CEN/TC 136/WG 13 - Floating leisure articles for use on water

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for paddles and oars for non-rigid hull water crafts. Paddles and oars are classified in two performance levels A and B.
This standard is not applicable for paddles and oars for
-   sports, training and competition,
-   white water and
-   items covered by EN 71-1.

This document specifies the interface geometry between valves and pump adapters as well as flow rate performance, pressure, marking and labelling for air pumps for inflatable consumer articles (see definition in 3.1).
This document does not apply to:
- valves of personal flotation devices according to EN ISO 12402;
- diving accessories and buoyancy compensators according to EN 1809.
This document excludes the following valve types:
- valves used for bicycles and vehicles;
- needle valves (e. g. valves used for team sport balls).

This document specifies safety requirements, performance requirements and requirements for marking and labelling of air pumps for inflatable consumer articles including the interface geometry between pump adapters and valves for inflatable consumer articles.
This document does not apply to pumps including tubes and adapters for inflation and deflation.
This document is not applicable to electrical inflators.

This part of EN 15649 specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1. EN 15649-4 is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2. This European Standard is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed. NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class B (see Annex B): - floating rafts with interior body holding system ("swim seats") mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes; - floating fantasy shaped (animal adaptations) structures with one or more openings to host a child's body, with or without body holding system; - floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape (animal, car imitation, etc.); - floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening. NOTE 2 Typical places for application: - pools; - protected areas of lakes, ponds; - protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).

This European Standard specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1. This document (EN 15649-2) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7). NOTE 1 Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.  NOTE 2 The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-1.

This European Standard specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1.
This document (EN 15649-2) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1 Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2 The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-1.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, perform-ance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
This document (EN 15649-1) is only applicable with EN 15649-2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1 Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2 The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-2.
This standard is not applicable to:
- aquatic toys according to EN 71-1 (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
- inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to EN ISO 6185-1, EN ISO 6185-2 and EN ISO 6185-3;
- buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to EN 13138-1, EN 13138-2 and EN 13138-3;
- air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
- floating seats for angling purposes;
- surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
- water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
- devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
- devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
- rings intended for use on water slides;
- wading devices.

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document (EN 15649-6) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.  NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class D: - inflatable climbing structures on the water; - bouncing platforms; - inflatable slides; - water trampolines; - teeter totters; - obstacle courses.  NOTE 2 Typical places for application: - pools; - lakes, ponds; - open sea;
- sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS A classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant mate-rial.
This document (EN 15649-3) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class A:
- "Floating Islands" in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstruc-ture;
- large floats/rafts in various forms from round to square;
- large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
- floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
- air mattresses for use on the water;
- large animal shaped inflatable or inherent buoyant devices, buoyant structures with animal like decorations, imita-tions;
- recreational rafts / floating platforms / pontoons.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
- pools;
- protected areas of lakes, ponds;
- protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

ISO 25649-4:2017 specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649‑1.
ISO 25649-4:2017 is to be applied with ISO 25649‑1 and ISO 25649‑2.
ISO 25649-4:2017 is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649‑1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1    Typical products forming Class B (see Annex B):
-      floating rafts with interior body holding system ("swim seats") mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
-      floating fantasy shaped structures with one or more openings to host a child's body, with or without body holding system;
-      floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape;
-      floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2    Typical places for application:
-      pools;
-      protected areas of lakes, ponds;
-      protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

ISO 25649-1:2017 specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
ISO 25649-1:2017 is only applicable with ISO 25649‑2 and the relevant specific parts (ISO 25649‑3 to ISO 25649‑7).
NOTE 1    Specific safety requirements are specified in ISO 25649‑3 to ISO 25649‑7.
NOTE 2    The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or ISO 25649‑2.
ISO 25649-1:2017 is not applicable to:
-      aquatic toys according to European Directive 2009/48/EC (use in shallow waters/use under supervision);
-      inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to European Directive 94/25/EC;
-      buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to European Directive 89/686/EEC;
-      air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
-      floating seats for angling purposes;
-      surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
-      water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
-      devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
-      devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
-      rings intended for use on water slides;
-      wading devices.

ISO 25649-6:2017 is applicable for Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649‑1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
ISO 25649-6:2017 is to be applied with ISO 25649‑1 and ISO 25649‑2.
NOTE 1    Typical products forming Class D (see Annex A):
-      inflatable climbing structures on the water;
-      bouncing platforms;
-      inflatable slides;
-      water trampolines;
-      teeter totters;
-      obstacle courses.
NOTE 2    Typical places for application:
-      pools;
-      lakes, ponds;
-      open sea;
-      sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

ISO 25649-7:2017 is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649‑1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
ISO 25649-7:2017 is applicable with ISO 25649‑1 and ISO 25649‑2.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1    Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
-      inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
-      canoes and kayaks;
-      inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
-      motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2    Typical places for application of Class E devices:
-      moving from A to B for pleasure purposes;
-      staying on the water for relaxing;
-      moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

ISO 25649-3:2017 is applicable for CLASS A classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649‑1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
ISO 25649-3:2017 is to be applied with ISO 25649‑1 and ISO 25649‑2.
NOTE 1    Typical products forming Class A (see Annex A):
-      "Floating Islands" in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
-      large floats/rafts in various forms from round to square;
-      large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
-      floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
-      air mattresses for use on the water;
-      recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons.
NOTE 2    Typical places for application:
-      pools;
-      protected areas of lakes, ponds;
-      protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

ISO 25649-2:2017 specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649‑1.
ISO 25649-2:2017 is applicable with ISO 25649‑1 and the relevant specific parts (ISO 25649‑3 to ISO 25649‑7).
NOTE 1    Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts ISO 25649‑3 to ISO 25649‑7.
NOTE 2    The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or ISO 25649‑1.

ISO 25649-5:2017 is applicable for CLASS C classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649‑1 regardless of whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
ISO 25649-5:2017 is to be applied with ISO 25649‑1 and ISO 25649‑2.
NOTE 1    Typical products forming class C (see Annex B):
-      tube riders towable with interior holding facility and closed cockpit;
-      raft riders towable;
-      board riders towable;
-      banana type towable.
NOTE 2    Typical places for application:
-      distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (parcours);
-      no to little waves;
-      no strong currents.

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document (EN 15649-6) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming Class D:
-   inflatable climbing structures on the water;
-   bouncing platforms;
-   inflatable slides;
-   water trampolines;
-   teeter totters;
-   obstacle courses.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   pools;
-   lakes, ponds;
-   open sea;
-   sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety,
performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
This document (EN 15649 1) is only applicable with EN 15649 2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649 3 to EN 15649 7).
NOTE 1   Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2   The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-2.
This standard is not applicable to:
-   aquatic toys according to Directive 2009/48/EC (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
-   inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to Directive 94/25/EC;
-   buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to Directive 89/686/EEC;
-   air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
-   floating seats for angling purposes;
-   surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
-   water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
-   devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
-   devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
-   rings intended for use on water slides;
-   wading devices.

This European Standard specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1.
This document (EN 15649-2) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1   Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2   The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-1.

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS A classified floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document (EN 15649-3) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming Class A:
-   "Floating Islands" in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
-   large floats/rafts in various forms from round to square;
-   large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
-   floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
-   air mattresses for use on the water;
-   large animal shaped inflatable or inherent buoyant devices, buoyant structures with animal like decorations, imitations;
-   recreational rafts / floating platforms / pontoons.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   pools;
-   protected areas of lakes, ponds;
-   protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1.
This document is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
This European Standard is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming Class B (see Annex B):
-   floating rafts with interior body holding system ("swim seats") mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
-   floating fantasy shaped (animal adaptations) structures with one or more openings to host a child's body, with or without body holding system;
-   floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape (animal, car imitation, etc.);
-   floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   pools;
-   protected areas of lakes, ponds;
-   protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS C classified floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless of whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant ma-terial.
This document (EN 15649-5) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming class C:
-   tube riders with interior holding facility and closed cockpit;
-   raft riders;
-   board riders;
-   banana riders.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   distant from bathing areas and other frequented water surfaces, wide empty spaces, dedicated racetracks (par-cours);
-   no to little waves;
-   no strong currents.

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS E floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document (EN 15649-7) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming class E:
-   inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
-   canoes and kayaks;
-   inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
-   motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE   moving from A to B for pleasure purposes;
-   staying on the water for relaxing;
-   moving from shore to the main water craft, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
This document (EN 15649-1) is only applicable with EN 15649-2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1   Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2   The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-2.
This standard is not applicable to:
-   aquatic toys according to EN 71-1 (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
-   inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to EN ISO 6185-1, EN ISO 6185-2 and EN ISO 6185-3;
-   buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to EN 13138-1, EN 13138-2 and EN 13138-3;
-   air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
-   floating seats for angling purposes;
-   surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
-   water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
-   devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
-   devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
-   rings intended for use on water slides;
-   wading devices.

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS D floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document (EN 15649-6) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming Class D:
-   inflatable climbing structures on the water;
-   bouncing platforms;
-   inflatable slides;
-   water trampolines;
-   teeter totters;
-   obstacle courses.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   pools;
-   lakes, ponds;-
-   open sea;
-   sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1.
This document (EN 15649-2) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1   Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2   The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-1.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1.
This document is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
This European Standard is applicable for Class B floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
Class B devices provide a buoyant structure with one or more body openings into which the user is positioned partly immersed.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming Class B (see Annex B):
-   floating rafts with interior body holding system ("swim seats") mostly in circular or square shape, fantasy shape for playing purposes;
-   floating fantasy shaped (animal adaptations) structures with one or more openings to host a child's body, with or without body holding system;
-   floating with slits or openings to put legs through any shape (animal, car imitation, etc.);
-   floating rings with interior seat segments inside the circular body opening.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   pools;
-   protected areas of lakes, ponds;
-   protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).

This European Standard specifies consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to EN 15649-1.
This document (EN 15649-2) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1   Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2   The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-1.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
This document (EN 15649-1) is only applicable with EN 15649-2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7).
NOTE 1   Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2   The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-2.
This standard is not applicable to:
-   aquatic toys according to EN 71-1 (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
-   inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to EN ISO 6185-1, EN ISO 6185-2 and EN ISO 6185-3;
-   buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to EN 13138-1, EN 13138-2 and EN 13138-3;
-   air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
-   floating seats for angling purposes;
-   surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
-   water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
-   devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
-   devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
-   rings intended for use on water slides;
-   wading devices.

This European Standard is applicable for CLASS A classified floating leisure articles for use on or in water according to EN 15649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document (EN 15649-3) is applicable with EN 15649-1 and EN 15649-2.
NOTE 1   Typical products forming Class A:
-   "Floating Islands" in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
-   large floats/rafts in various forms from round to square;
-   large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
-   floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
-   air mattresses for use on the water;
-   large animal shaped inflatable or inherent buoyant devices, buoyant structures with animal like decorations, imitations;
-   recreational rafts / floating platforms / pontoons.
NOTE 2   Typical places for application:
-   pools;
-   protected areas of lakes, ponds;
-   protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).