oSIST prEN 14904:2015

Surfaces for sports areas - Indoor surfaces for multi-sports use - Specification

This European Standard specifies requirements for multi-sports surfaces designed for use in indoor sport halls and gymnasia and used for example one or more of the following sports: volleyball, basketball, badminton, small sided football, handball, physical education...
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of products, which include their upper (playing) surface and supporting layers, whether prefabricated or constructed in situ or a combination of the two.
This European Standard does not apply to synthetic turf or textile surfaces used indoors.

Sportböden - Mehrzweck-Sporthallenböden - Anforderungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an Mehrzweck-Sportbodensysteme fest, die für die Verwendung in Sport- und Turnhallen ausgelegt sind
Diese Norm gilt auch für Einrichtungen, die nur für eine der folgenden Sportarten vorgesehen sind: Volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Kleinfeldfußball und Handball.
ANMERKUNG   Sportunterricht wird als Mehrzwecknutzung verstanden.
Diese Norm enthält die Bewertung und Überprüfung der Leistungsbeständigkeit von Sportbodensystemen, die entweder vorgefertigt oder vor Ort gefertigt sind oder durch Kombinieren beider Verfahren gefertigt werden.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Kunststoffrasen oder textile Beläge für Hallen.

Sols sportifs - Sols multi-sports intérieurs - Spécification

La présente Norme européenne définit les exigences relatives aux systèmes sols multisports conçus pour être utilisés dans les salles de sport et les gymnases intérieurs.
Elle s'applique également aux installations conçues pour les sports suivants : le volley-ball, le basket-ball, le badminton, le football en salle et le handball.
NOTE   L'éducation physique est considérée comme une pratique multisport.
La présente Norme décrit les procédures d'évaluation et de vérification de la conformité des performances d'un système sol sportif, qu'il soit préfabriqué, construit in situ, ou conçu à partir d'une combinaison de ces deux procédés.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux surfaces en gazon synthétique ou en textile utilisées en intérieur.

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General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-May-2014
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: SPO - Sports
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 12-Jul-2017
• Due Date: 17-Jul-2017
• Completion Date: 12-Jul-2017
• Directive: 305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
• Directive: 89/106/EEC - Construction products
• Mandate: M/119 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC concerning the execution of standardization work for harmonized standards on floorings
• Ref Project: FprEN 14904 rev - Surfaces for sports areas - Indoor surfaces for multi-sports use - Specification

Relations

• Child: oSIST prEN 14904-2:2017 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 2: Specifications
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Child: kSIST FprEN 14904-1:2019 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 1: Essential characteristics
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Child: oSIST prEN 14904-3:2017 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 3: In-situ testing
• Effective Date: 08-Jun-2022
• Child: oSIST prEN 14904-3:2017 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 3: In-situ testing
• Effective Date: 25-Mar-2020
• Child: kSIST FprEN 14904-1:2019 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 1: Essential characteristics
• Effective Date: 25-Mar-2020
• Child: oSIST prEN 14904-2:2017 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 2: Specifications
• Effective Date: 25-Mar-2020
• Revised: SIST EN 14904:2006 - Surfaces for sports areas - Indoor surfaces for multi-sports use - Specification
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Revised: SIST EN 14904:2006 - Surfaces for sports areas - Indoor surfaces for multi-sports use - Specification
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Child: kSIST FprEN 14904-1:2019 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 1: Essential characteristics
• Effective Date: 10-Mar-2021
• Child: oSIST prEN 14904-3:2017 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 3: In-situ testing
• Effective Date: 11-Nov-2020
• Child: oSIST prEN 14904-2:2017 - Surfaces for sports areas - Multi-sports floor systems for indoor use - Part 2: Specifications
• Effective Date: 13-May-2020

Overview

The European Standard oSIST prEN 14904:2015 defines clear specifications for indoor multi-sports surfaces, specifically designed for sport halls and gymnasia. It covers surfaces suitable for multiple sports like volleyball, basketball, badminton, handball, small-sided football, and physical education activities. The standard ensures that floors meet performance, safety, and durability requirements, enhancing athlete safety and optimizing sporting conditions across diverse indoor sports.

This standard applies to multi-layer surfaces which may be prefabricated, constructed on-site, or a combination, focusing on the upper playing surface and its supporting layers. It excludes synthetic turf and textile indoor sports surfaces, offering detailed guidance on performance testing, conformity evaluation, factory production control, and site testing for reliable product quality.

Key Topics

• Scope & Application: Specifies multi-sport indoor floor surfaces excluding synthetic turf and textile types.
• Performance Characteristics:
  • Reaction to Fire: Classification and testing methods to ensure fire safety compliance.
  • Emission Limits: Controls on formaldehyde, pentachlorophenol, and other hazardous substances to ensure health and environmental safety.
  • Friction and Shock Absorption: Specifies safe and effective friction coefficients and shock-absorbing properties to reduce injury risk and improve playability.
  • Durability: Resistance to rolling load, wear, indentation, and repeated impacts to extend surface lifespan.
  • Other Physical Characteristics: Vertical ball behaviour, deformation, reflectance, and gloss levels to ensure optimal performance and aesthetic quality.
• Testing Methods:
  • Laboratory and in situ testing protocols to verify compliance.
  • Positioning of test apparatus on samples and testing site conditions.
• Assessment & Verification:
  • Factory Production Control (FPC) processes including initial inspections, continuous surveillance, and handling modifications.
  • Type testing requirements and associated documentation including test reports.
• Marking and Labelling: Clear guidelines for product identification and compliance documentation.
• Annexes with detailed methodologies on testing, sampling, and production control processes.

Applications

• Sports Halls & Gymnasia: Primarily designed for versatile indoor sports environments with multiple activities.
• Educational Facilities: Gym floors for schools where diverse physical education activities require safe, durable, and standardized surfaces.
• Community and Recreational Centers: Multi-sport floors that support a wide range of indoor sports enhance user satisfaction and safety.
• Sports Equipment Manufacturers: Provides comprehensive guidelines to design, develop, test, and certify multi-sports indoor surfaces.
• Facility Managers and Installers: Ensures installation and ongoing quality control meet European standards, supporting safety and compliance.

Related Standards

• EN 14809 – Related to testing shock absorption and vertical deformation of sports floors.
• EU Construction Products Regulation (EU CPR) – The standard aligns with regulatory requirements for safety, health, and compliance marking.
• Other CEN standards on sports facility construction and flooring materials for holistic indoor sports infrastructure quality.
• National standards harmonized with CEN regulations across European Union member states to ensure cross-border recognition and uniformity.

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oSIST prEN 14904:2015 is essential for anyone involved in the production, installation, or certification of indoor multi-sport surfaces. Adherence guarantees superior safety, performance, and environmental standards, fostering improved sports experiences in indoor facilities. For architects, engineers, and facility managers, this specification is pivotal in guaranteeing long-lasting, high-quality sports surfaces that meet stringent European regulations.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Surfaces for sports areas - Indoor surfaces for multi-sports use - Specification
Sportböden - Mehrzweck-Sporthallenböden - Anforderungen
Sols sportifs - Sols multi-sports intérieurs - Spécification
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 14904 rev
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 14904 rev
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EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2014
ICS 97.220.10 Will supersede EN 14904:2006
English Version
Surfaces for sports areas - Indoor surfaces for multi-sports use -
Specification
Sols sportifs - Sols multi-sports intérieurs - Spécification Sportböden - Mehrzweck-Sporthallenböden -
Anforderungen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 217.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, 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.

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Contents Page
Foreword .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Characteristic of installation .6
5 Essential characteristics .6
5.1 Reaction to fire .6
5.1.1 Specimen preparation and conditioning .6
5.1.2 Application rules .7
5.1.3 Classification .7
5.1.4 Product parameters influencing reaction to fire performance . 10
5.2 Emission of formaldehyde . 10
5.3 Emission of pentachlorophenol . 11
5.4 Release of other dangerous substances . 11
5.5 Linear friction . 11
5.6 Shock absorption. 11
5.7 Resistance to rolling load . 12
5.8 Resistance to wear . 12
6 Other characteristics . 12
6.1 General . 12
6.2 Vertical ball behaviour . 12
6.3 Vertical deformation . 12
6.4 Specular reflectance . 12
6.5 Specular gloss . 12
6.6 Resistance to indentation . 12
6.7 Resistance to impact . 13
7 Positioning of test apparatus on sample . 13
8 Requirements for site testing . 14
8.1 General . 14
8.2 In situ testing conditions . 14
8.3 Requirements . 14
8.4 Positioning of test apparatus on site. 14
9 Test reports . 14
9.1 General . 14
9.2 Laboratory test report . 14
9.3 In situ test report. 15
10 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance - AVCP . 15
10.1 General . 15
10.2 Type testing . 16
10.2.1 General . 16
10.2.2 Test samples, testing and compliance criteria . 16
10.2.3 Test reports . 17
10.2.4 Shared other party results . 17
10.2.5 Cascading determination of the product type results . 17
10.3 Factory production control (FPC) . 18
10.3.1 General . 18
10.3.2 Requirements . 18
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10.3.3 Product specific requirements . 20
10.3.4 Initial inspection of factory and of FPC . 21
10.3.5 Continuous surveillance of FPC . 22
10.3.6 Procedure for modifications . 22
10.3.7 One-off products, pre-production products (e.g. prototypes) and products produced in very
low quantity . 22
11 Marking and labelling . 23
Annex A (informative) Test Method to define the sport floor type . 24
Annex B (informative) Typical Shock absorption and vertical deformation values . 25
Annex C (informative) Resistance to repeated impact of synthetic sports floors . 26
C.1. General. 26
Annex D (normative) Determination of pentachlorophenol in sport floor systems . 27
D.1. Principle of test . 27
D.2. Apparatus and materials . 27
D.3. Sampling and specimen preparation . 27
D.4. Sample extraction and analysis . 27
D.5. Expression of results . 27
Annex E (informative) Rotational friction . 28
Annex F (informative) Positioning of test apparatus on sample (Area deflection Wx) . 29
F.1. Principle . 29
F.2. Apparatus . 29
F.2.1 Apparatus for the deformation of the vertical deformation acc. to EN 14809. . 29
F.2.2 Sensors, eg. electronic pick-ups acc. to EN 14809. . 29
F.2.3 Separate stand for the sensors. . 29
F.3. Procedure . 29
Annex G (informative) Measuring points on sample . 30
G.1. Area-elastic sports floor with elastic construction . 30
G.1.1 Key . 30
G.1.2 Positioning of the system measuring spots . 30
G.2 Area-elastic sports floor with elastic construction . 32
G.2.1 key . 32
G.2.2 Positioning of the system measuring spots . 33
G.3. Area-elastic sports floor with elastic construction . 34
G.3.1 Key . 35
G.3.2 Positioning of the system measuring spots . 35
G.4. Area-elastic sports floor with elastic construction . 37
G.4.1 Key . 37
G.4.2 Positioning of the system measuring spots . 37
G.5. Area-elastic sports floor with elastic construction . 38
G.5.1 Key . 38
G.5.2 Positioning of the system measuring spots . 39
G.6. Area-elastic sports floor with elastic layer . 40
G.6.1 Key . 40
G.6.2 Positioning of the system measuring spots . 40
Annex H (normative) Factory production control . 42
H.1. General. 42
H.2. Control of raw material. 42
H.3. Process control . 42
H.4. Calibration plan . 42
H.5. Testing of finished products . 43
H.5.1 Direct testing . 43
H.5.2 Indirect testing . 43
H.6. Inspection and testing status of products . 43
H.7. Traceability . 43
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Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing provisions of the EU
Construction Products Regulation . 44
ZA.1 Scope and relevant characteristics . 44
ZA.2 Procedure for AVCP of resilient, textile and laminate sports floor coverings . 44
ZA.2.1 Systems of AVCP . 44
ZA.2.2 Declaration of performance (DOP) . 44
ZA.2.2.1 General . 44
ZA.2.2.2 Content . 44
ZA.2.2.3 Example of DoP . 44
ZA.3 CE Marking and labelling . 44

Bibliography . 52

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Foreword
This document (prEN 14904:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 217 “Surfaces for sports
areas”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 14904:2006.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part of this document.
The following significant technical changes have been implemented in this new edition:
— New terminology of the CPR
— EoC is changed in Assessment and verification of constancy of performance – AVCP
— DOP (New clause)
— ITT is changed in Product Type determination
1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for multi-sports surfaces designed for use in indoor sport halls and
gymnasia and used for example one or more of the following sports: volleyball, basketball, badminton, small sided
football, handball, physical education….
It provides for the evaluation of conformity of products, which include their upper (playing) surface and supporting
layers, whether prefabricated or constructed in situ or a combination of the two.
This European Standard does not apply to synthetic turf or textile surfaces used indoors.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document
(including any amendments) applies.
EN 717-1, Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 1: Formaldehyde emission by the
chamber method
EN 717-2, Wood-based panels - Determination of formaldehyde release - Part 2: Formaldehyde release by the gas
analysis method
EN 1516, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to indentation
EN 1517, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of resistance to impact
EN 1569, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of the behaviour under a rolling load
EN 12235, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of vertical ball behaviour
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EN 13036-7, Road and airfield surface characteristics - Test methods - Part 7: Irregularity measurement of
pavement courses : the straightedge test
EN 13238, Reaction to fire tests for building products - Conditioning procedures and general rules for selection of
substrates
EN 13501-1, Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part 1: Classification using test
data from reaction to fire tests
EN 13745, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of specular reflectance
EN 14808, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of shock absorption
EN 14809, Surfaces for sports areas - Determination of vertical deformation
EN 14903, Surfaces for sport areas – Determination of rotational friction
EN ISO 2813, Paints and varnishes - Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20°, 60° and 85°
(ISO 2813:1994, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1997)
EN ISO 5470-1, Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics - Determination of abrasion resistance - Part 1: Taber abrader
(ISO 5470-1:1999)
ISO 1957, Machine-made textile floor coverings — Selection and cutting of specimens for physical tests
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
Sport floor system
Sport floor surface
Sport floor
combination of all elements of the construction that influence the sportive dynamic properties of the floor
3.2
Sport floor covering
the top playing layer
3.3
Sub-construction
combination of elements which give no sportive properties
3.4
facilities for multi-sports use
sports halls where more than one sport is played on the surface, e.g. handball, basketball, volleyball, five-a-side
football, and which may also be used for physical education and other sporting activities
3.5
area-elastic sports floor
sports floor systems, to which the application of a point force causes deflection over a relatively large area around
the point of application of the force
3.6
point-elastic sports floor
sports floor systems, to which the application of a point force causes deflection only at or close to the point of
application of the force
3.7
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combined-elastic sports floor
area-elastic sports floor systems with a point-elastic top layer, to which the application of a point force causes both
localized deflection and deflection over a wider area
3.8
mixed-elastic sports floor
point-elastic sports floor systems with a synthetic area-stiffening component
4 Characteristic of installation
A technical datasheet, installation guide and a maintenance instruction for the sports floor has to be handed over
from the producer of the sports floor to ensure that the system can get installed and maintained properly and to
guarantee the essential characteristics declared.
5 Essential characteristics
5.1 Reaction to fire
5.1.1 Specimen preparation and conditioning
Preparation of test specimens shall be as defined in the appropriate fire test standard.
The specimens shall be tested on one of the two standard substrates specified for floorings in EN 13238, according
to the intended end use.
The composition of the product, including the presence of any fire retardant additive (if applicable), shall be
declared by the manufacturer prior to type testing.
Prior to type testing the manufacturer shall declare the relevant composition of the product, including the presence
of any fire retardant additive (if applicable) to the relevant notified body.
5.1.2 Application rules
For point-elastic and mixed-elastic sport floors the whole system should be tested on the standard substrates for
floorings defined in EN 13238 according to their intended use.
For area-elastic and combined elastic sports floors, the top layer, the load distribution plate and the elastic layer (or
the sleeper layer when applicable) should be tested.
EN 9239-1 equipment could be modified in order to test floors with a thickness up to 55 mm. If the assembly of the
top layer with the load distribution plate and the elastic layer (or the sleeper layer when applicable) exceeds 55 mm,
it is possible to test specimens with a thickness inferior or equal to 55 mm. In this case, the specimens tested
should be representative of the fire behaviour of the assembly of these three layers.
If the specimens are tested on the combustible substrate (not fire retardant treated particleboard) for floorings
specified in EN 13238, the test result is also valid on the non-combustible (fibre cement board) specified in
EN 13238.
NOTE 1 the reason is that the use of a non-combustible substrate will provide an improvement to the fire behaviour of the
sport floor.
If the specimens are tested using an adhesive, the test result is valid for the tested sport floor with that adhesive or
the generic adhesive type corresponding to this adhesive, in end use conditions.
If the specimens are tested without using an adhesive, the test result is valid for the tested sport floor with and
without using adhesives in end use conditions.
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NOTE 2 The reason is that the use of an adhesive will provide an improvement to the fire behaviour of the sport floor
5.1.3 Classification
If a claim for reaction to fire performance is made, the sports floor shall be tested and classified according to the
requirements of EN 13501-1 and the resulting class and subclass shall be declared.
If it is decided to make no claim for reaction to fire performance, i.e. it is decided to place a product or family of
products on the market as Class F , no testing is required for this product or family of products.
fl
The products listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3, in the end uses identified in the tables, are classified without further testing
(CWFT) in the classes shown and do not require testing in respect of these end uses and classes.
NOTE The provisions of Tables 1, 2 and 3 are subject to final approval by the Standing Committee for Construction. Users
of this standard should, therefore, refer to the published EC Decisions, when they become available, to verify the details. Any
changes necessary to these standards will be published in a Corrigendum.
Table 1 — Classes of reaction to fire for laminate floor coverings, classified without further testing
Floor d Minimum Minimum overall End use c
Product detail Class
covering density thickness (mm) condition
Floorings
a, g e
type (kg/m )
Wood flooring Solid flooring of oak Beech: 680 8 Glued to Cfl - s1
and parquet or beech with substrate
Oak: 650
surface coating
Solid flooring of Beech: 680 20 With or
oak, beech or without air
Oak: 650
spruce and with gap
surface coating Spruce: 450 underneath
Solid wood flooring 390 8 Without air Dfl - s1
with surface coating gap
and not specified underneath
above
390 20 With or
without air
gap
underneath
Solid wood flooring 400 6 All Efl
and parquet not
specified above
Wood parquet Multilayer parquet 650 10 Glued to C - s1
fl
with a top layer of substrate
(top layer)
oak of at least
14 With or
5 mm thickness and
without air
with surface coating
gap
underneath
Multilayer parquet 500 8 Glued to Dfl - s1
with surface substrate
coating and not 10 Without air
specified above
gap
underneath
b With or
without air
gap
underneath
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Floor d Minimum Minimum overall End use c
Product detail Class
covering density thickness (mm) condition
Floorings
a, g e
type (kg/m )
Solid wood (one 650 8 Glued to D -s1
fl
layer) parquet of j
substrate
walnut
Solid (one layer) Ash:650 Maple: 8 Glued to D -s1
fl
parquet of oak, f
substrate
maple and ash
Oak: 720
Multilayer parquet 550 h Without air D -s1
fl
with oak top layer, gap
at least 3,5 mm underneath
Wood flooring Solid wood flooring Pine: 480 b Without air D -s1
fl
of pine and spruce gap
Spruce: 400
underneath
Solid flooring of Beech: 700 20 With or Dfl-s1
beech, oak, pine or without air
Oak: 700
i gap
spruce
underneath
Pine: 430
Spruce: 400
Veneered floor Veneered floor 800 b Without air Dfl - s1
covering covering with gap
surface coating underneath
a
Mounted in accordance with EN ISO 9239-1, on a substrate of at least Class D - s2, d0 and with minimum density of 400 kg/m3
or with an air gap underneath.
b An interlayer of at least Class E and with maximum thickness 3 mm may be included in applications without an air gap, for
parquet products with 14 mm thickness or more and for veneered floor coverings.
c
Class as provided for in Commission Decision 2000/147/EC Annex Table 2.
d
Type and quantity of surface coatings included are acrylic, polyurethane or soap, 50–100 g/m2, and oil, 20–60 g/m2.
e
Conditioned according to EN 13238 (50 % RH 23 oC).
f
Substrate at least Class A2 - s1, d0.
g
Applies also to steps of stairs.
h
An interlayer of at least Class Efl and with maximum thickness 3 mm and minimum density of 280 kg/m3 may be included.
i Without surface coatings.
j Substrate at least Class D-s2,d0.
Table 2 — Classes of reaction to fire for resilient floor coverings, classified without further testing
Minimum
Maximum
b
EN product Minimum overall
Class
a
mass
Floor covering type
standard mass (kg/m ) thickness
2 Flooring
(kg/m )
(mm)
Plain and decorative EN 548 2,3 4,9 2 E
fl
Linoleum
Homogeneous and EN 649 2,3 3,9 1,5 E
fl
heterogeneous polyvinyl
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Minimum
Maximum
b
EN product Minimum overall
Class
a
mass
Floor covering type 2
standard mass (kg/m ) 2 thickness
Flooring
(kg/m )
(mm)
chloride floor coverings
Polyvinyl chloride floor EN 651 1,7 5,4 2 E
fl
coverings with foam layer
Polyvinyl chloride floor EN 652 3,4 3,7 3,2 E
fl
covering with cork-based
backing
Expanded (cushioned) EN 653 1,0 2,8 1,1 E
fl
polyvinyl chloride floor
coverings
Semi-flexible polyvinyl EN 654 4,2 5,0 2 E
fl
chloride tiles
Linoleum on corkment EN 687 2,9 5,3 2,5 E
fl
backing
Homogeneous and EN 1816 3,4 4,3 4 E
fl
heterogeneous smooth
rubber floor coverings
with foam backing
Homogeneous and EN 1817 3,0 6,0 1,8 E
fl
heterogeneous smooth
rubber floor coverings
Homogeneous and EN 12199 4,6 6,7 2,5 E
fl
heterogeneous relief
rubber floor coverings
a
Floor covering loose laid over any wood based substrate of at least Class D-s2,d0 or any substrate of
at least Class A2-s1,d0.
b
Class as provided for in Table 2 in the Annex to Decision 2000/147/EC.
5.1.4 Product parameters influencing reaction to fire performance
The product parameters shown in Table 4 influence the reaction to fire performance of sports floor systems and this
table shall be followed if testing a range of products.
Table 3 — Product parameters influencing reaction to fire performance of indoor sports floor systems
Parameters Comments
Composition Each sports floor system with different composition, build-up or
surface layer shall be tested separately.
Thickness If a sports floor system is produced with a range of different
nominal thicknesses, this shall be considered when testing. At
least the minimum and maximum thickness shall be tested (one
individual indicative test each) and for the worst case a complete
series of tests shall be carried out. The worst case determines the
classification.
Mass per unit area or If a sports floor system is produced with a range of different
density nominal masses per unit area or densities, this shall be
considered when testing. At least the minimum and maximum
masses per unit area or densities shall be tested (one individual
indicative test each) and for the worst case a complete series of
tests shall be carried out. The worst case determines the
classification.
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Surface structure If a sports floor system is produced with several different surface
structures and it is assumed that this will influence the fire
performance, this shall be considered when testing. Each surface
structure shall be tested (one classification each). The worst case
determines the classification.
Colour and design Colour and design of a sports floor system have no effect on the
reaction to fire behaviour unless different colours and designs
change the composition or other parameters as mentioned above.
5.2 Emission of formaldehyde
When formaldehyde-containing materials have been added to the sport floor covering as a part of the production
process, the product shall be tested and classified into one of two classes: E1 or E2, as specified in Table 2 and
Table 3.
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NOTE Products of Class E1 can be used without causing an indoor air concentration greater than 0,1 × 10 mg/kg (0,1
ppm) of formaldehyde.
The test requirement does not apply to sport floor covering to which no formaldehyde-containing materials were
added during production or post-production processing. These need not be classified, but may, without any testing,
be declared as Class E1.
Table 4 — Formaldehyde Class E1
Test method Requirement
a 3
Initial type testing EN 717–1 Release ≤ 0,12 mg/m
Factory production control EN 717–1 Release ≤ 0,12 mg/m
EN 717–2 Release ≤ 3,5 mg/m h
a
For established products, initial type testing may also be carried out on the basis of existing data with
EN 717–2 testing, either from factory production control or from external inspection.
Table 5 — Formaldehyde Class E2
Test method Requirement
Determination of the product- EN 717–1 Release > 0,12 mg/m
type on the basis of type
2 2
EN 717–2 Release > 3,5 mg/m h to ≤ 8 mg/m h
testing
Factory production control EN 717–1 Release > 0,12 mg/m
2 2
EN 717–2 Release > 3,5 mg/m h to ≤ 8 mg/m h
5.3 Emission of pentachlorophenol
Sport floor covering shall not contain pentachlorophenol or a derivative thereof as a component in the production
process of the product or of its raw materials. In cases where verification is required, if the content is less than
5 ppm by mass by the method described in Annex D, this requirement shall be considered to be met.
5.4 Release of other dangerous substances
National regulations on dangerous substances may require verification and declaration on release, and sometimes
content, when construction products covered by this standard are placed on those markets.
In the absence of European harmonized test methods, verification and declaration on release/content should be
done taking into account national provisions in the place of use.
NOTE An informative database covering European and national provisions on dangerous substances is available at the
Construction website on EUROPA accessed through: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/construction/cpd-ds/
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5.5 Linear friction
When tested by the method 1 described in EN (WI 00217098) using CEN rubber under dry conditions at a
temperature of (23 ± 2) °C, the sports floor covering shall have a coefficient of friction between 80 and 115
5.6 Shock absorption
When tested by the method described in EN 14808, carrying out a minimum of four tests plus one test for every
500 m of area, the mean shock absorption of the sport floor system shall be between 25 % and 75 % and no
individual result shall differ from the mean by more than ± 5 units.
NOTE 1 These values are laboratory values. Measurements on site may be carried out at different temperatures and
humilities depending on the ambient conditions of the sports hall, in which case the surface temperature and relative humidity
should be recorded in the test report.
NOTE 2 Information on typical shock absorption and vertical deformation values for sport floor systems is given in Annex B.
5.7 Resistance to rolling load
When tested by the method described in EN 1569, sports floor systems shall have a minimum resistance of
1500 N, the maximum indentation shall be 0,5 mm under a 300 mm straight edge and no perceivable damage shall
be observed after the test.
NOTE This property is important to ensure that the surface will not be damaged by equipment or seating that might be
moved around on it.
5.8 Resistance to wear
For synthetic sport floor systems, when tested by the method described in EN ISO 5470-1, using H18 wheels with a
1 kg load, the maximum loss in mass per 1 000 cycles shall be 1 000 mg.
For lacquers intended to be applied as part of scheduled maintenance, when tested by the method described in
EN ISO 5470-1, using CS10 wheels with a 500 g load, the maximum loss in mass per
1 000 cycles shall be 80 mg.
NOTE This property is important to ensure a reasonable expected lifetime in use, particularly for high usage areas (e.g.
areas in front of goal on ball pitches) which are prone to loss of material by abrasion.
6 Other characteristics
6.1 General
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6.2 Vertical ball behaviour
When tested by the method described in EN 12235 using a basketball, sports floor systems shall have a relative
rebound height ≥ 90 % of the rebound height on concrete.
6.3 Vertical deformation
When tested by the method described in EN 14809, the vertical deformation of sport floor systems shall not exceed
5,0 mm.
NOTE 1 These values are laboratory values. Measurements on site may be carried out at different temperatures and
humidity depending on the ambient conditions of the sports hall, in which case the surface temperature and relative humidity
should be recorded in the test report.
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NOTE 2 Information on typical shock absorption and vertical deformation values for sports floor systems is given in Annex B.
6.4 Specular reflectance
Where required, the specular reflectance of the sport floor covering shall be measured using the method described
in EN 13745, using an angle of 85°, and the mean value obtained shall be reported.
6.5 Specular gloss
When tested by the method described in EN ISO 2813 using an angle of incidence of 85°, matt sport floor
coverings shall have a specular gloss ≤ 30 % and lacquered sport floor coverings a specular gloss ≤ 45 %.
6.6 Resistance to indentation
When tested by the method described in EN 1516, the mean residual indentation of the sport floor covering,
measured 5 min after removal of the load, shall be reported and the mean residual indentation measured 24 h after
removal of the load shall be ≤ 0,5 mm.
For area-elastic sports floors, test only the upper layer supported on a rigid structure.
6.7 Resistance to impact
After conditioning for 14 days at a temperature of (50 ± 1) °C or (70 ± 1) °C and then testing by the method
described in EN 1517 at a test temperature of (10 ± 1) °C using an indenter with a mass of 800 g, there shall be
perceivable cracking, splitting, delamination or permanent indentation of the test piece except for wood sport floors
for which the indentation shall not exceed 0,5 mm.
For combined-elastic sport floor systems:
— - ageing of the point elastic component only.
— - to be tested either on the supporting area elastic system or on a rigid floor.
For area-elastic sport floor systems:
— - ageing of the sports floor covering only.
— - to be tested either on the supporting area elastic system or on a rigid floor
— For parquet:
— the whole system shall be tested without ageing at a temperature of 23 ± 2 °C.
Two classes are set up:
Class A: temperature of the conditioning is 50°C
Class B: temperature of the conditioning is 70°C
The choice of the class is the decision of the manufacturer.
NOTE Information on resistance to repeated impact of synthetic floors is given in Annex I
7 Positioning of test apparatus on sample
The position of the system testing spots (at least 5) is depending on the appropriate sports floor construction and
should cover all constructive elements. The positions fixed should be described by wording and for area elastic and
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combined elastic sports floor in addition shown in a drawing (scheme of the construction). This positioning is
requested for tests described in paragraph 4.6, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.
a) area elastic sports floor
— all constructive elements (if appropriate) as f. e. joints in the load distribution plate, between sleepers, on
sleepers, between pads, on pads, etc. have to be considered
b) point elastic sports floor
— in the area
— on the length and T -joints of each layer including the fabric and the top layer (if appropriate)
c) combined elastic sports floor
— all constructive elements of the area-elastic part (if appropriate) as i.e. joints in the load distribution plate,
between sleepers, on sleepers, between pads, on pads, etc. have to be considered as well as any specific
elements of the point-elastic part if appropriate
d) mixed elastic sports floor
— in the area
— - on the length and T-joints of each layer including the fabric
8 Requirements for site testing
8.1 General
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8.2 In situ testing conditions
The manufacturer shall declare the range temperature and humidity over which the product will satisfy the
requirements of the standard.
8.3 Requirements
Characteristics Requirements
Linear friction See paragraph 4.5
Shock absorption See paragraph 4.6
Vertical ball behaviour See paragraph 5.1
Vertical deformation See paragraph 5.2
Degree of evenness When tested by the method described in EN 13036–7 over the playing
area, including safety zones and out-runs, the greatest distance between
the straight edge and the sport floor surface shall not exceed 2 mm over
a measuring distance of 0,3 m and shall not exceed 6 mm over a
measuring distance of 3 m.
8.4 Positioning of test apparatus on site
All test positions should be recorded accurately. At least 3 linear friction measurements shall be made. At least 5
measurements of shock absorption, vertical deformation and vertical ball behaviour shall be made. Test locations
shall be selected to represent areas of high, medium and low use.
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Each in situ test
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