1 Scope
This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for
Class A floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the
buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class A floating leisure articles as specified in
ISO 25649‑1:2024, Table 1.
NOTE 1 Typical products in Class A (see Figures A.1 to A.3):
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— “Floating Islands” in near round or square shaped forms decorated with palm tree, sun shade, etc. high superstructure;
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— large floats/rafts in various shapes, from round to square;
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— large floating tubes, giant tubes (inflatable or inherently buoyant);
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— floating arm chairs, seats and sun beds;
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— air mattresses for use on the water;
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— recreational rafts/floating platforms/pontoons.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application:
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— pools;
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— protected areas of lakes, ponds;
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— protected area sea shore (no offshore winds, no currents).