1 Scope
This part of ISO 20957 specifies general safety requirements for stationary training equipment during its use, unless modified in other parts of ISO 20957.
It also specifies a classification system (see Clause 4).
This part of ISO 20957 is applicable to all stationary training equipment as defined in 3.1. This includes equipment for use in training areas of organizations such as sport associations, educational establishments, hotels, sport halls, clubs, rehabilitation centres and studios (classes S and I) where access and control are specifically regulated by the owner (person who has the legal responsibility), equipment for domestic use (class H) and other types of equipment including motor driven equipment as defined in 3.1.
The specific requirements of another part of ISO 20957 take priority over the corresponding requirements of this part of ISO 20957.
This part of ISO 20957 does not apply to stationary training equipment intended for use by children.
NOTE 1 In the event that the stationary training equipment is intended for medical purposes, attention is drawn to the requirements of Council Directive of 14 June 1993 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to medical devices 93/42/EEC in addition to the requirements of this part of ISO 20957.
NOTE 2 In the event that the stationary training equipment is designed to be accessible to people with disability, attention is drawn to any relevant national guidelines (see bibliography).