prEN 16716

Mountaineering equipment - Avalanche airbag systems - Safety requirements and test methods

General information

Current stage: 40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10 Nov 6, 2024

Originator: CEN

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

Type: European Norm

ICS: 13.340.99 Other protective equipment | 97.220.20 Winter sports equipment | 97.220.40 Outdoor and water sports equipment

Scope

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for avalanche airbag systems to reduce the risk of being buried by a snow avalanche.
This European Standard does not consider personal protection against impact or cold temperature.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2016/425

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

Legislation 2016/425

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
EN 16716:2017

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 16716
40.10 harmonizedStageCodeLabel.40.10
Nov 6, 2024