SIST EN 13200-4:2007

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 13200-4
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2004
ICS

English version
Spectator facilities - Part 4: Seats-product characteristics
Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 4 : Sièges -
Caractéristiques des produits
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Scope .4
2 Normative references .4
3 Terms and definitions .4
4 Abbreviations.5
5 General Requirements of construction .5
6 Sampling and conditioning.16
7 Characteristics of materials.16
8 Strength and durability requirements.17
9 Test report .20
10 Seating numbering .20
11 Instruction for use .20
12 Marking .21
Annex A (normative) Temperature Resistance.22
A.1 Temperature resistance .22
A.1.1 General.22
A.1.2 Low temperature test .22
A.1.3 High Temperature Test.22
Annex B (informative) Examples of Seats .24
Bibliography .26



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Foreword
This document (prEN 13200-4:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 315 “Spectators
Facilities”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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1 Scope
This draft European Standard specifies the mechanical, physical and chemical product characteristics of fixed
seating used in sports and multipurposes venues (indoor and outdoor) in the Spectator viewing area (S.V.A.).
It also specifies the criteria for fixing the seating to the structure.
These characteristics and criteria are determined in order to assure an adequate resistance to static and
dynamic stresses and to atmospheric agents. The standard specifies comfort, functionality and safety
requirements to prevent serious injury through normal functional use, as well as misuse that might reasonably
be excepted to occur. This standard does not include any fire behaviour or resistance requirements.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13200-1, Spectator facilities - Part 1: Layout criteria for spectator viewing area - Specification
EN 12727, Furniture - Ranked seating - Test methods and requirements for strength and durability
ENV 581–2, Outdoor furniture - Seating and tables for camping, domestic and contract use - Part 2:
Mechanical safety requirements and test methods for sampling
EN ISO 527-2, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and
extrusion plastics
ISO 179-1, Plastics - Determination of Charpy impact properties - Part 1: Non-instrumented impact test
ISO 4892-2, Plastics - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources - Part 2: Xenon-arc sources
ISO 554, Standard atmospheres for conditioning and/or testing - Specification
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests
ISO 7724-1, Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry - Part 1: Principles
ISO 7724-2, Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry - Part 2: Colour measurement
ISO 7724-3, Paints and varnishes - Colorimetry - Part 3: Calculation of colour differences
ISO 2813, Paints and varnishes – Determination of specular gloss of non metallic paint films at 20 degrees, 60
degrees and 85 degrees
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
seating place
a space intended for a single spectator in a sitting position (see figures in Annex A)
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3.2
seats
 bench, a continuos element, forming a raised seat level with respect to the footway (Figure 1)
 a low back seat, a shaped element or an assembly fixed to the step or on to a support. It has a backrest
with a maximum height of 15 cm above the seat level and may be fitted with armrests (Figure2).
 a high back seat, a shaped element or an assembly fixed to the step or on to a support. It has a backrest
with a minimum height of 15 cm above the seat level and may be fitted with armrests (Figure 3)
 a tip-up seat, a seating place where in the seat elements automatically returns to the upright position on
the departure of the occupant (Figure 4)
3.3
fixing elements
any elements for attaching the seat to the fixed support
3.4
fixing method
the assembly of elements for attaching the support or the seats to a stand
3.5
seat numbering
means of identifying seat position
NOTE 1 Considering that this is only a draft for the moment all the figures are at the end of the document, the different
types of seating places which are shown in the figures are only examples.
NOTE 2 For general terms relating to the structures of spectator facilities, see EN 13200-1.
4 Abbreviations
According to EN 13200-1 “Spectator Facilities - Part 1: Layout Criteria for Spectator Viewing Area”, for the
purpose of this standard the following abbreviations shall apply:
Bse: dimension of the tread where are seating places (seating row depth);
F: depth of seats including the thickens of the back;
i: width of seats (minimum dimension for a lateral boundaries of a single seating place) ;
E: distance between the foremost projection of one seat and the back of the seat in front of it (clearway);
S: height of seat back, including the thickness of the seat.
5 General Requirements of construction
5.1 Seats
The seats shall comply with the following general requirements.
a) It shall be so designed to not cause injury to the user. All parts of the seating place with which the user
comes into contact, during the intended use, shall be so designed that physical injury and damage to
spectator property are avoided. The following consideration are necessary:
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 the safety distance of accessible movable parts is addressed to EN 294 in any position
during movement;
 all accessible parts are without sharp edges/corners;
 the edges of the seat, backrest and armrests which are in contact with the user when sitting,
are rounded with recommended minimum 3 mm radius;
 the ends of hollow components are closed or capped.
b) All parts which are lubricated to assist sliding (greasing, lubricating, etc.) shall be designed to protect
users from lubricant stains when in normal use;
c) Seats shall be securely fixed to the steps or to the supports;
d) The shape of the seats shall be such as to allow rain and water to drain and shall allow easy cleaning of it
and of the underlying steps;
e) If the components are made of different materials, they shall be compatible with each other;
f) The seating place shall comply the minimum dimensions given in EN 13200-1;
g) The recommended values are given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Recommended dimensional criteria for seats


SEAT TYPE  ROW DEPTH (Bse)
f i s
min. rec.




300 0 0 700 800
BENCH




400 500 <150 700 800
SEAT WHIT LOW BACK



400 500 >150 700 800
SEAT WHIT HIGH BACK

The dimensions indicated in Table 1 are in millimetres.
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5.2 Ergonomy
5.2.1 Anthropometric aspects and data
5.2.1.1 General
The dimensions of the human body vary considerably from individual to individual within the same population.
The so-called “average” man or woman is hypothetical. There are persons who might have an average stature,
or an average weight; persons who are “average” for two size values make up only 7% of the population; 3%
match three size values; less than 2% match four size values. In order to be operatively efficient, working
environments must conform to the variability of measurements of the human body.
5.2.2 Design requirements
When designing a chair, anthropometric aspects must be assessed in tandem with biomechanical data. Body
stability is given by both the support surface of the seat and the contact of the legs, feet and back with other
supports. Muscular effort is also indispensable for stability. Seated users must therefore be allowed to have
contact (through the leg, back, etc.) with support surfaces in order to increase equilibrium and reduce
muscular work.
Basic sizes that must be considered in the design of a chair are:
 height of seat from ground (min./max.)
 depth of seat
 width and height of backrest
 height of and distance between armrests
 properties of headrest
To make a chair comfortable, padding must be well designed.
It is also important to consider the changes of position (movement – adjustment) pertinent to a seating place
in relation to human body joints.
5.2.2.1 Height of seat from ground
The popliteal height, the distance, taken vertically, from the ground to the popliteal fossa, which is the lower tip
of the thigh behind the knee, is the fundamental consideration as regards the eight of a seat.
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Dimensions in mm

HEIGHT OF SEAT
men women
Percentile Percentile Percentile Percentile
5 95 5 95
394 490 356 445
Figure 1 — Height of seat
The measurements given are in mm
The variability of the height of the popliteal fossa, justifies the importance ascribed to flexibility and
adjustability for all seat types. When determining the height of the seat, it is important to consider the type of
seat, its covering and/or padding.
Seat set too high
The lower part of the thigh is compressed, and may prevent blood circulation. It does not allow sufficient
contact of
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