BS EN 71 discusses the safety of toys. BS EN 71‑4 is the 14th part of the multi-series and focuses on the safety of trampolines for domestic use. BS EN 71-14 specifies requirements and test methods for trampolines for domestic use, their access devices, and their enclosures, intended for outdoor and/or indoor use by one person at a time.
The scope of BS EN 71-14 excludes trampolines used as gymnastic equipment, covered by EN 13219:2008, floating inflatable trampolines, covered by the EN ISO 25649:2017 series, trampolines used in public playgrounds, inclined mat trampolines, inflatable trampolines, fitness trampolines, including trampolines for medical use, and trampolines with additional features, for example- tents, basketball hoop.
BS EN 71-14 on trampolines for domestic use is useful for sporting goods manufacturers. Specific users of BS EN 71-14 are as follows:
BS EN 71-14 specifies requirements for edges, sharp points, and protruding parts for trampolines for domestic use. The construction of the trampoline ensures that during play (or movement of the trampoline) the assembled joints cannot become dislodged.
BS EN 71-14 discusses general requirements for the trampoline construction, requirements for mini-trampolines, requirements for medium and large trampolines, requirements for all trampoline categories, and durability of materials. BS EN 71-14 helps you to manufacture safe trampolines.
BS EN 71-14:2018 supersedes EN 71-14:2014+A1:2017.
The main changes compared to EN 71-14:2014+A1:2017 are as follows:
EN 71-14:2018