BS EN 13138-2:2014

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Safety Requirements
6 Test methods
7 Marking, labelling and packaging
Annex A (normative) - Procedures for testing efficiency
        of non-return valves of inflatable devices
Annex B (normative) - Test procedures for seam
        strength and durability of inflatable devices
Annex C (normative) - Test procedures for determining
        the puncture resistance of inflatable devices
Annex D (normative) - Procedures for testing resistance
        of marking to saliva
Annex E (informative) - Significant changes between this
        document and the previous edition EN 13138-2:2007
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Defines safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing and marking for swimming devices intended to assist users with movement through the water in the early stages of water awareness, while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke.

This European Standard specifies safety requirements for construction, performance, sizing and marking for swimming devices intended to assist users with movement through the water in the early stages of water awareness, while learning to swim or while learning part of a swimming stroke. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements. This part2 of EN13138 applies only to class C devices that are designed to be held in the hands or by the body. Typical devices include kick boards and pull/kick boards. These devices are used to assist in learning to swim or to assist with swimming strokes and improving specific elements of the stroke, which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It does not apply to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.