SIST EN 914:2020

Gymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars - Requirements and test methods including safety

This document specifies functional requirements (see Clause 4) and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913 (see Clause 5), which is read in conjunction with this standard.
This document is applicable to three types of parallel bars (see Table 1) intended for use under supervision of a competent person.

Turngeräte - Barren und kombinierte Stufenbarren/Barren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren einschließlich Sicherheit

Dieses Dokument legt funktionelle Anforderungen (siehe Abschnitt 4) und besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen zusätzlich zu den allgemeinen Sicherheitsanforderungen nach EN 913 (siehe Abschnitt 5) fest, welche im Zusammenhang mit dieser Norm gelesen wird.
Dieses Dokument gilt für drei Typen von Barren (siehe Tabelle 1), die zur Nutzung unter Aufsicht einer fachkundigen Person bestimmt sind.

Matériel de gymnastique - Barres parallèles et barres parallèles/asymétriques combinées - Exigences et méthodes d'essai y compris la sécurité

Le présent document spécifie des exigences fonctionnelles (voir Article 4) et des exigences spécifiques de sécurité qui s’ajoutent aux exigences générales de sécurité spécifiées dans l’EN 913 (voir Article 5), qui est lue conjointement avec cette norme.
Le présent document s’applique à trois types de barres parallèles (voir Tableau 1) destinés à être utilisés sous la surveillance d’une personne compétente.

Gimnastična oprema - Bradlja in dvovišinska bradlja - Zahteve in preskusne metode, vključno z varnostjo

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Jul-2019
• Publication Date: 18-Jun-2020
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 08-Jun-2020
• Due Date: 13-Aug-2020
• Completion Date: 19-Jun-2020
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Mandate: M/507 - Standardisation mandate issued to the European standardisation organisations (ESOs) to develop European standards for gymnastic equipment
• Ref Project: EN 914:2020 - Gymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars - Requirements and test methods including safety

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 914:2009 - Gymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars - Requirements and test methods including safety
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2020

Overview

EN 914:2020 is the CEN European standard for gymnastic equipment specifically covering parallel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars. It sets out functional and specific safety requirements and defines test methods to verify compliance. EN 914:2020 is intended for equipment used under the supervision of a competent person and supersedes EN 914:2008.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and classification
  • Applies to three types of parallel bars (Types 1, 2 and 3) including competition configurations where FIG rules apply.
  • Equipment classification and sizing are defined in tabular form (Table 1 and Table 2) and illustrated (Figures 1–2, Annex A).
• Dimensions and profiles
  • Mandatory dimensional ranges and acceptable bar profiles are specified (millimetre values in Table 2 / Figure 2).
• Safety requirements
  • Complementary to general safety rules in EN 913; covers entrapment, clear path between uprights, stability, vertical stiffness, residual deflection, strength and framework rigidity.
  • Clear path: test patterns verify minimum clearance; for Type 3 the clearance must be ≥ 480 mm.
  • Stability: Types 1 & 2 must resist a horizontal force equal to 40% of self-weight (min 400 N) without tipping; Type 3 requires a tractive force ≥ 900 N.
  • Vertical stiffness / deflection: For Types 1 & 2, bars loaded at (1 350 ± 50) N must deflect between 40 mm and 100 mm (residual ≤ 1 mm). For Type 3, load (1 350 ± 20) N, deflection 50–70 mm (residual ≤ 1 mm).
  • Strength: Bars must show no fracture or rupture when subjected to (2 850 ± 50) N vertical force.
  • Rigidity: At the supporting cup point, deflection must not exceed 20 mm under horizontal loads of (570 ± 20) N in longitudinal or transverse directions.
• Additional practical requirements
  • Gaps between longitudinal/cross members must be filled up to member level (e.g., mats per EN 12503 series or platform base). For Type 3 competition use, framework must be covered by mats of total height 20 cm (per EN 12503‑1/EN 12503‑4).
  • If provided, transport equipment should be inside/underneath and use four swivelling rollers firmly attached.

Applications - who uses this standard

• Manufacturers - design and produce compliant parallel bars and combination bars.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - perform the standardized tests (clear path, stability, stiffness, strength, rigidity).
• Sports facility managers, schools and clubs - specify safe equipment for supervised use and ensure installation meets EN 914:2020.
• Purchasers / specifiers - select equipment that conforms to CEN requirements for safety and performance.
• Inspectors and maintenance teams - use the standard’s test methods and marking/instruction requirements to verify ongoing safety.

Related standards

• EN 913 - General safety requirements and test methods for gymnastic equipment (read in conjunction with EN 914).
• EN 12503‑1 and EN 12503‑4:2016 - Gymnastic mats (safety requirements and shock absorption) referenced for gap filling and mat specifications.
• FIG (Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique) rules - applicable for competition setups where noted.

Keywords: EN 914:2020, gymnastic equipment standard, parallel bars safety, parallel bars requirements, test methods, CEN standard, sports equipment certification, gymnastics apparatus testing.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 914:2009
Gimnastična oprema - Bradlja in dvovišinska bradlja - Zahteve in preskusne
metode, vključno z varnostjo
Gymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combination asymmetric/parallel bars -
Requirements and test methods including safety
Turngeräte - Barren und kombinierte Stufenbarren/Barren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren einschließlich Sicherheit
Matériel de gymnastique - Barres parallèles et barres parallèles/asymétriques
combinées - Exigences et méthodes d'essai y compris la sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 914:2020
ICS:
97.220.30 Oprema za dvoranske športe Indoor sports equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 914
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.30 Supersedes EN 914:2008
English Version
Gymnastic equipment - Parallel bars and combination
asymmetric/parallel bars - Requirements and test
methods including safety
Matériel de gymnastique - Barres parallèles et barres Turngeräte - Barren und kombinierte
parallèles/asymétriques combinées - Exigences et Stufenbarren/Barren - Anforderungen und
méthodes d'essai y compris de sécurité Prüfverfahren einschließlich Sicherheit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 April 2020.

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European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Requirements . 5
4.1 Classification . 5
4.2 Dimensions . 6
4.3 Protection against damaging the floor . 7
4.4 Gap between the longitudinal/cross member . 7
4.5 Transport equipment . 8
5 Safety requirements . 8
5.1 General requirements . 8
5.2 Clear path between uprights . 8
5.3 Entrapment . 8
5.4 Stability . 8
5.5 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection . 8
5.6 Strength . 8
5.7 Rigidity of framework . 9
6 Test methods . 9
6.1 General . 9
6.2 Determination of the clear path between uprights . 9
6.2.1 Principle . 9
6.2.2 Apparatus . 9
6.2.3 Procedure. 9
6.2.4 Expression of results . 9
6.3 Determination of stability and rigidity . 10
6.3.1 Principle . 10
6.3.2 Apparatus . 10
6.3.3 Test temperature . 10
6.3.4 Procedure. 10
6.3.5 Expression of results . 11
6.4 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection . 11
6.4.1 Principle . 11
6.4.2 Apparatus . 11
6.4.3 Test temperature . 11
6.4.4 Procedure. 11
6.4.5 Expression of results . 11
6.5 Determination of strength . 11
6.5.1 Principle . 11
6.5.2 Apparatus . 11
6.5.3 Test temperature . 11
6.5.4 Procedure. 11
6.5.5 Expression of results . 12
7 Instructions for use . 12
8 Marking . 12
Annex A (informative) Example of a cross section of equipment . 13
Bibliography . 14

European foreword
This document (EN 914:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports,
playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2020, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2020.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 914:2008.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
This European Standard is one of several standards, each of which deals with a particular type or a
particular group of gymnastic equipment.
The principal changes from the previous edition of EN 914 are as follows:
a)
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