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90.93 Standard confirmed Nov 30, 2023
CEN
CEN/TC 136 Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment
European Norm
97.220.40 Outdoor and water sports equipment
Published
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for braking devices with manually assisted locking used in mountaineering, climbing and related activities for belaying, with manually assisted locking function, to protect against falls from a height and/or for abseiling with speed regulation.
This European Standard applies to braking devices which are loaded with one person and which use mountaineering ropes according to EN 892. In case of abseiling and lowering down, this standard also applies to braking devices, used with low stretch kernmantel ropes according to EN 1891. It does not apply to manual braking devices which are addressed in EN 15151-2:2012, nor to fully automatic fixed installations.
Legislation related to this standard
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC
Harmonized/Supporting
PUBLISHED
EN 15151-1:2012
90.93
Standard confirmed
Nov 30, 2023