BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 - Surfaces for Sports Areas

Synthetic Turf Sports Facilities: Guidance on How to Minimize Infill Dispersion into the Environment

Are you looking to enhance the sustainability and environmental responsibility of your synthetic turf sports facilities? Look no further! The BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 standard provides comprehensive guidance on how to minimize infill dispersion into the environment, ensuring that your sports areas are not only high-performing but also eco-friendly.

Key Features and Benefits

• Standard Number: BS CEN/TR 17519:2020
• Pages: 30
• Release Date: 2024-02-15
• ISBN: 978 0 539 30564 7
• Status: Standard

This standard is an essential resource for anyone involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of synthetic turf sports facilities. It offers practical advice and strategies to reduce the environmental impact of infill materials, which are commonly used to enhance the performance and durability of synthetic turf.

Why Choose BS CEN/TR 17519:2020?

In today's world, environmental sustainability is more important than ever. Synthetic turf sports facilities are popular for their low maintenance and high durability, but they can also pose environmental challenges, particularly when it comes to infill dispersion. The BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 standard addresses these challenges head-on, providing actionable guidance to help you:

• Reduce Environmental Impact: Implementing the recommendations in this standard can significantly reduce the amount of infill material that escapes into the surrounding environment, protecting local ecosystems and reducing pollution.
• Enhance Facility Performance: Proper management of infill materials not only benefits the environment but also enhances the performance and longevity of your synthetic turf, ensuring a better experience for athletes and users.
• Comply with Regulations: Adhering to this standard can help you meet local and international environmental regulations, avoiding potential fines and enhancing your facility's reputation.

Comprehensive Guidance

The BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 standard is a detailed document spanning 30 pages, packed with valuable information and practical tips. It covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Design Considerations: Learn how to design synthetic turf sports facilities with environmental sustainability in mind, from the selection of materials to the layout and construction techniques.
• Installation Best Practices: Discover the best practices for installing synthetic turf to minimize infill dispersion, including proper layering, securing edges, and using containment systems.
• Maintenance Strategies: Get insights into effective maintenance strategies that help keep infill materials in place, such as regular cleaning, grooming, and the use of specialized equipment.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Understand the importance of ongoing monitoring and evaluation to ensure that your facility continues to meet environmental standards and perform at its best.

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 standard is designed for a wide range of stakeholders in the sports facility industry, including:

• Facility Managers: Ensure your sports areas are environmentally responsible and high-performing.
• Designers and Architects: Incorporate sustainable practices into your designs from the ground up.
• Contractors and Installers: Follow best practices to minimize environmental impact during installation.
• Maintenance Teams: Implement effective maintenance strategies to keep infill materials in place and your facility in top condition.
• Regulatory Bodies: Use this standard as a benchmark for environmental compliance and best practices in synthetic turf sports facilities.

Invest in Sustainability

By adopting the BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 standard, you are making a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This not only benefits the planet but also enhances the reputation and performance of your sports facilities. Don't miss out on this essential resource for creating eco-friendly, high-performing synthetic turf sports areas.

Order your copy of the BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 standard today and take the first step towards a more sustainable future for your sports facilities.

BS CEN/TR 17519:2020

This standard BS CEN/TR 17519:2020 Surfaces for sports areas. Synthetic turf sports facilities. Guidance on how to minimize infill dispersion into the environment is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.150 Non-textile floor coverings
• 97.220.10 Sports facilities
• 93.100 Construction of railways

This document describes ways of containing infill materials used in many types of synthetic turf sports fields within the confines of the sports field, so they are not dispersed into the surrounding environment.

The options described are based on examples of best practice identified by members of CEN/TC 217.

This document is intended to be of practical use, to create awareness amongst field designers, venue owners, installation companies and those maintaining synthetic turf sports fields. It is applicable for all forms of synthetic turf sports field, from those used for community activities to those used by professional and elite level athletes.