EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1

Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts

1 Modification to table 1 Type of kart - Manufacturers design parameters
2 Modification to clause 7.4.1.2 "Additional requirements for all-around protection having a shaped surface"
3 Modification to clause 7.5.1.2 "Mechanical components of the brake system"
4 Modification to clause 9.2 "User manual"
5 Modification to clause 9.4
6 Modification to clause A.3.2 Test method for the distance between the ground and lower edge of the protection (a value Figure 2)7 Modification to clause A.3.3 Test method to measure the distance between the ground and the upper edge of the protection (b value  Figure 2)
8 Modification to clause E.2 Coupling the hand and body to the vibration source
9 Modification to clause E.7 Information to be reported

Freizeitkarts - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Karts

Karts de loisir - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essais relatives aux karts

Gokarti za prosti čas - 1. del: Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za gokarte

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 43.100 - Passenger cars. Caravans and light trailers
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 354 - Ride-on, motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and goods and not intended for use on public roads - Safety requirements
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 354/WG 3 - Go-karts
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 17-Oct-2014
• Due Date: 07-Nov-2015
• Completion Date: 17-Oct-2014
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 16230-1:2014/kFprA1:2014 - Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 16230-1:2013+A1:2014 - Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 16230-1:2013 - Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts
• Effective Date: 08-Jan-2014

Overview

EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1 is a European standard amendment focused on leisure karts, specifically addressing safety requirements and test methods. This document, prepared by CEN/TC 354, updates the original EN 16230-1:2013 standard to enhance the safety protocols and testing procedures for leisure karts used on various tracks. The amendment includes detailed modifications related to kart types, mechanical systems, protective structures, and user information, ensuring compliance with modern safety demands in karting sports and leisure activities.

Key Topics

• Kart Types and Design Parameters
  The amendment revises Table 1 defining kart types (A1, A2, B, C1, C2) with manufacturers’ design parameters such as:

  • Maximum speed ranges for slow and fast tracks
  • Driver anthropometric data reference (e.g., 5th percentile female to 95th percentile male)
  • Power output limits and ergonomic dimensions to suit different driver profiles

• Protection System Requirements
  Modifications specify measurement methods for protective structures around the kart, particularly all-around protections with shaped surfaces. Using a specialized measuring tool, three dimensions (bottom edge, upper edge height, and depth) are assessed to verify compliance with safety limits.

• Brake System Safety Enhancements
  Hydraulic brake systems must include a secondary safety device to maintain brake functionality in case the primary system fails. This ensures that the kart’s stopping reliability meets rigorous safety standards.

• User Manual Content
  User manuals must encompass detailed safety instructions addressing:

  • Conditions of use including track and personnel safety
  • Driver safety guidelines such as age, size limits, clothing, and protective gear recommendations (e.g., neck braces for young drivers)
  • Proper commissioning, startup, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting
  • Warnings about gear ratio changes, noise and vibration emissions, gas hazards, and safe refuelling practices
  • Compatibility warnings when mixing protection systems between karts
  • Tyre and seat fitting precautions

• Signage and Warnings
  Clear and illustrative pictograms are added for crucial warnings-such as prohibiting scarves, loose clothing, and long hair outside helmets-to prevent entanglement or injury during kart operation.

• Test Methods for Protection Clearance
  The amendment updates the test procedures for measuring the distance between the ground and both the lower and upper edges of the all-around protection, ensuring standardized and reproducible test results.

• Vibration Testing and Reporting
  The vibration testing section clarifies the procedure focusing on hand coupling to the vibration source and mandates full disclosure of any deviations from the prescribed method in vibration emission statements provided by manufacturers.

Applications

EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1 is essential for manufacturers, safety engineers, kart track operators, and regulatory authorities involved in the design, manufacturing, and operation of leisure karts. Implementing this standard amendment helps ensure:

• Enhanced safety and performance of leisure karts used globally in recreational and competitive environments.
• Uniform safety and ergonomic criteria, facilitating compliance across European countries.
• Reduced risk of accidents and mechanical failures through improved brake systems and protection design.
• Better informed users and operators through comprehensive manuals and standardized safety warnings.
• Reliable and consistent testing methods that support quality assurance and product certification.

This standard is particularly valuable for manufacturers updating existing kart models to meet new regulatory requirements and for operators implementing safer kart rental and usage policies.

Related Standards

EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1 closely relates to other standards within the scope of special-purpose vehicles and sports equipment safety, including:

• EN 16230-2: Covering other parts of leisure kart safety requirements and test methods.
• ISO 15550: Road vehicles - Measurement of vehicle power output, referenced for engine power validation.
• SAE J1349: Standard for measuring engine power, informing kart power assessment.
• Standards on vibration exposure and health effects, related to the vibration emission tests and safety guidelines.
• National and European regulations concerning motorized leisure vehicles, driver safety, and environmental noise.

By aligning with these standards, EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1 supports holistic safety and performance frameworks for recreational karting products.

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Keywords: leisure karts safety, kart testing standards, kart braking system safety, kart user manual requirements, kart protective structure measurement, kart vibration emission, kart design parameters, EN 16230-1 amendment, CEN kart safety standards, kart operator safety guidelines

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2014
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Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts
Freizeitkarts - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Karts
Karts de loisir - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essais relatives aux karts
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1
ICS:
43.160 Vozila za posebne namene Special purpose vehicles
97.220.01 âSRUWQDRSUHPDLQ Sports equipment and
SULSRPRþNLQDVSORãQR facilities in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 16230-1:2013
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
July 2014
ICS 43.100
English Version
Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for
karts
Karts de loisir - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes Freizeitkarts - Teil 1: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
d'essais relatives aux karts und Prüfverfahren für Karts
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 354.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 16230-1:2013. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents
Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to Table 1 - Type of kart - Manufacturers design parameters .4
2 Modification to 7.4.1.2 "Additional requirements for all-around protection having a
shaped surface" .5
3 Modification to 7.5.1.2 "Mechanical components of the brake system" .5
4 Modification to 9.2 "User manual" .6
5 Modification to 9.4 "Signs (pictogram), written warnings" .7
6 Modification to A.3.2 "Test method for the distance between the ground and lower edge
of the protection (a value – Figure 2)" .7
7 Modification to A.3.3 “Test method to measure the distance between the ground and the
upper edge of the protection (b value – Figure 2)” .8
8 Modification to E.2 "Coupling the hand and body to the vibration source".8
9 Modification to E.7 "Information to be reported" .8

Foreword
This document (EN 16230-1:2013/FprA1:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 354
“Non-type approved light motorized vehicles for the transportation of persons and goods and related facilities”,
the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
1 Modification to Table 1 - Type of kart - Manufacturers design parameters
Delete Table 1 and replace it with the following one:
"Table 1 — Type of kart - Manufacturers design parameters
Reference height
Slow track Fast track
of driver
Maximum
a a
kart kart Reference
Driver weight power at
(ergonomy
e
range the
dummy
Kart type Maximum Maximum minimum size
crankshaft
ranges for given
speed speed
type)
d
km/h km/h mm kg
kW
Kart type A1 1 150 22 -
30 30 3,5
f b b
(baby ) (- 100 / + 100) (- 5 / + 10)
th
Kart type A2 1 350 32 5 percentile
45 65 5,15
female
b b
(mini)
(- 150 / + 150) (- 10 / + 18)
th
Kart type B
1 700 78 95 percentile
70 80 10,3
male
b c b
(adult)
(- 250 / + 250) (- 38 / + 23 )
th
Kart type C1 1 700 78 95 percentile
70 90 16,9
male
b c b
(adult)
(- 250 / + 250) (- 38 / + 23 )
th
Kart type C2
1 700 78 95 percentile
70 110 22,1
male
b c b
(adult)
(- 250 / + 250) (- 38 / + 23 )
a
Engineering design values; it is assumed that karts are used in conjunc
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