1 Scope
This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials,
safety, performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water
in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
This document (EN 15649‑1) is only applicable with EN 15649‑2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649‑3 to EN 15649‑7).
NOTE 1 Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN15649–3 to EN 15649–7.
NOTE 2 The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649–2.
This standard is not applicable to:
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— aquatic toys according to Directive 2009/48/EC (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
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— inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to Directive 94/25/EC;
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— buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to Directive 89/686/EEC;
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— air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
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— floating seats for angling purposes;
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— surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
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— water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
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— devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
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— devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
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— rings intended for use on water slides;
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— wading devices.