Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods

This European Standard specifies general safety requirements and test methods for equipment used in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2.
Where specific standards exist, this general standard should not be used alone.
Special care is required in applying this general standard alone to equipment for which no product specific standard has yet been published.

Schwimmbadgeräte - Teil 1: Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Diese Europäische Norm legt allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Geräte fest, die in nach EN 15288 1 und EN 15288 2 in klassifizierten Schwimmbädern benutzt werden.
Wenn besondere Normen vorhanden sind, sollte diese allgemeine Norm nicht allein verwendet werden.
Besondere Aufmerksamkeit ist erforderlich, wenn diese allgemeine Norm allein auf Geräte angewendet wird, für die noch keine produktspezifische Norm veröffentlicht wurde.

Équipement de piscine - Partie 1 : Exigences générales de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

La présente Norme européenne spécifie des exigences de sécurité et des méthodes d'essai générales pour un équipement utilisé dans des piscines classées telles que spécifiées dans l'EN 15288-1 et l’EN 15288-2.
Lorsqu'il existe des normes spécifiques, il convient de ne pas utiliser la présente norme seule.
Il est nécessaire de prendre les précautions nécessaires lors de l'application de la présente norme générale seule pour un équipement pour lequel aucune norme spécifique à ce produit n'a encore été publiée.

Oprema za plavalne bazene - 1. del: Splošne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta evropski standard določa splošne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za opremo, ki se uporablja v klasificiranih plavalnih bazenih, kot je določeno v standardih EN 15288-1 in EN 15288-2.
Ta splošni standard naj se ne bi uporabljal samostojno, kadar obstajajo posebni standardi.
Kadar se ta splošni standard uporablja samostojno za opremo, za katero še ni objavljen standard za izdelek, je potrebna posebna previdnost.

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EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

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EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2016 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies general safety requirements and test methods for equipment used in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2. Where specific standards exist, this general standard should not be used alone. Special care is required in applying this general standard alone to equipment for which no product specific standard has yet been published.

This European Standard specifies general safety requirements and test methods for equipment used in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2. Where specific standards exist, this general standard should not be used alone. Special care is required in applying this general standard alone to equipment for which no product specific standard has yet been published.

EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2016 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 13451-1:2011+A1:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13451-1:2011/prA1, EN 13451-1:2011, EN 13451-1:2020, EN 1991-1-4:2005, EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 16165:2021, EN 1991-1-3:2025, EN 10088-1:2023, EN 10088-2:2024, EN 15288-1:2018+A1:2024, EN 1991-1-2:2024, EN 1069-1:2017+A1:2019, EN ISO 29463-3:2018, EN ISO 29463-4:2018, EN 13451-3:2022+A1:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Oprema za plavalne bazene - 1. del: Splošne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metodeSchwimmbadgeräte - Teil 1: Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenÉquipement de piscine - Partie 1 : Exigences générales de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiSwimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2016SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017en,fr,de01-januar-2017SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017SLOVENSKI
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Loads . 20 A.1 Permanent loads . 20 A.1.1 General . 20 SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

Method of calculation of structural integrity . 25 B.1 General principles . 25 B.1.1 Limit state . 25 B.1.2 Ultimate limit state . 25 B.1.3 Serviceability limit state . 26 B.2 Load combinations for static analysis . 26 Annex C (normative)
Physical testing of structural integrity . 27 C.1 Pass/fail criteria . 27 C.1.1 Test method . 27 C.1.2 Compliance . 27 C.1.3 Failure . 27 C.2 Test load for equipment . 27 C.2.1 Load combinations for testing . 27 C.2.2 Safety factor for test on identical series . 27 C.2.3 Safety factor for test on a unique product . 28 C.3 Load application . 28 C.3.1 General . 28 C.3.2 Point loads . 28 C.3.3 Line loads . 28 C.3.4 Area loads . 28 Annex D (normative)
Methods of test for entrapment . 29 D.1 Head and neck entrapment . 29 D.1.1 Apparatus . 29 D.1.2 Test method . 30 D.2 Finger and toe entrapment . 30 D.2.1 Apparatus . 30 D.2.2 Test method . 30 D.3 Foot and hand entrapment . 30 D.3.1 Apparatus . 30 D.3.2 Test method . 31 Annex E (normative)
Testing of slip resistance . 32 E.1 Principle . 32 E.2 Testing person . 32 E.3 Test rig . 32 E.4 Test liquid . 32 E.5 Test specimen . 32 E.6 Test method . 33 SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

Use of stainless steel with load bearing functions in the swimming pool atmosphere . 35 F.1 General . 35 F.2 Indoor swimming pools with disinfection with chlorine . 35 F.2.1 General . 35 F.2.2 Components without the possibility of regular cleaning . 35 F.2.3 Components with the possibility of regular cleaning . 36 F.3 Outdoor swimming pools with disinfection with chlorine . 36 F.4 Coatings and paintings . 36 Bibliography . 37
CEN/TS 16165, Determination of slip resistance of pedestrian surfaces — Methods of evaluation" !
EN ISO 12100, Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100)" 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15288-1 and the following apply. 3.1 swimming pool equipment components installed in and around a basin, designated: — to operate the basin and its functionally adjoining areas; SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

Figure 1 — Grip [EN 1176-1:2008, 3.15] 3.5 grasp holding of the hand around part of the circumference of a support NOTE See Figure 2. SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

Figure 2 — Grasp [EN 1176-1:2008, 3.16] 3.6 finger hold holding which is found with hand, at least with the finger head by hooking in 3.7 entrapment hazard presented by the situation in which a body, or part of a body, the hair or clothing can become trapped NOTE Entrapment hazard can arise from situations where the body, its parts, etc. get trapped, but also from situations where the body of the user has no complete freedom to emerge from the water, e.g. when swimming underneath a stepladder. 3.8 edge line being formed by two surfaces of something solid which meet one another 3.9 corner point being formed by two or more edges which meet one another 3.10 minimum space smallest space required for the safe installation and use of the equipment 3.11 minimum zone for use minimum space required for anyone who may come into contact with equipment 3.12 protrusion object, or a portion of an object, that stands or protrudes in/into the minimum zone for use SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

¶ 110 mm and where two or more safety barriers are used in combination (e.g. ladder, stair and platform) the safety barrier shall be designed to give continuous protection. Safety barriers shall have a height
· 1 000 mm, measured from the highest point on which a person can stand within 1 000 mm from the barriers themselves, see Figure 3. Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 highest standing point 2 platform 3 safety barrier within 1 000 mm from a higher standpoint 4 safety barrier outside 1 000 mm from a higher standpoint 3, 4 different possibilities for placing barriers X height of highest point on which a person can stand Figure 3 — Height of the safety barriers 4.3.4 Grip The cross section of any component designed to be gripped shall have in any direction, when measured across its centre, a dimension not less than 16 mm and not more than 50 mm. 4.3.5 Grasp The thickness of any component designed to be grasped shall have a width not exceeding 60 mm. 4.3.6 Finger hold The minimum space for clutching shall be at least 15 mm high and at least 20 mm wide. For an example, see Figure 4. SIST EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2017

Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 4 — Finger hold 4.4 Surfaces 4.4.1 Surface finishing The surface finishing in the minimum zone for use shall not present any risk of injury. Special attention shall be paid to: — the finishing of welds; — the risk of splintering. 4.4.2 Surface materials The materials in contact with the water shall have no detrimental effect on its quality and shall be fit for purpose. 4.5 Protrusions NOTE Protrusions are a hazard of impact or entrapment especially where water movement can cause involuntary movement of users. Protrusions with a height h
¶ 3 mm, not shielded by adjacent areas as shown in Figure 5 a), shall be rounded with a radius R > h/2 or chamfered in accordance with Figure
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