What is BS EN 12616- Determination of water infiltration rate in sports areas about?

BS EN 12616 helps you determine the water infiltration rate.

BS EN 12616 specifies three methods for the determination of water infiltration rate. Method A is suitable for synthetic, textile, synthetic turf and bound mineral sports surfaces, Method B is suitable for natural turf and Method C is suitable for unbound mineral sports surfaces.

Who is BS EN 12616- Determination of water infiltration rate in sports areas for?

BS EN 12616 on the determination of water infiltration rate in sports areas is useful for:

Synthetic, textile, synthetic turf, and bound mineral sports surfaces manufacturers and installers
Sports arenas and stadiums
Sports authorities

Why should you use BS EN 12616- Determination of water infiltration rate in sports areas use?

BS EN 12616 gives you guidance on the test apparatus used to carry out the tests. This will help you to carry out tests accurately.

BS EN 12616 provides you with the template for writing the test report for tests carried out to determine water infiltration rate.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 12616:2013 supersedes BS EN 12616:2003 which is withdrawn.

Compared with EN 12616:2003, the text has been clarified and editorial errors have been corrected.

BS EN 12616:2013

Surfaces for sports areas. Determination of water infiltration rate

Published:

30 Sep 2013

Withdrawn:

9 Mar 2023