BS EN 15649-1:2009+A2:2013
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Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods
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10-02-2023
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31-01-2014
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 bo ards);
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.
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