SIST EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020

Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and safety requirements

This European Standard applies to permanent and mobile ropes courses and their components.
This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the design, construction, inspection and maintenance of ropes courses and their components.
This European Standard does not apply to temporary ropes courses (see 3.3) and children's play grounds (see EN 1176 all parts).
For the use of ropes courses EN 15567 2 applies.

Sport- und Freizeitanlagen - Seilgärten - Teil 1: Konstruktion und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für permanente und mobile Seilgärten und deren Bestandteile.
Diese Europäische Norm legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen im Hinblick auf die Auslegung, Konstruktion, Inspektion und Instandhaltung von Seilgärten und deren Bestandteilen fest.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für temporäre Seilgärten (siehe 3.3) und für Kinderspielplätze (siehe EN 1176, alle Teile).
Für die Benutzung von Seilgärten gilt EN 15567-2.

Structures de sport et d’activités de plein air - Parcours acrobatiques en hauteur - Partie 1 : Exigences de construction et de sécurité

La présente Norme européenne s’applique aux parcours acrobatiques en hauteur, fixes et mobiles, et à leurs composants.
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité concernant la conception, la construction, le contrôle et la maintenance des parcours acrobatiques en hauteur et de leurs composants.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique ni aux parcours acrobatiques temporaires (voir 3.3) ni aux aires de jeux pour enfants (voir toutes les parties de l’EN 1176).
En ce qui concerne l’utilisation des parcours acrobatiques en hauteur, l’EN 15567 2 s’applique.

Športni in rekreacijski pripomočki - Vrvni plezalni parki - 1. del: Konstrukcijske in varnostne zahteve

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Apr-2020
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 27-Feb-2020
• Due Date: 03-May-2020
• Completion Date: 21-Apr-2020
• Ref Project: EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020 - Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and safety requirements

RELATIONS

• Consolidates: SIST EN 15567-1:2015/oprA1:2019 - Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and safety requirements
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020
• Replaces: SIST EN 15567-1:2015 - Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and safety requirements
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020
01-maj-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15567-1:2015

Športni in rekreacijski pripomočki - Vrvni plezalni parki - 1. del: Konstrukcijske in

varnostne zahteve

Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1: Construction and safety

requirements

Sport- und Freizeitanlagen - Seilgärten - Teil 1: Konstruktion und sicherheitstechnische

Anforderungen

Structures de sport et d’activités de plein air - Parcours acrobatiques en hauteur - Partie

1 : Exigences de construction et de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
SIST EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020 en,fr,de

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EN 15567-1:2015+A1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
February 2020
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 15567-1:2015
English Version
Sports and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 1:
Construction and safety requirements

Structures de sport et d'activités de plein air - Parcours Sport- und Freizeitanlagen - Seilgärten - Teil 1:

acrobatiques en hauteur - Partie 1 : Exigences de Konstruktion und sicherheitstechnische

construction et de sécurité Anforderungen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 March 2015 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 11 November

2019.

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.

This European Standard exists 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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,

Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and

United Kingdom.
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© 2020 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020 E

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Contents Page

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5

1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6

2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6

3 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 7

4 Safety requirements .................................................................................................................................... 12

4.1 Choice of site .................................................................................................................................................. 12

4.2 Material ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

4.3 Design and manufacture ............................................................................................................................ 16

4.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) .................................................................................................. 22

5 Test methods ................................................................................................................................................. 23

6 Marking ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

6.1 Element identification ................................................................................................................................ 23

6.2 Element marking .......................................................................................................................................... 23

7 Inspection and maintenance .................................................................................................................... 24

7.1 Inspection ....................................................................................................................................................... 24

7.2 Maintenance manual ................................................................................................................................... 25

8 Documents ...................................................................................................................................................... 26

8.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................. 26

8.2 User manual for operators........................................................................................................................ 26

8.3 Arboreal assessment report ..................................................................................................................... 27

Annex A (normative) Minimum information to be included in an arboreal assessment

report ................................................................................................................................................................ 28

Annex B (normative) Instructions for the use of the ropes course ......................................................... 29

Annex C (informative) Relevance of ISO 4309:2010 to EN 15567-1 for Ropes Courses .................. 31

Annex D (informative) Guidance on risk assessment ................................................................................. 36

Bibliography ................................................................................................................................................................. 37

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European foreword

This document (EN 15567-1:2015+A1:2020) 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 August 2020, and conflicting national standards shall

be withdrawn at the latest by August 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 includes amendment 1, approved by CEN on 11 November 2019.
This document supersedes !EN 15567-1:2015."

The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags !".

EN 15567 consists of the following parts, under the general title, Sports- and recreational facilities —

Ropes courses:
— Part 1: Construction and safety requirements;
— Part 2: Operation requirements.
The main changes to EN 15567-1:2007 are:
a) terms and definitions revised (Clause 3);
b) requirements for wire ropes revised (4.2.4);
c) new clause for synthetic ropes included (4.2.5);
d) influence of loads revised (4.3.2);
e) requirements for trees revised (4.3.3.3);
f) requirements for zip lines revised (4.3.4.2);
g) requirements for safety systems revised (4.3.5);

h) requirements for personal protective equipment revised in accordance with existing standards

(4.4);
i) requirements for inspection and maintenance revised (Clause 7);
j) Annex A revised;
k) Annex B deleted;
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l) new Annex C “Relevance of ISO 4309:2010 to EN 15567-1 for ropes courses” added;

m) correction of editorial errors.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the

following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,

Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,

Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of

North Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United

Kingdom.
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Introduction

Ropes courses vary considerably and may be used for educational, recreational, training or therapeutic

purposes.

Ropes course activities involve risks that should be managed by the manufacturers and operators. This

is achieved through careful design, manufacture, supervision, training, instruction, information etc.

Ropes course activities should only be undertaken by those who are physically and mentally able to

comply with the safety requirements specified by the operator.

The various safety devices (for protection against falling from a height and collisions) consist of

equipment designed to limit the consequences of falls or collisions. There are inherent risks associated

with ropes courses. These risks should, however, be appropriately managed and reduced to an

acceptable level by the ropes course operator. However, it should be understood that such risks cannot

be eliminated altogether. It should be noted that no safety system can prevent deliberate misuse.

On the basis of a risk assessment, that takes into account the manufacturer's manual, operators should

take reasonably practicable measures to ensure the safety of participants and staff. This means that the

degree of risks in a particular job/work place/facility need to be balanced against the time, trouble,

cost, benefits and physical difficulty of taking measures to avoid or reduce the risk.

Ropes course operators should also consider EN 15567-2, when carrying out risk assessments.

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1 Scope

This European Standard applies to permanent and mobile ropes courses and their components.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the design, construction, inspection and

maintenance of ropes courses and their components.

This European Standard does not apply to temporary ropes courses (see 3.3) and children's play

grounds (see EN 1176 all parts).
For the use of ropes courses EN 15567-2 applies.
2 Normative references

The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are

indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated

references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 335, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Use classes: definitions, application to solid wood

and wood-based products

EN 350-2:1994, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Natural durability of solid wood — Part

2: Guide to natural durability and treatability of selected wood species of importance in Europe

EN 351-1:2007, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Preservative-treated solid wood - Part 1:

Classification of preservative penetration and retention

EN 358, Personal protective equipment for work positioning and prevention of falls from a height - Belts

and lanyards for work positioning or restraint

EN 361, Personal protective equipment against falls from a height - Full body harnesses

EN 636, Plywood — Specifications
EN 813, Personal fall protection equipment - Sit harnesses

EN 1176-1, Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods

EN 12277, Mountaineering equipment — Harnesses — Safety requirements and test methods

EN 12927-6, Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons — Ropes — Part 6:

Discard criteria

EN 13411-1, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 1: Thimbles for steel wire rope slings

EN 13411-2, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 2: Splicing of eyes for wire rope slings

EN 13411-3:2004+A1:2008, Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 3: Ferrules and ferrule-

securing

EN 13411-4, Terminations for steel wire ropes - Safety - Part 4: Metal and resin socketing

EN 13411-5, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 5: U-bolt wire rope grips

EN 13411-6, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 6: Asymmetric wedge socket

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EN 13411-7, Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 7: Symmetric wedge socket

EN 15567-2:2015, Sports- and recreational facilities - Ropes courses - Part 2: Operation requirements

ISO 4309:2010, Cranes — Wire ropes — Care and maintenance, inspection and discard

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
ropes course

constructed facility consisting of one or more activity systems, support systems and, if needed, an

appropriate safety system with restricted access and requiring supervision
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.
Key
Activity systems Support systems Belaying systems
A S B
A1 Elements S1 Poles B1 Assisted belaying system
trees
A2 Platforms S2 B2 Safety line
buildings,
A3 Access S3 B3 Safety system (categories A to
rock,
other supporting
structures
Foundations, anchors
Guy lines
Figure 1 — Example of a ropes course
3.2
permanent ropes course
facility installed for more than seven days on the same site
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3.3
temporary ropes course

facility that is not a mobile ropes course and is installed for a maximum of seven days

3.4
mobile ropes course

facility constructed in such a way that the support system is transportable from site to site

3.5
support system

artificial and/or natural structure intended for installation of activity and safety systems

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1 for examples.
3.6
activity system
facility that permits the progression of the participant
EXAMPLE Examples are elements, platforms and access structures, see Figure 1.
3.7
element
activity unit in a ropes course
3.8
platform
raised area usually before or after an element on which participants can stand
3.9
giant swing

activity system where the participant performs guided pendulums (to- and-fro movements)

3.10
zip line

activity system in which the participant glides under gravity in a sloping direction

3.11
landing area
area in which a participant exiting an element can land
3.12
change-over
manual transfer from one part of a safety system to another
3.13
safety line

flexible or rigid, horizontal, vertical or sloping, continuous or discontinuous device used as a protection

against falling from a height
3.14
interlocking device

device with at least two gates whereby an action on the one gate results in an effect on another gate

EXAMPLE The opening of one gate causes the locking of another gate.
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3.15
safety system
system used either to prevent, to arrest or cushion a participant's fall

Note 1 to entry: Examples of fall safety systems are guard rails, safety line, landing mat, net, retractable lifeline.

3.16
individual safety system
component(s) connecting the harness to the safety line

Note 1 to entry: Each of the following systems A to E provide adequate levels of safety when used in

combination with appropriate supervision, training, instruction and information. See also EN 15567-2.

3.16.1
individual safety system category A
self-closing device which is not automatically self-locking
EXAMPLE Self-closing or screw gate connector.
3.16.2
individual safety system category B
self-locking device
EXAMPLE Self-locking connector.
3.16.3
individual safety system category C

interlocking device designed to reduce the likelihood of unintentional detaching from the safety system

3.16.4
individual safety system category D

interlocking device designed to prevent unintentional detaching from the safety system

3.16.5
individual safety system category E

device that is permanently attached during operation and can only be opened with a tool

3.17
collective safety system

system which can protect at least one person and, once properly installed or erected, does not require

any action by the user to make sure it will work
Note 1 to entry: Examples include scaffolds, towers, nets, airbags, etc.
3.18
assisted belay system
belaying system where the participant is secured by at least one person
3.19
spotting

one or more persons working to catch, hold or give physical support to other participants

3.20
critical application

application where the consequences of a failure are likely to lead to a serious injury or death

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3.21
serious injury
any of the following injuries:
— fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes;
— amputations;
— any injury likely to lead to permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight;

— any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs;

— serious burns (including scalding) which:
— covers more than 10 % of the body;

— causes significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs;

— any scalping requiring hospital treatment;
— any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia;
— any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which:
— leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness;
— requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 h
3.22
primary brake

braking system engaged during normal operation to arrest the participant which can be either active or

passive
3.22.1
active braking system
braking system operated by the participant or another person
3.22.2
passive braking system
braking system operating without manual intervention

EXAMPLE Examples are bungee, gravity, net, water, impact absorbers, impact absorbent floors, landing mats,

etc.
3.23
emergency brake

passive braking system that controls participant deceleration upon failure of the primary brake without

causing serious injury or death
3.24
level 1 supervision

situation whereby an instructor can physically intervene to prevent a misuse of the individual safety

system that would otherwise lead to a significant risk of serious injury or death

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3.25
level 2 supervision

situation whereby an instructor is able to see the participant and intervene verbally

3.26
level 3 supervision

situation whereby a participant is in a position to alert an instructor of their need for assistance, who is

able to respond promptly to the alert and provide adequate assistance

Note 1 to entry: It is intended that the role of the instructor is to be available to provide adequate assistance to a

participant if called upon to do so. This is a largely reactive, rather than proactive, role.

3.27
fall factor

the height of the fall or distance fallen divided by the length of the lanyard or rope that is used

3.28
falling space

any space into which a participant may enter during a fall stopped by the safety system

3.29
free space

space in, on or around an element that can accommodate a participant whilst attached to the safety

system
EXAMPLE Examples are oscillating space for a zip line or for a giant swing.
3.30
free height of fall

greatest vertical distance from the clearly intended structure supporting the body to the impact area

below
3.31
dead load
weight of the element when unloaded
3.32
characteristic load
maximum (un-factored) load that can be generated in normal use
3.33
imposed load

load corresponding to the average weight of a participant multiplied by the number of participants

simultaneously authorized on the element
3.34
dynamic load

vertical impact force imposed on the safety system generated by a falling participant

3.35
routine visual check

inspection intended to identify obvious hazards that can result from vandalism, use or weather

conditions
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3.36
operational inspection

inspection, more detailed than routine visual inspection, to check the operation and condition of the

equipment
3.37
periodical inspection

verification carried out by an inspection body at least once per calendar year and within a maximum

interval of 15 months intended to establish the level of safety of the ropes course

3.38
functional test
practical test of elements to ensure they are fit for purpose
3.39
inspection body
body that performs inspections
Note 1 to entry: A body can be an organization or part of an organization.
[SOURCE: EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012, 3.5]

Note 2 to entry: EN ISO/IEC 17020 defines inspection bodies of type A, type B and type C, covered by

appropriate professional civil liability insurance.
3.40
arboricultural expert
competent person able to undertake arboreal assessments

Note 1 to entry: Expert covered by appropriate professional civil liability insurance.

3.41
competent person

someone who has the necessary technical expertise, training and experience to carry out the task

3.42
arboreal assessment report

report of a periodical inspection comparing the condition of the trees in relation to the last assessment

4 Safety requirements
4.1 Choice of site

The site of the ropes course shall be chosen to ensure that it is located in an area of reasonable

operating safety. It shall be possible to evacuate participants from any part of the ropes course.

The immediate surrounding area shall not impair the safety of the structure and the activities taking

place on the site.

Local factors (e.g. lightning, humidity, corrosion, flooding, avalanches, soil conditions, weather patterns

and evidence of previous tree failures, etc.) shall be taken into consideration in both the design and the

operation of the facility, see EN 15567-2. Local land managers and foresters may need to be consulted.

Unauthorized access to the ropes course shall be taken into account referring to national regulations.

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NOTE In general, the installation and use of ropes courses will cause changes to the environment which are

covered by national legislation in force.
4.2 Material
4.2.1 General
Materials shall conform to 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4 and 4.2.5.
Materials shall be fit for purpose.

NOTE 1 The provisions relating to certain materials in this standard do not imply that other equivalent

materials are unsuitable in the manufacture of ropes courses.

The selection of materials and their use should be in accordance with appropriate European Standards.

Materials shall be selected and protected so that the structural integrity of the equipment manufactured

from these materials should not be rendered unserviceable before the next relevant inspection.

NOTE 2 EN 15567-2 gives recommendations on inspections.

Particular care should be taken in the choice of materials where equipment is to be used in extreme

climatic or atmospheric conditions.

In the choice of materials or substances for ropes courses, consideration should be given to the eventual

disposal of the material or substance having regard to any possible environmental toxic hazard.

For all Materials used in critical applications, a competent person shall determine an inspection

procedure or comply with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Consideration should also be given to degradation of structural components through ultraviolet

influences.
4.2.2 Timber and associated products

Timber parts should be designed in such a way that precipitation can drain off freely and water

accumulation is avoided.

In cases of ground contact, one or more of the following methods shall be used to minimize the risk of

rot:

a) use of timber species with sufficient natural resistance in accordance with Classes 1 and 2 of the

natural resistance classification given in EN 350-2:1994, 4.2.2.
b) construction methods, e.g. post shoe;

c) use of timber treated with wood preservatives in accordance with EN 351-1:2007, Figure A.1 and in

accordance with hazard Class 4 of EN 335.

Consideration should also be given to other factors which can be hazardous, such as splintering,

poisoning etc.

All components made of timber and associated products, other than those species conforming to a), that

affect the stability of the structure and are in constant contact with the ground shall be treated in

accordance with c).

When selecting metal fastenings, consideration should be given to the species of timber and chemical

treatments used as some will accelerate corrosion of metals if there is contact.
Plywood used for outdoor installations shall conform to EN 636.

EN 14229 may be used for ropes courses where timber poles are used for the support system.

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4.2.3 Metals
Consideration shall be given to the corrosion of metal components.
Metals that produce toxic oxides shall be protected by a non-toxic coating.
4.2.4 Wire ropes

The choice of the wire rope shall be appropriate for the application. For wire safety lines only

galvanized or stainless steel wire ropes shall be used. Synthetic core wire ropes may also be

appropriate.
Wire ropes with natural fibre core shall not be used in critical applications.

A wire rope discard criteria shall be in accordance with the relevant sections of ISO 4309:2010. For

guidance see Annex C. For cables which are not covered by ISO 4309:2010, EN 12927-6 applies.

All wire rope terminations shall conform to EN 13411-1, EN 13411-2, EN 13411-3, EN 13411-4,

EN 13411-5, EN 13411-6 and EN 13411-7 or an appropriate documented test shall be carried out.

Only the following conditions are considered to be acceptable variations from EN 13411-3 in relation to

the use of ferrules on wire rope termination used on ropes courses.

a) The fatigue test (EN 13411-3:2004+A1:2008, 5.1.2.3) is not required if a second ferrule-secured

termination is applied. In such cases, the second ferrule shall be applied in such a way that the end

of the cable is at least flush with the end of the compressed ferrule-secured termination and in a

manner that is consistent with the design provided by the ferrule-secured system designer.

b) All ferrules used for wire rope termination on ropes courses shall display (legibly) the ferrule-

secured termination manufacturer’s mark/identity. A mark for individual traceability, as would

normally be required by EN 13411-3:2004+A1:2008, 7.1 b), is waived.

c) A record shall be kept by the ropes course owner of the ferrule-secured termination manufacturer’s

details. There shall be no requirement to certificate the ferrule-secured termination as is required

by EN 13411-3:2004+A1:2008, 7.2.

If other types of wire rope terminations are used they shall be used in accordance with the

manufacturer's guidelines.

Terminations shall consider the effects of the closure angle. An angle α ≤ 60 ° is recommended (see

Figure 2, e.g. trees and poles).
Key
α = angle of
termination
Figure 2 — Angle of termination

If angles α > 60 °are applied, sufficient measures shall be taken to protect the termination from

inappropriate radial loading.

If the angle α is > 120 °, particular care shall be taken to ensure the strength of the wire rope is

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If it is necessary to use rope clamps to make an in line connection of two separate wi

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