EN 14974:2006/FprA1
(Amendment)Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
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 expected. This standard shall not be applicable for bike-parcours (e. g. dirt tracks).
Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Installations pour sports à roulettes et BMX - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Naprave za poligon za rolanje - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 136/WG 12 - Facilities for users of roller sport equipment
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 11-May-2010
- Due Date
- 14-May-2011
- Completion Date
- 11-May-2010
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 07-Nov-2009
Overview
EN 14974:2006/FprA1 is a CEN draft amendment addressing safety requirements and test methods for facilities used by inline skates, roller skates, skateboards, similar roller-sports equipment and BMX cycles. The standard focuses on facilities in unsupervised areas and aims to reduce hazards to users and third parties (for example spectators). It explicitly excludes bike-parcours such as dirt tracks.
This amendment clarifies scope, updates normative references and refines specific construction and testing provisions to strengthen protection for facility users and onlookers.
Key Topics
Scope and exclusions
- Applies to skateparks and roller-sport facilities and BMX installations in unsupervised areas.
- Excludes bike-parcours (e.g. dirt tracks).
Structural integrity and loading
- Riding surfaces must resist a vertical distributed load of 3.5 kN/m² and a concentrated force of 7.0 kN applied over 50 mm × 50 mm. After testing, no permanent deformation or breakage that infringes other requirements is permitted.
Barriers and guardrails
- Minimum barrier height: 1 200 mm, achieved within 300 mm of the platform front; allows a gap between platform front and barrier front.
- No opening in barriers shall have a horizontal dimension greater than 89 mm. Barrier ends projecting into free space must be radiused at least 100 mm or chamfered 45° ± 5°.
Fastenings and materials
- Metal fastenings: retainer clips replace previous "smooth" specification.
- Modify and update normative references (e.g., EN 300:2006, EN 335-1:2006, CEN/TS 1099).
Rails and attachments
- Clarification: ground attachments are excluded for certain rail provisions.
Layout and dimensions
- Clarified references and renumbering for terms and figures, and adjustments to run-up/run-out and jump ramp dimensions to reflect safety distances and functional sport space.
Applications
This standard is essential for:
- Designers and engineers of skateparks and BMX facilities.
- Local authorities and facility owners managing unsupervised recreation sites.
- Inspectors and test laboratories performing structural and safety tests.
Practical benefits include reduced liability, clearer construction tolerances, and improved user protection through standardized load and barrier requirements.
Related Standards
- EN 300:2006 (updated normative reference)
- EN 335-1:2006 (durability/use classes for wood products)
- CEN/TS 1099 (plywood durability guidance)
- EN ISO 12944-5:2007 (corrosion protection references adjusted)
For specification-level application, consult the full EN 14974:2006 text and the FprA1 amendment for exact test procedures, figures and clause modifications before design or certification work.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14974:2006/FprA1 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: 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 expected. This standard shall not be applicable for bike-parcours (e. g. dirt tracks).
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 expected. This standard shall not be applicable for bike-parcours (e. g. dirt tracks).
EN 14974:2006/FprA1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14974:2006/FprA1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14974:2006+A1:2010, EN 14974:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2010
Naprave za poligon za rolanje - Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Installations pour sports à roulettes et BMX - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14974:2006/FprA1
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 14974:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
February 2010
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety
requirements and test methods
Installations pour sports à roulettes et BMX - Exigences de Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten -
sécurité et méthodes d'essai Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14974:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
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Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to the Scope .4
2 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
3 Modification to Clause 3, Terms and definitions .4
4 Modification to 4.7.3, Metal fastenings .4
5 Modification to 5.1.1.1 .4
6 Modification to 5.1.1.10 .5
7 Modification to 5.1.2.1, Structural integrity and stability .5
8 Modification to 5.1.2.5, Barriers .6
9 Modification to 5.2.4, Rail .6
10 Modification to 5.3.1, General .6
11 Modification to 5.3.2.1, General .6
12 Modification to 5.3.2.3, Dimensions for jump ramps .7
Foreword
This document (EN 14974:2006/FprA1:2010) 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 document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
1 Modification to the Scope
Add the following text at the end of the Scope:
"This European Standard shall not be applicable for bike-parcours (e.g. dirt tracks).".
2 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references
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