What is BS EN 13451-4 - Swimming pool starting platforms about?
BS EN 13451-4 specifies safety requirements for starting platforms in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451-1:2011 and should be read in conjunction with it.
The requirements of this specific standard take priority over those in EN 13451-1:2011.
BS EN 13451-4 is applicable to manufactured starting platforms for use in competition and training in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2.
Who is BS EN 13451-4 - Swimming pool starting platforms for?
BS EN 13451-4 on swimming pool starting platforms is useful for:
- Swimming pool starting platforms manufacturers, suppliers, and installers
- Swimming pool builders
Why should you use BS EN 13451-4 - Swimming pool starting platforms?
Starting platforms are mounted on the pool deck at the end of swimming pools.
BS EN 13451-4 provides you guidance on the design, structural integrity, and slip resistance. This will allow you to improve the safety of swimming pool starting platforms.
BS EN 13451-4 aids manufacturers on the instructions they should provide to the users.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13451-4:2014 supersedes BS EN 13451-4:2001 which is withdrawn.
In relation to EN 13451-4:2001 the following main amendments have been made:
- The scope has been updated by referring to EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2
- Requirements for an adjustable setting back plate have been added (see Figure 1)
- Advice for handgrips forward start has been added
- Clause 6 "Manufacturer’s instructions" has been added
- Annex A has been deleted
