What is BS EN 1517 about?
BS EN 1517 discusses about Surfaces for sports areas. BS EN 1517 specifies a method for the determination of resistance to the impact of sports floor systems. It is primarily designed to be used on surfaces intended for use in indoor sports halls. The test can be undertaken in the laboratory or on-site.
When undertaking tests on-site, it is important to note that permanent damage to the sports floor can be caused.
Who is BS EN 1517 for?
BS EN 1517 on surfaces for sports areas is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of sports floor
- Quality control laboratories
- Maintenance personnel
- End users
Why should you use BS EN 1517?
BS EN 1517 specifies a method for the determination of resistance to the impact of sports floor systems that helps manufacturers and flooring suppliers for the operations and maintenance of sports floor surfaces.
BS EN 1517 discusses the range of floor surfaces available for sports facilities and offers and gives guidance on selection.
BS EN 1517 provides requirements for different sports and the extent to which some surfaces are considered as 'multi-sport' surfaces, together with design, cost, and construction implications.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1517:2020 supersedes BS EN 1517:2000, which is withdrawn.
BS EN 1517:2020 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 1517:2000.
These include:
- Enhanced description of test apparatus
- More defined procedure for assessing cracking, delamination, or permanent indentation
- Procedure for on-site tests
