What is this BS EN 13899 - Roller sports equipment about?
BS EN 13899 discusses BS EN 13899 applies to roller skates intended for users with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg.
BS EN 13899 specifies safety requirements for roller skates, specifications for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use.
Note 1: Roller skates for use by a user of less than 20 kg do not belong to the scope of BS EN 13899. They are toys.
Note 2: BS EN 13899 does not apply to inline-skates according to EN 13843.
Who is BS EN 13899 - Roller sports equipment for?
BS EN 13899 on roller sports equipment is useful for:
- Roller skates manufacturers
- Roller skates designers
- Roller skates testing personals
Why should you use BS EN 13899 - Roller sports equipment?
Roller sports equipment whose chassis has axles, one behind the other with the pair of wheels on each. It is attached to the users boot or shoe by means of straps, as an integrated part of a boot or shoe, and as a detachable chassis of a purpose built boot or shoe
BS EN 13899 discusses requirements, classification of roller skates, safety requirements, testing, test specimen, and marking. This will help you to ensure safety requirements for roller skates.
