EN 13451-3:2011/FprA1

Overview

EN 13451-3:2011/FprA1 (CEN) covers additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swimming pool inlets, outlets and water/air based leisure features where water movement is involved. This part supplements the general provisions in EN 13451-1:2011 and, where the specific requirements conflict, takes precedence. The draft amendment (FprA1) was prepared by CEN/TC 136 and includes editorial and substantive updates submitted through the Unique Acceptance Procedure.

Key points:

• Applies to devices used for introduction and/or extraction of water for treatment or leisure purposes.
• Applies to devices that introduce air for leisure purposes and to water leisure features that produce water movement.
• Identifies specific safety and testing needs that override EN 13451-1 where applicable.

Key Topics

• Scope and device definitions: Clarifies which inlets, outlets and water/air features are covered by the part and confirms that the specific requirements take priority over Part 1.
• Safety requirements: Focuses on risks associated with water movement, suction and air entrainment in leisure features and operational devices.
• Test methods: Establishes methods to verify compliance with safety requirements for performance and hazard mitigation.
• Amendment details: FprA1 includes a modification to clause 4.6.1, deleting the indent referring to "a gravity flow system fitted," reflecting an editorial/technical adjustment in the draft amendment.

Applications

This standard is intended for manufacturers, designers, test laboratories, regulatory authorities and facility managers involved in:

• Design and manufacture of pool inlets and outlets for circulation, filtration and leisure systems.
• Development and installation of water/air based leisure features (e.g., jets, bubblers, moving water attractions).
• Compliance assessment and type testing to demonstrate conformity with European safety requirements.

Benefits of following EN 13451-3:2011/FprA1:

• Reduces risk of injury related to water movement and suction points.
• Provides consistent test methods for verifying safety performance.
• Ensures harmonised expectations across CEN member states.

Related Standards

• EN 13451-1:2011 - General safety requirements for swimming pool equipment (primary reference).
• EN 13451 series - Other parts address different categories of pool equipment and collective safety rules.

For implementation, consult the full EN 13451-3:2011/FprA1 text and national adoption notices (e.g., SIST adoption) to confirm the exact status and any national deviations.