EN 14974:2006+A1:2010

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenInstallations pour utilisateurs de sports à roulettes et BMX (vélos bicross) - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiFacilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14974:2006+A1:2010SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010en,fr,de01-december-2010SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14974:2006+A1
July 2010 ICS 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 14974:2006English Version
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
Installations pour utilisateurs de sports à roulettes et BMX -Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 May 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 12 June 2010.
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Contents Page Foreword . 3Introduction . 41Scope . 52Normative references . 53Terms and definitions . 64Material . 74.1General . 74.2Timber and associated products . 74.2.1General . 74.2.2Solid wood . 84.2.3Laminated wood . 84.2.4Plywood panel . 84.2.5Oriented strand boards . 84.2.6Particle boards (chipboards) . 84.3Metals . 84.4Polymer-based composites . 84.5Concrete . 94.6Other materials . 94.7Fastenings . 94.7.1General . 94.7.2Bonding . 94.7.3Metal fastenings . 95Safety requirements . 95.1General requirements . 95.1.1General . 95.1.2Design/construction . 105.2Specific requirements for different facilities for users of roller sports equipment . 145.2.1General . 145.2.2Curb . 145.2.3Ledge . 155.2.4Rail . 155.2.5Jump ramp . 165.2.6Platform bank . 175.2.7Platform transition . 175.2.8Spine ramp . 185.2.9Wall ramp . 195.2.10Pyramid bank . 205.2.11Stair . 205.2.12Pipe . 205.2.13Fun box . 225.3Safety zones . 235.3.1General . 235.3.2Special requirements for safety zones . 246Testing . 247Marking . 258Information supplied by the manufacturer . 258.1General . 258.2Installation . 258.3Inspection and maintenance . 269Information for users . 26Bibliography . 27 SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010

3 Foreword This document (EN 14974:2006+A1:2010) has been prepared by 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 January 2011, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by January 2011. 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 14974:2006. This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 2010-06-12. The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !". 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.
Introduction The use of facilities for users of roller sports equipment is connected with sporting risks. Sporting skills and the use of appropriate protective equipment essentially reduces the risk of accident. It is not the intention of this standard to specify every possible shape and construction of facilities for users of roller sports equipment. For supervised practices, facilities for users of roller sports equipment (competitions, demonstrations, training and initiation) having different dimensions and thus also increased risks, are also acceptable within the frame of legal provisions (e.g. regional building regulations). The development of facilities for users of roller sports equipment is in constant evolution, therefore, some specific structures are not considered in this European Standard. For all such structures the general requirements apply. This European Standard does not specify specific requirements for combinations.
5 1 Scope This standard applies to facilities for users of inline-skates, roller skates, skateboards or similar roller sports
equipment, as well as BMX cycles (hereinafter referred to as facility/facilities). It specifies general and specific requirements and test methods for facilities used in unsupervised areas. The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the safety requirements, which to a large extent protect users and third parties (e.g. spectators) from hazards when using a facility as intended or as can be reasonably ex-pected. !This European Standard is not be applicable for bike-parcours (e.g. dirt tracks)." 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. EN 59, Glass reinforced plastics — Measurement of hardness by means of a Barcol impressor EN 206-1, Concrete — Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity !EN 300:2006", Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) — Definitions, classification and specifications EN 301, Adhesives, phenolic and aminoplastic, for load-bearing timber structures — Classification and performance requirements EN 312, Particleboards — Specifications !EN 335-1:2006, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Definition of use classes — Part 1: General" EN 338:2003, Structural timber — Strength classes EN 351-1, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Preservative-treated solid wood — Part 1: Classification of preservative penetration and retention EN 599-1, !Durability of wood and wood-based products — Efficacy of preventive wood preservatives as determined by biological tests — Part 1: Specification according to use class" EN 636, Plywood — Specifications EN 789, Timber structures — Test methods — Determination of mechanical properties of wood based panels EN ISO 5470-1, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of abrasion resistance — Part 1: Taber abrader (ISO 5470-1:1999) EN ISO 12944-5, Paints and varnishes — Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems — Part 5: Protective paint systems !(ISO 12944-5:2007)" !CEN/TS, 1099 Plywood — Biological durability — Guidance for the assessment of plywood for use in different use classes" SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010

3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 facility for users of roller sports equipment structure and necessary area designated for users of roller sports equipment including inline-skates, roller skates, skateboards or similar roller sports equipment, as well as BMX cycles 3.2 structure sports equipment having a solid surface on which the user of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or similar roller sports equipment as well as BMX cycles can manoeuvre freely 3.3 ramp structure incorporating one or more transitions and/or banks 3.4 transition curved part of the riding surface 3.5 riding surface part of the structure intended for grinding, sliding and rolling !!!!3.5.1"""" rolling surface part of the structure intended for rolling !!!!3.5.2"""" grinding surface part of the structure intended for grinding and sliding !!!!3.6"""" extension raised, horizontal portion of the platform which permits continuation of the rolling surface passed the lower portion of the platform !!!!3.7"""" vert vertical part of the rolling surface at the top of transition !!!!3.8"""" coping circular tube or section of a circular tube, which is firmly attached to the top of the riding surface !!!!3.9"""" safety zone space around a structure necessary for the safety of the user as well as third parties !!!!3.10"""" run-up zone space which is required to access a structure on roller sports equipment !!!!3.11"""" free-fall height vertical distance between the supporting surfaces and an adjoining horizontal surface located at a lower level NOTE Supporting surfaces are horizontal riding surfaces and surfaces intended for standing. Exceptions are described in relevant sub-clauses of Clause 5. SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010

7 !!!!3.12"""" platform horizontal surface on a structure provided with a barrier !!!!3.13"""" run-out zone space required to exit a structure on roller sports equipment !!!!3.14"""" foot part of the rolling surface located at a junction with the ground !!!!3.15"""" barrier construction which prevents the user and/or roller sports equipment from falling from a height !!!!3.16"""" table horizontal surface on a structure without a barrier !!!!3.17"""" bank straight inclined part of the riding surface !!!!3.18"""" table edge part of the rolling surface located at a junction with the table !!!!3.19"""" board optional vertical wall located along the lateral edges of the rolling surface on a pipe !!!!3.20"""" fastening mechanical load bearing component joining materials, parts and structures to withstand extreme vibrations and extreme temperatures 4 Material 4.1 General The materials shall be selected in such a manner that the construction of a structure of any element manufactured from these materials meets the requirements of this standard. Indoor structures shall comply with current Fire safety regulations. The requirements in 4.2 and 4.3 relating to resistance to weather conditions may be neglected if the facility is in-stalled in indoor or covered areas. No substance that can adversely affect health shall be present in the facility. NOTE The restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations are ruled by !Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006". 4.2 Timber and associated products 4.2.1 General Building elements made of wood which touch the ground, shall be protected against rotting. SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010

NOTE When selecting metal fastenings, consideration should be given to the species of timber and chemical treatments used, as some will accelerate corrosion of certain metals if there is contact. Timber components shall be designed so that rain shall drain or drop freely from the structure. 4.2.2 Solid wood If it is in contact with the ground, solid wood shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 4 accord-ing to !EN 335-1:2006", or of hazard class 3, if it is at least over 200 mm from the ground. This natural or con-ferred durability of solid wood shall meet the levels required by EN 351-1 and EN 599-1. For structural use solid wood shall be of at least class C 24 according to EN 338:2003. 4.2.3 Laminated wood Laminated wood shall comply with the requirements of hazard class 2 for indoor use and of hazard class 3 for out-door use in accordance with !EN 335-1:2006". Laminate wood shall be of structural quality with bondings tak-ing into account the intended indoor or outdoor use. 4.2.4 Plywood panel Plywood panels shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 2 for indoor use and of hazard class 3 for outdoor use according to !EN 335-1:2006" and !CEN/TS 1099". For structural use and climatic resistance, the requirements for structural panels according to EN 636 shall be met. The longitudinal modulus of elasticity and shear stress (mean value in each direction) and bending compressive and shear strength (characteristic value in each direction), shall be specified according to EN 789. 4.2.5 Oriented strand boards Oriented strand boards shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 2 for indoor use according to !EN 335-1:2006". For structural use the requirements of class OSB 4 are to be met according to !EN 300:2006". In addition its mechanical properties, measured in accordance with EN 789, shall be defined. 4.2.6 Particle boards (chipboards) Particle boards shall only be used for indoor facilities. They shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 2 according to !EN 335-1:2006". For structural use particle boards shall comply with EN 312. 4.3 Metals Metal components shall be resistant to weathering under atmospheric conditions. See also EN ISO 12944-5. 4.4 Polymer-based composites When conducting the tests in accordance with EN ISO 5470-1, the layer situated beneath the gelcoat shall not be visible. The thickness of the gelcoat shall be at least 0,3 mm. When conducting tests in accordance with EN 59, all types of polymer surfaces shall meet a Barcol hardness level equal to at least 40. If, during the course of maintenance it is difficult to determine when the material becomes brittle, the manufacturers shall indicate a period of time after which the part or equipment should be replaced. SIST EN 14974:2006+A1:2010

9 4.5 Concrete 4.5.1 Concrete mix and reinforcement shall comply with EN 206-1. 4.5.2 Concrete used for riding surfaces and foundations shall be at least in accordance with Table 1. Table 1 — Types of concrete to be used Concrete used for Application area Type of concrete
Riding surfaces
Outdoor C 35/45
Riding surfaces
Indoor C 25/30
Foundations
Outdoor and indoor C 16/20
4.6 Other materials The use of other materials is acceptable provided their suitability has been sufficiently proven by the supplier and/or manufacturer. 4.7 Fastenings 4.7.1 General The complete fastening system shall be protec
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