What is this BS EN 13219 - Trampolines about?
BS EN 13219 discusses gymnastic equipment and trampolines with a focus on functional and safety requirements, and test methods. BS EN 13219 specifies functional requirements for five types of trampolines and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 913.
BS EN 13219 is applicable to five types of trampolines intended for use under the qualified supervision of a competent person as identified.
Note: BS EN 13219 does not apply to tumble tracks (fast tracks), trampolines, and mini trampolines intended for home use, safety harnesses, or other accessories.
Who is BS EN 13219 - Trampolines for?
BS EN 13219 on trampolines is useful for sporting goods manufacturers. Specific users of BS EN 13219 are as follows:
- Product designers
- Quality control executives
- Safety inspection officers
- Regulating authorities
Why should you use BS EN 13219 - Trampolines?
Trampolines, mini-trampolines, and double mini trampolines are classified by the design types and sizes in BS EN 13219.
BS EN 13219 discusses functional requirements, safety requirements, free space under the bed, elastic properties, frame and suspension padding, storage and transport device, test methods, testing of padding, shock absorption test, and rigidity test. BS EN 13219 helps you to manufacture safe trampolines.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13219:2008 supersedes EN 13219:2001, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13219:2008 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 13219:2001.
These include:
- The dimensions and tables have been adapted
- Safety requirements and test methods have been completed
- Instructions for use and marking have been modified
- Clause on warning label has been deleted
- Figures have been changed