EN 14877:2013

Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Specification

This European Standard specifies the requirements for synthetic (polymeric) surfaces (installed in situ and prefabricated) for outdoor sports facilities. It covers synthetic surfaces for the following applications:
-   athletics, track and field;
-   tennis;
-   multi-sports.
The European Standard has two parts. The first describes the requirements for the testing of products in the laboratory to ensure they are capable of providing the required levels of sports performance and player/surface interaction required for their intended use and that they are manufactured from materials of acceptable quality. The second section describes the requirements for installed surfaces to ensure that the sports performance and player/surface interaction properties are suitable for the intended use.
When independent third party testing of synthetic sports surfaces is required to assess compliance with this standard, it is recommended the laboratory is certified to EN ISO/IEC 17025 for the relevant test methods specified in this standard.
NOTE 1   Examples of types of surface and their fields of application are given in Annex A.
NOTE 2   'Multi-sports' will be defined by appropriate national provisions.
NOTE 3   Minimum requirements for the thickness of the synthetic sports surface are specified which means that this European Standard is not applicable to certain coatings used for sports surfaces.
This European Standard is not designed to cover the performance requirements of top-level athletics facilities; these should follow the requirements of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
NOTE 4   This European Standard does not include requirements for synthetic turf surfaces; these are specified in EN 15330–1.

Kunststoffflächen auf Sportanlagen im Freien - Anforderungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen für (vor Ort verlegte oder vorgefertigte) Kunststoffflächen auf Sportanlagen im Freien fest. Sie gilt für Kunststoffflächen für die folgenden Anwendungsbereiche:
-   Leichtathletik;
-   Tennis;
-   Mehrzweck-Sportanlagen.
Diese Europäische Norm besteht aus zwei Teilen. Im ersten Teil werden die Anforderungen an die Prüfung von Produkten im Labor beschrieben. Mit den Prüfungen soll sichergestellt werden, dass die Produkte sowohl das sportliche Leistungsniveau und als auch das Niveau an Spieler-/Boden-Interaktion erreichen, die für den Verwendungszweck erforderlich sind, und dass sie aus Materialien aus akzeptabler Qualität hergestellt werden. Der zweite Teil beschreibt die Anforderungen an die eingebauten Sportböden. Die Anforderungen sollen sicherstellen, dass sowohl das sportliche Leistungsniveau als auch die Spieler-/Boden-Interaktion für den vorgesehenen Verwendungszweck geeignet sind.
Für den Fall, dass Prüfungen an Kunststoffsportböden durch eine unabhängige Stelle erforderlich sind, um die Übereinstimmung mit dieser Norm zu beurteilen, wird empfohlen, ein Labor zu beauftragen, dass nach EN ISO/IEC 17025 für die Durchführung der in dieser Norm festgelegten erforderlichen Prüfungen zertifiziert ist.
ANMERKUNG 1   Beispiele für Belagstypen und deren Anwendungsbereiche sind in Anhang A dargestellt.
ANMERKUNG 2   „Mehrzweck-Sportanlagen“ werden in den einschlägigen nationalen Bestimmungen definiert.
ANMERKUNG 3   Mindestanforderungen an die Dicke von Kunststoffflächen sind angegeben. Das heißt, dass diese Europäische Norm nicht für bestimmte Beschichtungen für Sportböden gilt.
Leistungsanforderungen für Leichtathletikanlagen für den Spitzensport werden in dieser Europäischen Norm nicht behandelt. Diese sollten sich nach den Anforderungen des Weltleichtathletikverbands IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) richten.
ANMERKUNG 4   Diese Europäische Norm enthält keine Anforderungen an Kunststoffrasenflächen; diese werden in EN 15330-1 festgelegt.

Revêtements synthétiques pour terrains de sport en plein air - Spécification

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences applicables aux revêtements synthétiques (polymères), fabriqués sur site ou en usine, pour installations de sport en plein air. Elle traite des revêtements synthétiques pour applications suivantes :
-   athlétisme ;
-   tennis ;
-   activités multisports.
La présente Norme européenne comporte deux parties. La première décrit les exigences concernant les essais réalisés en laboratoire sur les produits afin de s'assurer qu'ils sont à même de fournir les niveaux de performance sportive et d'interaction joueur/surface requis pour l'usage prévu, et qu'ils sont fabriqués à partir de matériaux de qualité satisfaisante. La seconde partie décrit les exigences relatives aux revêtements installés, qui visent à garantir que les propriétés de performance sportive et d'interaction joueur/surface offertes par ces revêtements sont en adéquation avec l'usage prévu.
Lorsque la réalisation par une tierce partie d'essais indépendants visant à évaluer la conformité à la présente norme de sols sportifs synthétiques est requise, il est recommandé de faire appel à un laboratoire certifié EN ISO/CEI 17025 pour les méthodes d'essais appropriées spécifiées dans cette norme.
NOTE 1   L’Annexe A donne des exemples de types de revêtement et de leur domaine d’application.
NOTE 2   Le terme « multisports » sera défini dans les dispositions nationales appropriées.
NOTE 3   Les exigences minimales applicables à l’épaisseur du sol sportif synthétique sont spécifiées, ce qui signifie que la présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas à certains revêtements utilisés pour les sols sportifs.
La présente Norme européenne n'est pas conçue pour couvrir les exigences de performance des installations d'athlétisme de haut niveau ; il est recommandé pour ces dernières de respecter les exigences définies par l'Association internationale des fédérations d'athlétisme (IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federations).
NOTE 4   La présente Norme européenne ne couvre pas les exigences relatives aux revêtements en gazon synthétique ; celles-ci sont spécifiées dans la norme EN 15330-1.

Podloge iz umetnih snovi za zunanje športne dejavnosti - Specifikacija

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za podloge iz umetnih (polimernih) snovi (položene na kraju samem in izdelane vnaprej) za zunanje športne objekte. Zajema podloge iz umetnih snovi za naslednje uporabe: – atletika; – tenis; – mešani športi. Evropski standard ima dva dela; prvi opisuje zahteve za preskušanje izdelkov v laboratoriju, da se zagotovi njihova zmožnost zagotavljanja potrebne ravni športne učinkovitosti in interakcije med športnikom/podlogo, potrebne za njihovo načrtovano uporabo, in proizvodnja iz materialov sprejemljive kakovosti. Drugi del opisuje zahteve za nameščene podloge, da se zagotovi, da so lastnosti športne učinkovitosti in interakcije med športnikom/podlogo primerne za načrtovano uporabo. Kadar je za oceno skladnosti s tem standardom potrebno neodvisno testiranje športnih podlog iz umetnih snovi, ki ga izvede tretja stranka, se priporoča, da je laboratorij certificiran v skladu s standardom EN ISO/IEC 17025 za ustrezne preskusne metode, opredeljene v tem standardu. Ta evropski standard ni namenjen obravnavi zahtev za učinkovitost vrhunskih atletskih objektov; le-ti naj bi izpolnjevali zahteve Mednarodne atletske zveze.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 03-Sep-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2014
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 217 - Surfaces for sport areas
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 217/WG 6 - Synthetic turf areas
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Jun-2025
• Completion Date: 04-Jun-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 14877:2013 - Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Specification

Relations

• Replaces: EN 14877:2006 - Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Specification
• Effective Date: 11-Sep-2013

Overview

EN 14877:2013 - Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas is a European Standard from CEN that specifies technical requirements and test methods for polymeric (synthetic) surfaces used outdoors. It covers both installed in situ and prefabricated surfaces for three primary applications: athletics (track & field), tennis courts, and multi-sports areas. The standard is organised in two main parts: laboratory test requirements for products and performance requirements for installed facilities.

Key topics and technical requirements

EN 14877:2013 focuses on measurable sports-performance and material properties. Key technical topics include:

• Laboratory testing and product classification (part 1)
  • Friction / slip resistance (EN 13036‑4)
  • Shock absorption (EN 14808) and Force Reduction classification
  • Vertical deformation (EN 14809)
  • Ball rebound and angle behaviour (EN 12235, EN 13865 for tennis)
  • Tensile properties and spike resistance (EN 12230, EN 14810)
  • Resistance to wear and colour fastness (EN ISO 5470‑1, EN ISO 20105‑A02)
  • Water permeability (EN 12616)
  • Artificial weathering (EN 14836) and ageing procedures (EN 13744, EN 13817)
• Facility (in situ) tests and acceptance criteria (part 2)
  • Minimum absolute thickness (athletics ≥ 10 mm; tennis & multi-sports ≥ 7 mm)
  • Field measurements for shock absorption, slip resistance, vertical deformation and surface regularity (straightedge test EN 13036‑7)
  • Test reporting requirements and sampling (Annex B covers wet specimen preparation)
• Quality assurance
  • Recommendation that independent test laboratories be certified to EN ISO/IEC 17025 for relevant methods

Note: EN 14877 is not intended for top‑level athletics venues (those should follow IAAF requirements) and does not cover synthetic turf (see EN 15330‑1).

Applications and who uses this standard

EN 14877:2013 is used to specify, test and verify outdoor synthetic sports surfacing to ensure safe, consistent sports performance and durability. Typical users include:

• Surface manufacturers and product developers (product type approval and lab testing)
• Sports facility owners, managers, architects and contractors (specification and acceptance criteria for installation)
• Independent testing laboratories and certifiers (compliance verification; EN ISO/IEC 17025 recommended)
• Sports federations, schools and municipalities (procurement, maintenance and lifecycle planning)

Related standards

• EN 15330‑1 - synthetic turf (not covered by EN 14877)
• EN ISO/IEC 17025 - laboratory competence for third‑party testing
• Test method standards referenced inside EN 14877 (EN 14808, EN 12230, EN 13036‑4, EN 12616, EN 14836, etc.)

Keywords: EN 14877:2013, synthetic surfaces, outdoor sports areas, athletics track, tennis court, multi-sports, laboratory testing, shock absorption, slip resistance, water permeability, tensile strength, facility testing.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Podloge iz umetnih snovi za zunanje športne dejavnosti - SpecifikacijaKunststoffflächen auf Sportanlagen im Freien - AnforderungenRevêtements synthétiques pour terrains de sport en plein air - SpécificationSynthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Specification97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14877:2013SIST EN 14877:2013en,fr,de01-november-2013SIST EN 14877:2013SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14877
September 2013 ICS 97.150; 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 14877:2006English Version
Synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports areas - Specification
Revêtements synthétiques pour terrains de sport en plein air - Spécification
Kunststoffflächen auf Sportanlagen im Freien - Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 July 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Examples of surfacing and fields of application. 19 Annex B (normative)
Preparation of wet test pieces . 20 Bibliography . 21
Table 1 — Laboratory test requirements for synthetic surfaces intended for athletics facilities
Property Test method Test Condition Requirement 1.1 Sports performance 1.1.1 Friction EN 13036–4 (CEN rubber) (23 ± 2) °C Dry 80 to 110 Wet 55 to 110 1.1.2 Shock Absorption EN 14808 (10 ± 2) °C (23 ± 2) °C (40 ± 2) °C Dry Force Reduction Classification 25 % to 34 % SA 25 to 34 After accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in accordance with EN 13817, and immediately followed by immersion in hot water in accordance with EN 13744. The Shock Absorption to be measured between 24 h and 36 h following removal at a laboratory temperature of (23 ± 2) °C. 35 % to 50 % SA 35 to 50 The performance of the surface shall be classified by the lowest result obtained under any of the test conditions. 1.1.3 Vertical Deformation EN 14809 (10 ± 2) °C (23 ± 2)°C (40 ± 2) °C Dry ≤ 3 mm 1.2 Material characteristics 1.2.1 Water permeability EN 12616 (23 ± 2) °C — ≥ 150 mm/h 1.2.2 Resistance to wear EN ISO 5470-1 using H18 abrasive wheels and a (1 ± 0,001) kg load at 60 hz/min (23 ± 2) °C Unaged Mass loss between 500 and 1 500 cycles shall be less than 4,0 g. After artificial weathering in accordance with EN 14836.
1.2.3 Colour loss EN ISO 20105-A02 After artificial weathering in accordance with EN 14836.
Colour fastness shall be no less than grey scale 3. SIST EN 14877:2013

Table 2 — Laboratory test requirements for synthetic surfaces intended for tennis facilities
Property Test method Test Condition Requirement 2.1 Sports performance 2.1.1 Friction EN 13036–4 (CEN rubber) (23 ± 2) °C Dry 80 to 110 Wet 55 to 110 2.1.2 Shock Absorption EN 14808 (23 ± 2) °C Dry Force Reduction Classification 11 % to 19 % SA 11 to 19 After accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in accordance with EN 13817, immediately followed by immersion in hot water in accordance with EN 13744. The Shock Absorption to be measured between 24 h and 36 h following removal at a laboratory temperature of (23 ± 2) °C. 20 % to 30 % SA 20 to 30
> 31 % SA 31+ The performance of the surface shall be classified by the lowest result obtained under any of the test conditions. 2.1.3 Vertical Deformation EN 14809 (23 ± 2) °C Dry ≤ 3 mm 2.1.4 Vertical ball rebound EN 12235 using a tennis ball (23 ± 2) °C Dry ≥ 85 % (≥ 1,19 m) 2.1.5 Angle ball behaviour (surface pace) EN 13865 (23 ± 2) °C Dry Tennis coefficien
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