addresses severe environmental influences that may impact the operational reliability of telecom and ICT equipment installed in locations exposed to direct climate elements without full weather protection.

This standard is vital for manufacturers, network operators, and infrastructure planners as it identifies environmental stress factors with a low probability of being exceeded-in general, less than 1% of annual operating time-enabling robust product design and reliable service provisioning.

Key Topics

  • Environmental Classification:

    • The standard defines classes for both sheltered and open-air non-weatherprotected locations spanning various climatic zones (tropical, arid, temperate, cold, polar).
    • Covers equipment during regular operation, times of erection, downtime, maintenance, and repair.
  • Environmental Conditions:

    • Specifies climatic parameters such as temperature ranges, humidity, air pressure, solar radiation, precipitation, condensation, and formation of ice or frost.
    • Considers biological stressors (e.g., mold, fauna) and chemically active substances (e.g., SO₂, NO₂, salt mist, industrial pollutants).
    • Addresses mechanical factors, including vibration, shock, and seismic (earthquake) resilience.
  • Severities and Special Conditions:

    • Includes classes for situations with higher levels of pollutants, sand or dust, and mechanical shock-important for industrial, coastal, or urban settings.
    • Recommends additional precautions or tailored classifications for areas with heightened risk (e.g., near industrial sources, high wind zones).
  • Alignment with International References:

    • Draws on related ISO and IEC standards (e.g., IEC 60721-3-4, ISO 9223), ensuring European harmonization and facilitating global interoperability.

Applications

SIST EN 300 019-1-4 is used to:

  • Establish design and test requirements for telecommunications networks, ICT hardware, outdoor base stations, and similar technology deployed at sites without full weather protection (e.g., rooftop installations, outdoor enclosures, roadside cabinets).
  • Support vendor qualification, procurement processes, and maintenance planning by providing clear criteria for environmental robustness.
  • Ensure compliance with European regulations for equipment installed in challenging environments, minimizing failures due to harsh weather, temperature extremes, biological threats, mechanical shocks, and chemical pollution.

Typical scenarios include:

  • Outdoor cellular antennas or transmission equipment exposed to sun, rain, snow, or dust.
  • Sheltered installations under canopies but without full enclosure from the environment.
  • Critical communication infrastructure in industrial or coastal areas.

Related Standards

For a comprehensive approach to environmental engineering for ICT and telecom equipment, the following standards are closely linked:

  • ETSI EN 300 019-1-3: Environmental conditions for stationary use at weatherprotected locations
  • IEC 60721-3-4: Classification of environmental conditions - Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
  • ISO 9223: Corrosivity of atmospheres-Classification, determination, and estimation
  • IEC 60068-3-3: Seismic test methods for equipment

These standards provide further details on storage, transportation, underground, vehicular, and portable use cases, complementing the application of SIST EN 300 019-1-4.


By defining rigorous environmental condition classes for non-weatherprotected installations, SIST EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1 helps ensure durable, safe, and reliable operation of telecommunications equipment, essential for robust and continuous communication services in diverse, real-world environments.

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SIST EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Environmental Engineering (EE) - Environmental conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment - Part 1: Classification of environmental conditions - Sub-part 4: Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations". This standard covers: The purpose of the present document is to define a class of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 % of the operating time in a year. The present document applies to equipment mounted for stationary use including periods of erection work, down time, maintenance and repair at non-weatherprotected locations defined in clause 5.

The purpose of the present document is to define a class of environmental conditions and their severities to which equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 % of the operating time in a year. The present document applies to equipment mounted for stationary use including periods of erection work, down time, maintenance and repair at non-weatherprotected locations defined in clause 5.

SIST EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 19.040 - Environmental testing; 33.050.01 - Telecommunication terminal equipment in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/462. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Draft ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.0 (2026-02)

EUROPEAN STANDARD
Environmental Engineering (EE);
Environmental conditions and environmental tests
for telecommunications equipment;
Part 1: Classification of environmental conditions;
Sub-part 4: Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations

2 Draft ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.0 (2026-02)

Reference
REN/EE-017014
Keywords
environment, equipment practice, testing
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00  Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16

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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Modal verbs terminology . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 7
4 Environmental classes . 7
4.0 General . 7
4.1 Class 4.10: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in tropical, arid, temperate, and cold climatic
classification . 8
4.1.0 Class 4.10 full temperature range . 8
4.1.1 Class 4.10L: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in cold climatic classification . 8
4.1.2 Class 4.10H: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in tropical, arid, temperate climatic
classification . 9
4.2 Class 4.11: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the tropical climatic . 10
4.3 Class 4.12: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the arid and temperate climatic classification . 10
4.4 Class 4.13: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the cold and polar climatic classifications . 11
5 Environmental conditions. 12
5.1 Climatic conditions. 12
5.2 Biological conditions . 13
5.3 Chemically active substances . 13
5.4 Mechanically active substances . 15
5.5 Mechanical conditions . 15
5.6 Earthquake conditions . 15
Annex A (informative): Bibliography . 18
Annex B (informative): Change history . 19
History . 20

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Intellectual Property Rights
Essential patents
IPRs essential or potentially essential to normative deliverables may have been declared to ETSI. The declarations
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, are publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be
found in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to
ETSI in respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the
ETSI IPR online database.
Pursuant to the ETSI Directives including the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation regarding the essentiality of IPRs,
including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not
referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web server) which are, or may be, or may become,
essential to the present document.
Trademarks
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ETSI claims no ownership of these except for any which are indicated as being the property of ETSI, and conveys no
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Foreword
This draft European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Environmental Engineering (EE),
and is now submitted for the combined Public Enquiry and Vote phase of the ETSI.
The present document is part 1, sub-part 4 of a multi-part deliverable covering the classification of environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "Classification of environmental conditions": (see note 1)
Sub-part 0: "Introduction";
Sub-part 1: "Storage";
Sub-part 2: "Transportation";
Sub-part 3: "Stationary use at weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 4: "Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 5: "Ground vehicle installations";
Sub-part 6: "Ship environments";
Sub-part 7: "Portable and non-stationary use";
Sub-part 8: "Stationary use at underground locations";
Part 2: "Specification of environmental tests" (see note 2).
NOTE 1: Specifies different standardized environmental classes covering climatic and biological conditions,
chemically and mechanically active substances and mechanical conditions during storage, transportation
and in use. Sub-part 1-0 forms a general overview of part 1.
NOTE 2: Specifies the recommended test severities and test methods for the different environmental classes.
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Proposed national transposition dates
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 3 months after ETSI publication
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 6 months after doa
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 6 months after doa

Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
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1 Scope
The purpose of the present document is to define a class of environmental conditions and their severities to which
equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The
severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 % of the
operating time in a year.
The present document applies to equipment mounted for stationary use including periods of erection work, down time,
maintenance and repair at non-weatherprotected locations defined in clause 5.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found in the
ETSI docbox.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] ETSI EN 300 019-1-3: "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1: Classification of environmental
conditions; Sub-part 3: Stationary use at weatherprotected locations".
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents may be useful in implementing an ETSI deliverable or add to the reader's
understanding, but are not required for conformance to the present document.
[i.1] Void.
[i.2] IEC 60721-3-4:2019: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-4: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations".
[i.3] Void.
[i.4] ISO 9223:2012: "Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Classification,
determination and estimation".
[i.5] IEC 60721-2-6:2022: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-6: Environmental
conditions appearing in nature - Earthquake vibration and shock".
[i.6] IEC 60068-3-3:2019: "Environmental testing - Part 3-3: Supporting documentation and guidance -
Seismic test methods for equipment".
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3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms apply:
absolute humidity: mass of water vapour in grammes which is associated with one cubic metre of dry air in an
air/water vapour mixture
non-weatherprotected location: location at which the equipment is not protected from direct weather influences
relative humidity: ratio of the partial pressure of the water vapour in moist air at a given temperature, to the partial
pressure of the water vapour in saturated air at the same temperature
sheltered location: location at which a product is covered by a structure to protect it from direct meteorological
conditions, i.e. direct sunlight, heavy rain
stationary use: use of the equipment mounted firmly on the structure, or on mounting devices, or it is permanently
placed at a certain site
NOTE: It is not intended for portable use - but short periods of handling during erection works, down time,
maintenance and repair at the location are included.
3.2 Symbols
Void.
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
RS Response Spectrum
UV UltraViolet
ZPA Zero Period Acceleration
4 Environmental classes
4.0 General
The classes shown in parentheses, e.g. (C3), may be selected for special applications.
These classes shall apply to a non-weatherprotected location.
These classes shall apply to locations:
• which are directly exposed to an open-air climate, including solar radiation, movement of the surrounding air,
precipitation and water jets; splashing water;
• where mould growth, or attacks by animals but excluding termites, may occur;
• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the
whole area and/or with heavy traffic. It also applies to coastal areas;
NOTE 1: At locations in the immediate neighbourhood of industrial sources with chemical emissions either special
precautions should be taken or a special chemical class should be chosen.
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
Environmental Engineering (EE);
Environmental conditions and environmental tests
for telecommunications equipment;
Part 1: Classification of environmental conditions;
Sub-part 4: Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations

2 ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1 (2026-05)

Reference
REN/EE-017014
Keywords
environment, equipment practice, testing
ETSI
650 Route des Lucioles
F-06921 Sophia Antipolis Cedex - FRANCE

Tel.: +33 4 92 94 42 00  Fax: +33 4 93 65 47 16

Siret N° 348 623 562 00017 - APE 7112B
Association à but non lucratif enregistrée à la
Sous-Préfecture de Grasse (06) N° w061004871

Important notice
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print versions of the present document shall not be modified without the prior written authorization of ETSI. In case of any
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The information provided in the present deliverable is directed solely to professionals who have the appropriate degree of
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other professional standard and applicable regulations.
No recommendation as to products and services or vendors is made or should be implied.
In no event shall ETSI be held liable for loss of profits or any other incidental or consequential damages.

Any software contained in this deliverable is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, express or implied, including but not
limited to, the warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement of intellectual property
rights and ETSI shall not be held liable in any event for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages
for loss of profits, business interruption, loss of information, or any other pecuniary loss) arising out of or related to the use
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No part may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and
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© ETSI 2026.
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3 ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1 (2026-05)
Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Modal verbs terminology . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 7
4 Environmental classes . 7
4.0 General . 7
4.1 Class 4.10: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in tropical, arid, temperate, and cold climatic
classification . 8
4.1.0 Class 4.10 full temperature range . 8
4.1.1 Class 4.10L: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in cold climatic classification . 8
4.1.2 Class 4.10H: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in tropical, arid, temperate climatic
classification . 9
4.2 Class 4.11: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the tropical climatic . 10
4.3 Class 4.12: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the arid and temperate climatic classification . 10
4.4 Class 4.13: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the cold and polar climatic classifications . 11
5 Environmental conditions. 12
5.1 Climatic conditions. 12
5.2 Biological conditions . 13
5.3 Chemically active substances . 13
5.4 Mechanically active substances . 15
5.5 Mechanical conditions . 15
5.6 Earthquake conditions . 15
Annex A (informative): Bibliography . 18
Annex B (informative): Change history . 19
History . 20

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Intellectual Property Rights
Essential patents
IPRs essential or potentially essential to normative deliverables may have been declared to ETSI. The declarations
pertaining to these essential IPRs, if any, are publicly available for ETSI members and non-members, and can be
found in ETSI SR 000 314: "Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs); Essential, or potentially Essential, IPRs notified to
ETSI in respect of ETSI standards", which is available from the ETSI Secretariat. Latest updates are available on the
ETSI IPR online database.
Pursuant to the ETSI Directives including the ETSI IPR Policy, no investigation regarding the essentiality of IPRs,
including IPR searches, has been carried out by ETSI. No guarantee can be given as to the existence of other IPRs not
referenced in ETSI SR 000 314 (or the updates on the ETSI Web server) which are, or may be, or may become,
essential to the present document.
Trademarks
The present document may include trademarks and/or tradenames which are asserted and/or registered by their owners.
ETSI claims no ownership of these except for any which are indicated as being the property of ETSI, and conveys no
right to use or reproduce any trademark and/or tradename. Mention of those trademarks in the present document does
not constitute an endorsement by ETSI of products, services or organizations associated with those trademarks.
DECT™, PLUGTESTS™, UMTS™ and the ETSI logo are trademarks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its
Members. 3GPP™, LTE™ and 5G™ logo are trademarks of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of the
3GPP Organizational Partners. oneM2M™ logo is a trademark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its Members and of ®
the oneM2M Partners. GSM and the GSM logo are trademarks registered and owned by the GSM Association.
Foreword
This European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Environmental Engineering (EE).
The present document is part 1, sub-part 4 of a multi-part deliverable covering the classification of environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "Classification of environmental conditions": (see note 1)
Sub-part 0: "Introduction";
Sub-part 1: "Storage";
Sub-part 2: "Transportation";
Sub-part 3: "Stationary use at weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 4: "Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 5: "Ground vehicle installations";
Sub-part 6: "Ship environments";
Sub-part 7: "Portable and non-stationary use";
Sub-part 8: "Stationary use at underground locations";
Part 2: "Specification of environmental tests" (see note 2).
NOTE 1: Specifies different standardized environmental classes covering climatic and biological conditions,
chemically and mechanically active substances and mechanical conditions during storage, transportation
and in use. Sub-part 1-0 forms a general overview of part 1.
NOTE 2: Specifies the recommended test severities and test methods for the different environmental classes.
ETSI
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National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 13 May 2026
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 August 2026
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 28 February 2027
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 28 February 2027

Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
ETSI
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1 Scope
The purpose of the present document is to define a class of environmental conditions and their severities to which
equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The
severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 % of the
operating time in a year.
The present document applies to equipment mounted for stationary use including periods of erection work, down time,
maintenance and repair at non-weatherprotected locations defined in clause 5.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found in the
ETSI docbox.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] ETSI EN 300 019-1-3: "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1: Classification of environmental
conditions; Sub-part 3: Stationary use at weatherprotected locations".
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents may be useful in implementing an ETSI deliverable or add to the reader's
understanding, but are not required for conformance to the present document.
[i.1] Void.
[i.2] IEC 60721-3-4:2019: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-4: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations".
[i.3] Void.
[i.4] ISO 9223:2012: "Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Classification,
determination and estimation".
[i.5] IEC 60721-2-6:2022: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-6: Environmental
conditions appearing in nature - Earthquake vibration and shock".
[i.6] IEC 60068-3-3:2019: "Environmental testing - Part 3-3: Supporting documentation and guidance -
Seismic test methods for equipment".
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3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms apply:
absolute humidity: mass of water vapour in grammes which is associated with one cubic metre of dry air in an
air/water vapour mixture
non-weatherprotected location: location at which the equipment is not protected from direct weather influences
relative humidity: ratio of the partial pressure of the water vapour in moist air at a given temperature, to the partial
pressure of the water vapour in saturated air at the same temperature
sheltered location: location at which a product is covered by a structure to protect it from direct meteorological
conditions, i.e. direct sunlight, heavy rain
stationary use: use of the equipment mounted firmly on the structure, or on mounting devices, or it is permanently
placed at a certain site
NOTE: It is not intended for portable use - but short periods of handling during erection works, down time,
maintenance and repair at the location are included.
3.2 Symbols
Void.
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
RS Response Spectrum
UV UltraViolet
ZPA Zero Period Acceleration
4 Environmental classes
4.0 General
The classes shown in parentheses, e.g. (C3), may be selected for special applications.
These classes shall apply to a non-weatherprotected location.
These classes shall apply to locations:
• which are directly exposed to an open-air climate, including solar radiation, movement of the surrounding air,
precipitation and water jets; splashing water;
• where mould growth, or attacks by animals but excluding termites, may occur;
• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activities scattered over the
whole area and/or with heavy traffic. It also applies to coastal areas;
NOTE 1: At locations in the immediate neighbourhood of industrial sources with chemical emissions either special
precautions should be taken or a special chemical class should be chosen.
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• in areas with sand or dust sources, in
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Okoljski inženiring (EE) - Okoljski pogoji in preskusi vplivov okolja na
telekomunikacijsko opremo - 1. del: Klasifikacija okoljskih pogojev - 4. poddel:
Fiksna uporaba na lokacijah, ki niso zaščitene pred vremenskimi vplivi
Environmental Engineering (EE) - Environmental conditions and environmental tests for
telecommunications equipment - Part 1: Classification of environmental conditions - Sub-
part 4: Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ETSI EN 300 019-1-4 V3.1.1 (2026-05)
ICS:
19.040 Preskušanje v zvezi z Environmental testing
okoljem
33.050.01 Telekomunikacijska Telecommunication terminal
terminalska oprema na equipment in general
splošno
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
Environmental Engineering (EE);
Environmental conditions and environmental tests
for telecommunications equipment;
Part 1: Classification of environmental conditions;
Sub-part 4: Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations

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Reference
REN/EE-017014
Keywords
environment, equipment practice, testing
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Contents
Intellectual Property Rights . 4
Foreword . 4
Modal verbs terminology . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 References . 6
2.1 Normative references . 6
2.2 Informative references . 6
3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations . 7
3.1 Terms . 7
3.2 Symbols . 7
3.3 Abbreviations . 7
4 Environmental classes . 7
4.0 General . 7
4.1 Class 4.10: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in tropical, arid, temperate, and cold climatic
classification . 8
4.1.0 Class 4.10 full temperature range . 8
4.1.1 Class 4.10L: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in cold climatic classification . 8
4.1.2 Class 4.10H: sheltered non-weatherprotected locations in tropical, arid, temperate climatic
classification . 9
4.2 Class 4.11: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the tropical climatic . 10
4.3 Class 4.12: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the arid and temperate climatic classification . 10
4.4 Class 4.13: Open-air non-weatherprotected locations in the cold and polar climatic classifications . 11
5 Environmental conditions. 12
5.1 Climatic conditions. 12
5.2 Biological conditions . 13
5.3 Chemically active substances . 13
5.4 Mechanically active substances . 15
5.5 Mechanical conditions . 15
5.6 Earthquake conditions . 15
Annex A (informative): Bibliography . 18
Annex B (informative): Change history . 19
History . 20

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Foreword
This European Standard (EN) has been produced by ETSI Technical Committee Environmental Engineering (EE).
The present document is part 1, sub-part 4 of a multi-part deliverable covering the classification of environmental
conditions and environmental tests for telecommunications equipment, as identified below:
Part 1: "Classification of environmental conditions": (see note 1)
Sub-part 0: "Introduction";
Sub-part 1: "Storage";
Sub-part 2: "Transportation";
Sub-part 3: "Stationary use at weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 4: "Stationary use at non-weatherprotected locations";
Sub-part 5: "Ground vehicle installations";
Sub-part 6: "Ship environments";
Sub-part 7: "Portable and non-stationary use";
Sub-part 8: "Stationary use at underground locations";
Part 2: "Specification of environmental tests" (see note 2).
NOTE 1: Specifies different standardized environmental classes covering climatic and biological conditions,
chemically and mechanically active substances and mechanical conditions during storage, transportation
and in use. Sub-part 1-0 forms a general overview of part 1.
NOTE 2: Specifies the recommended test severities and test methods for the different environmental classes.
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National transposition dates
Date of adoption of this EN: 13 May 2026
Date of latest announcement of this EN (doa): 31 August 2026
Date of latest publication of new National Standard
or endorsement of this EN (dop/e): 28 February 2027
Date of withdrawal of any conflicting National Standard (dow): 28 February 2027

Modal verbs terminology
In the present document "shall", "shall not", "should", "should not", "may", "need not", "will", "will not", "can" and
"cannot" are to be interpreted as described in clause 3.2 of the ETSI Drafting Rules (Verbal forms for the expression of
provisions).
"must" and "must not" are NOT allowed in ETSI deliverables except when used in direct citation.
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1 Scope
The purpose of the present document is to define a class of environmental conditions and their severities to which
equipment may be exposed. Only severe conditions, which may be harmful to the equipment, are included. The
severities specified are those which will have a low probability of being exceeded; generally less than 1 % of the
operating time in a year.
The present document applies to equipment mounted for stationary use including periods of erection work, down time,
maintenance and repair at non-weatherprotected locations defined in clause 5.
2 References
2.1 Normative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
Referenced documents which are not found to be publicly available in the expected location might be found in the
ETSI docbox.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents are necessary for the application of the present document.
[1] ETSI EN 300 019-1-3: "Environmental Engineering (EE); Environmental conditions and
environmental tests for telecommunications equipment; Part 1: Classification of environmental
conditions; Sub-part 3: Stationary use at weatherprotected locations".
2.2 Informative references
References are either specific (identified by date of publication and/or edition number or version number) or
non-specific. For specific references, only the cited version applies. For non-specific references, the latest version of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE: While any hyperlinks included in this clause were valid at the time of publication, ETSI cannot guarantee
their long-term validity.
The following referenced documents may be useful in implementing an ETSI deliverable or add to the reader's
understanding, but are not required for conformance to the present document.
[i.1] Void.
[i.2] IEC 60721-3-4:2019: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-4: Classification of
groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Stationary use at non-weatherprotected
locations".
[i.3] Void.
[i.4] ISO 9223:2012: "Corrosion of metals and alloys — Corrosivity of atmospheres — Classification,
determination and estimation".
[i.5] IEC 60721-2-6:2022: "Classification of environmental conditions - Part 2-6: Environmental
conditions appearing in nature - Earthquake vibration and shock".
[i.6] IEC 60068-3-3:2019: "Environmental testing - Part 3-3: Supporting documentation and guidance -
Seismic test methods for equipment".
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3 Definition of terms, symbols and abbreviations
3.1 Terms
For the purposes of the present document, the following terms apply:
absolute humidity: mass of water vapour in grammes which is associated with one cubic metre of dry air in an
air/water vapour mixture
non-weatherprotected location: location at which the equipment is not protected from direct weather influences
relative humidity: ratio of the partial pressure of the water vapour in moist air at a given temperature, to the partial
pressure of the water vapour in saturated air at the same temperature
sheltered location: location at which a product is covered by a structure to protect it from direct meteorological
conditions, i.e. direct sunlight, heavy rain
stationary use: use of the equipment mounted firmly on the structure, or on mounting devices, or it is permanently
placed at a certain site
NOTE: It is not intended for portable use - but short periods of handling during erection works, down time,
maintenance and repair at the location are included.
3.2 Symbols
Void.
3.3 Abbreviations
For the purposes of the present document, the following abbreviations apply:
RS Response Spectrum
UV UltraViolet
ZPA Zero Period Acceleration
4 Environmental classes
4.0 General
The classes shown in parentheses, e.g. (C3), may be selected for special applications.
These classes shall apply to a non-weatherprotected location.
These classes shall apply to locations:
• which are directly exposed to an open-air climate, including solar radiation, movement of the surrounding air,
precipitation and water jets; splashing water;
• where mould growth, or attacks by animals but excluding termites, may occur;
• with normal levels of contaminants experienced in urban areas with industrial activi
...