SIST EN 14468-1:2015
(Main)Table tennis - Part 1: Table tennis tables, functional and safety requirements, test methods
Table tennis - Part 1: Table tennis tables, functional and safety requirements, test methods
This European Standard specifies functional requirements (see Clause 5) and safety requirements (see Clause 6) for table tennis tables hereafter referred to as tables.
This European Standard is applicable to five types of tables (see Table 2) within the Classes A to D (see Table 1).
This European Standard excludes table tennis tables which are installed in locations covered by EN 1176 and EN 15312.
Tischtennis - Teil 1: Tischtennistische - Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences fonctionnelles (voir l’Article 5) et les exigences de sécurité (voir l’Article 6) relatives aux tables de tennis de table.
La présente Norme européenne s’applique à cinq types de tables de tennis de table (voir Tableau 2) des classes A à D (voir Tableau 1).
La présente Norme européenne ne traite pas des tables de tennis de table installées dans des lieux couverts par les normes EN 1176 et EN 15312.
Tennis de table - Partie 1 : Tables de tennis de table, exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essai
Dieses europäische Dokument legt funktionelle Anforderungen (siehe Abschnitt 5) und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen (siehe Abschnitt 6) an Tischtennistische, im Folgenden Tische genannt, fest.
Dieses europäische Dokument gilt für fünf Typen von Tischen (siehe Tabelle 2) der Klassen A bis D (siehe Tabelle 1).
Diese europäische Norm gilt nicht für Tischtennistische, die an Orten nach EN 1176 und EN 15312 aufgestellt werden.
Namizni tenis - 1. del: Mize za namizni tenis, funkcionalne in varnostne zahteve ter preskusne metode
Ta evropski standard določa funkcionalne (glej točko 5) in varnostne zahteve (glej točko 6) za mize za namizni tenis, v nadaljnjem besedilu mize.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za pet vrst miz (glej preglednico 2) v razredih od A do D (glej preglednico 1).
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za mize za namizni tenis, ki so nameščene na lokacijah, ki jih zajemata standarda EN 1176 in EN 15312.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Namizni tenis - 1. del: Mize za namizni tenis, funkcionalne in varnostne zahteve ter preskusne metodeTischtennis - Teil 1: Tischtennistische - Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, PrüfverfahrenTennis de table - Partie 1 : Tables de tennis de table, exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essaiTable tennis - Part 1: Table tennis tables, functional and safety requirements, test methods97.220.30Oprema za dvoranske športeIndoor sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14468-1:2015SIST EN 14468-1:2015en,fr,de01-maj-2015SIST EN 14468-1:2015SLOVENSKI
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SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14468-1
March 2015 ICS 97.220.30 Supersedes EN 14468-1:2004English Version
Table tennis - Part 1: Table tennis tables, functional and safety requirements, test methods
Tennis de table - Partie 1 : Tables de tennis de table, exigences fonctionnelles et de sécurité, méthodes d'essai Tischtennis - Teil 1: Tischtennistische - Funktionelle und sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen, Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 December 2014.
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.
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EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page
Foreword .3 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Classification and components .6 5 Functional requirements .9 5.1 Dimensions .9 5.2 Weight . 17 5.3 Playing surface . 17 5.4 Undercarriage . 19 5.5 Horizontal deviation. 19 5.6 Residual height reduction . 20 5.7 Unfolding of a tabletop of a rollaway table . 20 5.8 Additional requirements and recommendations for tables for wheelchair play . 20 6 Safety requirements . 20 6.1 Table in playing and in playback position . 20 6.2 Table in storage position . 21 6.3 Locking systems . 21 6.4 Functioning of the rolling devices . 23 6.5 Construction of the permanent net post . 23 6.6 Mobile parts and fixations . 23 6.7 Table Type 4 in storage and playback position . 23 6.8 Table finish . 23 6.9 Additional parts . 23 7 Test methods . 24 7.1 General . 24 7.2 Flatness . 24 7.3 Degree of gloss . 24 7.4 Ball bounce . 24 7.5 Climatic stresses for outdoor tabletops . 25 7.6 Horizontal deviation. 26 7.7 Table in playing and in playback position . 26 7.8 Table of Types 3 to 5 in storage position . 27 7.9 Testing of rolling and locking devices . 27 8 Environmental aspects . 29 9 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 30 9.1 General . 30 9.2 Assembly instructions . 30 9.3 Operating instructions . 30 10 Marking . 31 Annex A (informative)
Use of materials . 32 Annex B (informative)
Optional pendulum test . 33 Bibliography . 35
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EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 3 Foreword This document (EN 14468-1:2015) 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 September 2015, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by September 2015. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 14468-1:2004. EN 14468 Table tennis consists of the following parts: — Part 1: Table tennis tables, functional and safety requirements, test methods — Part 2: Posts for net assemblies, Requirements and test methods In relation to EN 14468-1:2004 the following main amendments have been made: a) new terms were added; b) in 5.1 "Dimensions", new figures with the title "Parts under the heights of cross braces" were added; c) in Table 3 "Dimensions related to the tabletop and the undercarriage of Classes A to D", new dimensions were added; d) in 5.3.1, requirements for material were added; e) in 5.3.6.2 "frame reinforcements", the requirement for wheelchair table tennis was deleted; f) in Clause 5 "Functional requirements", new subclauses "5.6 Residual height reduction" and "5.8 Additional requirements for tables for wheelchair play" were added; g) in Clause 6 "Safety requirements", new subclauses "6.1.1 General", "6.1.4 Safety area", "6.8 Table finish" and "6.9 Additional parts" were added; h) in 6.3.1.1 "Storage position of the tabletop", new requirements were added; i) in 6.3.1.1, Table 6 "Locking devices and unlocking actions" was added; j) in Clause 7 "Test methods", 7.1 "General" was updated; k) in Clause 7, 7.4 "Ball bounce", a new requirement was added; l) Clause 8 "Environmental aspects" was added; m) a new figure was added in Clause 10 "Marking"; n) new Annex A "Optional pendulum test" was added. 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 SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 4 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 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies functional requirements (see Clause 5) and safety requirements (see Clause 6) for table tennis tables hereafter referred to as tables. They are applicable for tables used only for playing table tennis and take no account of the consequences of any misuse. This European Standard is applicable to five types of tables (see Table 2) within the Classes A to D (see Table 1). This European Standard excludes table tennis tables which are installed in locations covered by EN 1176 and EN 15312. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for the application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 14468-2, Table tennis — Part 2: Posts for net assemblies — Requirements and test methods EN ISO 2813, Paints and varnishes - Determination of gloss value at 20°, 60° and 85° (ISO 2813) ISO 7001, Graphical symbols — Public information symbols 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 table tennis table complete equipment without net assembly 3.2 tabletop half of the table, divided at the net without any undercarriage Note 1 to entry: It includes the playing board, the finish and lines of the playing surface, the frames and other reinforcements under the board especially around its end and side, the markings on the frames and any device holding or attaching together both halves. 3.3 full tabletop two tabletops assembled in the playing position 3.4 undercarriage all of the elements whose principal function is to support the tabletop 3.5 playing position both tabletops are in a horizontal position with net assembly attached 3.6 playback position one tabletop is in a horizontal and the other one in a vertical position with the net assembly attached SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 6 3.7 storage position both tabletops are in a vertical position 3.8 net assembly net, its suspension and the supporting posts, including the system attaching it to the table 3.9 player's safety area area in which all parts of the undercarriage have to comply with the dimensions intended to prevent the player from getting hurt 3.10 table weight weight of the table including all the parts of it that are carried together (excluding packaging) 3.11 table skirt removable rigid or flexible element fixed to the table to cover and hide the undercarriage partly or completely 3.12 table also suitable for wheelchair play table meeting the additional requirements for wheelchair play 3.13 leg of the table part of the undercarriage which touches the ground; possible wheels are included 3.14 outdoor table table tennis table designed to stay in open air and under the weather conditions as they occur outside buildings and roofs 3.15 locking device system which prevents unintended unfolding or folding of legs, leg pairs or tabletops, and which is placed and built accordingly 4 Classification and components Tables are grouped by the intended end-use (classes) and the design (types) as shown in Table 1 and Table 2. Figure 6 shows the component parts of the table. Table 1 — Classes Class Intended end-use A High competition B School and club sports C Recreational sports (high quality) D Recreational sports SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 7 Table 2 — Types Type Description Examples 1 Stationary table with an undercarriage for the tabletop which cannot be folded Figure 1 2 Stationary table with two separate tabletops with folding undercarriages Figure 2 3 Rollaway table with two separate tabletops each having its affixed folding undercarriage Figure 3 4 Rollaway table with an undercarriage for both tabletops that can be folded
independently from each other Figure 4 5 Rollaway table with an undercarriage for both tabletops which can only be folded together with each other Figure 5
Figure 1 — Example of Type 1
Figure 2 — Example of Type 2
Figure 3 — Example of Type 3
Figure 4 — Example of Type 4
Figure 5 — Example of Type 5 SIST EN 14468-1:2015
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a) Playing position
b) Storage position Key 1 End line 8 Undercarriage 2 Centre line 9 Net assembly 3 Side-line 10 End leg 4 Tabletop 11 Strut or side cross bar 5 Frame 12 Safety device 6 End cross-bar or cross bracing 13 Operating and safety instructions 7 Wheel 14 Trademark and table name Figure 6 — Example of a 3-D view of a table SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 9 5 Functional requirements 5.1 Dimensions Tables shall comply with the dimensions shown in Table 3 and Figures 7 and 8. SIST EN 14468-1:2015
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Key 1 Side-line 2 Net area or net end 3 Centre line 4 Tabletop surface 5 End line or table end Figure 7 — Dimensions related to tabletop surface SIST EN 14468-1:2015
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a) Side view
b) Side view for wheelchair play SIST EN 14468-1:2015
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c) Plan view
d) Net area view SIST EN 14468-1:2015
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e) Table end view Key 1 tabletop including battenings and frame 2 net assembly 3 undercarriage (including legs) 4 legs for tables for people with wheelchairs (l3) 5 player's safety area 6 free area for attachment of net supporting posts A-A cutting line (Figure 8 a) and Figure 8 b)) and sectional drawing view (Figure 8 d)) A table end view on the cutting line A-A Figure 8 — Dimensions of the undercarriage In case of an undercarriage whose sides and ends touch or nearly touch the floor, the following restrictions shall be observed: Inside the player’s safety area, the space between the heights 0 and h3 may be closed following a line "a" inset l9 from the table end at the floor and l10 at the underside of the tabletop surface and the space of the players safety area between the heights 0 and h2 may be closed following a line "b" inset from the table side b9 at the floor and b10 at the underside of the tabletop. See Figure 9. SIST EN 14468-1:2015
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a) side view
b) side view for wheelchair play
c) front view Key 1 end cross bar 2 side cross bar a imaginary line at the table end, in the player's safety area b imaginary line at the table side, in the player's safety area c zone inside the player’s safety area where there should not be any parts of the undercarriage except the legs below heights h3 or h2 Figure 9 — Parts under the heights of cross braces SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 15 Table 3 — Dimensions related to the tabletop and the undercarriage of Classes A to D Dimensions in millimetres Symbol Class A Class B Class C Class D Description l l distances in the longitudinal direction l1 2 740 ± 5 2 740 ± 7 2 740 ± 10 2 740 ± 15 l1 length of the table l2 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 ≥ 150 l2 distance of the end legs from the table end l3a ≥ 400=≥ 400 ≥ 400 ≥ 400 l3 distance of the end legs from the table end for use by wheelchair players l4 ≥ 800 ≥ 600 — — l4 length of the player's safety area (starting at the table end) l5 ≤ 100 ≤ 200 ≤ 400 ≤ 400 l5 width of the extension of the central part of the undercarriage beyond the tabletop side l6 ≤ 20 ≤ 20 ≤ 20 ≤ 20 l6 gap between the two table halves in the playing position l7 ≤ 50 ≤ 50 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 l7 distance between the centre line and the middle edge of the table l8 ≤ 10 ≤ 10 ≤ 50 ≤ 50 l8 distance between the centre line and the end line l9 ≥ 380 ≥ 380 ≥ 380 ≥ 380 l9 distance of the line q from the table top end, measured at ground level l10 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 l10 distance of the line q from the table top end, measured at the table top surface underside l11 ≤ 150 ≤ 150 — — l11 side length or diameter of any part of the end leg outside the lines a and b b l12a ≥ 480 ≥ 480 ≥ 480 ≥ 480 l12 distance from the table top end of any part below h3 other than the legs (for use by wheelchair players) a Only relevant for tables suitable for use by wheelchair players. b Lines a and b are shown in Figures 9a and 9c. b b distances in the transverse direction b1 1 525 ± 3 1 525 ± 5 1 525 ± 5 1 525 ± 10 b1 width of the tabletop b2 ≥ 100 ≥ 100 — — b2 distance of the end legs from the side of the tabletop b3 ≤ 60 ≤ 60 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 b3 extension of the middle section of the undercarriage beyond the side of the tabletop b4 ≥ 15 ≥ 15 ≥ 15 ≥ 15 b4 gap between a folding leg and the frame b5 0 0 ≤ 150 ≤ 150 b5 extension of a wheel beyond the side of the tabletop SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 16 b6 20 ± 1 20 ± 2 20 ± 3 20 ± 5 b6 width of the side and also end lines b7 3 ± 1 3 ± 2 3 ± 2 3 ± 2 b7 width of the centre line b8 ≤ 2 ≤ 3 ≤ 6 — b8 alignment of both tabletops and their centre lines b9 ≥ 180 ≥ 180 ≥ 180 ≥ 180 b9 distance of the line r from the table top side, measured at ground level b10 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 b10 distance of the line r from the table top side, measured at the table top surface underside b11 ≤ 150 ≤ 150 ≤ 150 ≤ 150 b11 side width or diameter of any part of the end leg outside the lines a and b c c Lines a and b are shown in Figures 9a and 9c.
h h distances in the vertical direction on an even floor (if relevant) h1 760 ± 3 760 ± 5 760 ± 10 760 ± 15 h1 height of the table h2 ≥ 200 ≥ 200 ≥ 200 ≥ 200 h2 distance between a side cross-bar and the floor within the player's safety area (see l4) h3 ≥ 300 ≥ 300 ≥ 300 ≥ 300 h3 distance between an end cross-bar and the floor h4 ≥ 12 ≥ 12 — — h4 distance between the playing surface and any extension of the middle section of the undercarriage h5 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 ≥ 50 h5 distance between the middle section of the undercarriage and the floor h6 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 ≤ 100 h6 height of the frame plus the tabletop Recommendation for tables suitable for use by wheelchair players h6 ≤ 80 ≤ 80 ≤ 80 ≤ 80 h6 recommended height of the frame plus the tabletop SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 17 5.2 Weight Where the table weight exceeds 200 kg, the table should be carried using a lifting and rolling device. An appropriate notice should be put on the underside of the table and on the outer packaging. 5.3 Playing surface 5.3.1 Material Any material that fulfils the requirements: a) ball bounce; b) climatic stresses; c) environmental aspects. 5.3.2 Flatness The flatness tolerances for half the playing surface shall be: Class A 4 mm; Class B 7 mm; Class C 10 mm; Class D 15 mm. Testing in accordance with 7.2. 5.3.3 Colour of playing surface Classes A, B: Preferably green or blue, of any degree of darkness having a Y-value under illuminant D651) of not more than 30 % (CIE system). The colour of lines for Classes A and B shall be white. Classes C, D: Optional. 5.3.4 Degree of gloss and regularity The playing surface including the lines shall be matt. The finish shall be uniform, even and smooth and not colouring the ball. When tested in accordance with 7.3, the following gloss values shall be achieved: Classes A, B: gloss value ≤ 15; Classes C, D: gloss value ≤ 24. 5.3.5 Ball bounce The standards in accordance with Table 4 shall be achieved when the 40 mm ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) approved ball (ITTF Technical Leaflet T3) is dropped without spin from a height of 300 mm on prefixed points as well as on special points.
1) average daylight including UV SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 18 The bounces are measured and the average and medium bounces are calculated in accordance with 7.4. Table 4 — Ball bounce Class A B C D Tolerances on a table ( = 2 tabletops) Mean bounce 230 mm
to
260 mm 230 mm
to
260 mm ≥ 210 mm ≥ 180 mm Bounces outside these limits 0 0 — — Difference of the mean bounce of the
2 tabletops ≤ 1 mm ≤ 2 mm — — Tolerances on each tabletop Number of average bounces more than 2,0 mm higher or lower than the mean bounce ≤ 2 average bounces ≤ 3 average bounces ≤ 5 average bounces — Difference of any average bounce at a
special point to the mean bounce ≤ 4 mm ≤ 6 mm ≤ 8 mm — Difference between maximum and minimum average bounce ≤ 5 mm ≤ 7 mm ≤ 10mm — All average bounces are rounded up or down to the next full or half unit. 5.3.6 Side and ends of the tabletop 5.3.6.1 Edges The playing surface shall have rectangular but not sharp edges. With the exception of the 4 corners of the full tabletop all the other edges shall be blunt. For Class A any side protection of the playing board shall have a maximum thickness of 1 mm. NOTE The residual hazard of the 4 corners of the tabletop is an unavoidable feature of the design of the table. 5.3.6.2 Frame reinforcements The height of the frame reinforcement plus the top may be no more than 100 mm (see Figure 7). The thickness of the lower frame shall be ≥ 3 mm and the edge of the frame has to be rounded with a radius of min. 1 mm. The frame of Class A shall be flush with the side edge of the tabletop. 5.3.7 Area for attaching a net assembly If the table is not supplied with a permanent net assembly a gap is needed between the frames of the two tabletops as shown in Figure 10. SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 19 Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 10 — Gap for attaching a net assembly 5.3.8 Climatic stresses for outdoor tabletops Outdoor tabletops shall show no movement out of the tolerance as to dimensions, flatness and surface finish after the test in accordance with 7.5. 5.4 Undercarriage 5.4.1 Colours Day-glow and fluorescent paints are excluded for Classes A to C. 5.4.2 Wheels 5.4.2.1 General For Classes A and B tables the wheels shall have no sharp edges and shall not be abrasive. 5.4.2.2 Dimensions The diameter of wheels shall be at least 75 mm for all classes. If a Type 2 table Class A is moved on castor wheels, the minimum distance of the tabletop to the floor shall be 50 mm. NOTE This last requirement is included for the protection of the feet of the operators. 5.4.2.3 Swivelling For each undercarriage with four wheels, at least two shall swivel. For each undercarriage with three wheels not inline, at least one shall swivel. If a table Type 2 has one wheel, or two or more wheels inline they shall not swivel. 5.4.3 Climatic stresses on locking devices for outdoor tables The locking devices shall be made of materials that are resistant to corrosion and light exposure. 5.5 Horizontal deviation The table shall be so stable that during the test in accordance with 7.6 the horizontal deviation measured on the surface of the table in the direction of the force does not exceed SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 20 — for Class A: 10 mm, — for Class B: 20 mm, — for Class C: 40 mm. Tables of Class D shall not collapse. 5.6 Residual height reduction After completion of the loading test in 7.7.1 and after allowing 5 min ± 15 s for recovery, the height of the corners of the table halves (net and end) of classes A, B, C and D tables shall not be reduced by more than the value shown in Table 5. Table 5 — Maximum permitted residual height reduction after unloading Dimensions in millimetre Class Residual height reduction A and B 5 C 10 D 15 5.7 Unfolding of a tabletop of a rollaway table Legs that are intended to extend during the folding down of a raised tabletop shall extend automatically, without needing to be pulled forwards. 5.8 Additional requirements and recommendations for tables for wheelchair play Type 2 and Type 3 tables are normally not intended for use by wheelchair players. To allow access to wheelchairs, the table legs shall be set back not less than l3 from the table end (see Table 3). Below the height of h3 space of not less than l12 shall be kept free of any obstacles in order to accommodate the athlete's feet (see Table 3). NOTE The residual obstacle presented by the legs of the table is considered to be an unavoidable and acceptable design feature. For wheelchair table tennis, h6 is recommended to be a maximum of 80 mm (see 5.3.6.2) in the player's safety area. Each rollaway table half shall have a brake on at least one wheel. 6 Safety requirements 6.1 Table in playing and in playback position 6.1.1 General In the playing position each table half of table classes A and B needs 4 legs, except if its tabletops or the tabletop supporting blocks are made of one solid piece or if its halves are strongly sealed together. SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 21 6.1.2 Loading capacity The table or table halves (table types 2 and 3) shall be designed so that in its playing position it withstands the imposed loads without collapsing or sustaining any damage prejudicial to safety after the test in accordance with 7.7.1. 6.1.3 Stability 6.1.3.1 Longitudinal direction The table shall not collapse or sustain any damage prejudicial to safety after the test in accordance with 7.7.2.1. 6.1.3.2 Lateral direction The table shall not collapse or sustain any damage prejudicial to safety after the test in accordance with 7.7.2.2. 6.1.3.3 Balance The table shall not topple over, collapse or sustain damage prejudicial to safety after the test in accordance with 7.7.3. 6.1.4 Safety area The safety area is defined by the following dimensions according to Table 3 and Figure 8: — l2 or l3; — l4; — b2; — h2; — h3. In case of an undercarriage whose sides and ends touch or nearly touch the floor, the requirements of Table 3 and Figure 9 shall be observed below the heights h3 and h2 respectively. 6.2 Table in storage position Rollaway tables shall not topple over when tested in accordance with 7.8. NOTE There is a residual risk of toppling over when the table is moved on an uneven floor. 6.3 Locking systems 6.3.1 General 6.3.1.1 Storage position of the tabletop Apart from tables Type 1, each tabletop shall include locking devices for the storage position. The design of the table may determine the number and type of locking devices required and the unlocking actions. Apart from tables Type 2, all locking devices shall lock automatically. SIST EN 14468-1:2015
EN 14468-1:2015 (E) 22 Table 6 presents all minimum requirements which shall be met. The tabletop-unfolding force of table type 4 takes into account the resistance of the table to unfold and is deter
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