DIN EN 13451-4-2014 Swimming pool equipment - Part 4 Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for starting platforms German version EN 13451-4 2014《游泳池设备 第4部分 跳台的附加.pdf

1、December 2014 Translation by DIN-Sprachendienst.English price group 7No part of this translation may be reproduced without prior permission ofDIN Deutsches Institut fr Normung e. V., Berlin. Beuth Verlag GmbH, 10772 Berlin, Germany,has the exclusive right of sale for German Standards (DIN-Normen).IC

2、S 97.220.10!%e“2276627www.din.deDDIN EN 13451-4Swimming pool equipment Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods forstarting platforms;English version EN 13451-4:2014,English translation of DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12Schwimmbadgerte Teil 4: Zustzliche besondere sicherheitstechnisch

3、e Anforderungen und Prfverfahren frStartblcke;Englische Fassung EN 13451-4:2014,Englische bersetzung von DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12Equipement de piscine Partie 4: Exigences de scurit et mthodes dessai complmentaires spcifiques auxplots dpart;Version anglaise EN 13451-4:2014,Traduction anglaise de DIN EN

4、 13451-4:2014-12SupersedesDIN EN 13451-4:2001-07See start of applicationwww.beuth.deDocument comprises 10 pagesIn case of doubt, the German-language original shall be considered authoritative.12.14 DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 2 A comma is used as the decimal marker. Start of application The start of appl

5、ication of this standard is 2014-12-01. DIN EN 13451-4:2001-07 may be used in parallel until 2015-04-30. National foreword This standard includes safety requirements within the meaning of the Produktsicherheitsgesetz (ProdSG) (German Product Safety Act). This document (EN 13451-4:2014) has been prep

6、ared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, Working Committee WG 8 “Swimming pools” (Secretariat: DIN, Germany). The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the DIN-Normenausschuss Sport- und Freizeitgert (DIN Standards

7、 Committee Sports Equipment), Working Committee NA 112-05-01 AA Schwimmbadanlagen und -gerte. Where this standard has been identified by the Ausschuss fr Produktsicherheit (German Committee for Product Safety) and reference to it has been published in the Gemeinsames Ministerialblatt (German Joint M

8、inisterial Gazette) by the Bundesanstalt fr Arbeitsschutz und Arbeitsmedizin (BAuA) (German Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health), it is to be presumed that starting platforms which comply with this standard fulfil the relevant health and safety requirements. Amendments This standard

9、 differs from DIN EN 13451-4:2001-07 as follows: a) the scope has been updated by making reference to EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2; b) requirements for an adjustable setting back plate have been added (see Figure 1); c) advice on handgrips forward start has been added; d) Clause 6 “Manufacturers instru

10、ctions” has been added; e) Annex A has been deleted. Previous editions DIN 7933: 1979-02, 1987-04 DIN EN 13451-4: 2001-07 EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPENNE EUROPISCHE NORM EN 13451-4 October 2014 ICS 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 13451-4:2001English Version Swimming pool equipment - Part 4: Additional spe

11、cific safety requirements and test methods for starting platforms Equipement de piscine - Partie 4: Exigences de scurit et mthodes dessai complmentaires spcifiques aux plots dpart Schwimmbadgerte - Teil 4: Zustzliche besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prfverfahren fr Startblcke This E

12、uropean Standard was approved by CEN on 30 August 2014. CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references

13、 concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN memb

14、er into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Fra

15、nce, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom. EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMIT EUROPEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPISCHES K

16、OMITEE FR NORMUNG CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels 2014 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 13451-4:2014 EEN 13451-4:2014 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword 3 1 Scope 4 2 Normative references 4

17、 3 Terms and definitions .4 4 Safety requirements 4 4.1 Design and manufacture .4 4.2 Structural integrity .6 4.3 Slip resistance 7 5 Test methods 7 6 Manufacturers instructions .7 Bibliography 8 DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 EN 13451-4:2014 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 13451-4:2014) has been prepared

18、by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by Apr

19、il 2015 and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 2015. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN and/or CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rig

20、hts. This document supersedes EN 13451-4:2001. This European Standard EN 13451 “Swimming pool equipment” consists of Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for ladders, stepladders and handle bends Part 3: Additional spec

21、ific safety requirements and test methods for inlets and outlets and water/air based water leisure features Part 4: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for starting platforms Part 5: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for lane lines Part 6: Additional speci

22、fic safety requirements and test methods for turning boards Part 7: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for water polo goals Part 10: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for diving platforms, diving springboards and associated equipment Part 11: Additional s

23、pecific safety requirements and test methods for moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads In relation to EN 13451-4:2001 the following main amendments have been made: a) the scope has been updated by referring to EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2; b) requirements for an adjustable setting back plate have

24、 been added (see Figure 1); c) advice for handgrips forward start has been added; d) Clause 6 “Manufacturers instructions“ has been added; e) Annex A has been deleted. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to impl

25、ement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania

26、, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 EN 13451-4:2014 (E) 4 1 Scope This European Standard specifies safety requirements for starting platforms in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451-1:2011 and should be read in co

27、njunction with it. The requirements of this specific standard take priority over those in EN 13451-1:2011. This European Standard is applicable to manufactured starting platforms for use in competition and training in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2. 2 Normative r

28、eferences The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applie

29、s. EN 13451-1:2011, Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 15288-1, Swimming pools - Part 1: Safety requirements for design EN 15288-2, Swimming pools - Part 2: Safety requirements for operation 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the

30、 terms and definitions given in EN 13451-1:2011 and the following apply. 3.1 starting platform raised platform, located on the pool edge, for elevated entry into the water form a stationary start in a racing dive 4 Safety requirements 4.1 Design and manufacture 4.1.1 Dimensions The dimensions indica

31、ted in the Figures 1 and 2 shall be complied with. The design of the equipment does not need to comply with the examples given. If the height of the starting platform t1is 500 mm, a step shall be provided at a height 400 mm. DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 EN 13451-4:2014 (E) 5 Dimensions in millimetres Key

32、1 top platform 2 adjustable setting back plate 3 backstroke swimmer handgrips 4 forward swimmer handgrips (if needed, see 4.1.3) 5 water level Figure 1 Starting platform NOTE Dimensional requirements for competitive use, stipulated by the governing body FINA (Fdration Internationale de Natation Amat

33、eur), are given in 1. 4.1.2 Top platform The dimension of the top platform shall be 500 mm 500 mm. The top platform shall be constructed so as to permit grasping at the front for a length 400 mm and at both sides for a length 100 mm (see Figure 2). In the zones designed to be grasped, the dimension

34、between the top of the platform and the top of the recess shall be between 30 mm and 40 mm. The top platform shall be horizontal or have a maximum slope of 10 in the direction of start. DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 EN 13451-4:2014 (E) 6 The front edge shall be installed in the same plane as the pool wall.

35、 4.1.3 Handgrips Handgrips for backstroke starts shall be placed within 300 mm to 600 mm above the water surface both horizontally and vertically, in the same plane as the pool wall. Cross section can be round, oval, a rounded rectangular or elliptical; the dimension shall be between 25 mm and 40 mm

36、. Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 direction of start Figure 2 Grasping zones Handgrips for the forward start may be installed on the sides of the starting platforms. 4.2 Structural integrity The starting platform shall be firm and give no springing effect. Starting platforms shall be designed to wit

37、hstand: a) a vertical load as stated in EN 13451-1:2011, Annex A; b) a horizontal load, applied at 90 on the front edge of the platform in the opposite direction of start, equivalent to 100 % of the vertical load stated in EN 13451-1:2011, Annex A. c) a horizontal load, applied at 90 on the upper pa

38、rt of backstroke handgrips in direction of starting equivalent to 100 % of the vertical load stated in EN 13451-1:2011, Annex A. Backstroke handgrips shall be designed to withstand a horizontal pulling force in direction of starting equivalent to the load specified in b), applied in the position of

39、maximum leverage. DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 EN 13451-4:2014 (E) 7 Removable starting platforms shall be fitted with devices for securing them. The fixing method and its fixing devices shall comply with the requirements of the manufacturer/supplier and shall be tamper proof. 4.3 Slip resistance The surf

40、ace of the top platform and of the intermediate step shall comply with the requirements of rating group 24 according to EN 13451-1:2011, Table 1. The slip resistant surface on the top platform shall extend over the front edge of the platform itself, where the users toes grasp. 5 Test methods The req

41、uirements of Clause 4 shall be verified by the most appropriate method: measurement; visual examination; or practical tests. 6 Manufacturers instructions The manufacturer shall at least provide the following information: a) warning that the starting platform shall only be used by people trained in i

42、ts safe use (e. g. warning sign); b) warning, that diving can cause serious injury. Racing dive from a starting platform should only be carried out under supervision or by people trained in its safe use. The FINA regulation 1 requires a minimum water depth of 1,35 m for a distance of 1,0 m to 6,0 m

43、from starting wall. For competitive swimming and training the guidance and regulations of the national governing bodies of swimming should be followed at all times. DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12 EN 13451-4:2014 (E) 8 Bibliography 1 FINA Facilities Rules 2009-2013, enforced from September 24, 2009, FR 2.7 Starting platforms and FR 2.8 Numbering DIN EN 13451-4:2014-12