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BS EN 13138-1:2008

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Buoyant aids for swimming instruction Safety requirements and test methods for buoyant aids to be worn

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-10-2014

Superseded by

BS EN 13138-1:2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2012

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety Requirements
6 Test methods
7 Warnings and markings
Annex A (normative) - Procedures for testing
        resistance of markings to saliva
Annex B (normative) - Procedures for testing
        efficiency of valves of inflatable devices
Annex C (normative) - Security of the pressure
        release of buckles
Annex D (normative) - Procedures for testing
        adjustability, retention of function, edges,
        corners and points by assessment panel
Annex E (normative) - Test procedures for seam
        strength and durability of inflatable devices
Annex F (normative) - Test procedures for determining
        the puncture resistance of inflatable devices
Annex G (normative) - Test procedures for integrity
        of the entire assembly
Annex H (informative) - Significant changes between
        this document and the previous edition of EN 13138-1:2008
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
         89/686/EEC
Bibliography

Defines safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer for swimming aids intended to assist beginners with movement through the water while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke.

Committee
SW/136/8
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 98/701156 DC (05/2004) Supersedes 06/30148736 DC. (11/2008) Supersedes BS 7661(1993). (06/2012) Supersedes 12/30254411 DC. (10/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
30
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing, marking andinformation supplied by the manufacturerfor swimming aidsintended to assist beginners with movement through the waterwhilst learning to swim or whilst learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methodsoftest for verification of these requirements.

This Part 1 European Standard applies only to devices that are designed to be worn, to be securelyattachedto the body and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It onlyapplies to Class B devicesintended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes. It doesnotapplyto Class A or Class C devices, to swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancyaids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.

BS PAS 81(2005) : 2005 SPECIFICATION FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF SWIMMING POOLS

ISO 105-E04:2013 Textiles — Tests for colour fastness — Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration
89/686/EEC : 1989 AMD 5 2012 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1989 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EN ISO 105-E04:2013 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E04: Colour fastness to perspiration (ISO 105-E04:2013)
EN 15649-2:2009+A2:2013 Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 2: Consumer information
EN ISO 105-E03:2010 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part E03: Colour fastness to chlorinated water (swimming-pool water) (ISO 105-E03:2010)
ISO 105-E03:2010 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part E03: Colour fastness to chlorinated water (swimming-pool water)
EN 71-1:2014 Safety of toys - Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties
ISO 12402-9:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 9: Test methods
EN 15649-1:2009+A2:2013 Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 1: Classification, materials, general requirements and test methods
ISO 105-X12:2016 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing
ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods
EN ISO 3696:1995 Water for analytical laboratory use - Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987)
EN 20105-A02:1994 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour (ISO 105-A02:1993)
EN ISO 105-X12:2016 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part X12: Colour fastness to rubbing (ISO 105-X12:2016)
ISO 105-A02:1993 Textiles Tests for colour fastness Part A02: Grey scale for assessing change in colour
ISO 12402-7:2006 Personal flotation devices Part 7: Materials and components Safety requirements and test methods

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