EN ISO 5912:2011

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-december-2011
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SIST EN ISO 5912:2005
Šotori za taborjenje (ISO 5912:2011)
Camping tents (ISO 5912:2011)
Campingzelte (ISO 5912:2011)
Tentes de camping (ISO 5912:2011)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 5912:2011
ICS:
97.200.30 Oprema za taborjenje in Camping equipment and
tabori camp-sites
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN ISO 5912
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2011
ICS 97.200.30 Supersedes EN ISO 5912:2005
English Version
Camping tents (ISO 5912:2011)
Tentes de camping (ISO 5912:2011) Campingzelte (ISO 5912:2011)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 30 September 2011.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3

Foreword
This document (EN ISO 5912:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports and
recreational equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other
recreational facilities and equipment” the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2012.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 5912:2005.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 5912:2011 has been approved by CEN as a EN ISO 5912:2011 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5912
Fourth edition
2011-10-01
Camping tents
Tentes de camping
Reference number
ISO 5912:2011(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword . v
0 Introduction . vi
0.1 General .vi
0.2 Environmental considerations . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Classification . 3
4.1 Categories of camping tents . 3
4.2 Tent performance level . 3
5 Calculation of sleeping capacity . 3
5.1 General . 3
5.2 Test area 1 for Cat. A tents . 3
5.3 Test area 2 for Cat. B tents . 4
6 Requirements . 4
6.1 General requirements . 4
6.2 Requirements for components . 8
7 Tent accessories .10
8 Test methods .10
8.1 Strength of guying system .10
8.2 Corrosion on frame assembly and metal eyelets . 11
8.3 Rain test . 11
8.4 Lateral strength of zip fasteners .15
8.5 Resistance of plastic sheets to discolouration under the effect of moisture .16
8.6 Components tests .17
9 Advice to occupants .17
10 Information supplied by the manufacturer .18
10.1 General .18
10.2 Required information .18
10.3 Additional information .19
11 Marking .19
Annex A (informative) Marking of tents .20
Annex B (informative) Label for flame retardant materials .22
Bibliography .23
ISO 5912:2011(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies
(ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through ISO
technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been
established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and
non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work. ISO collaborates closely with the International
Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International Standards
adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an
International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO 5912 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83, Sports and recreational equipment, Subcommittee
SC 2, Camping tents.
This fourth edition replaces part of ISO 10966:2005 and cancels and replaces the third edition of this International
Standard (ISO 5912:2003), which has been technically revised to incorporate the following changes:
a) inclusion of revised requirements for fabric for camping tents from ISO 10966:2005;
b) deletion of requirements on stability performance;
c) introduction of three levels of performance for camping tents;
d) clarification of consumer information regarding ventilation;
e) change of test method for flame retardant fabric;
f) rain test brought into line with industry best practice;
g) addition of requirements to address risks related to new styles of tents which include squeeze and sheer points;
h) modification of size of sleeping areas.
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0 Introduction
0.1 General
The principal objective of this International Standard is to simplify it from previous editions by deleting
requirements and test methods which did not prove to be reproducible, or which do not contribute to the safety
and quality performance of camping tents.
One such deleted parameter was stability performance. Stability was considered to be an important issue
for the performance of a tent, however there was no reproducible test method available when developing this
International Standard. When a suitable test or simulated test can be developed, it is the intention of ISO/TC 83
to include a more specific requirement in this International Standard.
For marquees and larger textile structures, see Reference [3].
0.2 Environmental considerations
Every product affects the environment in the course of its lifecycle from raw material acquisition through
production, distribution and use, to disposal. Environmental impacts are consequences of the consumption
of energy and resources and the generation of waste, as well as the emission of substances into air, water
and soil. The magnitude of the environmental impacts during the various lifecycle changes depends on a
number of choices made in the design of the product, such as the materials used, production methods, and
considerations related to maintenance and recycling. Manufacturers and distributors of camping tents should
consider the environmental impact of their product by, for example:
— avoiding the use of environmentally harmful substances;
— selecting the best available technology and techniques to reduce consumption of energy and materials;
— considering use of recycled materials for product and packaging;
— encouraging responsible end of life disposal by the user including guidance on separation and identification
of any recyclable components and packaging;
— using materials, components, and manufacturing facilities which have declared documented
environmental policies.
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5912:2011(E)
Camping tents
1 Scope
This International Standard specifies requirements for safety, performance and fitness for use of camping tents
(referred to as “tents” throughout).
NOTE For caravan awnings, ISO 8936 applies. For terms relating to camping tents and caravan awnings, see ISO 7152.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
ISO 105-A02, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour
ISO 105-B04, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part B04: Colour fastness to artificial weathering: Xenon
arc fading lamp test
ISO 105-X12, Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing
ISO 139, Textiles — Standard atmospheres for conditioning and testing
ISO 554, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing — Specifications
ISO 811, Textile fabrics — Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test
ISO 2081, Metallic and other inorganic coatings — Electroplated coatings of zinc with supplementary treatments
on iron or steel
ISO 4675:1990, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Low-temperature bend test
ISO 6925, Textile floor coverings — Burning behaviour — Tablet test at ambient temperature
ISO 6941, Textile fabrics — Burning behaviour — Measurement of flame spread properties of vertically
oriented specimens
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests
ISO 7771, Textiles — Determination of dimensional changes of fabrics induced by cold-water immersion
ISO 13934-2, Textiles — Tensile properties of fabrics — Part 2: Determination of maximum force using
the grab method
ISO 13937-2, Textiles — Tear properties of fabrics — Part 2: Determination of tear force of trouser-shaped test
specimens (Single tear method)
EN 388, Protective gloves against mechanical risks
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO 5912:2011(E)
3.1
base area
area limited by the outer tent walls which contact the ground
NOTE This area includes awnings and canopies, but excludes area for guy lines, mud walls and snow skirts.
3.2
outer tent dimensions
dimension of the smallest rectangular pitching space required for the tent, excluding guy lines
3.3
inner tent area
part of the base area designated for living and sleeping
3.4
inner tent dimensions
maximum length and the maximum width of the inner tent measured on the ground
3.5
sleeping capacity
number of sleeping berths
3.6
minimum usable weight
weight of the tent including the inner sheet and flysheet (where applicable) plus the minimum number of poles,
pegs, and guy lines needed for the tent to be erected and used
NOTE Tent pole bags and peg bags do not need to be included.
3.7
total weight
weight of the tent as supplied, including all poles, fabrics, pegs, bags, etc., excluding packaging
3.8
shear and squeeze point
point at which the distance between two rigid accessible parts moving relative to each other is less than 18 mm
and more than 7 mm in any position during movement
3.9
accessible shear and squeeze point
shear and squeeze point to which access can be easily gained when the tent is in its intended configuration for
use and for which unintentional contact is foreseeable
3.10
automatic locking mechanism
mechanism which engages without guidance by the user and prevents unintended movement
3.11
sealed tent
tent that has the groundsheet sewn to the flysheet to form a sealed enclosed area, or a tent with a snowskirt
NOTE 1 Tents with snowskirts are not normally sealed tents but there is the possibility of snow or sand building up on
these snowskirts which can restrict air circulation, creating a sealed tent.
NOTE 2 The use of a sealed tent can result in a build-up of harmful gases.
3.12
snowskirt
fabric attached to the lower edge of the tent flysheet which is usually designed to sit horizontally on the ground
NOTE This can be covered with snow, or have rocks placed upon it, in order to secure the tent to the ground.
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4 Classification
4.1 Categories of camping tents
4.1.1 Cat. A (lightweight)
Tents having a total weight of ≤ 2,5 kg per sleeping berth.
4.1.2 Cat. B
Tents having a total weight of > 2,5 kg per sleeping berth.
4.2 Tent performance level
4.2.1 Level 1
Tent designed for infrequent and short-term use. Although rain resistant, these tents should be used mainly in
fair weather.
EXAMPLE Occasional summer weekend camping.
4.2.2 Level 2
Tent designed for use in mainly moderate weather conditions.
EXAMPLE Poor (wet and windy) weather conditions; not intended for extreme or mountain conditions.
4.2.3 Level 3
Tent designed for use in all weather conditions.
EXAMPLE Mountaineering, expeditions, snow-loading or extended residential use.
5 Calculation of sleeping capacity
5.1 General
Sleeping capacity is determined by using test area 1 for Cat. A tents (see 5.2 as well as Table 1 and Figure 1)
and test area 2 for Cat. B tents (see 5.3) and establishing how many times this test area can be fitted into the
sleeping area without overlapping or deforming the fabric of the tent.
5.2 Test area 1 for Cat. A tents
Test area is measured at a height of 5 cm.
Table 1 — Dimensions of test area 1
Dimensions in centimetres
l l l l l
1 2 3 4 5
35 30 195 35 58
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Figure 1 — Test area 1
5.3 Test area 2 for Cat. B tents
Rectangular test area: 200 cm × 60 cm, height 5 cm.
6 Requirements
6.1 General requirements
6.1.1 Fabrics and their connections
6.1.1.1 Tear resistance, breaking strength, resistance to penetration by water, weatherability
Fabrics and their connections shall meet the requirements specified in Table 2.
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Table 2 — Requirements for fabrics and their connections
Cat. A Cat. B
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Tear resistance outer tent, 10 10 15 10 15 20
according to coated
a
ISO 13937‑2
outer tent, 10 10 15 15 20 25
uncoated
N
inner tent 8 8 12 8 9 13
groundsheet 12 12 15 12 15 20
Breaking outer tent, 250 300 400 300 400 500
strength coated
according to
outer tent, 250 300 400 300 400 500
a
ISO 13934‑2
uncoated
N
inner tent 150 200 300 200 300 400
groundsheet 250 300 400 300 400 500
plastic 100 150 200 100 150 200
windows
Resistance outer tent, 15 15 25 15 20 30
to penetration coated
by water
groundsheet 15 30 50 15 30 50
according to
ab
ISO 811
kPa
Weatherability outer tent, 3 3-4 4 3 3-4 4
according to coated
a
ISO 105‑B04
outer tent, 3 3-4 4 3 3-4 4
(measured
uncoated
against blue
plastic 3 3-4 4 3 3-4 4
wool)
windows
Colour outer tent, 3-4 4 5 3-4 4 5
fastness coated
according to
outer tent, 3-4 4 5 3-4 4 5
a
ISO 105‑X12
uncoated
(wet test)
inner tent 3-4 4 5 3-4 4 5
groundsheet 3-4 4 5 3-4 4 5
plastic 3-4 4 5 3-4 4 5
windows
Resistance groundsheet 10 15 15 10 15 20
to puncture
according to
a
EN 388
N
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Table 2 (continued)
Cat. A Cat. B
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Resistance Plastic — Cracks of Cracks of — Cracks of Cracks of
to cold crack windows grade A grade A grade A grade A
according to acceptable acceptable acceptable acceptable
ISO 4675:1990,
9.1.
Test
temperature
shall be -5 °C
(performance
level 2)
and -10 °C
(performance
level 3).
NOTE Manufacturers of products complying with this International Standard should consider the health and protection of the
user, the environment and the supply chain. Materials used should not, during foreseeable conditions of normal use, release or
degrade to release substances generally known to be hazardous and should comply with national legislation for such substances.
a
If not stated otherwise, the tests shall be carried out at standard atmosphere in accordance with ISO 139.
b
1 kPa = 1 000 Pa = 10 mbar = 101,971 62 mmH O = 10,197 162 cmH O.
2 2
6.1.1.2 Dimensional stability
When tested in accordance with ISO 7771 using a cycle of 2 h, the dimensional change shall not exceed ±3 %.
6.1.1.3 Flammability
6.1.1.3.1 General
If the fabrics of a camping tent are claimed to have flame retardant properties they shall be tested when new
and shall comply as required to 6.1.1.3.2, 6.1.1.3.3 and 6.1.1.3.4. See Table 2, Note 1 for information about the
use of applied chemical finishes to produce flame retardant properties.
6.1.1.3.2 Outer tent material
When tested in accordance with ISO 6941:2003, Procedure A (using a 10 s ignition time, surface ignition), no
marker threads shall be severed, there shall be no flaming debris, there shall be no flame to either vertical edge
of the test specimen, no single sample shall show afterflame time exceeding 10 s, and the average afterflame
time shall not exceed 6 s.
6.1.1.3.3 Inner tent material
When tested in accordance with ISO 6941, Procedure A (using a 10 s ignition time, surface ignition), no marker
threads shall be severed, there shall be flaming debris on no more than two of the tested samples, there shall
be no flame to either vertical edge of the test specimen, no single sample shall show afterflame exceeding
20 s, and the average afterflame time shall not exceed 12 s. Should a single sample fail, the test shall be
repeated once more; if the fabric fails a second time then the fabric is deemed to have failed the test.
6.1.1.3.4 Groundsheet
When tested in accordance with ISO 6925, the radius of burn shall be less than 35 mm.
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6.1.2 Ground fastening
At least one ground fastening shall be provided for each corner, or four ground fasteners as a minimum if the
tent is not rectangular.
6.1.3 Protective measures
Points on the groundsheet which are in contact with frame parts shall be suitably protected.
6.1.4 Ventilation
6.1.4.1 General
In order to reduce the risk of suffocation, tents shall be designed to maintain a circulation of air and minimize
the opportunity for a build-up of harmful gases to dangerous levels within the sleeping areas.
NOTE See Clause 9 for warning label information.
6.1.4.2 Sealed tents
In order to provide a sufficient circulation of air, a minimum of two ventilation openings shall be provided, each
of which shall be at least 100 cm per person. These openings shall be of such a design that when opened th
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