DIN Standards Committee Sports Equipment
DIN EN 16899
Sports and recreational equipment - Parkour equipment - Safety requirements and test methods; German version EN 16899:2016
Sport- und Freizeitanlagen - Parkoureinrichtungen - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren; Deutsche Fassung EN 16899:2016
Overview
This European Standard specifies requirements for parkour equipment for use mainly by users starting from 8 years of age. This European Standard recognizes that parkour movement is personally determined by users, using controlled physical exertion from, to and through equipment elements and structures; both permanently installed and portable. The requirements are intended to protect users from hazards that they might be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated. This European Standard also specifies requirements for the installation and maintenance of parkour equipment, including area, height, flow, location and separation from other facilities, including children’s playgrounds and multi-use games areas (free access multi-sports equipment). The committee NA 112-07-02-02 AK "Parkour-Einrichtungen" ("Parkour equipment") at DIN Standards Committee Sports Equipment (NASport) is responsible for this standard.
