SPO - Sports

The purpose of this document is to provide innovative requirements and test methods applicable to any components and assemblies of any category of bicycles (city, trekking, MTB, young adult and racing). Its aim is to provide technical solutions that reduce the risk of component failure and rider injury during the specified use of such bicycles.
This document makes reference to current "state of the art" standards in the field of bicycles, agreed at CEN level through the publication of the EN ISO 4210 series of standards. Therefore, the requirements and tests proposed in this document are intended to be read and applied in accordance with the appropriate EN ISO 4210 standard.
NOTE   The tests described in this document refer in places to clause numbers from the applicable EN ISO 4210 series.

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 document describes ways of containing infill materials used in many types of synthetic turf sports fields within the confines of the sports field, so they are not dispersed into the surrounding environment.
The options described are based on examples of best practice identified by members of CEN/TC 217.
This document is intended to be of practical use, to create awareness amongst field designers, venue owners, installation companies and those maintaining synthetic turf sports fields. It is applicable for all forms of synthetic turf sports field, from those used for community activities to those used by professional and elite level athletes.

This document is applicable to inflatable play equipment intended for use by children fourteen years and under, both individually and collectively.
This part of the standard specifies additional safety requirements for snappies for which the primary activities are climbing and sliding. It sets measures to address risks and also to minimize accidents to users for those involved in the design, manufacture and supply of inflatable play equipment. It specifies information to be supplied with the equipment. The requirements have been laid down bearing in mind the risk factor based on available data.
This document specifies requirements to protect a child from hazards that he or she might be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated.
This document is not applicable to inflatable water-borne play and leisure equipment, domestic inflatable toys, air-supported buildings, inflatables used solely for protection, inflatables used for rescue, or other types of inflatable toys where the primary activity is not bouncing or sliding.

This document describes the minimum procedures for the sampling of performance infills used within synthetic turf surfaces to verify compliance with toxicology, environmental and performance regulations and standards.  
Four sampling procedures are specified:
Method 1 is intended based on taking samples during production of the infill material.  
Method 2 describes how to take samples from big bags.
Method 3 describes how to take samples from small bags.
Method 4 describes a procedure for taking samples from a synthetic turf (e.g. sports, recreational or landscaping surface).  
The procedures described are suitable for all forms of infill.

This part of EN 13451 specifies safety requirements for ladders, stepladders and handle bends in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451-1.
The requirements of this specific standard take priority over those in EN 13451-1.
This part of EN 13451 is applicable to manufactured ladders, stepladders and handle bends used for pool access and egress for use in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2.

This classification covers bicycle usage conditions and a method of identifying bicycles and components for use within that system.
This classification provides a uniform set of usage definitions within the bicycle industry. Included within this classification is a set of graphical indicators to provide retailers and consumers with an indication of the intended use of a particular bicycle or aftermarket components.

This document specifies a method of test for the determination of resistance to dynamic fatigue of shock pads (including elastic layers) used in synthetic turf surfacing systems. It can also be used on other types on complete forms of sports surfacing systems.
The test is undertaken on test specimens in the laboratory.

This document specifies functional requirements (see Clause 3) and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913 (see Clause 4), which is read in conjunction with this standard.
This document is applicable to two types of parallel bars (see Table 1) intended for use under supervision of a competent person.

This document specifies a method of test for the determination of behaviour under a rolling load of certain surfaces for sports areas. It is suitable for tests undertaken in the laboratory and on site.

EN 1651+A1 is applicable only to harnesses for paragliders. The intermediate attachment system between the harness and the paraglider does not form part of this standard.This Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods.

This document specifies a method for determining the dimensional stability (bowing and curling) of shock pads used within sports surface systems.

EN 1517 specifies a method for the determination of resistance to impact of sports floor systems. It is primarily designed to be used on surfaces intended for use in indoor sports halls. The test can be undertaken in the laboratory or on site.When undertaking tests on site, it is important to note that permanent damage to the sports floor can be caused.

This document is applicable to playground equipment, surfacing and ancillary items, eg., gates, fences, benches, bins, shades, etc.
Note 1 The scope of the inspection and inclusion of the ancillary items will vary from country to country
Note 2 Ancillary items are not included in EN 1176 and are not assessed for compliance with EN 1176.
This document establishes requirements on the installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of playground equipment and surfacing around the equipment. It is intended for use by playground operators (see definitions 3.4) to assist them in developing an inspection and maintenance regime for each playground.

This International Standard specifies the minimum safety requirement and test methods for the safety release system that reduces the pulling force in the kite and disconnects the user from the kite.
This International Standard is applicable for safety release systems which are operated intentionally by the user or another person and are used for the sport of kite boarding.

EN-ISO 5912 specifies the requirements on safety, performance and fitness for use of camping tents.

This European Standard applies to permanent and mobile ropes courses and their components.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of ropes courses and their components.
This European Standard does not apply to temporary ropes courses (see 3.3) and children's play grounds (see EN 1176 all parts).
For the use of ropes courses EN 15567 2 applies.

This standard specifies safety requirements, test methods and operational requirements for non-floating water play equipment, features and structures in areas intended for water activities for public use (non-domestic). Water is an integral part in the use of the play equipment/feature/structures covered in this standard.
The purpose of this standard is to ensure a proper level of safety when playing in, on or around water play equipment/feature(s), and at the same time to promote activities and features known to benefit children because they provide valuable experiences that will enable them to cope with situations outside the water play equipment/feature(s).
This standard also applies for spray parks.
The following are excluded:
a)   floating leisure articles according to EN ISO 25649;
b)   artificial climbing walls according to EN 12572;
c)   toys according to EN 71;
d)   Water slides according to EN 1069;
e)   climbing walls used in the swimming pool surround according to prEN 17164.
f)   Water equipment/features (e.g. fountains) not intended for playing.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for components of individual safety system for protection against fall from height used in permanent and mobile rope courses as defined in EN 15567 1.
The products considered in this standard are not intended to limit by themselves the deceleration of the fall of the user as defined in EN 15567 1, for that the whole ropes course system will be considered.

CEN/TR 16396:2020 is to publish replies to requests for interpretations, to all parts of EN 1176 series, which have been drafted by the interpretation panel and confirmed by CEN/TC 136/S C1 “Playground equipment for children”.

This Standard specifies additional safety requirements for carousels intended for permanent installation for use by children. Where the main play function is not rotating, the relevant requirements in this part of EN 1176 might be used, as appropriate. This document is not applicable to motor-driven carousels, fairground carousels or climbing drums.

This part of EN 14960 specifies additional safety requirements for inflatable bouncing pillows intended for permanent installation.
This part of the standard is applicable to inflatable play equipment intended for use by children fourteen years and under both individually and collectively.
This part of the standard specifies safety requirements for inflatable play equipment for which the primary activity is bouncing. It sets measures to address risks and also to minimize accidents to users for those involved in the design, manufacture and supply of inflatable play equipment.
It specifies information to be supplied with the equipment. The requirements have been laid down bearing in mind the risk factor based on available data.
This part of the standard specifies the requirements that will protect a child from hazards that he or she may be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated.
This part of the standard is not applicable to inflatables dealt with in prEN 14960-1:2017, inflatable water-borne play and leisure equipment, domestic inflatable toys, air-supported buildings, inflatables used solely for protection, inflatables used for rescue, or other types of inflatable toys where the primary activity is not bouncing or sliding.

This European Standard specifies additional safety requirements for swings intended for permanent installation for use by children. Where the main play function is not swinging, the relevant requirements in this part of EN 1176 may be used, as appropriate.
NOTE   Recommendations on the design and siting of swings are given in Annex A.

This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for crampons intended to prevent the user from slipping when used in mountaineering on snow and ice including climbing mixed terrain.

This European Standard is applicable to playing field goals used for competition, training or recreational play, indoor and outdoor areas including educational establishments and public recreational areas.
It specifies the functional and safety requirements and test methods for all types of portable and permanent socketed goals having a total weight greater than 10 kg with the exception of goals with a size of 5,00 m × 2,00 m and 7,32 m × 2,44 m with a weight of > 42 kg, which are covered by EN 748 (see Table 1, Footnote b and c).
The following goals specified in the standards listed below are also excluded:
a)   EN 748 (football);
b)   EN 749 (handball);
c)   EN 750 (hockey);
d)   EN 1270 (basketball) and any other type of goal used for basketball;
e)   EN 15312 (free access multi-sports);
f)   EN 13451 7 (water polo);
g)   EN 16664 (lightweight goals).
The following goals are also excluded:
h)   inflatable goals;
i)   goals which are classified as toys under the responsibility of CEN/TC 52;
j)   for portable and permanent socketed playing field goals for American football;
k)   goals which are intended to move in use (e.g. Lacrosse, rink hockey and roller hockey).

This document applies to kick scooters which can only be propelled by the muscular activity of a user with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg.
It specifies safety requirements, test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during intended use.
Kick scooters for use by users of less than 20 kg do not belong to the scope of this document. They are toys.
It should be noted that there are two types of scooters for the weight group 20 kg to 50 kg – those classified as sports equipment for use on public roads and path ways (this European Standard) and those classified as toys for domestic use (according to EN 71 1).

This European Standard is applicable to all water slides installed in swimming pools of public use.
This Standard specifies general safety requirements for water slides in swimming pools of public use and specific requirements for defined types of water slides. These specific safety requirements are also applicable to undefined types as far as possible.
These requirements concern safety and the technical rules for design, calculation and testing.

This document for fitness centres specifies minimum requirements for structured exercise and physical activity. This includes requirements for equipment and any associated facilities, if present, together with the operational and managerial procedures for delivering the service.
This European Standard is applicable to all publically accessible fitness centres where diverse structured exercise and/or physical activity for groups and/or individuals are delivered in a safe and controlled environment .
NOTE   In the event that the fitness centre is designed to be accessible to people with disability and/or impairments, attention is drawn to any relevant national guidelines.
This European Standard excludes any permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment according to EN 16630 or stationary exercise equipment for medical use according to directive 93/42/EWG. ((To be discussed later after clarification with committee for training equipment and outdoor fitness equipment.))
Additional services such as spa services, child care, tanning beds, swimming pools, nutritional counselling, facilities for racket sports etc. are not included in this part. ((To be discussed whether to remove this paragraph.))

This draft European Standard applies to facilities for users of skateboards or similar roller sports equipment as well as BMX cycles (hereinafter referred to as skatepark/skateparks).
It specifies general and specific requirements and the test method for skateparks.
Not all possible forms of design, combinations and/or construction of skateparks and/or skate elements will be specified with this European Standard.
This standard does not apply to bike facilities modelled from ground, gravel or rock.

This European Standard is applicable to inflatable play equipment intended for use by children fourteen years and under both individually and collectively.
This standard specifies safety requirements for inflatable play equipment for which the primary activities are bouncing and sliding. It sets measures to address risks and also to minimize accidents to users for those involved in the design, manufacture and supply of inflatable play equipment. It specifies information to be supplied with the equipment. The requirements have been laid down bearing in mind the risk factor based on available data.
This standard specifies the requirements that will protect a child from hazards that he or she may be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated.
This standard is not applicable to inflatable water-borne play and leisure equipment, domestic inflatable toys, air-supported buildings, inflatables used solely for protection, inflatables used for rescue, or other types of inflatable toys where the primary activity is not bouncing or sliding.

This European Standard is applicable to cableways whereby children travel along a cable by the use of gravity. This standard specifies additional safety requirements for cableways intended for permanent installation for use by children.

This draft European Standard specifies a method for the exposure of synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas to artificial weathering in order that the resulting changes in properties can be determined as detailed in the relevant product specification.

This document is applicable to rocking equipment which is used as playground equipment for children, as defined in 3.1. Where the main play function is not rocking, the relevant requirements in this document may be used, as appropriate.
This document specifies additional safety requirements and test methods for seesaws and rocking equipment intended for permanent installation for use by children.
It is intended to provide protection to the user against possible hazards during use.
NOTE   Guidance for assessing the safety of other forms of seesaw/rocking equipment is given in informative Annex A.

This European Standard specifies the test apparatus and the impact test methods for determining the impact attenuation of surfacing by measuring the acceleration experienced during impact. Test apparatus in compliance with this standard are applicable to tests carried out in a laboratory or on site by either methods described.
NOTE   The test methods described in this standard are also applicable for impact areas required in other standards than for playground equipment, e.g. for outdoor fitness equipment and parkour equipment.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for rock anchors for use in
mountaineering including climbing.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements relevant to certain aspects of the design and construction of classified pools according to Clause 4. It is intended for those concerned with the construction, planning and operation of classified swimming pools. It provides guidance about the risks associated by identifying the design characteristics required for a safe environment.
The requirements of this European Standard are applicable to all new classified pools and, as appropriate, to specific refurbishments of classified existing pools.
This European Standard has limited application to classified pools which consist of segregated areas of rivers, lakes or the sea but should be followed where relevant.
NOTE   National and/or local legislation may apply.
This standard is not applicable to domestic swimming pools according to EN 16582 (all parts).

This document specifies safety requirements for climbing/bouldering walls, which are vertical and/or
overhanging towards the water area, for use in the water area of swimming pools for public use in
addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451-1. It is therefore advised to read this document
in conjunction with EN 13451-1. Requirements for the use, the operation and the maintenance are also
specified.
This standard is applicable to climbing/bouldering walls in classified swimming pools as specified in
EN 15288-1.
This standard is not applicable to climbing/bouldering walls in swimming pools for domestic use.
This standard has limited application to water areas which consist of segregated areas of rivers, lakes or
the sea. It is advised to follow the design, working methods and operational requirements insofar as
they are relevant. This standard is not applicable to artificial climbing structures according to
EN 12572 (all parts) and to inflatable climbing/bouldering walls according to EN ISO 25649-6.
In the aspects which overlap with EN 13451-10 the requirements of this EN standard take precedence
over the EN 13451-10.
NOTE In this standard, "climbing" and "bouldering" are used synonymously.

This European Standard specifies general safety requirements and test methods for all pieces of gymnastic and sports equipment and for all pieces of equipment for the use of physical education, training and competition, intended for use supervised by a competent person and not specified in other, individual standards and/or federation rules.
This European Standard is not applicable to other sport equipment, playground equipment, stationary training equipment or educational training equipment.

This European standard specifies safety requirements for the operation of classified pools according to Clause 4. It is intended for those concerned with the operation and management of classified swimming pools. It provides guidance about the risks for staff and users associated with public swimming pools, by identifying the precautions needed to achieve safety.
This European standard has limited application to classified pools which consist of segregated areas of rivers, lakes or the sea. The requirements for safe working methods and supervision should be followed insofar as they are relevant.
NOTE   National and/or local legislation may apply.
This standard is not applicable for domestic swimming pools according to EN 16582 (all parts).

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for harnesses for use in mountaineering including climbing. It is applicable to full body harnesses, small body harnesses, sit harnesses and chest harnesses.

This part of the EN 13451 series specifies safety requirements for diving platforms, diving springboards and associated equipment in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451 1 and should be read in conjunction with it.
The requirements of this part of the EN 13451 series take priority over those in EN 13451 1.
This part of the EN 13451 series is applicable to platforms and springboards, and associated equipment for use in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288 1 and EN 15288 2.

This document specifies assembly, adjustment and inspection procedures for the binding mechanisms
of skis, integrating, in a practical way, the requirements of those International Standards which are
related to skis, bindings and boots.
It is intended for all individuals and institutions concerned with those procedures, and especially for
sports retailers.
It is applicable to a ski-binding-boot system (S-B-B) for alpine skiing, of which at least one component is
owned by the user.
This document is applicable for complete and incomplete alpine ski-binding-boot systems which are
owned by the user or rented for 15 days or more.
NOTE ISO 13993 gives a method of measurement for equipment which is rented for less than 15 days.

This document specifies laboratory measurement methods for mass and polar moment of inertia of
alpine skis.
If laboratory measurement data are determined and published by the ski manufacturer or other
institutions, standard measurement procedures can be used to ensure comparability.
This document also specifies a tolerance range which can be met by the measurement data of all
manufactured skis, if for the specific model length measurement data are published by the manufacturer
of the ski.
NOTE The appropriate ski length can be given with the published measurement data.
It is not the purpose of this document to evaluate the measurement data with regard to their influence
on the quality of the ski.

This document specifies laboratory measurement methods to determine the elastic properties of crosscountry
skis. Its purpose is to calculate the resistance of defined parts of the ski to bending.
This document applies to cross-country skis with a nominal length greater than or equal to 150 cm.
The standard measurement procedures can be used to ensure comparability between laboratory
measurement data, determined and published by ski manufacturers, institutions or others.
In this document, no attempt is made to relate the measurement data to the quality of the ski.

This document specifies a method for the determination of the fatigue indexes of cross-country skis (i.e.
the resistance of the skis to changes of bottom camber height or irreversible damage) after a bending
test with cyclic loading.
It is applicable to cross-country skis with a nominal length of 160 cm to 215 cm.

This European Standard specifies a method for the determination of the friction between any type of sports surface and a rotating foot with a vertical load. The method is applicable to tests carried out in the laboratory and on site.

This document specifies the dimensions, mechanical properties and fastening characteristics of test
screws used for testing the binding mounting area of alpine skis.c

This document specifies laboratory measurement methods for mass and location of the balance point of
cross-country skis.
If laboratory measurement data are determined and published by manufacturers or other institutions,
standard measurement procedures can be used to ensure comparability.
It is not the purpose of this document to evaluate the measurement data with regard to their influence
on the quality of the ski.

This framework forms a guideline for the education, examination and evaluation of the competence of inspectors of public playground environments. For each specific task an inspector may need to perform; this guideline describes the knowledge and experience the inspector needs and also sets out the basic level of knowledge required
The standard EN 1176-1 & 7 details the different types or levels of inspections required to help provide a play environment that is suitable for children to play in.
The different types of inspections demand different levels of knowledge and experience; these are:
   Routine Visual inspection
   Operational inspection
   Annual  main inspection
   Post Installation Inspection
As well as  these inspections identified  in the standard there are also other inspections that are useful in helping to ensure the safe operation of a play environment:
   post-accident investigation
In this guideline there is a broad explanation of what these inspections are and how they should be performed.
This guideline is not intended for certification bodies.
Due to the variety of items that can be encountered in the playground environment this guideline can be used for the following equipment:
Playground equipment EN 1176 part 1 - 11
Skateboard infrastructures EN 14974
Free access Multi Sport equipment EN 15312
Adventure Playgrounds
Outdoor Exercise Equipment DIN79000
Parkour equipment
As well as the equipment mentioned in this guideline other items that are on and around the play environment may need to be assessed depending on their interaction with the play environment where users can access these features for informal play e.g. gates, fences, plants, natural play features,  rocks, boulders landscape features, art features, etc.
Because there features are not encompassed within the standard for playground equipment these items will require risk assessment; but knowledge of the meaning and intention of the standard forms a vital part of this risk assessment
This guideline is not intended for:
EN 71 Toys
EN 15567 High Ropes
EN14960 Inflatable Equipment
The inspector’s task is to assess the general level of safety of the play environment and the equipment provided based on the safety level as it was on inauguration of the equipment.
The format of the inspection and the report which will form the outcome of the inspection will be defined between the provider of the inspection and the client (owner/operator)
The owner/operator should be advised to make a detailed specification so that there is a minimal chance of confusion on the content of the task.