SIST EN 12572-3:2017
(Main)Artificial climbing structures - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds
Artificial climbing structures - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds
This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds.
This European Standard is applicable to climbing holds, which are used for the natural progression of the climber, i.e. without the use of artificial means (e.g. ice axes, crampons, hooks, nuts) on artificial climbing structures (ACS) and bouldering walls. Climbing holds are designed to be mounted on the ACS with bolts, screws, etc. Climbing holds include large volumes or features that are designed for use without additional climbing holds being attached to them. The main fixation points for climbing holds forms part of the existing layout of the ACS and are considered in FprEN 12572-1 and FprEN 12572-2.
This European Standard is not applicable to ice climbing, dry tooling and playground equipment.
Künstliche Kletteranlagen - Teil 3: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Klettergriffe
Diese Europäische Norm legt die sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Klettergriffe fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Klettergriffe, die für das natürliche Vorankommen von Kletterern, d. h. ohne den Gebrauch künstlicher Hilfsmittel (z. B. Eispickel, Steigeisen, Haken, Klemmkeile) an künstlichen Kletter¬anlagen (KKA) und Boulderwänden verwendet werden. Klettergriffe sind zum Befestigen an KKA mit Bolzen, Schrauben usw. konstruiert. Zu den Klettergriffen gehören große Volumen oder Strukturen, die für den Gebrauch ohne zusätzlich daran befestigte Klettergriffe ausgeführt sind. Die Hauptbefestigungspunkte für Klettergriffe sind Teil der KKA Anordnung und werden in EN 12572 1 und EN 12572 2 behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Eisklettern, Drytooling (Eisklettern an künstlichen Wänden) und Spielplatzgeräte.
Structures artificielles d'escalade - Partie 3 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai pour prises d'escalade
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai applicables aux prises d’escalade.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux prises d’escalade utilisées pour la progression normale du grimpeur, c’est-à-dire sans utiliser de moyens artificiels (par exemple, des piolets, des crampons, des crochets, des coinceurs), sur les structures artificielles d’escalade (SAE) et les pans ou blocs d’escalade. Les prises d’escalade sont conçues pour être fixées sur les SAE à l’aide de boulons, de vis, etc. Ces prises d’escalade incluent les macro-prises et des éléments sans dispositif permettant l’ajout de prises d’escalade. Les principaux points de fixation des prises d’escalade font partie de la configuration de la SAE et sont examinés dans le FprEN 12572-1 et le FprEN 12572-2.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas à l’escalade sur glace, au dry tooling ou aux équipements d’aires de jeux.
Umetne plezalne stene - 3. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za oprimke
Ta evropski standard določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za oprimke. Ta evropski standard se uporablja za oprimke, ki se uporabljajo za naravno napredovanje plezalca, t.j. brez uporabe umetnih pripomočkov (npr. cepina, derez, vponk, zatičev) na umetnih plezalnih stenah in balvanskih stenah. Oprimke se pritrdi na umetno plezalno steno s sorniki, vijaki itd. Oprimki imajo različne oblike ali funkcije, ki so namenjene za uporabo tako, da nanje ni treba pritrditi dodatnih oprimkov. (Oblike ali funkcije, ki so namenjene za uporabo tako, da so nanje pritrjeni dodatni oprimki, naj bi izpolnjevale zahteve standarda EN 12572-1.) Glavne pritrdilne točke za oprimke so del obstoječih postavitev umetnih plezalnih sten in so obravnavane v standardih EN 12572-1 in EN 12572-2. Oprimek ni varovalni sidrni sistem; ni namenjen, da bi vključeval sidrni sistem in zato ni namenjen varovanju plezalca. Če je oprimek zasnovan kot varovalna točka, bi naj izpolnjeval zahteve standardov EN 12572-1 in EN 12572-3. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za plezanje po ledu, plezanje »dry tooling« in opremo za otroška igrišča.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 29-Jul-2015
- Publication Date
- 31-Jan-2017
- Technical Committee
- SPO - Sports
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 24-Jan-2017
- Due Date
- 31-Mar-2017
- Completion Date
- 01-Feb-2017
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2017
- Effective Date
- 07-Feb-2024
Overview
EN 12572-3:2017 - Artificial climbing structures. Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds - is a CEN European Standard that specifies safety, ergonomic and mechanical test requirements for removable climbing holds and large volumes used on artificial climbing structures (ACS) and bouldering walls. It covers material safety, size classification, conditioning and laboratory test methods to verify fixation strength and structural integrity. The standard does not apply to ice climbing, dry tooling or playground equipment.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability
- Applies to holds mounted with bolts, screws, etc., including large three‑dimensional volumes designed for use without extra holds.
- Excludes ice climbing, dry tooling and playground equipment.
- Size classification
- Hold sizes from XS to Macro are defined by average projected diameter (major and minor axis averaged) - ranges (e.g. XS up to 50 mm; Macro > 550 mm).
- Material and chemical safety
- Prohibits dangerous substances and references Council Directive 1907/2006 (REACH). Examples of prohibited materials include asbestos, lead and PCBs.
- Ergonomics and entrapment
- Surfaces must be free of accessible sharp edges (radius < 0.5 mm prohibited) and burrs.
- No pointed holds < 15 mm diameter that protrude > 40 mm; gaps of 8–25 mm with depth > 15 mm that can entrap are restricted unless specifically designed.
- Mechanical performance and tests
- Conditioning: five temperature cycles (1 h at −30 °C then 1 h at +70 °C), after 10 min water immersion; holds > 100 g are tested.
- Resistance to fixation force: three‑point bend test with specified distances (D) and forces by size (S and smaller 2 kN; M 5 kN; L and bigger 8 kN).
- Structural integrity in use: a 2.4 kN load applied in the most unfavourable direction for 1 minute (holds and volumes).
- Dimension ratio: design requirement to protect the ACS panel and insert; standard details the geometric relationship (d1, d2, d3).
- Volumes
- Must be fixed with multiple fixation points, transfer loads efficiently to the ACS, and conform to ACS surface requirements.
- Marking and manufacturer information
- Holds ≥ 100 g must be marked with manufacturer logo and product ID.
- Manufacturer must supply fixing type, max tightening torque, recommended use, maintenance, repair, disposal and compliance info.
Applications
- Product design and development of climbing holds and volumes.
- Type testing and quality control in manufacturing.
- Safety verification for indoor climbing gyms, bouldering facilities and ACS installers.
- Procurement and regulatory compliance documentation for facility operators and testing laboratories.
- Route setters and facility managers assessing hold selection, fixation and maintenance practices.
Related Standards
- EN 12572-1: Safety requirements and test methods for ACS with protection points
- EN 12572-2: Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering walls
- REACH / Council Directive 1907/2006 (chemical restrictions)
Keywords: EN 12572-3:2017, climbing holds, artificial climbing structures, safety requirements, test methods, bouldering walls, structural integrity, fixation force, size classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 12572-3:2017 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Artificial climbing structures - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds. This European Standard is applicable to climbing holds, which are used for the natural progression of the climber, i.e. without the use of artificial means (e.g. ice axes, crampons, hooks, nuts) on artificial climbing structures (ACS) and bouldering walls. Climbing holds are designed to be mounted on the ACS with bolts, screws, etc. Climbing holds include large volumes or features that are designed for use without additional climbing holds being attached to them. The main fixation points for climbing holds forms part of the existing layout of the ACS and are considered in FprEN 12572-1 and FprEN 12572-2. This European Standard is not applicable to ice climbing, dry tooling and playground equipment.
This European Standard specifies the safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds. This European Standard is applicable to climbing holds, which are used for the natural progression of the climber, i.e. without the use of artificial means (e.g. ice axes, crampons, hooks, nuts) on artificial climbing structures (ACS) and bouldering walls. Climbing holds are designed to be mounted on the ACS with bolts, screws, etc. Climbing holds include large volumes or features that are designed for use without additional climbing holds being attached to them. The main fixation points for climbing holds forms part of the existing layout of the ACS and are considered in FprEN 12572-1 and FprEN 12572-2. This European Standard is not applicable to ice climbing, dry tooling and playground equipment.
SIST EN 12572-3:2017 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.
SIST EN 12572-3:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12572-3:2009, oSIST prEN 12572-3:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Umetne plezalne stene - 3. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za oprimkeKünstliche Kletteranlagen - Teil 3: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für KlettergriffeStructures artificielles d'escalade - Partie 3 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai pour prises d'escaladeArtificial climbing structures - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12572-3:2017SIST EN 12572-3:2017en,fr,de01-marec-2017SIST EN 12572-3:2017SLOVENSKI
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