EN 13138-1:2014

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

This European Standard specifies 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. It also gives methods of test for verification of these requirements.This part 1 of EN 13138 applies only to devices that are designed to be worn, to be securely attached to the body and which have either inherent buoyancy or can be inflated. It only applies to Class B devices intended to introduce the user to the range of swimming strokes. It does not apply to Class A or Class C devices, to pull buoys, swim rings, lifebuoys, buoyancy aids, lifejackets or aquatic toys.