EN 12572-2:2008

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Umetne plezalne stene - 2. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za balvanske steneKünstliche Kletteranlagen - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für BoulderwändeStructures artificielles d'escalade - Partie 2 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai relatives aux murs d'escalade (pans et blocs)Artificial climbing structures - Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering walls97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12572-2:2008SIST EN 12572-2:2009en,de01-januar-2009SIST EN 12572-2:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 12572:20021DGRPHãþD

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12572-2November 2008ICS 97.220.10Supersedes EN 12572:1998
English VersionArtificial climbing structures - Part 2: Safety requirements andtest methods for bouldering wallsStructures artificielles d'escalade - Partie 2 : Exigences desécurité et méthodes d'essai relatives aux pans et blocsd'escaladeKünstliche Kletteranlagen - Teil 2: SicherheitstechnischeAnforderungen und Prüfverfahren für BoulderwändeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 27 September 2008.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, 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.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2008 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12572-2:2008: ESIST EN 12572-2:2009

Effects.10 Annex B (normative)
Method of calculating of structural integrity and stability.11 Annex C (normative)
Impact test of surface elements.13 Annex D (normative)
Hold insert resistance test.16 Annex E (normative)
Inspection and maintenance.18 Annex F (informative)
Testing of the impact area connecting system.20 Bibliography.22
protection points EN 12572-2, Artificial climbing structures — Part 2: Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering walls EN 12572-3, Artificial climbing structures — Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Repub-lic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 artificial climbing structure (ACS) sports equipment consisting of a purpose-built climbing structure, which displays different construction charac-teristics, and is designed for different use objectives and is not reserved for a particular age group NOTE See EN 12572-1. 3.2 bouldering wall artificial climbing structures allowing climbing without protection points including the falling space and impact area NOTE For protection points see EN 12572-1. 3.3 characteristic load maximum load that can be generated in normal use NOTE See EN 12572-1. 3.4 falling space space on or around the bouldering wall that can be occupied by a user during a fall
NOTE See EN 12572-1. SIST EN 12572-2:2009

impact absorbing material
material beneath a bouldering wall filling the impact area designed to absorb the energy of a fall
EXAMPLE Water, air cushion, shingle and foam safety mats. 4 Safety requirements and test methods 4.1 Maximum bouldering wall height The maximum height of a bouldering wall where it is not possible to stand on the top shall be 4 500 mm. It shall be 4 000 mm where it is possible to stand on the top. 4.2 Impact absorbing material
4.2.1 General The impact absorbing material shall be adapted to accept a fall from at least the maximum height of the
bouldering wall at the bottom of which it is installed. 4.2.2 Impact attenuation 4.2.2.1 Impact attenuating capacity for foam safety mats The most common indoor impact absorbing materials are foam safety mats.
There is currently no unity in Europe between member countries in specifying the correct thickness and den-sity of foam to use in safety mats for any given bouldering wall height. Refer to relevant national standards where applicable. 4.2.2.2 Impact attenuating capacity for shingle One of the most common outdoor impact absorbing materials is shingle. When shingle is used it shall be washed, rounded and be between 8 mm and 16 mm in diameter and have a minimum depth of 400 mm.
For bouldering wall heights greater than 3 000 mm, as the impact attenuating capacity of shingle may not be sufficient to safely absorb all falls, a notice shall be erected at the bouldering wall site warning climbers that the use of this bouldering wall is more like climbing at a natural site, and therefore they should use other
regular techniques for protecting each other such as: hand spotting, use of crash pads (individual protection mats) etc. This information shall be visible and accessible to all. SIST EN 12572-2:2009

Key 1 impact area 2 projection of the bouldering wall H height of the highest possible hold L additional length added to the ground projection of the bouldering wall
Figure 1 — Example of the dimensions of the impact area at the base of a bouldering wall If a bouldering wall constructor can prevent through considered design the possibility of a climber falling to the side of the bouldering wall, the extent of the impact area can be reduced accordingly. 4.3.2 Position of foam safety mats Foam safety mats shall touch the base of the bouldering wall, see Figure 2 a).
For steeply overhanging bouldering walls with sit down starts it is recommended that a thin or sloping mat is installed between the base of a bouldering wall and the main foam safety mat to prevent foot injuries, see
Figure 2 b). SIST EN 12572-2:2009

a) Foam safety mat in normal circumstances b) Optional foam safety mat position for "Sit down starts"
Key 1 foam safety mat 2 thin or sloping mat Figure 2 — Position of the impact area 4.4 Connection of modular foam safety mat elements If the impact absorbing materials consist of modular elements, the sections shall be securely connected to-gether or the gaps shall be covered so that it is impossible for the climber to enter into the gaps between modular elements. If the impact absorbing materials are beneath a continuous surface cover, the cover shall be in sufficient tension to hold the foam safety mats closely together. Informative Annex F describes one possible method of testing modular foam safety mat element connections. 4.5 Structural integrity The structural integrity, including stability, of a bouldering wall shall be justified by calculation using the char-acteristic loads given in Table A.1 in accordance with Annexes A and B. In all cases where a bouldering wall transmits loads to an existing structure (building, concrete platforms, ground) it shall be ensured that the structure can safely accommodate the loads imposed by the bouldering wall. 4.6 Impact resistance of surface elements When tested in accordance with Annex C there shall be no breaking or splitting of the surface element. 4.7 Hold insert resistance When tested in accordance with Annex D there shall no breaking out or loosening of the surface element or of the hole insert. 4.8 Falling space Within the falling space there shall not be any obstacle which could lead to a hazard to the user. This does not apply to climbing structures. SIST EN 12572-2:2009

NOTE This principally concerns external bouldering walls in public places. g) in case of shingle or other similar impact absorbing material, safety marking in accordance with 4.2.2.2. 6 Instruction manual An instruction manual shall be provided including the following information: a) all the information contained in Clause 5; b) specific maintenance and inspection requirements; c) maximum additional loa
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