EN 13138-1:2008

Buoyant aids for swimming instruction - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn

Publication date:   Dec 20, 2008

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CEN

CEN/TC 162 Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets

European Norm

97.220.40   Outdoor and water sports equipment

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Scope

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to assist beginners with movement through the water whilst learning to swim or whilst learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements.
This Part 1 European Standard applies only to devices that are designed to be worn, to be securely attached to the body and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It only applies to Class B devices intended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes. It does not apply to Class A or Class C devices, to swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

89/686/EEC

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Harmonized/Supporting

Life cycle

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