EN 13200-5:2006

Spectator facilities - Part 5: Telescopic stands

This European standard specifies product characteristics for telescopic stands at permanent or temporary entertainment venues including sports stadiums, sport halls and indoor and outdoor facilities. Stands in fairgrounds and amusement parks are excluded from this standard (see EN 13814).

Zuschaueranlagen - Teil 5: Ausfahrbare (ausziehbare) Tribünen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Produktmerkmale von ausfahrbaren Tribünen für ortsfeste oder provisorische Veranstaltungsorte wie Stadien, Sporthallen sowie Einrichtungen in Gebäuden und im Freien fest. Tribünen, die sich auf Veranstaltungsplätzen oder in Vergnügungsparks befinden, sind von dieser Norm ausgeschlossen (siehe EN 13814).

Installations pour spectateurs - Partie 5: Tribunes télescopiques

Prostori za gledalce – 5. del: Teleskopske tribune

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Aug-2006
• ICS: 91.040.10 - Public buildings
• ICS: 97.200.10 - Theatre, stage and studio equipment
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 315 - Spectator facilities
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 315/WG 2 - Products
• Current Stage: 9060 - Closure of 2 Year Review Enquiry - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 04-Mar-2019
• Completion Date: 04-Mar-2019
• Ref Project: SIST EN 13200-5:2006 - Spectator facilities - Part 5: Telescopic stands

Overview

EN 13200-5:2006 - Spectator facilities - Part 5: Telescopic stands is a CEN European standard that specifies product characteristics and design criteria for telescopic (retractable) seating used in permanent or temporary entertainment venues such as sports stadiums, sport halls and indoor/outdoor facilities. The standard excludes fairground and amusement‑park stands (see EN 13814) and complements other parts of the EN 13200 series that cover layout, seats and demountable stands.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and materials: Covers materials commonly used (steel, aluminium, timber, plywood, plastics) and requires designers to demonstrate adequate safety, durability and performance or to use representative test assemblies.
• Design and stability: Telescopic stands are described as interlocking tiered platforms that open/close front-to-back. Design must include automatic or reliable locking devices preventing accidental retraction, secure interlocks between rows and secure fixation of removable guard rails and ancillary items.
• Load considerations: Addresses self-weight, imposed vertical loads, isolated and horizontal loads and wind loads. References Eurocode EN 1991-1-1 for action definitions and requires compatibility with floor bearing capacity (important for resilient sports floors).
• Wheels and mobility: Recommends minimum wheel diameter (100 mm) and width (40 mm). For mobile units, a maximum height-to-closed-depth ratio of 3.5:1 is advised unless documented risk analysis supports otherwise.
• Seating geometry & sightlines: Refers to EN 13200‑1 for sightline requirements. Specifies seat centre spacing (minimum 450 mm without arms, 500 mm with arms), clearway (seat-way) minimum 350 mm (recommended 400 mm), and row rise limits (max 200 mm no half step, 400 mm with one half step, 600 mm with two).
• Safety & accessibility: Addresses guard rails, handrails, vomitories, provisions for people with disabilities, fire/escape compliance and electrical requirements for powered systems.
• Documentation & verification: Manufacturers must label units (manufacturer, model, capacity, year, EN reference), supply an operating manual and maintenance schedule, and the design should be checked by an independent authority.

Applications and users

Who uses EN 13200-5:2006:

• Architects and venue designers specifying retractable seating
• Manufacturers and suppliers of telescopic stands
• Structural engineers assessing loads and floor compatibility
• Facility managers, event organisers and installers responsible for operation, maintenance and safety
• Licensing and inspection authorities verifying compliance

Practical uses:

• Specifying and procuring telescopic seating for arenas and sports halls
• Preparing installation, operation and maintenance documentation
• Conducting risk assessments and safety checks prior to events
• Ensuring sightlines, egress routes and disabled access meet European guidance

Related standards

• EN 13200-1 (Layout & sightlines)
• EN 13200-4 (Seats - product characteristics)
• EN 13200-6 (Demountable stands)
• EN 1991-1-1 (Eurocode - actions on structures)
• EN 12727 (Seating test methods)
• EN 13814 (fairground and amusement park machinery)

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Spectator facilities - Part 5: Telescopic standsProstori za gledalce – 5. del: Teleskopske tribuneInstallations pour spectateurs - Partie 5: Tribunes télescopiquesZuschaueranlagen - Teil 5: Ausfahrbare (ausziehbare) TribünenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13200-5:2006SIST EN 13200-5:2006en97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.200.10Gledališka, odrska in studijska oprema ter delovne postajeTheatre, stage and studio equipment91.040.10Javne stavbePublic buildingsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13200-5:200601-december-2006

EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13200-5August 2006ICS 91.040.10; 97.200.10; 97.220.10 English VersionSpectator facilities - Part 5: Telescopic standsInstallations pour spectateurs - Partie 5: TribunestélescopiquesZuschaueranlagen - Teil 5: Ausfahrbare (ausziehbare)TribünenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 July 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13200-5:2006: E

Process of procurement, installation and use.15 A.1 General.15 A.2 Principal responsibilities.15 A.3 Specification of requirements.15 A.4 Use of Telescopic Stands.16 Bibliography.18

CEN/TR 13200-2 Spectator facilities – Layout criteria of service area – Part 2: Characteristics and national situations EN 13200-3 Spectator facilities – Part 3: Separating elements – Requirements prEN 13200-4 Spectator facilities – Part 4: Seats – Product characteristics EN 13200-5 Spectator facilities – Part 5: Telescopic stands EN 13200-6 Spectator facilities – Part 6: Demountable (temporary) stands According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1991-1-1, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for buildings EN 12727, Furniture - Ranked seating - Test methods and requirements for strength and durability EN 13200-1, Spectator facilities - Part 1: Layout criteria for spectator viewing area - Specification prEN 13200-4, Spectator facilities – Part 4: Seats – Product Characteristics 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 chair (seat) spacing lateral distance between the centres of adjacent chairs 3.2
client person or organisation that requires a construction to be provided 3.3 dead load load of a constant magnitude and position that acts permanently including self weight 3.4 designer qualified person who designs the telescopic stand 3.5 design documentation documents provided by the designer of telescopic seating that ensure that the basis of design may be clearly understood and from which all design criteria can be verified 3.6 event organiser individuals or company managing the organisation of the event 3.7
guard rail safety barrier fitted to the sides, rear or front of a grandstand or within the seating area in order to protect users from falling

Key 1 riser 2 row depth Figure 1 — Riser 3.14 risk assessment process by which the hazards associated with a given activity are identified 3.15 row depth horizontal distance between successive risers (see Figure 1) 3.16 row rise vertical distance between successive levels of seating or standing

clearway clear space measured at right angles between perpendiculars as shown in the following sketches. In all the following cases the minimum value of the seat-way ‘E’ is 350 mm and the recommended minimum value is 400 mm (see Figure 2)
Key E Clearway Figure 2 – Seat-way

Key 1 Closed depth (C/D) 2 Row depth (R/D) 3 Row rise (R/R) Figure 3 — Example of telescopic stand Telescopic stands are usually fixed to the structure of the building but can extend and retract within the room or location. In the case of moveable units, careful consideration must be given to operator/operational safety when moving the system.
Telescopic stands are predominantly sited indoors and require a stable, level and firm floor surface to operate upon. Stands range from small installations with bench seats (often in schools and small sports halls), to very large arena installations with, for example, 10,000 fully upholstered, individual seats on 20 rows of tiered platforms. These larger projects require considerable specialised engineering design input from the manufacturer. A seating place is required to provide a minimum viewing standard together with a sufficient level of safety for the spectator body. Viewing standards refer to the ability of a seated spectator to see a predetermined focal point in the activity area. This viewing standard is often referred to as a sight line.
The layout of the seating deck and the geometry of the deck are required to provide for the safe access and egress of spectators.
Protective barriers on the perimeter of the seating deck and within the seating layout provide protection against falling.
The supporting structure is required to safely resist the static and dynamic forces created by the spectator body and in the case of telescopic stands, particular attention should be made to the horizontal and vertical locking systems that prevent each row or platform from disengaging with the adjacent row or platform.
The material loads and loads of the spectators of telescopic stands shall not exceed the point loads of the bearing capacity of the floor. It has to be considered that resilient sports floors have limited bearing capacities for static and dynamic loads. Criteria concerning sightline, layout and protection from falling are similar to permanent and telescopic seating decks. However, the nature of vertical support of permanent and telescopic seating decks is significantly different as is the ratio of live load to dead load.
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