BS EN 914:2020

What is BS EN 914 about?  

BS EN 914 discusses parallel bars and a combination of asymmetric/parallel bars used as gymnastic equipment.  Parallel bars are floor apparatus consisting of two wooden bars long and positioned at roughly hand height. Parallel bars are used in artistic gymnastics and also for physical therapy and home exercise.  

BS EN 914 specifies functional requirements and specific safety requirements in addition to the general safety requirements in EN 913. BS EN 914 applies to three types of parallel bars used under the supervision of a competent person. 

Who is BS EN 914 for? 

BS EN 914 on gymnastic equipment is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of gymnastic equipment 
• Sports facilities such as stadiums  
• Government authorities  
• Sports federations 
• Retailers/ installers of gymnastic equipment  

Why should you use BS EN 914? 

Gymnastic equipment is likely to cause harm if manufacturing or assembly is lacking in safety considerations. BS EN 914 guides you with safety considerations so that the equipment is safe for use. 

BS EN 914 considers all the risks to the end-user while using gymnasium equipment. Keeping these risks in mind, BS EN 914 specifies functional requirements and specific safety requirements for your gymnasium equipment to verify how your products perform on those aspects. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 914:2020 supersedes EN 914:2008. 

The principal changes compared to the previous edition are as follows: 

• Adopting a new type (type 3) in Table 1 and Table 2 in conjunction with corresponding numeric values 
• Dimension in Figure 1 adapted