EN ISO 25649-7:2024

Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 7: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E devices (ISO 25649-7:2024)

Publication date:   Aug 8, 2024

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60.55 Ratification completed (DOR)   Nov 2, 2024

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 document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
—      inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
—      canoes and kayaks;
—      inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
—      motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2        Typical applications of Class E devices:
—      moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes;
—      staying on the water for relaxing;
—      moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2001/95/EC

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EN ISO 25649-7:2017

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IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN ISO 25649-7:2024
60.55 Ratification completed (DOR)
Nov 2, 2024