EN 15649-1:2009/FprA1

Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 1: Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods EN 15649-1:2009/FprA1

Scope

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, perform-ance 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 EN 71-1 (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
- inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to EN ISO 6185-1, EN ISO 6185-2 and EN ISO 6185-3;
- buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to EN 13138-1, EN 13138-2 and EN 13138-3;
- 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.

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