BS EN 1569:2020

What is BS EN 1569 about?  

BS EN 1569 discusses surfaces for sports areas. BS EN 1569 specifies a method of test for the determination of behaviour under a rolling load of certain surfaces for sports areas. BS EN 1569 is suitable for tests undertaken in the laboratory and on-site. 

Who is BS EN 1569 for? 

BS EN 1569 on surfaces for sports areas is useful for: 

• Sports federations  
• Test laboratories 
• Sports facility management 
• Government authorities  
• Sporting commission officials  

Why should you use BS EN 1569?  

The behaviour under a rolling load is determined by stressing the critical area, e.g. joints, welded joints, etc. of an indoor sports surface by the repeated traversing of a loaded wheel, and observing any resulting damage. 

BS EN 1569 provides a test specimen of the surface of minimum length 1 500 mm and minimum width 1 500 mm, in combination with the supporting layers with which it is to be used in service, using the recommended method of attachment. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 1569:2020 supersedes EN 1569:1999. 

The main change compared to the previous version are as follows: 

• Guide tracks to ensure the test wheel always passes over the same area 
• Use of a metronome or similar to set the pace of movement or mechanical means such as an automated drive system