EN 1069-1:2010

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Vodni tobogani - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeWasserrutschen - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenWater slides - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1069-1:2010SIST EN 1069-1:2010en,fr,de01-december-2010SIST EN 1069-1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 1069-1
August 2010 ICS 97.220.40 Supersedes EN 1069-1:2000English Version
Water slides - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods
Toboggans aquatiques - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Wasserrutschen - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 16 July 2010.
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Splashdown areas . 39Annex B (normative)
Use of stainless steels for water slides . 44Annex C (normative)
Design loads accesses and platforms . 47Annex D (normative)
Acceleration and speed measurements . 50Bibliography . 52 SIST EN 1069-1:2010

(ISO/IEC 17025:2005)
3.5 start section area where the user enters the slide proper and takes the sliding position
3.6 slide proper area intended for sliding 3.7 final part part of the slide proper designed to prepare the user for landing plus the subsequent parts/areas which allow landing
NOTE Subsequent parts can be splashdown area, catch unit, sofa, etc. 3.8 landing
conclusion of sliding action
NOTE Types of conclusion can be fall, surf landing into water, being slowed down and stopped in a catch unit or sofa. 3.9 surf landing kind of landing which implies the action of being projected from the end of the final part, independently from its design, to intentionally surf on the water surface of the pool as a design feature SIST EN 1069-1:2010

NOTE See Figure 1. EXAMPLE
Key 1 water line Figure 1 — Example of typical catch unit 3.11 sofa unit integral part of a water slide, which slows down the rider on the sliding surface and moves him additionally sideways out of the sliding path of the following users
NOTE See Figure 2. EXAMPLE
Key 1 water line Figure 2 — Example of typical sofa unit SIST EN 1069-1:2010

4.1.2 Type 1.2 Straight single-track slide for children with an average inclination ≤ 70 % and a height 1 000 mm < h ≤ 3 000 mm from start section to water level. 4.2 Type 2 4.2.1 Type 2.1 Curved single-track slide for children with an average inclination ≤ 70 % and a height ≤ 3 000 mm from start section to water level.
4.2.2 Type 2.2 Helical single-track slide for children with an average inclination ≤ 70 % and a height ≤ 3 000 mm from start section to water level, where the radius of the slide is constant and in the same direction.
4.3 Type 3 Single-track slide, with an average inclination of maximum 13 %, excluding the final part. The average speed of the users shall be ≤ 5 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be ≤ 8 m/s. 4.4 Type 4 Speed single-track slide with an average inclination between 13 % and 20 %, excluding the final part. The average speed of the users shall be ≤ 10 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be ≤ 14 m/s. 4.5 Type 5 High speed single-track slide with an average inclination of at least 20 %, excluding the final part. The maximum speed of the users may be > 14 m/s. 4.6 Type 6 4.6.1 Type 6.1 Multi-track slide with separate parallel tracks (straight or curved) with an average inclination of maximum 13 %, one beside the other over full length. The average speed of the users shall be ≤ 5 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be ≤ 8 m/s. 4.6.2 Type 6.2 Multi-track slide with separate parallel tracks (straight or curved), with an average inclination of between 13 % and 20 %, excluding the final part. The average speed of the users shall be ≤ 10 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be ≤ 14 m/s. SIST EN 1069-1:2010

4.9 Type 9 Wide straight single-track slide providing a free transversal oscillating sliding path while sliding in direction to the end of the slide. The maximum speed of the users shall be ≤ 14 m/s. 4.10 Type 10 A combination slide where the user exits from a slide of another type into a circular bowl and descends in a spiral path, before either free falling through a hole at the bottom into the splashdown area or entering an additional slide. 5 Materials and construction 5.1 General Any material may be used for the construction of water slides, supports and ride enhancement devices provided it fulfils the requirements of this standard. 5.2 Selection of materials All materials and finishes used shall be: a) suitable for the selected use, the respective surroundings and conditions; b) in accordance with the relevant standards/regulations; c) able to withstand conditions of high humidity with occasional saturation and/or corrosiveness;
d) not encouraging the growth of bacteria. The use of stressed stainless steel which could be subjected to stress corrosion shall be avoided, unless it can be inspected and regularly cleaned. Where stainless steel is used the grade used shall be in accordance with Annex B. The materials shall not contain substances which are assigned the following Risk-phrase at concentrations exceeding 0,1 % (see European Directive 67/548/EEC):
 R43 can cause sensitisation by skin contact. 5.3 Certificates Certificates for safety critical building materials (e.g. load bearing materials) shall:  be in accordance with the relevant standards/regulations; SIST EN 1069-1:2010

2.2". 5.4 Manufacturer and installer The manufacturer and the installer shall ensure that persons engaged in the construction and the installation of the water slide are competent to carry out the work, and that welders are suitably qualified and accepted according to EN 287-1. Any assembling, modification, adjustment or alteration of parts shall only be done by persons with appropriate experience and skills. 5.5 Durability The designer shall specify the method of protection or frequency of inspection. All components shall be protected to minimize degradation caused by corrosion or rot by an approved method. The quality of protection shall depend on the use of the components. Where hollow section structural steel is used, internal corrosion shall be considered. 5.6 Electrical installations The relevant national and European regulations for electrical installations in and at buildings shall be complied with. 6 Design 6.1 Design guidelines The design of a water slide, as a standard model or a one-off installation conforming to the client's specifications, shall consider:  EN 15288-1, especially the preliminary risk assessment, and EN 15288-2;
 the users the slide is destined to;  users with special needs. In the design documents possible/allowed user groups, their characteristics and limits shall be indicated.
NOTE Various risks can be involved in using a water slide, e.g. ejection from the slide, impacts, falls, burns, entrapment. For a guidance to a risk assessment, see EN 15288-2 and EN 1069-2. 6.2 Common requirements for design analysis and examination 6.2.1 General Water slides shall be treated as structures, water slides Type 1 and Type 2 only when applicable. Attention is drawn to the statutory requirements e.g. with regard to means of access and means of support. 6.2.2 Preliminary risk assessment A preliminary risk assessment shall be performed at the design stage for every water slide, with the purpose of identifying possible hazards and hazardous situations that could occur by its use, paying attention to the fact that the riding of water slides can be a vigorous physical activity and the risks associated are greater than those usually encountered in a swimming pool. Furthermore, water slides may not be safe to be used by people with reduced ability, be it temporary or permanent. The risk assessment shall also take into account the balance between risks and prevention costs and ensure the conformity of the design to this standard and to all valid national regulations.
This assessment is even more important for water slides not yet classified in this standard, and shall also consider the specific safety requirements given in Clause 8, to comply with them as far as possible. The results of the preliminary risk assessment shall be made available to the slide tester who will perform the practical test, see 9.3. 6.2.3 Construction documents Construction documents shall be provided to the costumer which shall include all the documents required for the assessment of stability and operational safety of the water slide, and complying with this standard. The construction documents for Type 3 to Type 10 shall include as a minimum:  type of water slide;  declaration of conformity to this European Standard for the construction;  full design and fabrication drawings;  statement about intended use;  construction method statement;  comprehensive stress and stability analysis as required by the Eurocodes;  description of special features of the water slide;  description and dimensions of any clearance zones; SIST EN 1069-1:2010

NOTE In some European countries, a certificate on the correct construction of the water slide by an inspection body can be required to certify that the entire construction of the water slide and the way it is erected complies with all relevant standards and laws 6.3 Static and dynamic loads 6.3.1 Dead load For every component of the slide, the dead load shall be determined by an engineering expert, by calculation and/or testing of the material/component used to construct the water slide. 6.3.2 Water load For the purpose of calculation, the water load shall be: a) where the inclination is ≤ 5 % the real load of the water contained in the slide;
b) for the classified types and where the inclination is > 5 %, the following: 1) Type 1: the water load is too small to be taken into account; 2) Type 2: 0,1 kN/m; 3) Type 3 to Type 5: 0,2 kN/m; 4) Type 6: 0,2 kN/m per track; 5) Type 7: 0,2 kN/m²; 6) Type 8: according to the manufacturer's specification, depending of the jet of water; 7) Type 9: 0,1 kN/m2; 8) Type 10: for the first part of the slide 0,2 kN/m, for the bowl 0,1 kN/m2, for the possible second part of the slide 0,2 kN/m; c) for non-classified types, and where the inclination is > 5 % a load twice the designed amount of water flowing on the slide.
Length of load m Conventional speed for calculation m/s Date for calculating the centrifugal forcesa User speed m/s Length of application m/s Point of application above bottom (see Figure 3) m Direction 1 0,8 kN/m – – – – – - 2 0,8 kN/m 5,0 3,5 3,5 5,0 0,1 horizontal 3 1,5 kN/m 5,0 8,0b 3,5 (7,0)b 5,0 (1,0)b 0 0,1 vertical horizontal 4 1,5 kN/m 1,0 14,0 12,0 1,0 0 0,35 vertical horizontal 5 1,5 kN/m 1,0 16,0 16,0 1,0 0 0,35 vertical horizontal 6.1 1,5 kN/m 5,0 8,0b 3,5 (7,0)b 5,0 (1,0)b 0 0,1 vertical horizontal 6.2 1,5 kN/m 1,0 14,0b 12,0 1,0 0 0,35 vertical horizontal 7 1,5 kN/m² 0,5 kN c d 8,0 5,0 5,0 – 0 vertical horizontal 8 1,5 kN/m 1,0 8 8 1,0 0 0,35 vertical horizontal 9 1,5 kN/m² 0,5 kN c d 14 14 5 – 0 vertical horizontal 10 1,5 kN/m² 0,5 kN c d 14 14 5 – 0 0,35 vertical horizontal NOTE Types 8, 9 and 10 should be considered according to their type of use, e.g. single sliding or chain sliding. It is important that the length of load is set correctly. a Maximum acceleration on a sliding person, see 7.7.3. b Single person. c Over the compete sliding surface. d Point load at side of the slide.
When chain sliding (including more than one person on a ride enhancement device) is designed, the load for the single person shall be multiplied by the number of persons foreseen and the length of application of the load shall be calculated as 1 m for each person. SIST EN 1069-1:2010

Type of water slide 5 Load of sliding person: 1,5 kN/m vertical User speed: v=16 m/s Length of load application: 1 m along the curved sliding path Radius of curve:r = 11,0 m Centripetal acceleration =a v²/r = 16²/11 = 23,28 m/s² = 2,372 8 g Maximum acceleration on a sliding person maxa= (2,372 8² + 1²) ½ g = 2,57 g Dimensions in millimetres
Key F
centrifugal force a point of determination of the radius of a curve b 100 mm/350 mm Figure 3 — Point of determination of the radius of a curve and of the application of the centrifugal force 6.3.4 Effects of impact The dynamic loads generated by impacts shall be considered, e.g. in the start section, or where a drop is fitted. 6.3.5 Stationary persons (static) The load for stationary persons shall be according to Table 2. SIST EN 1069-1:2010

1,5 kN/m² in areas with inclination < 20 %
6.3.6 Wind load (dynamic) The wind load for all types of water slides shall be calculated in accordance to EN 1991-1-4. If a slide is subjected to wind forces, a load combination of centrifugal force plus 30 % of the maximum wind load shall be taken into account. 6.3.7 Temperature The limit of mean temperature variations for the calculation of the longitudinal deformation of the slides installed outdoors shall be considered:  when not in use, a minimum of ± 30 K;  when in use a minimum of ± 10 K. Unless the deformation can be compensated by the design. For tubes, a temperature difference in the cross sections of ± 20 K shall be taken into account. 6.3.8 Loads, access and platforms 6.3.8.1 General Statutory regulations of the country of installation shall be complied with. Wherever they do not exist, the requirements of Annex C apply. 6.3.8.2 Load combinations Calculation shall take into account the combination of loads corresponding to the most severe conditions possible, even though they may not occur together. 7 Safety requirements for water slides 7.1 General The shape of a water slide does not need to be the same as in Figures 7 to 16. Only the specified dimensions and requirements have to be complied with. Tolerances not being specified in the figures shall conform to EN 22768-1-v. It is a general safety recommendation that the user should remain in contact with the slide proper.
NOTE A radius of at least 3 mm is preferred. 7.5 Access to water slides 7.5.1 General Access to water slides shall be constructed complying with statutory requirements and regulations. Wherever they do not exist, the following requirements apply:  steps shall be nominally level; an inclination ≤ 2,5 % for water drainage purposes is allowed;  water slides shall be accessible by suitable stairs, stepladders or ramps, supplemented in some cases by lifts. Ladders are not allowed;  the access to the start section of water slides not in operation shall be suitably prevented. 7.5.2 Stepladders Stepladders may be used only for platforms ≤ 3 050 mm in height from the pool surround, and shall have an inclination 60° ≤ x ≤ 75° to the horizontal. Cross sections of parts designed to be gripped may be round, oval, a rounded rectangular or elliptical and shall be between 25 mm and 50 mm.
When stepladders lead to a height where barriers are required, their handrails shall merge into them. The dimensions of the parts designed to be gripped, shall be in accordance with EN 13451-2:2001, 4.1.3. For Type 1 and Type 2 the dimension shall be ≤ 350 mm. The treads of stepladders shall have a depth between 70 mm and 250 mm, and the maximum vertical distance between the top surfaces of two adjacent treads shall be 250 mm. The minimum free height between two adjacent treads shall be 200 mm. The front edge of any upper tread and the back edge of the adjacent lower tread shall overlap. Dimensions in millimetres
Key a parallel Figure 4 — Stepladders for water slide access 7.5.3 Stairs Stairs to water slides shall be constructed complying with statutory requirements and regulations. Wherever they do not exist, requirements of Annex C apply. SIST EN 1069-1:2010

At the end of the means of access there shall be a platform of at least 500 mm in depth in front of the entrance to the start section, to prevent users from falling backwards. The platform shall have barriers according to 7.5.5. Their height shall be measured from the highest point on which a person can stand within 1 000 mm from the guardrails (see Figure 5). 7.5.5 Protection against falling For Type 3 to Type 10 the following requirements apply: a) Platforms, ramps and stairs for water slides shall have barriers. They shall be designed in such a way as to prevent climbing. In addition, stairs shall have handrails on both sides. b) Parts designed to be gripped, shall have a dimension 25 mm ≤ x ≤ 50 mm in any direction when measured across their centre in accordance with EN 13451-2:2001, 4.1.6. Barriers installed on ramps or stairs shall extend over the whole length. A barrier shall have a height H mentioned in Table 3. Table 3 — Barrier height Barrier height Ha mm Standpoint of the user above the ground m
≥ 1 300 ≥ 12,0
≥ 1 000 > 1,0
≥ 7 00b
≥ 0,6 a Measured from the highest point on which a person can stand within 1 000 mm from the barriers themselves; see Figure 5. b Conforming to the result of the preliminary risk assessment, particularly regarding designated users and actual height of fall, H may be reduced down to 350 mm.
Key A, B, C
different possibilities for placing barriers A
barriers within 1 000 mm from a higher standpoint B
barriers on a side of a start section C
barriers outside 1 000 mm from a higher standpoint H
height of the barrier X
height of highest point on which a person can stand a
start section b
platform Figure 5 — Height of the barrier
NOTE The design of barriers, e.g. grids, full faced panels or walls, should consider the visual needs connected with the use of the facility. c) Openings between the platform surface and the lower edge of the barrier and between any infilling elements shall not allow passage of the small probe C according to EN 13451-1, D.2.1. d) The need of supplementary handrails shall be considered at the time of the preliminary risk assessment. Wherever handrails are designed on ramps or stairs they shall be installed at a height 850 mm ≤ x ≤ 1 000 mm. e) The top edge of the lateral protections shall be continuous from the start of the platform to the top edge of the retaining sides of the slide proper. When the height of the platform exceeds 1 000 mm the sides of the platform shall be in the extension of the retaining sides of the start section. For Types 1 and 2: f) Parts designed to be gripped shall have a dimension 16 mm ≤ x ≤ 45 mm in any direction when measured across their centre. g) The other previously stated requirements shall be applied to Type 1 and Type 2 as far as possible and reasonable.
NOTE 2 A crossbar with similar characteristics is advisable also for tubes. 7.7 Slide proper 7.7.1 General The top edges of both outer sides of an open slide shall be made in such a way that in permitted positions the user cannot touch or reach the outer parts of the slide. The individual components of the slide proper shall be arranged or designed in such a way that the user is contained at all times within the slide and that his natural progression is safe. Practical test according to 9.3. For features altering the natural progression, see the requirement of 7.1. 7.7.2 Sliding path The sliding path shall be designed in such a way to prevent risks as e.g. turning around, tipping over, hitting against the slide, extensive lateral oscillation, getting unstable, ejecting from the slide. Practical test according to 9.3. 7.7.3 Maximum acceleration on a sliding person The acceleration and its duration shall conform to Table 4. SIST EN 1069-1:2010

Practical test in accordance with 9.3.4. 7.8 Tubes and covered sections In presence of specific features involving risk(s) of disorientation or anxiety in a tube or a covered section (e.g. a completely dark part, a shower, etc.), the user shall be notified before the means of access. Information shall be in accordance with EN 1069-2:2010, 5.2. 7.9 Final part 7.9.1 General The first zone of the final part of the slide proper shall be designed to prepare the user for safe landing. NOTE This can be achieved if the user is slowed down and prepared for the landing in a controlled position with particular attention to speed and awareness. The choice of type of the subsequent part/area of the final part, which allows landing, shall be made considering a number of factors (e.g. design, type of slide, speed) and the fact that it will have an influence on certain issues (e.g. risk assessment, way of operating the slide). In terms of safe landing of the users, a catch unit/sofa should be preferred, especially for fast and/or long slides; second choice is a special pool, and third a general purpose pool. Practical test according to 9.3. 7.9.2 Landing device/Landing area 7.9.2.1 General Considering the various possibilities for the landing action, different safety requirements have to be fulfilled. If a landing by slowing down of the users is foreseen, the following two possible installations shall be used. 7.9.2.2 Slowing down units 7.9.2.2.1 Catch unit A catch unit may be used for every type of water slide (except Type 10 with a splashdown area after bowl), but shall be used for slides with a landing speed > 10 m/s. The catch unit shall be designed in such a way that:  the user is brought to a safe halt without impact with the end of the unit; SIST EN 1069-1:2010

The sofa unit shall be designed in such a way that:  in the unit the user, in relation to weight and speed and by means of an additional sideways slope of the sliding surface, shall be moved sideways out of the path of following users;  the user is brought to a safe halt without impact;  the user can leave safe and quickly sideways either by walking away or by being delivered into an existing shallow pool. Practical test in accordance with 9.3. 7.9.2.3 Splashdown area A splashdown area may be used for every type of water slide, provided the user is slowed to a speed ≤ 10 m/s. For dimensions, see Annex A. If a splashdown area is used for Types 5, 8, 9 or a non classified type of water slide, its dimensions shall be the same as for classified water slides with the same maximum landing speed. NOTE Water flow at the splashdown area should be provided, intending to move users away to minimise the risk of collisions. Practical test in accordance with 9.3. Splashdown areas for Type 10 shall comply with Figure A.5.
7.9.2.4 Surflanding area The use of a landing area is allowed only for water slides where the use of a ride enhancement device is foreseen.
Wherever a surf landing is foreseen, the dimensions of the surf landing areas shall be designed on the basis of a specific preliminary risk assessment, which shall take into consideration all factors involved (e.g. speed at the final part, body and ride enhancement device masses, type of ride, enhancement device), with the purpose of avoiding any impact with fixed structures 7.10 Splashdown areas If the slide ends in a pool, the exit up to floor level shall be stepladders according to EN 13451-2, stairs or sloping bottom. Compliance with EN 15288-1 is required.
7.11 Accessories 7.11.1 Covers The inner surface shall be smooth and free from irregularities except joints. Methods of fixing shall be constructed so as to prevent injury to the user. 7.11.2 Ride enhancement devices The safety related dimensions given in the standard (e.g. clearance zones, height of entrance to covered sections, inner diameter of tubes) are related to users sliding onto the slide proper. When designing facilities which foresee the use of ride enhancements devices, these dimensions shall be adapted to the dimens
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