BS EN ISO 25649-7:2024 - TC

This standard BS EN ISO 25649-7:2024 - TC Tracked Changes. Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water is classified in these ICS categories:

• 97.220.40 Outdoor and water sports equipment
• 97.200.50 Toys

This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material. This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1. Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m and less than 2,5 m. Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones. NOTE 1        Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F): —      inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom; —      canoes and kayaks; —      inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials; —      motor kit/sail kit as additional option. NOTE 2        Typical applications of Class E devices: —      moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes; —      staying on the water for relaxing; —      moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).