EN 15649-1:2009+A2:2013

Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 1: Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods EN 15649-1:2009+A2:2013

Publication date:   Jan 21, 2014

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99.60 Withdrawal effective   Oct 11, 2017

CEN

CEN/TC 136 Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment

European Norm

97.220.40   Outdoor and water sports equipment

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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.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2001/95/EC

General product safety

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EN 15649-1:2009+A2:2013
99.60 Withdrawal effective
Oct 11, 2017

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EN ISO 25649-1:2017