CEN/TC 136

Date: 2025-05-13

prEN 16630:2026

Secretariat: DIN

Permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment — Safety requirements and test methods

Standortgebundene Fitnessgeräte im Außenbereich — Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Modules d'entraînement physique de plein air — Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai

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Contents Page

European foreword 4

Introduction 5

1 Scope 6

2 Normative references 6

3 Terms and definitions 6

4 Safety requirements 10

4.1 General 10

4.2 Materials 10

4.2.1 General 10

4.2.2 Flammability 10

4.2.3 Electricity 10

4.2.4 Timber and associated products 10

4.2.5 Metals 11

4.2.6 Rubbers and synthetics 11

4.2.7 Dangerous substances 11

4.3 Design and manufacture 12

4.3.1 General 12

4.3.2 Structural integrity 13

4.3.3 Surface finish of accessible parts of equipment 14

4.3.4 Tread surface 15

4.3.5 Moving parts 16

4.3.6 Entrapment 17

4.3.7 Weights and resistance 19

4.3.8 Adjustment and locking mechanisms 19

4.3.9 Protection against falling 19

4.3.10 Access and egress 19

4.3.11 Connections 20

4.3.12 Consumable components 20

4.3.13 Grasp and grip 20

4.3.14 Ropes, belts, chains 20

4.3.15 Spaces and areas 22

4.3.16 Foundations 27

4.3.17 Deadlift exercise equipment 28

5 Test methods 30

5.1 General 30

5.2 Test methods for entrapment 30

5.2.1 General 30

5.2.2 Test method for head and neck entrapment 30

5.2.3 Test method for finger entrapment 36

6 Test report 38

7 Marking of equipment 39

7.1 Fitness equipment instructions for use 39

7.2 Identification of the equipment 39

7.3 Ground level marking 39

8 Information to be provided by the manufacturer and supplier 39

8.1 General 39

8.2 Installation 40

8.3 Inspection and maintenance 40

8.3.1 General 40

8.3.2 Information for inspection 40

8.3.3 Information for maintenance 41

8.4 Information for use 41

9 Fitness equipment facilities - Information for users 42

Annex A (informative) Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of fitness equipment facilities 43

Bibliography 48

European foreword

This document (prEN 16630:2026) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

This document is currently submitted to the CEN Second Enquiry.

This document will supersede EN 16630:2015.

prEN 16630:2026 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 16630:2015:

a) “Forced movement” was deleted in the text throughout the document;

b) Clause 3: New terms were added;

c) 4.3 “Design and manufacture”: Changes were made to the requirements in 4.3, especially:

— Figure 4 was removed, Figures 5, 7, 8 were redrawn and renumbered and new Figures 12 and 21 were added

— 4.3.5 “Moving parts” was rewritten (clearance, moving elements, end stops)

— 4.3.6.2 “Entrapment of fingers” was clarified

— New Clause 4.3.9 was added including requirement for platforms higher than 2 000 mm

— 4.3.14.4 “Chains” was modified to be consistent with requirements in EN 1176‑1:2017+A1:2023

— 4.3.15.2 and 4.3.15.5: Maximum allowed falling distance on an object was increased

— 4.3.15.5, Table 4: Distinction was made to “hanging” and “climbing” use

— 4.3.17 “Deadlift” was added; deadlift is conditionally allowed

d) Former Clauses 7, 8 and 9 were restructured;

e) New Annex A was added giving guidance for operators.

Introduction

Outdoor fitness equipment is suitable for people who enjoy movement and want to actively engage themselves. The equipment is designed to promote physical activity across a wide range of abilities. Such activities can include cardiovascular, strength, toning, balance, coordination and flexibility exercises.

When drafting this document, the difficulties have been recognized to address safety issues by age criteria alone, because the ability to handle risks is based on the individual users’ level of skill. Also, age groups other than the intended ones will almost certainly make use of the outdoor fitness equipment. Therefore, it was decided to recommend the use of the fitness equipment for youths and adults or users with an overall height greater than 1 400 mm and to specify safety requirements on this basis. This is necessary in order to produce a clear differentiation from playground equipment in accordance with the EN 1176 series. However, relevant requirements of this series have been taken into account wherever it was useful and possible.

The requirements in this document assume that all users of the fitness equipment are aware of the limits of their physical capacity and are able to use the equipment unassisted. Provided that the equipment is used as intended, i.e. in accordance with the exercise instructions attached to each individual piece of equipment, it is assumed that single or multiple body parts are moved and are not incorrectly strained.

As long as there is human interaction with moving equipment there is a residual risk that cannot be further mitigated in order to maintain the function. However, a slightly incorrect execution is considered not to cause severe health consequences for the user. In the case of improper use, bruises, sprains and occasional bone fractures caused (e.g. by falls) might have to be accepted.

In correspondence with the available opportunities, introductory courses can be offered at regular intervals, in which trained experts explain the individual pieces of equipment, their handling and their possible effects on the body and mind.

The design of outdoor fitness equipment is subject to constant development. Therefore, the design of particular types of equipment might not be specified in this document, however the general requirements of this document apply to all equipment.

Outdoor fitness equipment can contribute to social sustainability for healthier cities and communities according to Goal 11 ”Sustainable cities and communities” and Goal 3 “Good health and wellbeing” in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals, Agenda 2030. The principle of this work is recognized and supported as outdoor fitness areas are places where people meet and connect together for a stronger community.

This document specifies general safety requirements for the manufacture, installation, inspection and maintenance of permanently installed, freely accessible outdoor fitness equipment. This document does not cover electrically driven equipment, functional training facilities (typically with unrestrained weights) nor military style obstacle courses with restricted access.

The equipment is intended for youths and adults or users having an overall height greater than 1 400 mm to promote fitness by using the equipment to exercise. Equipment covered by this document is not playground equipment for children (EN 1176 series [1]), indoor stationary training equipment (EN ISO 20957 series [2], EN 957‑6) or free access multi-sports equipment (EN 15312 [3]) even if it meets the requirements of each of these standards.

NOTE In this document “permanently installed outdoor fitness equipment” is simply called “fitness equipment”.

The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

EN 335:2013, Durability of wood and wood-based products. Use classes: definitions, application to solid wood and wood-based products

EN 350:2016, Durability of wood and wood-based products. Testing and classification of the durability to biological agents of wood and wood-based materials

EN 351‑1:2023, Durability of wood and wood-based products — Preservative-treated solid wood — Part 1: Classification of preservative penetration and retention

EN 636:2012+A1:2015, Plywood — Specifications

EN 818‑2:1996+A1:2008, Short link chain for lifting purposes. Safety. Part 2: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings. Grade 8

EN 818‑3:1999+A1:2008, Short link chain for lifting purposes. Safety. Part 3: Medium tolerance chain for chain slings. Grade 4

EN 1176‑1:2017+A1:2023, Playground equipment and surfacing — Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:

— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp

— IEC Electropedia: available at https://electropedia.org/

3.1

fitness equipment

permanently installed, freely accessible equipment upon or with which the intended users, unsupervised and without outside help, can operate with the aim of maintaining or improving their physical and mental abilities

Note 1 to entry: Some examples of this type of equipment can be referred to as outdoor gym equipment, street workout, calisthenics equipment or fitness trails.

3.2

user station

location of a piece of fitness equipment which the user can occupy while standing, sitting, lying or hanging

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.3

movement space

space around the fitness equipment necessary for safe use

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.4

area of movement

base area of movement space

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

3.5

training space

space in, above or around the fitness equipment which the users of the equipment need to perform their exercises

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1.

Key

1 movement space

2 training space

3 user station

4 overlapping training space (4.3.15.2)

5 area of movement

Figure 1 — Spaces and area

3.6

damping

combined effect of the supporting component(s) that moderates the speed at which the equipment can move and the reduction of shock effects at the outer positions of the equipment

[SOURCE: EN 1176‑6:2017+AC:2019, 3.11]

3.7

free height of fall

greatest vertical distance between the user station and the horizontal surface lying directly underneath

3.8

grasp

holding of the hand round part of the circumference of a support

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 2.

Figure 2 — Grasp

[SOURCE: EN 1176‑1:2017+A1:2023, 3.17]

3.9

grip

holding of the hand round the entire circumference of a support

Note 1 to entry: See Figure 3.

Figure 3 — Grip

[SOURCE: EN 1176‑1:2017+A1:2023, 3.16]

3.10

body support

surface of the user station where the user stands, sits, lies or hangs

3.11

tread surface

area accommodating one foot or both feet and moved by or with the user

3.12

constrained posture

physiologically unfavourable posture from which the users cannot free themselves without either outside help or without extreme difficultly or painful discomfort

3.13

competent person

person suitably trained, qualified by knowledge and practical experience to carry out the required task

Note 1 to entry: Levels of knowledge to be competent for different tasks are given in e.g. CEN/TR 17207:2018 [4].

Note 2 to entry: A competent person might be the operator, inspector, employee of the manufacturer or else.

3.14

barrier

device discouraging climbing and intended to prevent the user from falling and from passing beneath

3.15

platform

raised surface large enough for one or more users to walk without the need of hand support

3.16

deadlift exercise

strength training exercise of lifting a weighted item from the shin by bending at the hips and knees, then standing up with the weight which does not pass beyond the user’s hips and finally lowering the weight back to the starting position

Fitness equipment is not intended for installation in the immediate vicinity of children’s playgrounds in accordance with the EN 1176 series. If installed in connection with playground equipment, on playgrounds or similar installations, they shall be separated from general playing activities by an appropriate distance, fencing or other structural measures.

NOTE More information about positioning and separation of areas can be found in CEN/TR 16879 [5].

Materials shall be selected and treated in such a way that the stability of the equipment manufactured from them is not affected before the next operational inspection and routine maintenance.

Materials should be manufactured in a professional manner.

NOTE The conditions relating to certain materials in this document do not imply that other equivalent materials are unsuitable in the manufacture of fitness equipment.

The selection of materials and their use shall be in accordance with the appropriate European Standards.

Special attention shall be given to surface coatings to avoid the risk of toxicity.

In the choice of a material or substance for fitness equipment, consideration shall be given to the eventual disposal of the material or substance regarding any possible environmental toxic risks.

To prevent fire and similar dangers, materials known to produce surface flash shall not be used.

Electric parts are covered by IEC standards, national legislation and CE marking. When these are followed, the equipment can be tested as if not having electric components.

NOTE Electric parts are parts which are not driving the equipment.

Components from timber or timber products shall be designed in such a way that precipitation can drain or drip off freely and water accumulation is avoided.

In cases of ground contact, one or more of the following methods shall be used:

a) use of timber species with sufficient natural resistance in accordance with classes 1 and 2 of the natural durability classification given in EN 350:2016, 5.2;

b) construction methods, e.g. post shoe;

c) use of timber treated with wood preservatives in accordance with EN 351‑1:2023, Figure A.1, and in accordance with Class 4 given in EN 335:2013, 4.5.

All components made of timber and associated products, other than those conforming to a), that affect the stability of the structure and are in constant contact with the ground shall be treated in accordance with c).

When using metal fastenings, consideration should be given to the fact that if certain species of timber and wood preservatives are in contact with each other, they will accelerate corrosion of the metal parts.

Plywood shall be suitable for outdoor use in accordance with EN 636:2012+A1:2015.

It is recommended to purchase only from sustainable sources.

Metal parts shall be protected against atmospheric conditions and corrosion.

Metals that produce toxic oxide coatings that scale or flake shall be protected by a non-toxic coating.

If, by maintenance, it is difficult to determine at what point a material becomes brittle, an indication of the time period after which the part or the equipment should be replaced shall be provided (see 8.3.3).

All structural synthetic components shall be suitably protected to reduce influences of ultraviolet radiation and oxygen.

If rubber is used in structural components, deterioration due to ozone should be taken into consideration

— either by using considerable material thicknesses,

— or by leaving rubber parts visible for inspection.

Consideration should be given to weathering of structural components through ultraviolet influences.

Dangerous substances shall not be used in the manufacture of fitness equipment in such a way that they can cause adverse health effects to the user of the equipment.

NOTE Attention is drawn to the national regulations of individual countries including:

− REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC and its successive modifications. Restricted materials include, but are not limited to, asbestos, lead, formaldehyde, coal tar oils, carbolineums, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH compounds) [9].

− RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU covering electronic devices to minimize the impact of hazardous substances to human health and environment [10].

− VOC Directive 1999/13/EU covering paints, coatings and coverings to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds [11].

− POP regulation 2019/1021/EU covering materials and manufacturing process to limit the use of persistent organic pollutants, such as pesticides (such as DDT), industrial chemicals (such as polychlorinated biphenyls, which were widely used in electrical equipment) or unintentional by-products formed during industrial processes, degradation or combustion (such as dioxins and furans) [12].

Fitness equipment shall be designed or set-up/assembled so that the intended use is/are easily identified by the user.

It shall be considered during the planning and design of fitness equipment that such equipment should also be accessible for people with limited capabilities and should be useable in accordance with these capabilities.

Fitness equipment shall be designed so that marginally incorrect executions of exercises do not lead to serious damage for the user. Special attention shall be drawn to equipment with the function of deadlifting, see 4.3.17.

Fitness equipment shall be designed so that it is in a safe position to allow the next user to gain access and does not move unexpectedly whilst the user is gaining access or dismounting.

The equipment shall be designed so that the user cannot attain a constrained posture. Equipment specifically intended for the function of neck press (see Figure 4) shall be prohibited.

NOTE The aim of this requirement is to avoid excessive twisting of shoulder joints.

Figure 4 — Neck press

Fitness equipment shall be permanently connected to the substrate on which it stands.

For fitness equipment, the structural integrity shall be proved for the worst case of the intended combinations. Structural integrity, including stability, of the equipment shall be evaluated by one of the following methods:

a) calculation on the basis of the applicable specifications in EN 1176‑1:2017+A1:2023, Annex A and Annex B, except for Table A.1; Table 1 of this document should be used instead;

b) physical testing, in accordance with EN 1176‑1:2017+A1:2023, Annex C (using weights in accordance with Table 1 in this document);

c) combination of a) and b).

Table 1 — Calculation of loads caused by the users

The loads resulting from users of fitness equipment shall be based on the following Formulae (1) and (2):

(1)

(2)

where

is the total mass of n user (kg);

n is the numbers of users;

m is the mean mass of the user;

1,64 is the statistic factor;

σ is the standard deviation of the σ user.

NOTE For free accessible fitness equipment the following values can be used:

m = 78 kg (This value is based on data from age 18 to 65 of adult men 50 percentile)

σ = 12,6 kg

F_tot;v and F_1;v are calculated according to the Formulae (3) and (4):

(3)

g = 9,81 m/s²

(4)

There shall be no protruding nails, protruding wire rope terminations, pointed or sharp-edged components.

Wooden equipment shall be made of wood with a low susceptibility to splintering. The surface finish of equipment made of other materials (e.g. glass fibre) shall be non-splintering.

Rough surfaces shall not present any risk of injury. All weld seams shall be smooth. Protruding bolt threads shall be permanently covered on all accessible parts of equipment (e.g. with dome headed nuts). Nuts and bolt heads that protrude less than 8 mm are permissible on inaccessible parts (see Figure 5 a)), if they are free from burrs.

Corners, edges and protruding parts within the space occupied by the user that protrude more than 8 mm, and which are not shielded by adjacent areas that are not more than 25 mm away from the end of the protruding part, shall be rounded off. The minimum radius of the curve shall be 3 mm (see Figure 5 b)).

NOTE This requirement is intended only to prevent injuries caused by unintended contact with components.

Corners, edges and protruding parts with a radius less than 3 mm may be in other accessible parts of the equipment only if they are not sharp.

Figure 5 shows examples of protection for nuts and bolts and of permissible protruding parts.

Dimensions in millimetres

a)

b)

Figure 5 — Examples of protection and permissible protruding parts

If the equipment is provided with a tread surface, this shall be equipped with a slip-resistant finish. Tread surfaces shall be designed so that liquid can drain off.

When user’s whole body weight is on feet, a tread surface with a minimum width of 100 mm and minimum length of 300 mm shall be available per foot.

Additionally, the tread surface shall provide at least a three-sided safeguard including the front that is a minimum of 10 mm high and extends over a length of 75 % of the tread perimeter. This requirement is not applicable to rotary discs with a diameter of at least 320 mm.

General

There shall be no crushing or shearing points for the user between moving and/or stationary parts of the equipment during use. Pulleys and similar parts shall be protected against body parts becoming entrapped.

Clearances

The distance from moving parts to adjacent moving or fixed parts shall be either < 8 mm or ≥ 25 mm, if only the fingers are at risk. Otherwise, it shall be either < 8 mm or ≥ 60 mm (see Figure 6).

The distance between the bottom end of a moving part and the ground shall be at least 60 mm.

If the vertically moving parts are found outside of the user’s field of vision, then the ground clearance shall be at least 110 mm.

NOTE More information about the field of vision can be found in EN ISO 20957‑2:2021 [13], Figure 7 and 8.

When weights can be lifted above the head, there shall be a minimum ground clearance within the training space of 200 mm between the holding bar and the ground surface. For other cases, the ground clearance shall be at least 110 mm.

Moving elements

Any trailing of pedalling equipment shall be reduced by technical means, e.g. braking, free wheel.

For hand rotary discs with openings or protruding hand holds, trailing shall be reduced by technical means.

For rotating user stations (e.g. rotary discs and rotating seats), a guideline of user direction and marking of the original position shall be conspicuous.

Rotating user stations shall not exceed a maximum deflection of 180° to the left and right from the body centre line respectively, during use while standing or sitting. Movement damping shall be provided.

The movement of rigid swinging arms that support the user shall be limited to 55° from the vertical (see Figure 6).

End stops

End stops, both open and enclosed, shall be dampened.

Open end stops shall be clearly marked as hazards (e.g. with contrasting colours). Open end stops shall have a flat surface with a minimum diameter of 35 mm (see Figure 6). Open end stops in the head, hand or foot areas that are open during the exercise shall not be permissible. Open end stops close to ground level may require additional measures to protect feet.

Key

A Angle of swinging movement

B Clearance

C Open end stop

Figure 6 — Example of swinging movement with clearance and open end stop

Entrapment of the head and neck

Entrapment of the head and neck is not considered hazardous, if the lowest part of an accessible opening lies less than 600 mm above the ground surface.

Accessible, completely bound openings shall be tested in accordance with 5.2.2.1 if the lowest part of an accessible opening lies more than 600 mm above the ground. Probes E or C shall thereby not fit through any of these openings, unless the large probe D fits through as well (see Figure 12).

Partially bound and V-shaped openings shall be designed so that the opening is either not accessible or, if the opening is accessible at a position of 600 mm above the ground surface, it shall correspond to the following, depending on the angular orientation range (see Figure 16):

— Range 1: (template centre line ± 45° from vertical); when the template apex contacts the base of the opening, the depth of the opening shall be less than the length of the template to the under-side of the shoulder section.

— Range 2: (template centre line from horizontal to + 45°); when the template apex contacts the base of the opening, the depth of the opening shall be less than the ‘A’ portion of the template. If the depth of the opening is greater than the ‘A’ portion of the template, all parts of the opening above the ‘A’ portion shall also allow insertion of the shoulder section of the template or probe D.

— Range 3: No template test requirements.

Test in accordance with 5.2.2.2.

Entrapment of fingers

Fitness equipment shall be designed so that dangerous situations, including:

— gaps in which fingers can be trapped while the remainder of the body is moving;

— pipes with open ends; and

— variable gaps,

in which this type of entrapment can be encountered, are not created.

The test process 5.2.3 for finger entrapment shall be conducted within the training space or where climbing is encouraged and there is a potential fall to the surface below. Openings and holes which have a lower edge of more than 1 000 mm above the ground surface shall conform to the following requirements when tested in accordance with 5.2.3:

a) the 8 mm finger probe shall not fit through the minimum cross-section of the opening and the profile of the opening shall be such that the finger probe cannot be locked in any position when set in motion as shown in Figure 22;

b) if the 8 mm finger probe fits through the opening, the 25 mm finger rod (see Figure 20) shall also fit through the opening, provided that the opening does not permit access to another finger entrapment site.

The ends of pipes shall be closed off. Closures shall not be removable without tools.

Entrapment of the foot or leg

Surfaces intended for running and walking (both elevated and on the ground level) should not contain any gaps, openings or protruding parts which may cause unexpected foot or leg entrapment. Gaps in the main direction of travel shall not be wider than 30 mm (see Figure 7). Other gaps across the direction of travel are allowed to be wider than 30 mm.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

a This gap is across the direction of travel and not in line with the direction of travel, therefore the ≤ 30 mm is not applied as no foot twist is likely.

Figure 7 — Measurement of gaps limited to 30 mm

If resistance or weight is adjustable by the user, these settings shall be clearly conspicuous. Alternatively, weights and resistances shall be automatically adjusted so that the equipment is ready for use for the following user.

Adjustable weights and resistance shall not move independently during training.

Weights which are not fixed to the equipment or do not form an integral part of the equipment are not permitted.

Adjustment facilities on the fitness equipment shall be safe to use, easily recognizable and accessible to the user. The possibility of inadvertent alteration shall be eliminated.

The proper function of any locking mechanisms shall be easily recognizable.

Any platform intended for standing up to 2 m falling height requires no protection against falling.

Platforms, tread of stairs and surfaces of ramps that have free height of fall greater than 2 m shall be equipped with a barrier which shall be at least 1 100 mm high from the standing surface, except for the entrance and exit points.

Access to or egress from equipment shall take place from a safe position (e.g. standing upright, sitting upright).

For unstable or moveable standing or sitting surfaces, holding devices (grip or grasp) shall be useable for access and egress.

Connections shall be secured so that they cannot come loose of their own accord, unless specifically designed to do so.

Connections shall be secured so that they cannot be undone without tools.

Consumable components or parts designed to be renewed during the lifespan of the equipment, e.g. bearings, shall be replaceable.

Replaceable components should be protected against unauthorized tampering and should require little maintenance. Any lubricants leaking out should not affect the safe use of the equipment.

Grasp requirements

The cross section of any element designed to be grasped (see Figure 2) is permitted to have a width not exceeding 80 mm.

Grip requirements

The cross section of any element designed to be gripped (see Figure 3) shall have a dimension of not less than 16 mm and not more than 55 mm in any direction, when measured across its centre line.

General

Wire ropes shall be free of twists and shall be made of galvanized or corrosion-resistant wire.

The ends of the turnbuckles shall be closed (see Figure 8) and shall be made of corrosion-resistant material.

Key

1 ferrule

2 turnbuckle

3 wire rope grips

Figure 8 — Example of ferrules, turnbuckles and wire rope grips

When sheathed wire ropes are used, each strand shall be sheathed with yarn made of synthetic or natural fibres.

Ropes fixed at one end

For suspended ropes longer than 1 m, the distance between ropes fixed at one end and fixed equipment shall be not less than 600 mm. The distance between ropes fixed at one end and swinging elements shall be not less than 900 mm.

The rope diameter shall be between 25 mm and 55 mm.

NOTE 1 To reduce the risk of strangulation, a stiffer rope will make it more difficult to create a loop. This can be achieved either by having a larger diameter within the range that still allows for a good grip or by construction of the rope.

Ropes used as battle ropes may have bigger diameters.

NOTE 2 Battle ropes are thick, heavy ropes that are used when doing exercises to increase strength. The ropes are constantly being moved up and down. Also known as power training ropes or training ropes.

Ropes fixed at both ends

If a rope fixed at both ends, typically for climbing up, allows making a loop, it shall fulfil requirements for head entrapment in accordance with 4.3.6.1.

NOTE This requirement is intended to eliminate the danger of strangulation.

When a rope fixed at both ends is used in conjunction with another element, care shall be taken not to create entrapment situations, see 4.3.6.1.

Chains

Chains for the equipment shall conform to the dimensional requirements in EN 818‑2:1996+A1:2008, Table 2 or EN 818‑3:1999+A1:2008, Table 2 as a minimum. Openings in chain links shall not allow insertion of ⌀  mm rod, except for connections which may also allow insertion of ⌀  mm rod.

NOTE When “8-mm-short-link-chains” wear, the openings can increase. If the opening on a worn chain is greater than 8,6 mm, a risk assessment can be carried out to confirm whether replacement is necessary.

Minimum spaces

Each piece of fitness equipment requires a minimum space. It shall consist of the following:

a) space occupied by the equipment;

b) training space;

c) movement space.

Training space

The training space (see 3.5) shall offer the user sufficient space so that the fitness equipment can be used for the intended exercise without danger.

This space is a series of cylindrical spaces which take the average size of a user and the type of movement into consideration, see Figure 9. Each cylindrical space begins at the body support (see 3.10) and extends vertically upward along the direction of the user’s movement.

Dimensions of the cylinder are given in Table 2 for specification of the training space.

NOTE Where the exercise combines these positions (see Figure 9) the larger dimension applies in each direction.

In determining the training space, the movements of the equipment and user shall be taken into account.

Training spaces shall not overlap with the exception of fitness equipment with multiple user stations as long as no dangerous situations result (see Figure 1).

Dimensions in millimetres

a) Training space, standing user	b) Training space, sitting user
c) Training space, lying user	d) Training space, hanging user

Key

1 seat height

Figure 9 — Training spaces for different types of equipment use

Table 2 — Minimum dimensions of the cylinder for the determination of the training space

Within the training space, there shall be no hard or sharp-edged equipment parts which the user could strike when falling more than 800 mm from the main body support. In this context, standing surfaces are not considered equipment parts and deduction of 1 000 mm in hanging position shall not be applied (see Figure 9 d).

For equipment with a seated training position where, as a result of sufficient simultaneous foot and hand support, a fall during access, training and egress is not to be assumed, hard equipment parts with a free height of fall of more than 800 mm are permitted. This is only applicable if access to higher training positions is not encouraged.

EXAMPLE A bicycle ergometer. (See Figure 9 b)).

Area of movement

Dimensions

Dimensions of the area of movement (see 3.4) of fitness equipment, measured from the edge of the equipment, shall be determined in accordance with Figure 10. The possible movements of the equipment and the user shall be taken into account.

Key

if Y ≤ 1,5, then X = 1,5 (in metres)

if Y > 1,5, then X = 2/3 ⋅ Y + 0,5 (in metres)

a impact attenuation surface with requirements

b surface with no requirements

X minimum dimensions of the area of movement

Y free height of fall

Figure 10 — Dimensions of the area of movement

Ground composition

Examples of commonly used ground materials, depending on the free height of fall (see 4.3.15.5) are listed in Table 3.

Table 3 — Types of ground, depending on the permissible free height of fall

The area of movement for fitness equipment with a free height of fall of more than 1 000 mm shall be equipped with an impact attenuating ground surface.

Impact attenuating materials should be suitably maintained. Failure to maintain such surfaces causes significant reduction in impact damping.

Movement space

The height of the movement space shall be at least 2,2 m above the area of movement (see 4.3.15.3). The movement space shall be free of obstacles and is not intended for viewers. In this space, no objects shall be found upon which users could fall and cause injury to themselves, e.g. posts which are not flush with adjacent parts or protruding foundations.

In the instance of equipment which is set-up on or against a wall with a minimum height which is the same as that of the training space, the movement space is permitted to be reduced.

Movement spaces including areas of movement may overlap.

Free height of fall

The requirements for free height of fall are specified in Table 4.

In determining the free height of fall, the possible movements of the fitness equipment and of the user shall be taken into account. Thereby, the maximum movement of the equipment or the user shall be authoritative.

In case of fitting elements which are not designated for the intended use of the fitness equipment, it is not required for them to be included in the free height of fall unless access has been encouraged.

NOTE 1 Examples for fitting elements are huts, bridges, pavilions, benches, railings, roof overs, lamps and waste containers.

NOTE 2 Examples of features that encourage access are hand and foot holds for climbing.

Table 4 — Free height of fall for different types of use

Foundations shall be designed such that they do not present a hazard (e.g. tripping, impact).

In the case of loose fill material (e.g. sand), foundations shall be installed or laid in accordance with one of the following:

a) foundations of the equipment to which the pedestals, footings and fixings are attached shall be at least 400 mm below the ground surface or the installed depth of surfacing; or

NOTE This does not include the socket of post shoes or similar which are continuation of the attached post.

b) the top of the foundations shall be at least 200 mm below the ground surface, as shown in Figure 11; or

c) foundations shall be covered by pieces of equipment or equipment parts; or

d) foundations shall be formed by above ground support elements.

Any parts protruding from the foundations (e.g. ends of screws) shall be at least 400 mm below the ground surface, unless they are effectively covered.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

1 post

2 ground surface

3 foundation

4 basic level mark

5 top of foundation

Figure 11 — Example of a foundation with loose fill surfacing

The use of deadlift exercise equipment requires special technique and the weights provided might not be suitable for all users. Appropriate assessment or monitored use, such as can be found within local communities particularly within sports or education centres, is needed.

Where such controls can be ensured, these items can complement the other fitness equipment included within this document.

The deadlift exercise shall be provided by equipment with a guided holding bar with a horizontal tolerance of 300 mm (see Figure 12).

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

A holding bar, side view

Figure 12 — Horizontal tolerance of 300 mm

Deadlift exercise equipment should be risk assessed and necessary safety controls shall be provided. The risk assessment shall include, but not be limited to, positioning and selection of equipment.

All parts of the equipment shall be restrained to prevent them from being removed from the designated training area.

The maximum weight shall not be greater than 70 kg.

NOTE This weight is a compromise between risk from overstressing some body part and allowing proper exercise for more experienced users. It is considered something that can be lifted with marginally incorrect technique without unacceptable risk for injury. Typically, a maximum weight allowed on workplace is one third of 70 kg, but those weights would be intended to be lifted regularly and not only for exercising purposes. Also, one important risk mitigation provision is a proper encouragement for warming up and making the exercise with a correct technique.

If the area includes weights heavier than 35 kg, similar exercise with a weight less than 35 kg shall also be provided.

Weights heavier than 45 kg shall be prevented from being lifted higher than 1 000 mm from the ground.

Grip is required.

In addition to the instructions for use mentioned in 7.1, deadlift equipment shall include the following information for use:

a) The lifting weight in kg.

b) When the weight is heavier than 35 kg, warning to warmup with lighter weights first.

c) Pictogram to guide preferred body position (straight back, distance between feet).

d) Recommendation to use weightlifting belt.

When the equipment allows weights to drop to the ground any risk of crushing shall be indicated in a durable and conspicuous way.

Unless specified otherwise, the requirements of Clause 4 shall be verified by measurement, visual examination or practical tests.

Unless stated otherwise, tolerances of the probes are as follows:

a) ± 1 mm for dimensions; and

b) ± 1° for angles.

In situations of doubt relating to the tolerances when using the probes, an accurate measurement should be made to ensure the opening is in accordance with the nominal dimension of the probe.

All tests shall be performed in the worst-case position.

Completely bound openings

Apparatus

Template, as demonstrated in Figure 13.

Dimensions in millimetres

a) Probe C

b) Probe D

c) Probe E

Key

1 handle

Figure 13 — Probes for determination of head and neck entrapment in completely bound openings

Procedure

The probes are applied successively to each relevant opening in accordance with Figure 13.

It is established and reported which probes fit through the opening. If any of the probes do not freely fit through the opening, a force of (222 ± 5) N is applied to the probe.

The probe shall be used with the axis perpendicular to the plane of the opening.

Partially bound and V-shaped openings

Apparatus

Test template, as illustrated in Figure 14.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

A ‘A’ portion of the probe (120 mm)

B ‘B’ portion of the probe

B1 shoulder section

Figure 14 — Test template for determination of head and neck entrapment in partially bound and V shaped openings

Procedure

The ‘B’ portion of the test template is positioned between and perpendicular to the boundaries of the opening, as shown in Figure 15. It is determined and reported whether the template fits within the boundaries of the opening or whether it cannot be inserted to its full thickness.

If the test template can be inserted to a depth greater than the thickness of the template (45 mm), the ‘A’ portion of the test template is applied, so that its centre line is orientated to check the extremities of the opening as well as the centre line.

Ensure that the plane of the test template is parallel and applied in line with the opening, as shown in Figure 15.

The test template is inserted along the opening until its motion is arrested by contact with the boundaries of the opening. The results including the angle of the template centre line relative to the vertical and horizontal axes (see Figure 16) are determined and reported as this will determine the pass/fail requirements given in 4.3.6.1. See Figures 17 and 18 for examples of the evaluation of the different angular ranges.

Key

a accessible

b not accessible

Figure 15 — Methods of insertion of the ‘B’ portion of the test template

Key

1 range 1

2 range 2

3 range 3

a) insertion angle for assessing the range

b) template centre line

c) check all insertion angles

A part 'A' of the template

B part 'B' of the template

Figure 16 — Checking of all insertion angles to determine the ranges

Dimensions in millimetres

a) Pass if front section fully enters opening to a maximum depth of 265 mm (template shoulder depth)

b) Fail

c) Pass

Key

> 600 mm  = more than 600 mm above the ground surface

< 600 mm  = less than 600 mm above the ground surface

A part 'A' of the template

B part 'B' of the template

Figure 17 — Range 1 — Method of insertion of the ‘A’ portion of the test template

Key

a) pass

b) fail

1 probe D

A part 'A' of the template

B part 'B' of the template

Figure 18 — Range 2 — Method of insertion of the ‘A’ portion of the test template followed by insertion of the shoulder of the template or probe D

NOTE By the use of the right-hand a) with one large head probe (230 mm), if the opening allows full insertion, no further test is required.

Apparatus

Finger probe and finger rod as illustrated in Figures 19 and 20. Chain test rod as illustrated in Figure 21.

It shall be investigated whether the probe gets caught.

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

SR spherical radius

Figure 19 — Finger probe

Dimensions in millimetres

Key

SR spherical radius

Figure 20 — Finger rod

Dimensions in millimetres

Figure 21 — Chain test rod

Procedure

The 8 mm diameter finger probe is applied to the minimum cross section of the opening and, if the probe does not fit through, it is moved as illustrated in Figure 22.

It is determined and reported whether the probe fits through the opening and if it locks in any position when moved through the conical arc shown in Figure 22.

If the 8 mm diameter finger probe fits through the opening, the 25 mm diameter finger rod is applied.

It is determined and reported whether the 25 mm diameter finger rod fits through the opening and, if it does so, whether access is then given to another finger entrapment site.

Figure 22 — Movement of the 8 mm diameter finger probe

If a test report is provided it shall include, as a minimum, the following information:

a) name and address of the organization conducting the test and the location where the test was carried out, when different from their address;

b) unique identification of report (e.g. serial number) and of each page, and the total number of pages of the report;

c) reference to this document (i.e. prEN 16630:2026);

d) name and address of client;

e) description and identification of the test item;

f) date of receipt of test item and date of test performance;

g) information on the test requirements or description of the method or procedure;

h) description of selection of samples (where relevant);

i) any deviations from, additions to or exclusions from the test requirements, and any other information relevant to the specific test;

j) measurements, examinations and derived results, supported by tables, graphs, sketches and photographs as appropriate, and any failures detected;

k) establishment of measurement uncertainties (where relevant);

l) signature and title or an equivalent identification of person(s) accepting technical responsibility for the test report and the date of issue;

m) statement to the effect that the test results relate only to the items tested.

On or adjacent to each piece of fitness equipment, the following information shall be attached in a durable and clearly conspicuous form with the corresponding pictogrammes or in respective languages of the country in which the fitness equipment is to be installed and used:

a) exercise instructions with the corresponding pictogrammes;

b) main functions of the equipment;

c) safety information, if necessary;

d) highest permissible weight, if necessary.

NOTE For deadlift equipment, see also 4.3.17.

The equipment shall be marked clearly and durably with at least the following information visibly positioned:

a) name and address of manufacturer or person placing it on the market;

b) equipment marking and year of manufacture;

c) number and date of this document, i.e. prEN 16630:2026

When loose fill material is used, fitness equipment shall be marked clearly and durably with the basic level mark. See also Figure 12.

The manufacturer or supplier shall provide instructions in accordance with 8.2 to 8.4 in the respective language(s) of the country in which the fitness equipment is to be installed and used.

The instructions shall be printed legibly and in an easily comprehensible form and shall include, as a minimum, details of the installation, use, inspection and maintenance of the fitness equipment.

Illustrations shall be included in the instructions wherever possible.

Instructions for assembly/set-up of the fitness equipment shall include at least the following information, if required:

a) dimensions, minimum spaces (4.3.15.1) and free height of fall of the fitness equipment;

b) requirements for the area of movement and impact surfacing material, if applicable;

c) list of parts and components of the equipment, in the instance that the equipment is assembled onsite;

d) list of replacement parts;

e) information for assembly and for functional and safe set-up of the fitness equipment;

f) list of any special tools required;

g) details about the foundation and anchorage.

Installation shall be undertaken by a competent person following the specification in this document and manufacturer’s instructions. See Annex A for further information on installation and inspection.

The manufacturer or supplier shall provide instructions for inspection and maintenance (marked with the number of this document, i.e. prEN 16630) as in 8.3.2 to 8.3.3.

The manufacturer and the surfacing supplier shall provide the following information about inspection:

The intended safety shall be maintained and ensured through the whole life span of the equipment with inspection and maintenance of the fitness equipment and surfacing.

The frequency of inspection will vary with the type of equipment and local circumstances. In particular, the design, the materials and the age of the equipment and surfacing shall be taken into account.

The following levels of documents apply for inspections:

a) post-installation inspection, prior to first use, if applicable;

b) routine visual inspection:

1) inspection intended to identify obvious hazards that can result, e.g. from normal use, vandalism or weather conditions;

2) where the routine visual inspection is not sufficient to identify risks associated with equipment malfunction, the item shall be identified within the routine visual inspection plan. Information shall be supplied stating that in addition to the routine visual inspections the item has a modified operational inspection frequency, as detailed. This information shall also be supplied within the operational inspection plan, so that an appropriate inspection frequency can be ensured.

For fitness equipment, facilities subject to heavy use or vandalism, daily inspection of this type can be necessary.

Examples of aspects to be subjected to visual and operational inspection are: cleanliness, equipment ground clearances, ground surface finishes, exposed foundations, sharp edges, missing parts, excessive wear (of moving parts) and structural integrity.

c) operational inspection:

1) inspection, more detailed than routine visual inspection, to check the operation and stability of the fitness equipment;

2) this should be carried out every one to three months, or as indicated in the manufacturer’s/distributor’s instructions;

d) annual main inspection:

1) inspection intended to establish the overall state of the equipment with regard to operational safety.

Special attention should be given to ‘sealed-for life’ parts and equipment where stability relies on one post. For inspection guidance on one post equipment, see CEN/TR 17994 [8].

The annual main inspection can require excavation or dismantling of certain parts.

Inspection shall be undertaken by a competent person following the specification in this document and manufacturer’s instructions. See Annex A for further information on installation and inspection.

For each fitness equipment or surfacing, the manufacturer or surfacing supplier is required to supply maintenance instructions which contain the following minimum information:

a) information regarding any design details requiring care (e.g. lubrication, tightening of bolts, re-tensioning of chains and ropes);

b) immediate replacement or repair of missing, damaged or worn fitness equipment components;

c) securing of proper surface finishes beneath the equipment;

d) installation of replacement parts in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications only;

e) indication of materials which require special disposal, if such materials have been used;

f) repair or refill of the impact attenuating surfacing, if applicable;

g) If, by maintenance, it is difficult to determine at what point a material becomes brittle, manufacturers shall give an indication of the time period after which the part or the equipment should be replaced.

In addition to the information for use as given in Clause 7, the following information shall be made available to the operator:

a) description of the handling of possible adjustment devices;

b) any additional measures to be taken during the run-in period of the equipment (e.g. tightening of fastening elements).

An information sign with the following minimum information shall be provided at fitness equipment facilities in an easily conspicuous form using appropriate language(s):

a) equipment use for youth and adults only;

b) read and follow the exercise instructions on the equipment;

c) assurance about own medical safety before use;

d) avoid over-exertion when using the equipment;

e) general emergency telephone number;

f) contact details of maintenance personnel;

g) address of the facility or GPS coordinates.

1. 
   (informative)
   
   Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of fitness equipment facilities
   1. General

To ensure the safety of fitness equipment and surfacing throughout its whole life span, operators should establish an inspection and maintenance plan according to the requirements of this document and manufacturer’s instructions.

NOTE This clause will assist owners and operators in managing the safety of fitness equipment.

When the level of safety of the equipment and surfacing present an unacceptable risk, access and use of fitness equipment should be prevented.

Some examples of situations where the level of safety is insufficient:

a) the installation of the equipment is not complete;

b) when impact attenuating surface is not yet installed;

c) where immediate maintenance cannot ensure a continuing level of safety;

d) parts of the product are damaged.

Maintenance and inspection records should be kept by the operator.

• 1. Preliminary information

If requested, the manufacturer or supplier should provide information concerning the safety of the installation prior to the acceptance of the order, e.g. a catalogue data sheet.

This information should include the following, where relevant:

a) minimum space;

b) surfacing requirements for the area of movement (including free height of fall and extent of surfacing);

c) overall dimensions of the largest part(s);

d) mass of the heaviest part or section in kilograms;

e) guidance regarding the target user group for the equipment, e.g. deadlift exercise equipment;

f) availability of spare parts;

g) certification of conformity with this document.

• 1. Installation

Fitness equipment and surfacing should be installed in a safe way.

Fitness equipment facilities and surfacing should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Alterations to parts of a piece of equipment or structure that could affect the essential safety of the equipment should only be carried out after consultation with the manufacturer, and if the manufacturer is not available, a competent person.

On completion of a new fitness equipment facilities or after significant modifications on equipment or surfacing, a post-installation inspection should be carried out by a competent person to assess the overall level of safety.

It is advisable to assess the equipment's foundations, anchorages, heights, areas etc. prior to the surfacing installation.

• 1. Inspection and maintenance
     1. General

Inspection should be the basis for preventive and corrective maintenance.

The post installation inspection and annual main inspection should be performed by an independent person, i.e. a competent person who was not directly involved in the installation and is not personally responsible for possible correction works or expenses.

• • 1. Inspection plan

In order to prevent accidents, the operator should ensure that an appropriate inspection plan is established and maintained for each fitness equipment facilities. This should take into account local conditions, the manufacturer's instructions for fitness equipment and surfacing that can affect the necessary inspection frequency and the possible different types of inspections. The plan should list the equipment to be inspected at the various inspections and the methods of carrying out the inspections, in accordance with A.4.3 a) to d).

Surfacing can require a separate inspection plan (including periodic verification of the compliance of the impact attenuating properties in relation with the maximum free height of fall of the equipment), which will vary with the type of material.

• • 1. Inspection of fitness equipment facilities

Fitness facilities including fitness equipment and surfacing should be inspected as follows.

The frequency of the inspection can vary from the frequency given in this document when an assessment of the frequency has been made by a competent person.

a) Post-installation inspection

— inspection usually undertaken prior to the opening of a fitness facilities for public use, intended to assess the equipment and its environment for the overall level of safety;

b) Routine visual inspection

— inspection intended to identify obvious hazards that can result from normal use, vandalism or weather conditions, at the frequency specified by the operator; daily inspection of this type can be necessary;

c) Operational inspection

— inspection to check the operation and stability of the equipment;

This inspection should be every 1 month to 3 months, or as indicated by the manufacturer or in the manufacturer's instructions.

The frequency depends on amount and intensity of use in the area and equipment’s durability.

d) Annual main inspection

— inspection intended to establish the overall level of safety of fitness equipment, foundations, anchoring and surfaces, plus minus 3 months;

The equipment should be inspected by competent persons. The level of competence required will vary with the task performed in the inspection and the need for specific competence using measurement equipment (for more information on the range of competencies see CEN/TR 17207).

• • 1. Maintenance
       1. General

As inspections are the basis for preventive and corrective maintenance, the maintenance plan should take into account the inspection frequency and the inspection reports.

Only competent persons should perform maintenance tasks. They should have adequate knowledge about their tasks, the materials they use and proper procedures (see relevant standards for obtaining the level of competence).

NOTE Regarding level of competence and adequate knowledge for competent persons, local regulations can apply.

• • • 1. Routine maintenance

To reduce accidents and to maintain the necessary levels of safety of the equipment and surfaces, the operator should ensure that an appropriate routine maintenance plan is established, implemented and maintained. This should take into account local conditions and the manufacturer's instructions. The plan should list the components of equipment as well as the way of the surfacing to be maintained and should also give procedures for dealing with complaints and breakdowns.

The routine maintenance of fitness equipment and surfacing should consist of preventative measures to maintain their level of safety. Such measures can include:

a) tightening of fastenings;

b) maintenance of equipment surface finishes;

c) maintenance of any impact attenuating surfacing;

d) lubrication of bearings;

e) cleaning;

f) removal of broken glass and other debris or contaminants;

g) marking of equipment to signify loose fill material finished surface level;

h) restoring loose fill material to the correct level;

i) maintenance of area of movement and training spaces free from obstacles.

• • • 1. Corrective maintenance

Corrective maintenance should include measures to correct defects, or to re-establish the necessary levels of safety of the fitness facilities including the fitness equipment and surfacing. Such measures can include:

a) replacement of fastenings;

b) welding or welding repairs;

c) replacement of worn or defective parts;

d) replacement of defective structural components;

e) replacement or repair of defective impact attenuating surfacing.

• 1. Operation (management)
     1. General

In all steps in the design, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of the fitness equipment facilities, the operator should take into account the manufacturer's information, e.g. pre-information and catalogue, installation instructions and maintenance instructions, together with the requirements of this document and any other relevant information.

All personnel involved in safety management of the fitness equipment facilities (e.g. for design, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of the fitness equipment facilities), should have adequate competence.

The operator should provide a system for the safety management of the fitness equipment facilities.

NOTE For the purposes of this document, the term 'safety management' is the organization established by the operator of the fitness equipment facilities to assess, maintain and, if necessary, improve the safety of the fitness equipment facilities as a whole, including fitness equipment and surfaces.

The operator of fitness equipment facilities should periodically, at least once a year, systematically assess the effectiveness of all safety measures used (including the recommendations given in this document and any published amendments and related technical reports) and alter them if it is found necessary on the basis of experience, changed circumstances, known and recorded accidents or risk assessment.

• • 1. Documentation

Records should be kept of all actions taken as part of safety management. The documents relating to fitness equipment facilities should include:

a) the report of inspection and testing;

b) inspection and maintenance instructions;

c) operating instructions, if applicable;

d) operator’s records of all inspection and maintenance works, e.g. log book;

e) specific design and tender documents.

These documents should be accessible when needed for maintenance, inspection, repair and in the event of an accident.

• • 1. Information sign for fitness equipment facilities

An information sign with the following minimum information should be provided at fitness equipment facilities in an easily conspicuous form, see Clause 9 for requirements.

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