BS EN 14974:2006 – Facilities for users of roller sports equipment — Safety requirements and test methods
1 Scope
This standard applies to facilities for users of inline-skates, roller skates, skateboards or similar roller sports equipment, as well as BMX cycles (hereinafter referred to as facility/facilities).
It specifies general and specific requirements and test methods for facilities used in unsupervised areas.
The purpose of this European Standard is to specify the safety requirements, which to a large extent protect users and third parties (e.g. spectators) from hazards when using a facility as intended or as can be reasonably expected.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application 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 59, Glass reinforced plastics – Measurement of hardness by means of a Barcol impressor.
EN 206-1 , Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 300:1 997, Oriented Strand Boards (OSB) – Definitions, classification and specifications
EN 301 , Adhesives, phenolic and aminoplastic, for load-bearing timber structures – Classification and performance requirements
EN 31 2, Particleboards – Specifications
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EN 338:2003, Structural timber – Strength classes
EN 351 -1 , Durability of wood and wood-based products – Preservative-treated solid wood – Part 1: Classification of preservative penetration and retention
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
facility for users of roller sports equipment
structure and necessary area designated for users of roller sports equipment including inline-skates, roller skates,skateboards or similar roller sports equipment, as well as BMX cycles
3.2
structure
sports equipment having a solid surface on which the user of skateboards, roller skates, inline skates or similar roller sports equipment as well as BMX cycles can manoeuvre freely
3.3
ramp
structure incorporating one or more transitions and/or banks
3.4
transition
curved part of the riding surface
3.5
riding surface
part of the structure intended for grinding, sliding and rolling
3.6
rolling surface
part of the structure intended for rollingm
3.7
grinding surface
part of the structure intended for grinding and sliding
BS EN 14974:2006 – Facilities for users of roller sports equipment — Safety requirements and test methods