British Standards Institution

Source:: CEN
Committee:: SW/136/8 - Swimming pools and aquatic equipment
Categories:: Lifejackets, buoyancy aids and flotation devices | Equipment. Outdoor and water sports
Number of comments:: 0

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This European Standard specifies safety and performance requirements regarding the in-water behaviour of Buoyant aids for swimming instruction according to prEN 13138‑1:2018. It specifies in-water test methods based on the application of test manikin as well as on human test subjects.This document applies only in connection with prEN 13138‑1:2018.

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1. Proposal (Complete)

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2. Draft (Complete)

Draft start date:

16/11/2017

3. Public Comments

Public Comments start date:

08/02/2018

Public Comments end date:

03/04/2018

4. Comment Resolution

Comment Resolution start date:

07/03/2022

5. Approval

6. Publication

Publication start date:

26/05/2022

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BS EN 13138-4 Buoyant aids for swimming instruction. - Part 4: In water performance, requirements and test procedures for Class B swimming devices

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