SIST EN 12229:2014

Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for the preparation of synthetic turf and needle-punch test pieces

This European Standard specifies a procedure for the preparation of test pieces of synthetic turf and needle-punch sports surfaces.

Sportböden - Verfahren zur Herstellung von Probekörpern aus Kunststoffrasen und textilen Belägen

Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Herstellung von Probekörpern aus Kunststoffrasen und texti-len Sportbelägen fest.

Sols sportifs - Méthode de préparation d'éprouvettes en textile aiguilleté et en gazon synthétique

La présente Norme européenne prescrit une méthode de préparation d’éprouvettes de sols sportifs en gazon synthétique et en textile aiguilleté.

Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Postopek priprave preskušancev iz umetne trave in šivanih tekstilnih podlog

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Sep-2013
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-2014
• ICS: 97.150 - Floor coverings
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 30-Jan-2014
• Due Date: 06-Apr-2014
• Completion Date: 10-Feb-2014
• Ref Project: EN 12229:2014 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for the preparation of synthetic turf and needle-punch test pieces

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 12229:2007 - Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for the preparation of synthetic turf and needle-punch test pieces
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2014

Overview

EN 12229:2014 - Surfaces for sports areas - specifies a standardized procedure for preparing test pieces of synthetic turf and needle‑punch sports surfaces. Published by CEN/TC 217, this European Standard defines how to sample, fill, condition and report on representative specimens so that laboratory test results for sports surfacing are reproducible and comparable across installations and laboratories.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and terms: Defines surfacing, supporting layers, sample and test piece concepts relevant to synthetic turf and needle‑punched textile coverings.
• Sampling rules: Test pieces must be cut from samples at least 100 mm from any sample edge and taken evenly across the sample to be representative.
• Supporting layers: Where supporting layers influence test outcomes, they must replicate installation materials and consolidation; laboratory containers must not bias results.
• Infill application: If a single filler type is used, the specified mass is divided into three equal portions and applied in three passes with a stiff brush; follow manufacturer instructions when multiple infill types are used.
• Conditioning roller: Filled specimens are conditioned by passing a hand‑pulled studded roller for 50 cycles. Roller specs are precisely defined: barrel mass (28.5 ± 0.5) kg, diameter (118 ± 5) mm, plastic studs with Shore A hardness 96 ± 2, and stud positions specified in the standard.
• Pre‑test brushing: After conditioning the pile must be brushed in two directions at 90° to lift the fibres prior to testing.
• Test report requirements: Report shall reference EN 12229:2014 and include surfacing identification, supporting layer construction, infill type/method, specimen defects, infill thickness/height, and the number of conditioning cycles.

Applications and users

EN 12229:2014 is practical for:

• Test laboratories performing physical and biomechanical tests on synthetic turf and needle‑punched surfaces.
• Manufacturers and suppliers developing or certifying sports surfacing products.
• Specifiers and facility owners who require consistent sampling and preparation protocols for quality control and procurement.
• Research organizations studying performance, safety and durability of sports surfaces.

Using EN 12229:2014 helps ensure consistent, repeatable specimen preparation for performance tests such as shock absorption, vertical deformation and traction on synthetic turf systems.

Related standards

• Prepared by CEN/TC 217; EN 12229:2014 supersedes EN 12229:2007. Consult other CEN standards for specific test methods and performance criteria for sports surfaces.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Podloge za športne dejavnosti - Postopek priprave preskušancev iz umetne trave in šivanih tekstilnih podlogSportböden - Verfahren zur Herstellung von Probekörpern aus Kunststoffrasen und textilen BelägenSols sportifs - Méthode de préparation d'éprouvettes en textile aiguilleté et en gazon synthétiqueSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for the preparation of synthetic turf and needle-punch test pieces97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coverings59.080.60Tekstilne talne oblogeTextile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12229:2014SIST EN 12229:2014en,fr,de01-marec-2014SIST EN 12229:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 12229
January 2014 ICS 59.080.60; 97.220.10 Supersedes EN 12229:2007English Version
Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for the preparation of synthetic turf and needle-punch test pieces
Sols sportifs - Méthode de préparation d'éprouvettes en textile aiguilleté et en gazon synthétique
Sportböden - Verfahren zur Herstellung von Probekörpern aus Kunststoffrasen und textilen Belägen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 November 2013.
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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, 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 the United Kingdom. SIST EN 12229:2014
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