SIST EN ISO 25649-6:2025
(Main)Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 6: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class D devices (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 6: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class D devices (ISO 25649-6:2024)
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to ISO 25649-1:2024.
This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2):
— inflatable climbing structures on the water;
— bouncing platforms;
— inflatable slides;
— water trampolines;
— teeter totters;
— obstacle courses.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— lakes, ponds;
— open sea;
— sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und im Wasser - Teil 6: Zusätzliche besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Artikel der Klasse D (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Dieses Dokument legt sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren in Bezug auf Materialien, Sicherheit und Gebrauchstauglichkeit sowie Verbraucherinformationen für klassifizierte schwimmende Freizeitartikel für den Gebrauch auf und im Wasser nach ISO 25649 1:2024 fest.
Dieses Dokument ist anwendbar für schwimmende Freizeitartikel für den Gebrauch auf und im Wasser der Klasse D nach ISO 25649 1:2024, unabhängig davon, ob der Auftrieb durch Aufblasen oder selbstschwimmende Materialien erzielt wird.
ANMERKUNG 1 Typische Produkte, die die Klasse D bilden (siehe Bild A.1 und Bild A.2):
aufblasbare Kletterstrukturen auf dem Wasser;
Hüpfplattformen;
aufblasbare Rutschen;
Wassertrampoline;
Wasserwippen;
Hindernisparcours.
ANMERKUNG 2 Typische Orte der Verwendung:
Schwimmbecken;
Seen, Teiche;
offenes Meer;
Küstenstrand (kein ablandiger Wind, keine Strömung).
Articles des loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Partie 6: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe D (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Le présent document spécifie les exigences de sécurité et les méthodes d’essai applicables aux matériaux, à la sécurité, aux performances et aux informations aux consommateurs pour les articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l’eau classés conformément à l’ISO 25649-1:2024.
Le présent document est applicable aux articles de loisirs flottants de Classe D à utiliser sur ou dans l’eau conformément à l’ISO 25649-1:2024, dont la flottabilité est assurée par gonflage ou par un matériau ayant une flottabilité propre.
NOTE 1 Produits types appartenant à la Classe D (voir la Figure A.1 et la Figure A.2):
— structures gonflables d’escalade à utiliser sur l’eau;
— plateformes à rebond;
— toboggans gonflables;
— trampolines aquatiques;
— balançoires à bascule;
— courses d’obstacles.
NOTE 2 Lieux d’utilisation types:
— piscines;
— lacs, étangs;
— pleine mer;
— bord de mer (pas de vent de terre ni de courant).
Plavajoči pripomočki za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej - 6. del: Dodatne posebne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za pripomočke razreda D (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Ta dokument določa varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode v zvezi z materiali, varnostjo, lastnostmi ter informacijami za potrošnike za razvrščene plavajoče pripomočke za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej v skladu s standardom ISO 25649-1:2024.
Ta dokument se uporablja za plavajoče pripomočke za prosti čas razreda D, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej v skladu s standardom ISO 25649-1:2024, ne glede na to, ali je plovnost dosežena z napihovanjem ali plovnim materialom.
OPOMBA 1: Tipični izdelki razreda D (glej sliki A.1 in A.2):
– napihljiva vodna igrala;
– ploščadi za skakanje;
– napihljivi tobogani;
– trampolini na vodi;
– napihljive gugalnice;
– proge z ovirami.
OPOMBA 2: Običajna mesta uporabe:
– bazeni;
– jezera, ribniki;
– odprto morje;
– morska obala (brez morskih vetrov, brez tokov).
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 25649-6:2017
Plavajoči pripomočki za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej - 6. del:
Dodatne posebne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za pripomočke razreda
D (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 6: Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for Class D devices (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und im Wasser - Teil 6: Zusätzliche
besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Artikel der Klasse
D (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Articles des loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Partie 6: Exigences de sécurité
et méthodes d'essai complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe D (ISO 25649-
6:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 25649-6:2024
ICS:
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 25649-6
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.40 Supersedes EN ISO 25649-6:2017
English Version
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part
6: Additional specific safety requirements and test
methods for Class D devices (ISO 25649-6:2024)
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und
Partie 6: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai im Wasser - Teil 6: Zusätzliche besondere
complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe D sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
(ISO 25649-6:2024) Prüfverfahren für Artikel der Klasse D (ISO 25649-
6:2024)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 November 2024.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered . 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 25649-6:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports
and other recreational facilities and equipment" in collaboration with 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 May 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 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 ISO 25649-6:2017.
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
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United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 25649-6:2024 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 25649-6:2024 without any
modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the safety requirements
of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request Mandate
M/372 Floating leisure products for use on or in the water to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to the product safety requirements for floating leisure products for use on or in the water
pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive
2001/95/EC, compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers,
within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding
safety requirements set in the Directive and specified in the request M/372 and associated EFTA
regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Commission Decision No
2005/323/EC of 21/04/2005 implementing the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC
and Commission's standardization request M/372 for floating leisure articles for use on or in the
water
Correspondence between this European
Standard and the Safety Requirements of
Clause(s)/subclause(s) of
Commission Decision No 2005/323/EC Remarks/Notes
this EN ISO 25649-6
implementing the Directive 2001/95/EC
and specified in the request M/372
C.1 Specific safety requirements
C.1 (a) floating stability in accordance with 4.5.1, 4.5.2
the intended and foreseeable use;
C.1 (b) minimum buoyancy and, in case of 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4
inflatable articles, residual buoyancy after
failure of one air chamber. Additionally
retention of function where appropriate and
in particular where collective use is intended
or likely;
C.1 (c) means of getting hold during use, easy 4.5.5
gripping
C.1 (d) easy escape in case of capsizing, 4.4.1, 4.5.6.2, 4.5.13,
avoidance of any other forms of entrapments 4.5.14.1, 4.5.14.2, 4.5.15.2,
or entanglement regarding parts of the Clause 5
human body
C.1 (e) means to facilitate re-embarkation in 4.5.6.1, 4.5.6.2
particular where collective use is intended as
4.5.2.1
well as means of getting hold when in the
water in an emergency
C.2 Warnings and information in respect of cautious use of the product
Correspondence between this European
Standard and the Safety Requirements of
Clause(s)/subclause(s) of
Commission Decision No 2005/323/EC Remarks/Notes
this EN ISO 25649-6
implementing the Directive 2001/95/EC
and specified in the request M/372
C.2 (a) labelling regarding limitation of use:
— Number of users 4.3.2, Clause 5
— Total weight 4.3.2
— Risks linked to wind 4.5.7.1, Clause 5
— currents and tides Clause 5
4.3.1, 4.5.3.1, 4.5.5.2.1,
— height 4.5.5.6, 4.5.8.1.2, 4.5.8.2,
4.5.9.5, 4.5.16.1, Clause 5
— interactions with other products and 4.5.9
objects (safety distance)
— foreseeable misuse Clause 5
C.2 (b) Warning “Attention: no protection Clause 5
against drowning. Swimmers only”
C.2 (c) Use of adequate personal protective Clause 5
equipment (PEE) against drowning and for
impact resistance.
C.2 (d) Instruction of inflation and pressure Clause 5 Clause 5 simply states
conditions, maintenance, repair, storage and that information needs to
disposal (repeated use and aging process) be included with each
device
C.2 (e) specific warnings for categories of Clause 5
consumers at risk when using product
(children, non-swimmers, elderly, etc.)
WARNING 1 Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 Other Union legislation may be applicable to the products falling within the scope of
this standard.
International
Standard
ISO 25649-6
Second edition
Floating leisure articles for use on
2024-10
and in the water —
Part 6:
Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for
Class D devices
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l’eau —
Partie 6: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai
complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe D
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Safety requirements and test methods . 3
4.1 General .3
4.2 Design of buckles and other fixings .3
4.2.1 Requirements .3
4.2.2 Test method .3
4.3 Sizing and admissible number of users, maximum load capacity.3
4.3.1 Product sizing .3
4.3.2 User sizing .3
4.3.3 Space per person per trampoline .4
4.4 Components .4
4.4.1 Valves and stoppers (special requirements for Class D) .4
4.4.2 Test method .5
4.5 In water performance .5
4.5.1 Class D devices, floating stability .5
4.5.2 Floating devices not claiming to provide floating stability .5
4.5.3 Buoyancy and amount of residual buoyancy .5
4.5.4 Minimum buoyancy for floating leisure articles claiming floating stability when
fully inflated .6
4.5.5 Carrying handles and climbing facilities .6
4.5.6 Re-embarkation from the water.9
4.5.7 Anchorage .10
4.5.8 Water depth .10
4.5.9 Horizontal safety distance with surrounding area . 12
4.5.10 Visibility . 13
4.5.11 Repair kit .14
4.5.12 Springs, protection against corrosion, durability.14
4.5.13 Safety pad for trampolines and buoyancy platforms .14
4.5.14 Connection of inflatable components . 15
4.5.15 Swimming in close proximity and under extra-large floating leisure articles .16
4.5.16 Specific requirements for swing devices as an end-module or used as a stand-
alone module .17
4.6 Pool use of water park modules or modular arrangements .18
5 Instruction manual .18
6 Exclusions .18
6.1 Exemptions .19
6.2 Deviations .19
Annex A (informative) Examples of typical products forming Class D .20
Annex B (normative) Specific information for devices exceeding 5 m height .23
Annex C (normative) Pool use of water park modules or modular arrangements .24
Annex D (informative) Anchorage .30
Bibliography .34
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and
equipment, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136, Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment, in accordance with the
Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 25649-6:2017), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— update of the scope;
— update of Clause 2;
— update of Clause 3;
— in 4.2.1, update of the requirements regarding the force to apply for the test method;
— in 4.5.3.1, addition of requirements on the residual buoyancy for structure > 1,5 m height;
— creation of 4.5.5.6 on products with climbing functions;
— creation of 4.5.8.1 on water depth information;
— creation of 4.5.8.2 on water depth calculation for specific products;
— in 4.5.11.1 addition of requirements on the repair kit;
— update of Clause 5;
— update of Annex A,
— creation of Annex B on specific information for devices exceeding 5 m height;
— creation of Annex C and specific requirement for pool use of water parc modules.
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A list of all parts in the ISO 25649 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.
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Introduction
The products described in this document are characterized by their enormous size and intended collective
use. Therefore, most safety requirements concentrate on floating stability under full and single sided load,
collision of users, entrapment and entanglement issues as well as safety distances and sufficient water depth
in relation to jumping and potential falling heights provided by the various “action modules”. Another issue
is the assembly of these stand-alone modules to large and complex activity courses. The assembly creates
entrapment risks at the interfaces and needs to be assessed under the aspect of closing those interfaces.
Consumer information related to safe use is an important supplement.
Class D devices are applicable to persons older than 36 months who are able to swim. Class D devices are
intended to be anchored in position or free floating. They are designed for active use on the water surface.
Class D devices are especially designed for active use, including jumping, playing, climbing and any other
related activity on the inflatable.
See Annex A for examples of typical products forming Class D. See Figure 1 for interior structure of Class D
devices.
Figure 1 — Interior structure of Class D devices
The risk assessment for this document is shown in Table 1.
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Table 1 — Introductory risk analysis
Function; Position of user
Type of Partial risk related
Typical range of in regard to the Final Protection aims
Class Place of usage movement/ Predictable misuse to water
products usage; target/ equipment, eleva- risk standard/ regulation
propulsion environment
age group tion above water
Trampolines Sea shore or Jumping on Static use on a Considerable Use by non- Collision of persons; Age limits; swimmers
on the water of close to shore; devices/in the determined place, elevation swimmers; collision with objects only; no protruding
various sizes lakes; smoothly water, dual device moored depending on the overcrowding; (anchoring); parts; no entrapment;
running rivers; use: resting, may also be free size of the device insufficient water insufficient water cushioning; warnings;
big pools; use as platform floating; users and jumping depth; impact in depth; safety supervision of small
amusement all age groups, jumping; all sorts height; entrapment water, collision; distances; dangerous children
parks swimmers of movements through swimming entrapment through proximity to other
Trampoline D
underneath the swimming objects; shallow
(D1, D2)
structure underneath device, water; re-embarking
climbing/ DROWNING
lack of supervision (grab handles)
jumping
(small children)
structures
Large floatable Sea shore/ All age groups, Devices static Depending on the Depending on the size As above Supervision; no rules
structures for close to shore; swimmers (drifting or size of the device; of the device; heights are known for on the
action and fun, lakes; rivers; big moored); users height up to 4 m are up to 4 m are likely; water equipment; safety
mainly climbing pools; amuse- are jumping; likely; jumps and jumps and falls are transfers are likely
jumping, rollick- ment parks climbing; sliding; falls are part of the part of the game from land-bound toy
ing; bouncing bouncing; (see game structures
castles on water also trampolines)
International Standard ISO 25649-6:2024(en)
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water —
Part 6:
Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for
Class D devices
1 Scope
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety, performance
and consumer information for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in the water according to
ISO 25649-1:2024.
This document is applicable to Class D floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to
ISO 25649-1:2024 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class D (see Figure A.1 and Figure A.2):
— inflatable climbing structures on the water;
— bouncing platforms;
— inflatable slides;
— water trampolines;
— teeter totters;
— obstacle courses.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
— pools;
— lakes, ponds;
— open sea;
— sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements 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 913:2018, Gymnastic equipment — General safety requirements and test methods
EN 13138-3:2021, Buoyant aids for swimming instruction — Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for
swim seats into which a user is positioned
ISO 25649-1:2024, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 1: Classification, materials,
general requirements and test methods
ISO 25649-2:2024, Floating leisure articles for use on or in the water — Part 2: Consumer information
ISO 25649-6:2024(en)
ISO 25649-3:2024, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 3: Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for Class A devices
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 25649-1:2024 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
residual buoyancy
provision of remaining buoyancy in case of a defect of any buoyancy chamber
3.2
re-embarkation aids
design feature that facilitates getting back on the floating leisure article from an in-water position, regardless
whether the buoyant structure is fully inflated or any chamber is deflated
3.3
safety pad
trampoline cover for springs, metal frame and fringe zone of the jumping surface
3.4
available area
area on or inside a floating article that can be unrestrictedly used for user accommodation when taking the
intended posture(s)
3.5
load capacity
value stated by the manufacturer representing the maximum load on a buoyant structure under which a
safe floating position is assured
3.6
unsupported material
materials that have no reinforcing textiles
3.7
module
functional element of floating leisure articles that can be used as a stand-alone device or integrated with
other functional elements into a complex modular arrangement (3.8) of any optional shape
Note 1 to entry: The two major types of modules are flat connection modules and action modules.
3.8
modular arrangements
individually and variable combination of single floating leisure article modules (3.7), flat connection and
action modules in a way that a multi-functional water park is created and can be modified by exchanging an
optional number of modules when needed
Note 1 to entry: Action modules include climbing module, water slide module, trampoline module, swing module, etc.
ISO 25649-6:2024(en)
4 Safety requirements and test methods
4.1 General
Construction of a floating leisure article Class D device shall be such that it corresponds in terms of design,
dimensions, safety, strength and durability to its intended use. The requirements set out in this document
were chosen to ensure compliance with these considerations. When floating leisure articles provide
buoyancy in several components, these requirements shall apply to all components. Inflatables shall provide
residual buoyancy if one air chamber fails. This residual buoyancy maintains the safety of the device even if
its function might be lost. The safety requirements in this document are therefore related to:
— design;
— sizing;
— materials;
— strength;
— performance;
— information.
General and common material related requirements and test method as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024 and
ISO 25649-2:2024 shall apply for Class D devices (inflatable or inherent buoyant).
In individual cases, due to the unpredictability of existing and future products, a corresponding choice shall
be made by the test house.
With regard to those risks resulting from extreme height, devices exceeding 5 m height shall be submitted
to further risks analysis (as stated in Annex B).
4.2 Design of buckles and other fixings
4.2.1 Requirements
If buckles or other detachable fastening devices are used as components of Class D devices in order to attach
or connect functional parts or other components, they shall require at least two simultaneous actions for
their release or opening in order to prevent an unintended opening. When one of the two sequences of buckle
opening relies on pressure, it shall be necessary to apply a force of at least 50 N on this release mechanism.
4.2.2 Test method
Verification shall be executed by the test panel. In case of a locking system based on pressure, the testing
shall be done in accordance with EN 13138-3:2021, Annex E.
4.3 Sizing and admissible number of users, maximum load capacity
4.3.1 Product sizing
The device shall not exceed a maximum accessible platform height of 5 m.
See Annex B for specific recommendations related to devices exceeding 5 m maximum height.
4.3.2 User sizing
If a specific size/body weight correlation between user and device is relevant, the marking shall be in
accordance with the range of body weights. The size/body weights of the user shall be indicated on the
product by completing the relevant boxes of the appropriate safety information symbols “Number of users,
adult/children” (Figure 22) and/or “Maximum load capacity” (Figure 27) as specified in ISO 25649-2:2024.
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Devices shall be marked according to their size and/or number of permitted users and maximum load
capacity as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024 and ISO 25649-2:2024.
Devices including dual or multiple use (e.g. jumping on a trampoline or lying rest) shall include markings in
accordance with ISO 25649-2:2024 for all intended functions.
4.3.3 Space per person per trampoline
4.3.3.1 Requirements
Class D products shall be labelled with the intended posture of the user(s) [lying/sitting/standing and
relaxing or jumping (for multiple use bounce platforms or trampolines)] and the maximum permissible
number of users recommended by the manufacturer.
The minimum space for a user in lying posture shall correspond to a flexible template (adult/child) the
dimensions of which are specified in ISO 25649 1:2024, A.1.1. The minimum space for a sitting user shall
correspond to the template (adult/child) as specified in ISO 25649 1:2024, A.1.2. In cases of combined use
(sitting and lying), the template for a lying person shall be applied to determine the available area.
For multiple use bounce platforms or trampolines, the maximum number of jumpers shall correlate
with the space available for each jumper. A 1,5 m jumping surface diameter is required per jumper. Each
increase of jumping surface by 1,5 m shall allow for an increase of one more jumper. The total number of
jumpers shall however not exceed three persons. The minimum space for a user in relaxing position should
correspond to a flexible template (adult/child), the dimensions of which are specified in ISO 25649-1:2024,
A.1. The minimum space for a sitting or lying user shall correspond to the template (adult/child) as specified
in ISO 25649-1:2024, A.1. The maximum permissible number of users shall be recommended by the
manufacturer.
In deviation to other specifications related to land-based trampolines, a 1,5 m jumping circle diameter
per person can be accepted considering experience over a period of 10 years without accidents related to
this space per person and the fact that the trampolines in question shall meet a high level of fall protection
requirements (covering of rigid objects on the surface according to 4.5.13).
The total number of users determined by the template shall not exceed the load capacity and floating
stability of the device.
4.3.3.2 Test method
Testing shall be done by applying the relevant lying/sitting templates as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024,
A.1. Templates shall be stretched out over the area available to the user without overlapping. Templates
may be arrayed to optimize the number of users without exceeding the load capacity of the device. Check
for appropriate labelling in accordance with safety information symbols “Number of users, adult/children”
(Figure 22) and/or “Maximum load capacity” (Figure 27) as specified in ISO 25649-2:2024.
4.4 Components
4.4.1 Valves and stoppers (special requirements for Class D)
All Class D floating leisure articles shall be fitted with non-return valves. Valves should meet the relevant
requirements in ISO 25649-1:2024, 5.9.
In deviation to ISO 25649-1:2024, the protrusion of the valve and stopper shall not exceed 20 mm above the
surrounding surface when the device has been inflated. When accessible during intended use, protruding
parts of valves shall be rounded and not create entanglement or entrapment (see ISO 25649-1:2024, 5.4).
When tested in accordance with 4.2.2, the inflatable device shall not collapse due to a sudden loss of air
pressure.
The valves shall be located in a safe place that does not obstruct the use of the products and shall be
positioned such that it cannot easily be opened by an individual. If placement shall be in visible view
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and located where it is easily reachable, then a locking system for the valve or a valve apron (permanent
covering) shall be used.
The valves should have no hazardous parts that result in entrapment (such as loose strings).
4.4.2 Test method
Visual inspection and assessment shall be by assessment panel.
4.5 In water performance
4.5.1 Class D devices, floating stability
4.5.1.1 Requirements
All Class D floating leisure articles shall provide sufficient buoyancy and buoyancy distribution to bear the
weight of the intended number of users and meet the intended functions. Devices shall float stable with all
admitted passengers represented by the test subjects, as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, 5.5. Test subjects
shall be placed on the device, adopting the posture representing the most uneven load distribution (multiple
postures if applicable). Test in accordance with 4.5.1.2.
The capability of stable floating performance shall be marked on the product via the appropriate safety
information symbol “Floating stability/balancing” (Figure 32) as specified in ISO 25649-2:2024.
4.5.1.2 Test method
The maximum number of test subjects according to manufacturer’s declaration (adults, children)
shall be placed within the available area in a way most likely to cause failure but without stretching
(see ISO 25649-1:2024, 5.5.4 and 5.5.5, posture 1.1, and adjust). The test procedure, i.e. loading and body
posture, shall cover all intended functions of a device.
4.5.2 Floating devices not claiming to provide floating stability
4.5.2.1 Requirements
a) Residual buoyancy shall be sufficient to keep all permissible users afloat when holding on to the device.
b) The achievable floating position shall enable users to keep their airways above water without using
swimming strokes or any other active movements to keep them afloat except holding to the device.
c) These means shall be available and reachable for each permissible user after immersion.
4.5.2.2 Test method
Testing shall be made by the assessment panel in accordance with ISO 25649-1:2024, 5.5.
4.5.3 Buoyancy and amount of residual buoyancy
4.5.3.1 Requirement
The amount of buoyancy shall be sufficient to keep the number of permissible users safely afloat even if one
air chamber fails to allow the user(s) enough time to reach safety. When tested in accordance with 4.5.3.2,
the device shall provide stable floating position. If the structure is > 1,5 m height and the user can enter it, a
minimum of two air chambers shall be provided.
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4.5.3.2 Test method
In compliance with the specified number of permissible users, test subject shall take position. Open all
valves. The number of permissible users should stay afloat if any air chamber fails so that each permissible
user can disembark to a safe position.
Verification shall be by assessment panel.
4.5.4 Minimum buoyancy for floating leisure articles claiming floating stability when fully inflated
4.5.4.1 Requirements
The device shall keep a minimum buoyancy when the admissible number of users according to the
manufacturer and to weight dimension as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Annex A, is on the floating leisure
article.
4.5.4.2 Test methods
The maximum number of test subjects according to manufacturer’s declaration (adults, children) shall be
displayed within the available area. Check whether the floating leisure article provides nominative buoyancy.
Assessment shall be by assessment panel.
4.5.5 Carrying handles and climbing facilities
4.5.5.1 Carrying handles
Any carrying handle shall withstand a pulling force of 750 N when tested in accordance with 4.5.5.2.2.
4.5.5.2 Climbing handles, strength and safety distances
4.5.5.2.1 Requirements
Climbing facilities in form of grab handles shall withstand a pulling force of 1 000 N when tested in
accordance with 4.5.5.2.2.
The distance between the surface and the grab handle shall not exceed 30 mm ± 10 mm if the handle is
loaded with a force of 300 N vertically to the surrounding surface.
Cylindrically shaped grab handles shall have a diameter of not less than 20 mm and the protrusion above the
surrounding surface shall not exceed 30 mm ± 10 mm when loaded as specified above.
Climbing facilities in form of pocket handles shall provide an inner width of at least 100 mm and a grab
barrier of 30 mm ± 10 mm (see Figure 2 and Figure 3).
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Dimensions in millimetres
Figure 2 — Climbing handle, pocket version
Figure 3 — Grab handle
If a climbing installation above a height of 2 m provides a platform area greater than 3 m × 3 m, this area
should offer grab handles for users.
4.5.5.2.2 Test methods
Check by visual inspection and measuring.
Apply test force of 1 000 N in the direction most likely to cause failure.
Apply test force of 300 N for measuring the safety distance. This force shall be applied in the middle of the
handle by using a load application device (e.g. a strap) of 20 mm in width.
4.5.5.3 Foot holds for climbing
Foot holds shall be preferably designed in the form of foot pockets. The interior minimum dimensions shall
be as shown in Figure 4.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 foot/foot pocket
Figure 4 — Minimum interior dimensions for foot pockets
Footholds in form of facilities attached onto the surface of the floating leisure article shall provide a minimum
step depth of ≥ 80 mm and an inner minimum width of ≥ 140 mm. The protrusion above the surrounding
surface shall be ≥ 100 mm.
4.5.5.4 Openings
Openings, normally created by tubes and pipes, shall be < 8 mm and > 25 mm.
4.5.5.5 Test methods
Apply specified pulling forces in the direction most likely to cause failure. Dimensions of edges and corners
shall be checked by measuring and visual inspection. Openings shall be tested with cylindrical test probes
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