BS EN 13451-4:2014

What is BS EN 13451-4 - Swimming pool starting platforms about?  

BS EN 13451-4 specifies safety requirements for starting platforms in addition to the general safety requirements of EN 13451-1:2011 and should be read in conjunction with it. 

The requirements of this specific standard take priority over those in EN 13451-1:2011. 

BS EN 13451-4 is applicable to manufactured starting platforms for use in competition and training in classified swimming pools as specified in EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2. 

Who is BS EN 13451-4 - Swimming pool starting platforms for? 

BS EN 13451-4 on swimming pool starting platforms is useful for: 

• Swimming pool starting platforms manufacturers, suppliers, and installers  
• Swimming pool builders  

Why should you use BS EN 13451-4 - Swimming pool starting platforms?  

Starting platforms are mounted on the pool deck at the end of swimming pools. 

BS EN 13451-4 provides you guidance on the design, structural integrity, and slip resistance. This will allow you to improve the safety of swimming pool starting platforms. 

BS EN 13451-4 aids manufacturers on the instructions they should provide to the users. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 13451-4:2014 supersedes BS EN 13451-4:2001 which is withdrawn. 

In relation to EN 13451-4:2001 the following main amendments have been made: 

• The scope has been updated by referring to EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2 
• Requirements for an adjustable setting back plate have been added (see Figure 1) 
• Advice for handgrips forward start has been added 
• Clause 6 "Manufacturer’s instructions" has been added 
• Annex A has been deleted