SIST EN 14974:2006
(Main)Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
This standard applies to facilities for users of inline-skates, roller skates, skateboards or similar roller sports
equipment, as well as BMX cycles (hereinafter referred to as facility/facilities).
It specifies general and specific requirements and test methods for facilities used in unsupervised areas.
The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the safety requirements, which to a large extent protect users and third parties (e.g. spectators) from hazards when using a facility as intended or as can be reasonably ex-pected.
Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Diese Norm gilt für Anlagen für Benutzer von Inline-Skates, Rollschuhen, Skateboards oder ähnlichen Rollsportgeräten
sowie BMX-Fahrrädern (im Folgenden Anlage/Anlagen genannt).
Sie legt allgemeine und spezifische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Anlagen fest, die in unbeaufsichtigten Bereichen
benutzt werden.
Zweck dieser Europäischen Norm ist es, die sicherheitstechnischen Anforderungen festzulegen, die bei bestimmungsgemäßem
oder vorhersehbarem Gebrauch die Benutzer und dritte Personen (z. B. Zuschauer) weitgehend
vor Gefahren schützen.
Installations pour sports a roulettes et BMX - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
La présente norme s’applique aux installations pour patins en ligne, patins a roulettes, planches a roulettes ou équipements de sports a roulettes similaires ainsi que pour les BMX (désignées plus loin sous le nom d’installation(s)).
Elle prescrit des exigences générales et spécifiques ainsi que les méthodes d’essai des installations utilisées sur des aires en acces libre.
La présente norme européenne a pour but de spécifier les exigences de sécurité qui, dans une large mesure, protegent les utilisateurs et les tiers (les spectateurs, par exemple) contre les risques résultant de l’utilisation prévue d’une installation ou dans des conditions auxquelles on peut raisonnablement s’attendre.
Naprave za poligon za rolanje – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 14974:2006
01-november-2006
Naprave za poligon za rolanje – Varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety requirements and test methods
Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Installations pour sports a roulettes et BMX - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 14974:2006
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
SIST EN 14974:2006 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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SIST EN 14974:2006
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 14974
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2006
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Facilities for users of roller sports equipment - Safety
requirements and test methods
Installations pour sports à roulettes et vélos bicross - Anlagen für Benutzer von Rollsportgeräten -
Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 May 2006.
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 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 translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
versions.
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.
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Contents
Page
Foreword.3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Material .7
4.1 General.7
4.2 Timber and associated products .7
4.2.1 General.7
4.2.2 Solid wood.8
4.2.3 Laminated wood.8
4.2.4 Plywood panel.8
4.2.5 Oriented strand boards .8
4.2.6 Particle boards (chipboards).8
4.3 Metals.8
4.4 Polymer-based composites .8
4.5 Concrete .9
4.6 Other materials.9
4.7 Fastenings .9
4.7.1 General.9
4.7.2 Bonding .9
4.7.3 Metal fastenings.9
5 Safety requirements .9
5.1 General requirements.9
5.1.1 General.9
5.1.2 Design/construction .10
5.2 Specific requirements for different facilities for users of roller sports equipment.13
5.2.1 General.13
5.2.2 Curb.13
5.2.3 Ledge .14
5.2.4 Rail .14
5.2.5 Jump ramp.15
5.2.6 Platform bank.16
5.2.7 Platform transition.16
5.2.8 Spine ramp .17
5.2.9 Wall ramp.18
5.2.10 Pyramid bank .19
5.2.11 Stair .19
5.2.12 Pipe .19
5.2.13 Fun box .21
5.3 Safety zones .22
5.3.1 General.22
5.3.2 Special requirements for safety zones.23
6 Testing .23
7 Marking .24
8 Information supplied by the manufacturer .24
8.1 General.24
8.2 Installation .24
8.3 Inspection and maintenance .24
9 Information for users.25
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Foreword
This document (EN 14974:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground
and other recreational 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 December 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by December 2006.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following coun-
tries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Esto-
nia, 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.
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Introduction
The use of facilities for users of roller sports equipment is connected with sporting risks. Sporting skills and the use
of appropriate protective equipment essentially reduces the risk of accident.
It is not the intention of this standard to specify every possible shape and construction of facilities for users of roller
sports equipment.
For supervised practices, facilities for users of roller sports equipment (competitions, demonstrations, training and
initiation) having different dimensions and thus also increased risks, are also acceptable within the frame of legal
provisions (e.g. regional building regulations).
The development of facilities for users of roller sports equipment is in constant evolution, therefore, some specific
structures are not considered in this European Standard. For all such structures the general requirements apply.
This European Standard does not specify specific requirements for combinations.
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1 Scope
This standard applies to facilities for users of inline-skates, roller skates, skateboards or similar roller sports
equipment, as well as BMX cycles (hereinafter referred to as facility/facilities).
It specifies general and specific requirements and test methods for facilities used in unsupervised areas.
The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the safety requirements, which to a large extent protect users
and third parties (e.g. spectators) from hazards when using a facility as intended or as can be reasonably ex-
pected.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references,
only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
EN 59, Glass reinforced plastics - Measurement of hardness by means of a Barcol impressor.
EN 206-1, Concrete - Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 300:1997, Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) - Definitions, classification and specifications
EN 301, Adhesives, phenolic and aminoplastic, for load-bearing timber structures - Classification and performance
requirements
EN 312, Particleboards - Specifications
EN 335-1:1992, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Definition of hazard classes of biological attack -
Part 1: General
EN 338:2003, Structural timber - Strength classes
EN 351-1, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Preservative-treated solid wood - Part 1: Classification of
preservative penetration and retention
EN 599-1, Durability of wood and wood-based products - Performance of preventive wood preservatives as deter-
mined by biological tests - Part 1: Specification according to hazard class
EN 636, Plywood - Specifications
EN 789, Timber structures - Test methods - Determination of mechanical properties of wood based panels
EN ISO 5470-1, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of abrasion resistance - Part 1: Taber abrader
(ISO 5470-1:1999)
EN ISO 12944-5, Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems -
Part 5: Protective paint systems (ISO 12944-5:1998)
ENV 1099, Plywood - Biological durability - Guidance for the assessment of plywood for use in different hazard
classes
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
facility for users of roller sports equipment
structure and necessary area designated for users of roller sports equipment including inline-skates, roller skates,
skateboards or similar roller sports equipment, as well as BMX cycles
3.2
structure
sports equipment having a solid surface on which the user of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or similar
roller sports equipment as well as BMX cycles can manoeuvre freely
3.3
ramp
structure incorporating one or more transitions and/or banks
3.4
transition
curved part of the riding surface
3.5
riding surface
part of the structure intended for grinding, sliding and rolling
3.6
rolling surface
part of the structure intended for rolling
3.7
grinding surface
part of the structure intended for grinding and sliding
3.8
extension
raised, horizontal portion of the platform which permits continuation of the rolling surface passed the lower portion
of the platform
3.9
vert
vertical part of the rolling surface at the top of transition
3.10
coping
circular tube or section of a circular tube, which is firmly attached to the top of the riding surface
3.11
safety zone
space around a structure necessary for the safety of the user as well as third parties
3.12
run-up zone
space which is required to access a structure on roller sports equipment
3.13
free-fall height
vertical distance between the supporting surfaces and an adjoining horizontal surface located at a lower level
NOTE Supporting surfaces are horizontal riding surfaces and surfaces intended for standing. Exceptions are described in
relevant sub-clauses of Clause 5.
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3.14
platform
horizontal surface on a structure provided with a barrier
3.15
run-out zone
space required to exit a structure on roller sports equipment
3.16
foot
part of the rolling surface located at a junction with the ground
3.17
barrier
construction which prevents the user and/or roller sports equipment from falling from a height
3.18
table
horizontal surface on a structure without a barrier
3.19
bank
straight inclined part of the riding surface
3.20
table edge
part of the rolling surface located at a junction with the table
3.21
board
optional vertical wall located along the lateral edges of the rolling surface on a pipe
3.22
fastening
mechanical load bearing component joining materials, parts and structures to withstand extreme vibrations and
extreme temperatures
4 Material
4.1 General
The materials shall be selected in such a manner that the construction of a structure of any element manufactured
from these materials meets the requirements of this standard.
Indoor structures shall comply with current Fire safety regulations.
The requirements in 4.2 and 4.3 relating to resistance to weather conditions may be neglected if the facility is in-
stalled in indoor or covered areas.
No substance that can adversely affect health shall be present in the facility.
NOTE The restrictions on the marketing and use of certain dangerous substances and preparations are ruled by the Euro-
th
pean Council Directive 76/769/EEC of the 27 July 1976 and its Amendments.
4.2 Timber and associated products
4.2.1 General
Building elements made of wood which touch the ground, shall be protected against rotting.
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NOTE When selecting metal fastenings, consideration should be given to the species of timber and chemical treatments
used, as some will accelerate corrosion of certain metals if there is contact.
Timber components shall be designed so that rain shall drain or drop freely from the structure.
4.2.2 Solid wood
If it is in contact with the ground, solid wood shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 4 accord-
ing to EN 335-1:1992, or of hazard class 3, if it is at least over 200 mm from the ground. This natural or conferred
durability of solid wood shall meet the levels required by EN 351-1 and EN 599-1.
For structural use solid wood shall be of at least class C 24 according to EN 338:2003.
4.2.3 Laminated wood
Laminated wood shall comply with the requirements of hazard class 2 for indoor use and of hazard class 3 for out-
door use in accordance with EN 335-1:1992. Laminate wood shall be of structural quality with bondings taking into
account the intended indoor or outdoor use.
4.2.4 Plywood panel
Plywood panels shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 2 for indoor use and of hazard
class 3 for outdoor use according to EN 335-1:1992 and ENV 1099.
For structural use and climatic resistance, the requirements for structural panels according to EN 636 shall be met.
The longitudinal modulus of elasticity and shear stress (mean value in each direction) and bending compressive
and shear strength (characteristic value in each direction), shall be specified according to EN 789.
4.2.5 Oriented strand boards
Oriented strand boards shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard class 2 for indoor use according to
EN 335-1:1992.
For structural use the requirements of class OSB 4 are to be met according to EN 300:1997. In addition its me-
chanical properties, measured in accordance with EN 789, shall be defined.
4.2.6 Particle boards (chipboards)
Particle boards shall only be used for indoor facilities. They shall meet the biological attack requirements of hazard
class 2 according to EN 335-1:1992.
For structural use particle boards shall comply with EN 312.
4.3 Metals
Metal components shall be resistant to weathering under atmospheric conditions. See also EN ISO 12944-5.
4.4 Polymer-based composites
When conducting the tests in accordance with EN ISO 5470-1, the layer situated beneath the gelcoat shall not be
visible. The thickness of the gelcoat shall be at least 0,3 mm.
When conducting tests in accordance with EN 59, all types of polymer surfaces shall meet a Barcol hardness level
equal to at least 40.
If, during the course of maintenance it is difficult to determine when the material becomes brittle, the manufacturers
shall indicate a period of time after which the part or equipment should be replaced.
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4.5 Concrete
4.5.1 Concrete mix and reinforcement shall comply with EN 206-1.
4.5.2 Concrete used for riding surfaces and foundations shall be at least in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 — Types of concrete to be used
Concrete used for Application area Type of concrete
Riding surfaces Outdoor C 35/45
Riding surfaces Indoor C 25/30
Foundations Outdoor and indoor C 16/20
4.6 Other materials
The use of other materials is acceptable provided their suitability has been sufficiently proven by the supplier
and/or manufacturer.
4.7 Fastenings
4.7.1 General
The complete fastening system shall be protected against corrosion.
NOTE This protection can be achieved for example, by galvanising or equivalent procedures.
4.7.2 Bonding
Glues used shall comply with the requirements of EN 301. They shall be chosen as a function of the environment in
which the construction is installed.
4.7.3 Metal fastenings
Smooth tacks and nails shall not be used.
5 Safety requirements
5.1 General requirements
5.1.1 General
5.1.1.1 Where facilities for users of roller sports equipment are erected in combination with playgrounds,
sports grounds, holiday parks and similar establishments, they have to be physically separated by an appropriate
distance, fence or other constructional measures from the general playing activities.
5.1.1.2 All external accessible edges shall be chamfered with a radius of at least 3 mm.
5.1.1.3 The difference between the levels of the ground (see 5.1.2.2) and of the foot shall not exceed 5 mm
measured from the top of the foot.
5.1.1.4 It shall not be possible to dismantle structures without tools.
5.1.1.5 Structures shall be screwed together or be securely joined by other means, or fixed to the ground to
prevent displacement.
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5.1.1.6 The external accessible parts of the structure shall not protrude any pointed parts, e. g. screws, splin-
ters.
5.1.1.7 The ends of all the tubular parts including the coping shall be blanked off.
5.1.1.8 Platforms shall not be fitted with access stairs or ladders.
5.1.1.9 The free fall height of the riding, grinding and rolling surface shall not exceed 1 500 mm. For
exceptions, see relevant sub-clauses under 5.2. The free fall height is to be measured 1 000 mm horizontally from
the perimeter line of the supporting surface to the adjoining surface located at a lower level.
5.1.1.10 When a structure is provided with an extension, the height to be taken as a basis for calculation of the
necessary width of the structure shall be the height of the highest platform or table. If the difference in height be-
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tween platforms is less than 500 mm and less than / of the total width, the width requirement only applies to the
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lower portion of the structure.
5.1.1.11 The foot shall not meet the ground at an angle greater than 30°. A transition shall not meet the ground
at an angle greater than 15°.
5.1.1.12 If different structures are combined, each of them shall also meet at least the requirements of this stan-
dard. These combinations shall meet at least the general requirements of this standard.
5.1.2 Design/construction
5.1.2.1 Structural integrity and stability
Structures shall be designed with sufficient stability. They shall not tilt or wobble in a way that would be hazardous.
Structures shall be firmly fixed to the ground or be secured against displacement either by their own weight or by
anchoring.
All riding surfaces of the facility shall be constructed to withstand a vertical force of 3,5 kN/m². Additionally, all riding
surfaces shall be constructed to withstand a force of 7,0 kN applied perpendicularly to the tangent at the rolling sur-
face, over a surface area of 50 mm × 50 mm. The mounted structure is to be tested according to Clause 6. After
testing the structure shall not have a permanent deformation or break. A permanent deformation is considered ex-
cessive when it infringes upon any other requirement of this standard.
The structures installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions shall withstand without any
displacement or toppling over, a horizontal force F of 1,5 kN/m applied in the middle of the highest part of the roll-
ing surface in the direction of use (see Figure 1).
Figure 1 — Application of the horizontal force
Calculation can be disregarded where, according to construction and type of material, it is obviously not necessary
or has been sufficiently proven by practical testing.
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5.1.2.2 Ground
The ground on which the individual structure shall be located shall:
a) be correctly level to prohibit the structure from rocking;
b) have a 180° level where the foot meets the ground to enable compliance with the general requirements speci-
fied in 5.1.1.
The bearing capacity of the ground shall be ensured by foundations or other measures according to indications by
the manufacturer.
5.1.2.3 Rolling surface
The rolling surface shall be even and closed. Mounting parts shall not project.
Any possible differences in height due to e.g. misalignment of edges, shall be smaller than the material thickness of
the rolling surface and shall not exceed 3 mm.
Where the rolling surface consists of multiple layers of various materials the layers shall not become detached from
each other.
Openings due to the different levels shall be closed. For rolling surfaces placed side by side, lateral openings shall
be closed.
The width of joints shall not exceed 5 mm. Rolling surfaces shall be free-draining. Both requirements also apply to
surfaces of surrounding areas intended to be used for riding.
5.1.2.4 Grinding surface
Edges designed for grinding and sliding shall be resistant to wear and tear caused by use of roller sports
equipment and BMX cycles.
5.1.2.5 Barriers
The height of the barrier shall be at least 1 200 mm and this height shall be reached at a maximum distance of
200 mm from the front of the barrier.
For extensions, the barrier height at the upper part of the platform shall be extended at least 1 000 mm horizontally
over the bottom part of the platform.
Barriers shall be constructed in order to withstand a horizontal force of 1 500 N/m. This requirement is met if no
damages or permanent deformation impairing the performance or function occurs during testing in accordance with
Clause 6.
No horizontal opening within a barrier shall have a dimension greater than 89 mm. Barrier ends, which project into
the free space shall be radiused 100 mm minimum.
Barriers shall be designed so that they do not induce anyone to climb.
The distance between the top of the platform and the lower edge of the barrier shall not exceed 60 mm.
5.1.2.6 Copings
The diameter of copings shall be at least 40 mm.
The ends of the coping shall be sealed.
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When two copings are used they shall be arranged parallel to one another (see Figure 2) and dimensions in accor-
dance with Table 2 shall apply.
Where a coping is constructed of more than one piece, the joints shall not create a different level or a gap exceed-
ing 2 mm.
Figure 2 — Copings arranged in parallel
Table 2 — Dimensions of copings arranged in parallel
a
mm
140 maximum
or 200 to 320
or 450 minimum
Where the distance between two copings is greater than 8 mm, the space shall be designed so that it is completely
closed from the axis of the tubes.
The coping shall present a minimum projection of 3 mm forward and upward, a maximum projection of 12 mm for-
ward and 30 mm upward (see Figure 3).
Key
3 mm ≤ X ≤ 12 mm
3 mm ≤ Y ≤ 30 mm
Figure 3 — Projection of the coping
5.1.2.7 Board
The board shall be smooth and continuously closed on the in
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