SIST EN 915:2025

Gymnastic equipment - Asymmetric 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 913:2018+A1:2021 (see Clause 5).
This document is applicable to 2 types of asymmetric bars (see Table 1) intended for use under supervision of a competent person.

Turngeräte - Stufenbarren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren einschließlich Sicherheit

Dieses Dokument legt funktionelle Anforderungen (siehe Abschnitt 4) und spezifische sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen zusätzlich zu den allgemeinen Sicherheitsanforderungen in EN 913:2018+A1:2021 (siehe Abschnitt 5) fest.
Dieses Dokument ist anwendbar für zwei Typen von Stufenbarren (siehe Tabelle 1), die für die Verwendung unter Aufsicht einer sachkundigen Person vorgesehen sind.

Matériel de gymnastique - Barres asymétriques - Exigences et méthodes d'essai y compris de sécurité

Le présent document spécifie les exigences de fonctionnement (voir l’Article 4) et les exigences spécifiques de sécurité qui s’ajoutent aux exigences générales de sécurité énoncées dans l’EN 913:2018+A1:2021 (voir l’Article 5).
Le présent document s’applique aux 2 types de barres asymétriques (voir Tableau 1) destinés à être utilisés sous la surveillance d’une personne compétente.

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

Ta dokument določa funkcionalne zahteve (glej točko 4) in posebne varnostne zahteve poleg splošnih varnostnih zahtev iz standarda EN 913:2018+A1:2021 (glej točko 5).
Ta dokument se uporablja za dve vrsti dvovišinske bradlje (glej preglednico 1), ki jo mora med uporabo nadzorovati usposobljena oseba.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 29-Apr-2023
• Publication Date: 09-Dec-2024
• ICS: 97.220.30 - Indoor sports equipment
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 06-Nov-2024
• Due Date: 11-Jan-2025
• Completion Date: 10-Dec-2024
• Directive: 2001/95/EC - Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety
• Directive: 92/59/EEC - 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 915:2024 - Gymnastic equipment - Asymmetric bars - Requirements and test methods including safety

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 915:2009 - Gymnastic equipment - Asymmetric bars - Requirements and test methods including safety
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2025

Overview

SIST EN 915:2025 is a European standard developed by CEN that specifies the requirements and test methods for asymmetric bars used in gymnastics. This standard focuses on both functional and safety aspects, building on the general safety guidelines outlined in EN 913:2018+A1:2021. It applies to two types of asymmetric bars intended for use under the supervision of a competent person, ensuring consistent quality and safety in gymnastic equipment design and manufacturing.

The latest revision, effective January 2025, replaces the previous EN 915:2008 standard and incorporates updated terminology, classifications, dimensional requirements, and comprehensive safety testing protocols. This standard is crucial for manufacturers, safety inspectors, and gymnastic facility operators aiming to comply with EU safety regulations and provide safe gymnastic equipment.

Key Topics

• Classification and Dimensions
  SIST EN 915:2025 classifies asymmetric bars into two types based on design and fixing points. It defines precise dimensional tolerances, such as a circular bar diameter of 40 ± 1 mm, and specifies adjustment ranges to align with Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) rules.

• Safety Requirements
  This standard outlines enhanced safety criteria beyond general gymnastic equipment standards, including:

  • Entrapment prevention around uprights and adjustment devices
  • Stability thresholds ensuring equipment does not tip easily under horizontal loads
  • Vertical stiffness and residual deflection limits for bar flexibility and resilience
  • Strength requirements to avoid fractures or ruptures under vertical loading
  • Rigidity of the framework to control bar deflections during use

• Test Methods
  SIST EN 915:2025 provides rigorous testing procedures to verify compliance with safety and functional requirements, such as:

  • Stability and rigidity testing using horizontal forces at specified points
  • Vertical stiffness testing with controlled loads and measurement of deflections
  • Strength testing to detect material failure under stress
  • Conditioning requirements and detailed apparatus descriptions to standardize testing environments

• User Information and Marking
  Manufacturers must provide comprehensive instructions covering setup, transportation, assembly, space requirements, maintenance, and safety warnings. Marking of equipment follows EN 913:2018+A1:2021, ensuring traceability and user awareness.

Applications

SIST EN 915:2025 applies to the design, manufacture, and certification of asymmetric bars used in competitive and recreational gymnastics facilities across Europe. Its practical applications include:

• Gymnastics clubs and training centers ensuring their equipment meets safety standards
• Manufacturers designing compliant asymmetric bars with consistent dimensions and strength
• Safety inspectors conducting rigorous assessments of gymnastic apparatus
• Event organizers requiring certified equipment for competitions
• Facility managers aiming to maintain safe usage conditions with clear maintenance and inspection schedules

By adhering to SIST EN 915:2025, stakeholders can reduce injuries, improve equipment durability, and align with EU safety legislation on indoor sports equipment.

Related Standards

• EN 913:2018+A1:2021 – General safety requirements and test methods for gymnastic equipment
• EN 917 – Applicable for other types of gymnastic equipment standards
• Directive 2001/95/EC – General Product Safety Directive referenced by SIST EN 915:2025 for regulatory compliance
• FIG Rules – Provides additional technical specifications for gymnastics apparatus dimensions and use

Integrating SIST EN 915:2025 with these related standards ensures comprehensive safety management and conformity within the broader framework of European sports equipment regulation.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 915:2009
Gimnastična oprema - Dvovišinska bradlja - Zahteve in preskusne metode,
vključno z varnostjo
Gymnastic equipment - Asymmetric bars - Requirements and test methods including
safety
Turngeräte - Stufenbarren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren einschließlich Sicherheit
Matériel de gymnastique - Barres asymétriques - Exigences et méthodes d'essai y
compris de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 915:2024
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 915
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.30 Supersedes EN 915:2008
English Version
Gymnastic equipment - Asymmetric bars - Requirements
and test methods including safety
Matériel de gymnastique - Barres asymétriques - Turngeräte - Stufenbarren - Anforderungen und
Exigences et méthodes d'essai y compris de sécurité Prüfverfahren einschließlich Sicherheit
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 June 2024.

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
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Requirements . 4
4.1 Classification. 4
4.2 Dimensions. 4
5 Safety requirements . 6
5.1 General requirements . 6
5.2 Entrapment . 6
5.3 Stability . 6
5.4 Vertical stiffness and residual deflection . 6
5.5 Strength . 6
5.6 Rigidity of framework . 6
6 Test methods . 6
6.1 General. 6
6.2 Determination of stability and rigidity . 7
6.2.1 Principle . 7
6.2.2 Apparatus . 7
6.2.3 Test temperature . 7
6.2.4 Procedure . 7
6.2.5 Expression of results . 7
6.3 Determination of stiffness and residual deflection . 7
6.3.1 Principle . 7
6.3.2 Apparatus . 7
6.3.3 Test temperature . 7
6.3.4 Procedure . 7
6.3.5 Expression of results . 7
6.4 Determination of strength . 8
6.4.1 Principle . 8
6.4.2 Apparatus . 8
6.4.3 Test temperature . 8
6.4.4 Procedure . 8
6.4.5 Expression of results . 8
7 Instruction for use . 8
8 Marking . 8
Annex A (informative) Example of a suitable profile and fixing points . 9
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered . 10
European foreword
This document (EN 915:2024) 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 January 2025, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by January 2025.
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 915:2008.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
This document is to be read in conjunction with EN 913:2018+A1:2021.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following modifications have been made:
a) addition of Clause 3, Terms and definitions;
b) dating of the normative reference;
c) addition of types of stability in Clause 5.3;
d) addition of requirements to the instructions for use.
In this document, Annex A is informative.
This document is one of several standards, each of which deals with a particular type or a particular group
of gymnastic equipment.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulg
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