Artificial climbing structures. Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering walls

BS EN 12572-2:2017

British Standards Institution
Artificial climbing structures. Safety requirements and test methods for bouldering walls Download document

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Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Details safety requirements, test methods, marking and documentation for bouldering walls, including the safety zone and is applicable for normal use, but excludes ice climbing, dry tooling, playground equipment and deep water soloing. Safety requirements encompass maximum wall height, impact absorbing material, impact area, connection of modular foam safety mat elements, structural integrity, impact resistance and deflection of surface elements, falling space and bouldering wall surfaces.

History

Supersedes BS EN 12572-2:2008.

ISBN

9780580899010

Subjects

  • Playground fittings/equipment
  • External works and landscaping

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