BS EN 12233:2003

What is this BS EN 12233 - Determination of sward height of natural turf about?

BS EN 12233 discusses surfaces for sports areas with a focus on the determination of sward height of natural turf.

BS EN 12233 specifies a method for determining of sward height of natural turf sports surfaces.

Note: BS EN 12233 provides a method that is not suitable for areas having a ground cover, measured in accordance with prEN 12231, of less than 50 % because compression of the grass is likely to be accentuated and unrepresentatively low values could be obtained.

Who is BS EN 12233 - Determination of sward height of natural turf for?

BS EN 12233 on the determination of sward height of natural turf is useful for:

• Sports federations
• Sports facilities
• Sporting commission officials

Why should you use BS EN 12233 - Determination of sward height of natural turf?

Turfgrass is also a soft surface for recreational purposes- statistics indicate injuries are reduced when compared with artificial services.

Sward height is determined by measuring the distance between the base of a lightweight disc, which rests on the grass blades, and the soil or thatch surface.

BS EN 12233 discusses the principle, apparatus, procedure, expression of results, and test report. This will help you with the determination of the sward height of natural turf sports surfaces. With obedience and compliance to BS EN 12233, you can enhance turf effectiveness and efficacy while increasing humidity and decreasing pollutants.