BS EN 13451-11-2022 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 13451-11:2022 — Swimming pool equipment. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads installed in pools for public use. This document specifies safety requirements and verification methods for the design, construction and testing of factory-made moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads intended for classified public swimming pools; it is to be read in conjunction with EN 13451-1 and takes precedence where it differs.

Abstract

EN 13451-11:2022 defines additional, part-specific safety requirements and test procedures for moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads (movable partitions) used in public pools. Topics include structural integrity, prevention of entrapment, slip resistance, safe movement procedures and guards, closure/filler devices for perimeter gaps, verification tests, and required instructions and information for safe operation and maintenance. The part applies only to equipment manufactured after the standard’s publication and does not cover equipment intended to lift or lower people into or out of the pool.

General information

• Status: Current (European standard, nationally adopted in multiple member states).
• Publication date: EN edition 2022 (published as EN 13451-11:2022); adopted as BS EN 13451-11:2022 (BS publication date: 11 January 2023).
• Publisher: CEN (originating technical committee CEN/TC 136) — adopted nationally by BSI as BS EN 13451-11:2022.
• ICS / categories: 97.220.10 (Sports facilities — swimming pool equipment).
• Edition / version: EN 13451-11:2022 (replaces earlier EN 13451-11 editions, including 2014).
• Number of pages: Typically 24 pages (BS edition); page count may vary slightly by national publication/version.

Scope

This part of EN 13451 specifies additional specific safety requirements and associated test methods for factory-made moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads intended for use in classified public swimming pools (see EN 15288-1 and EN 15288-2). It addresses hazards reasonably foreseeable during intended use and foreseeable misuse, including structural failure, entrapment, crushing, uncontrolled movement, slipping and falling. It does not apply to devices intended specifically to carry people into or out of the pool, nor to equipment manufactured before the standard’s publication.

Key topics and requirements

• Design and structural integrity requirements for moveable floors and bulkheads (load capacity, deformation limits, corrosion and material selection).
• Prevention of entrapment and crushing hazards (gap dimensions, protective covers, closure devices and tests to verify safe clearances).
• Slip resistance and surface treatment requirements for exposed walking surfaces on movable elements.
• Requirements addressing movement hazards: safe travel paths, guards, sensors, interlocks and emergency stop measures to prevent injury during movement.
• Specific test methods for closure devices, perimeter gap fillers, structural tests and functional checks to demonstrate conformity with safety requirements.
• Information, marking and documentation requirements, including user manuals, maintenance instructions, safety warnings and commissioning checks.
• Rules for prioritising this part over EN 13451-1 where conflicts exist, and applicability only to equipment manufactured after publication.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers and designers of moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads, conformity assessment bodies, testing laboratories, pool architects and engineers, facility operators and maintenance personnel, and regulatory/safety inspectors. The standard is used to define product requirements during design and production, to structure testing and certification, and to set operational and maintenance instructions for safe in-service use.

Related standards

Relevant related documents and series include EN 13451-1 (general safety requirements for swimming pool equipment), EN 15288-1 / EN 15288-2 (classification of pools), EN ISO 13849-1 and EN IEC 62061 (safety-related control systems), EN ISO 13850 (emergency stop), EN ISO 13857 (protective distances), and other parts of EN 13451 (e.g., parts covering other pool equipment). National adoptions (BS EN, DIN EN, SIST EN, etc.) provide the identical or endorsed national text.

Keywords

moveable pool floor, moveable bulkhead, moving bulkhead, swimming pool equipment, pool partition, safety requirements, test methods, entrapment prevention, slip resistance, EN 13451-11, BS EN 13451-11

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 13451-11:2022 (adopted as BS EN 13451-11:2022) is the European standard that sets additional specific safety requirements and test methods for factory-made moveable pool floors and moveable bulkheads installed in public swimming pools.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers design, construction, and verification (test) requirements to address hazards such as structural failure, entrapment, slipping, crushing and movement-related risks, plus required user information and maintenance instructions. It does not cover equipment intended to move people into or out of pools and does not apply to equipment manufactured before the standard’s publication.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, conformity assessment and testing bodies, pool architects and engineers, facility operators, maintenance staff and safety/regulatory authorities use this standard to design, test, certify and operate moveable pool floors and bulkheads safely.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: EN 13451-11:2022 is the current published edition (it supersedes earlier editions such as EN 13451-11:2014). Many national bodies have adopted the 2022 text (for example as BS EN 13451-11:2022 with a BS publication date in January 2023).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes—EN 13451 is a multi-part series covering different types of swimming pool equipment. Part 11 supplements the general requirements in EN 13451-1 and takes precedence where specific requirements differ.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Moveable pool floor; moveable bulkhead; swimming pool equipment; safety requirements; test methods; entrapment prevention; slip resistance; EN 13451-11; BS EN 13451-11.