EN 13451-1:2011/prA1

Overview

EN 13451-1:2011/prA1 (draft amendment 2015) is a CEN document covering swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods. It defines general safety principles and test methods for equipment used in classified swimming pools as referenced in EN 15288‑1 and EN 15288‑2. The draft amendment (prA1) updates normative references and several clauses (notably on slip resistance and stainless steel use) and is submitted for enquiry - it is not a final European Standard until approved.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and hierarchy: This part provides general safety requirements and test methods for pool equipment. Where product‑specific standards exist, they take precedence; this general standard should not be used alone for items covered by a specific standard.
• Normative references: prA1 adds CEN/TS 16165 as a normative reference for assessing slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces.
• Slip resistance: Surfaces where users stand or walk barefoot now reference CEN/TS 16165 as an alternate test method when Annex E cannot be applied. The draft also modifies related clauses and annex cross‑references.
• Material requirements: The amendment updates the reference to stainless steel grade 1.4571 (X6CrNiMoTi17‑12‑2) in the relevant clause, indicating preferred corrosion‑resistant material for certain components.
• Annex restructuring: prA1 deletes the existing Annex F (alternate slip test) and renumbers subsequent annexes (former Annex G becomes Annex F), updating cross‑references accordingly.
• Test outcomes: Some existing test text has been removed or revised (for example, a paragraph on acceptable cracking/deformation in Annex C was deleted), reflecting adjustments to test acceptance criteria and reporting.

Applications

• Use this standard when designing, manufacturing, testing, or procuring non‑product‑specific swimming pool equipment for classified pools (per EN 15288 series).
• Practical uses include:
  • Specifying safety and test requirements in procurement documents
  • Guiding product designers and engineers on materials and slip resistance assessment
  • Providing test laboratories with normative references for accepted test methods
  • Supporting conformity assessment and risk reduction for pool operators and facility managers

Who should use it

• Pool equipment manufacturers and designers
• Testing and certification bodies
• Facility owners, installers, and maintenance teams
• Specifiers, architects and safety engineers involved in aquatic facilities
• National standards bodies and regulatory authorities

Related standards and keywords

• Related: EN 13451 (whole series), EN 15288‑1, EN 15288‑2, CEN/TS 16165, EN ISO 12100
• SEO keywords: EN 13451-1:2011/prA1, swimming pool equipment, safety requirements, test methods, slip resistance, CEN, stainless steel 1.4571, EN 15288

Note: prA1 is a draft amendment distributed for review (July 2015) and may change before formal publication.