atonal standard as devlped in accordance with inereatomalyreapiznd principe on slandurdation ea fn the Deeion on Peincpes forthe Develpoeat flatmates Standars, Guides and Reeamnendaiens ned bythe Wold Trae Organization Tec Baris fe Trade CTBT) Commies ily Designation: F2376 - 17a amar Standard Practice for Classification, Design, Manufacture, Construction, and Operation of Water Slide Systems’ ‘This stands itsued ander dhe fed desiration P2576 the amb rvenly following th designation nde the year of cg sdopton onthe xs of revision th year fl revsion. A nube in pretties the year of last reapproval. A ‘sapererp epsilon (inlets an edt ehange let let evil or capo 1. Scope 1.1 This practice applies to the classification, design, rmanufactare, construction, and operation of water slide sys- tems, Water slide systems shall be defined as rides intended for, use by riders in bathing attite where the action of the ride involves possible and purposeful immersion ofthe rider's body either in whole or in part in water, and uses circulating water to mobilize or lubricate the rider's transportation along a purpose built path. This includes slides used with or without vehicles as defined below. The terms water slides, waterslides, and slides, shall be considered equivalent when used in this practice. 1,2 For the purposes of this practice, a water slide system includes: 1.2.1 The fume, 1.2.2 The water-eirculation system, 1.2.3 The starting platform with associated means of access and egress, 1.2.4 The structural supports, 12.5 Vehicles or other aquatic accessories that are part of the water slide as defined by the manufacturer, and 1.2.6 Means of slide termination, 13 This practice shall not apply 1.3.1 Any water slides installed in private residences, 1.3.2 Water flume amusement rides where contact with water is merely incidental (for example, log flume rides, shoot-the-chutes), 1.3.3 Amusement rides and devices whose design criteria ae specifically addressed in another ASTM standard, 134 Lazy river type attcactions operating at constant ‘elevation, constructed in the ground, and 1.4 Pre-existing designs manufactured after the effective ‘date of publication of this practice if the design is service proven or previously compliant, as defined in Section 3.1.26 of Practice F2291, and the manufacturer provides: "thie prasico is under the urisiten of ASTM Commitee Fé on Amsrent Rides nd Devices ands the rect epeniiliy of Stbcoaits F270 on Wate Related Anmosoment Rise and Devices, CCarretediton appeoved Dec. 1, 2017, Publchd Janiary 2018, Originally approve in 2006. List presions eon epproved in 2017 a FZ376~—17. DOL 1L1S20F2376-178 1.4.1 A historical summary of the water side, or major modification as defined in Terminology F747, and. 1.42 A statement that the design is service proven or previously compliant, Water slides and major modifications to ‘water slides may qualiy as previously compliant for five years following the date of publication of this practice. Thereafter, water slides and major modifications to water slides must qualify as service proven or meet the requirements of this practice. 1.43 Service proven or previously compliant designs shall comply with Section 8. 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units ar tobe regarded as standard, No other units of measurement are included in this standard ‘Nowe 1—The conversion factor fom inc-pound to metic unite iL 5A mam and 1th» AABN, 1.6 This practice includes an Appendix, which provides additional information to enhance the user's understanding of and application of the criterie presented in this practice, for example, rationale, background, drawings, interpretation, or commentary. The information in the Appendix shall not be considered a mandatory part of this practice. 17 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilty of the user of tis standard to establish appro~ priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- ‘mine the applicability of regulatory linitations prior 10 use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accor- dance with internationally recognized principles on standard ization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recon ‘mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, 2, Referenced Documents 241 ASTM Standards: D570 Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics Fer referenced ASTM sundars, vis the ASTM webs, wirwastm.org, of ‘contact ASTM Customer Savin at sevice asin or. Far Aue! Book of ASTI ‘Stands ylume infomation, refer the stndar's Doumeet Sommary pepe on the ASTM webs ‘epi @ AST tensa 199 Geter On, PO Box CT, Ws Gorstotckn, PA KREGER, Une Saas (Copyiht by ASTM Int (al cps esr; Th Ian 25220721 EST 2018 Downloaded by ‘Taiwan MOU - Online Access (Taiwan MOU - Online Access) pesuant Lense Agreement No farther reproduction auie, UMAR Nah TRAly F2376 - 17a 1D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics 1790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plasties and Electrical Insulating Materi- als F747 Terminology Relating to Amusement Rides and De- vives F770 Practice for Ownership, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices F846 Guide for Testing Performance of Amusement Rides and Devices (Withdrawn 2013)? F853 Practice for Maintenance Procedures for Amusement Rides and Devices (Withdrawn 2014)* F893 Guide for Auditing Amusement Rides and Devices (Withdrawn 2013)° 1193 Practice for Quality, Manufacture, and Construction of Amusement Rides and Devices F1305 Guide for Classification of Amusement Ride and Device Related Injuries and [nesses (Withdrawn 2011)* F291 Practice for Design of Amusement Rides and Devices 22 ACI Standard ACI-318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Con- crete 23 ASCE Standard:S ANSV/ASCE 7 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and ‘Other Structures 24 USDA Docunent:$ USDA-72 The Wood Handbook 3. Terminology 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3.1.1 landing pool—pool intended to receive riders from a water slide, 3.1.2 landing zone—area in a landing pool intended for receiving riders from a particular slide, 3.1.3 lifeguard—individual specially trained in lifesaving and emergency procedures, responsible for monitoring patrons and responding to aquatic and other emergencies. 3.1.4 ovner/operator—person of organization that is re sponsible for the maintenance and operation of a water slide system. 4. Slide Classification 4.1. Water slides are classified by their physical and intended use characteristics. The classification may be a combination of the specific rider vehicle used the type of geometric path, often serpentine or straight, and the designation as a speed slide ifthe rider's velocity exceeds 25 fus. The following are definitions of the types of water slides. 4.1 body slides—water slide used without a vehicle. the lat approved vein of thie hort sanded ie rened om ali rom Amescon Conran (ACH, RO. ox 084, Famington ving ha, * vale Fm The Anse Suey of Cl Engines (ASCE), 180 Alerander Beil Br Rezo, VA 209 “vale fn US Govern Ping OteSuperaendent of Dosumens, 7328 ap Se NW Mil Slop SDE, Wesingion BC 200 ‘Copoiht by ASTM Tr a ight reserved Th Jen 25 220721 EST 2018» Dowsloacediprned by Talwar MOU- Online Acces (Talven MOU- Online Acer) pusaunt License Agreement, No urter productions authori 4.1.2 children’s slides—Water slides generally intended only for use by persons under the height of 48 in, Water slide has a maximum fall distance of 3 in, from slide exit where the rider enters the water and water depth is no greater than 24 in. 4.13 mat slides—water slide used with a designated mat as a vehicle 4.4 serpentine slide—curved path as viewed in geometric stide path 4.LS specialty slides—proprietary water slide design, sich asan uphill, hl-pipe, or bowl ride, which does not conform to standard classification, 4.1.6 specialty vehicle slides—water slide used with & pto- rictary vehicle specified by the manufacturer. 4.1.7 speed slide—water slide where the rider(s) achieve @ velocity of 25 fis or more during the course of the ride. 4.1.8 nube slides—water slide used with a single or muli- person water slide tube, 5. Materials 3.1. Flume Material—Any material that has the following ‘basic properties and that meets all other requirements of this, practice may be used to construct waterslides. 5.1.1 Flames riding surfaces shall be constructed to be smooth, 5.1.2 Flume material shall be demonstrated as strong enough to support specified loads as defined in Section 8, 5.1.3 Flume components, maintained using the manufactur c's instructions, shall not deteriorate overtime in such 2 way that a hazard will develop. 5.2 Support Materials—Any material that has the following basic properties and that meets all other requirements of this, Practice may be used to construct water slide supports. 5.2.1 Supports for water slides shall be constructed from ‘durable materials such a5 wood, metal, concrete or engineered ‘composites. 5.2.2 Supports for water slides fabricated from metal shall be either inherently corrosion resistant, or be finished in such a way as to provide protection from corrosion. 5.23 Wood materials shall be finished in such a way to provide protection against deterioration. 5.24 Support material shall be demonstrated as strong, ‘enough to support specified loads as defined in Section 7. 5.25 Support shall be constructed to accommodate regular inspection and maintenance for structural integrity, material Aeterioration, or corrosion, or a combination thereof. 6, Notification Requirement 6.1. A water slide system shown to comply with this practice shall meet all applicable requirements specified inthis practice. Anyone representing compliance with this practice shall keep such essential records as are necessary to document any claim that the requirements within this specification have been met. 62 The owner/operator of a water slide shall notify the appropriate manufacturer(s) of any known incident es specified in Guides F1305 and F893. 63 ‘The manufacturer shall notify the appropriate owner(s)/ ‘operator(s) of similar waterslides of an incident that resulted in, RAR acai a aAly F2376- 17a a serious injury promptly upon the determination by the ‘manufacturer that the incident is significantly repeatable. 63.1 Such manufacturer notification shall be @ bulletin as specified in Sections 4.1.143 through 4.1.14.8 of Practice F§S3. 7, Steuctural Design of Water Slides 7.1 This section defines the loading end stength criteria that shall be used inthe structural engineering of water slide flumes and supporting structures. The strength and stability of the ‘water slide system shall be demonstrated by generally accepted engineering methods certified by a professional engineer. 7.2. Dead Loads (symbol DL)—Forces resulting from weight cof all components of the ride and includes all loads that do not fluctuate with respect to time. 7.3 Operational Loads—Forces from water, riders, or vehicles, or a combination thereof, in the ride under normal operations. 73.1 Water Load (symbol WL}~In free flowing waterslides ‘where water does not collect in pools or streams greater than 2 in, deep, the water load shall be & minimum of 15 Ibslinear for every 1000 gal/min of flow. Where the flow is such that ‘water collects in pools or streams greater than 2 in. deep, the actual maximum water load shall be determined and used in calculation, design, or load tests, or a combination thereof. 732 Rider Load (symbol RL)—The manufacturer shall specify the rider vehicle and the maximum number of riders, that are to ride in the flume at one time. 73.2.1 For water slides intended for multiple rider use, the ‘weight assigned to each rider shall be, at a minimum, the ‘weight specified for an adult rider in Section 8.6.1 of Practice F291 73.22 For single rider water slides, the rider weight shall bbe a maximum of 300 Ib, 7.3.23 For water slides intended for use by children only, the weight assigned to a child shall be as specified in Section, 8.6.2 of Practice F2291 7.3.24 Ride loads shall be so arranged to cause the greatest realistic operational load to the system. 7.3.25 Lateral centripetal forces shall be considered in curved sections of flume. Predicted rider speeds should be used to calculate these forces. If speeds cannot be predicted, then a minimum of 15 fus for flumes under 15 % slope and 30 fs for, all other flumes shall be used. 7326 If the manufacturer places maximum rider total ‘weight limits on a slide, then that restricted load may be used. 732.7 The weight of the rider vehicle shall be included in determining rider load, 7A Environmental Loads—Forces from environmental con- ditions of the site such as wind, precipitation, earthquake, and changes in temperature. 7.4.1 Loads and forces due to environmental concitions shall be in accordance with applicable local code requirements, or ANSV/ASCE 7, or other equivalent national standard. 742 The manufzctureridesigner shall clearly indicate the ‘environmental loads the water slide was designed for in the operating and maintenance instructions as specified in the cong by AST I psec; Ta es 252.0721 FST 2018. 9 Dowaindedipited by ‘avan MOU Onl ese (Tunas MOU One Aces) print nse Agreement. No Forbes reproductions authorized sections on Manufacturer’s Responsibility of Practices F770 and F853. In addition to the environmental load information, any restriction, limitations, or special procedures associated ‘with waterslides exposed to these environmental loads shall be included, 743 Lateral Wind Load (symbol LWL)—For outdoor slides, the minimum wind load for all types of water slides shall be calculated based on 100-mph wind (3-5 gust) for non- ‘operational conditions. Lateral wind load may be reduced by an importance factor of ess than 1.0, where appropriate, for water slide structures that are unoccupied during extreme weather. 7.44 Reduced Lateral Wind Load (symbol RLWL)—For ‘outdoor slides, the minimum wind load for all types of water slides shall be calculated based on Section 8.13.1 of Practice 2291 for operational conditions. 745 Other Lateral Loads (symbol OLLJ—A minimum lateral load equivalent to 10% of the dead weight of the structure shall be included. 146 Snow Load (symbol SL)—The snow load for all types ‘of water slides shall be calculated in accordance with the relevant local ground snow load(s). 75 Overload—Porces from water, riders, or vehicles, or a combination thereof, under extraordinary operational condi- tions due to user overload, 7.5.1 Calculations for extraordinary operational conditions that consider user overload shall be based on conditions specified by the manufacturer and need not consider any other live load in combination with such overload. 7.6 Load Combinations—Engineering calculations may use either allowable stress methods (ASD) or load and resistance factor methods (LRFD). Engineering calculations shall con- sider load conditions and combinations of loads in accordance with generally accepted engineering methods. Calculations shall consider that water slide systems may not be occupied during extremes of weather. 1.7 Metal Structures—Swength of steel structures under or above noted loads shall be designed in accordance with current AISC, ASCE standards,* or equivalent national standards, 7.8 Wood Structures—Streagth of timber structures under or above noted loads shal be designed in accordance with current USDA-72, ASCE standards,* or equivalent national standards, 7.9 Concrete Structures—Stength of concrete structures under above noted loads shall be designed in accordance with current ACI-318 or equivalent national standards 7.10 Plastic and Plastic Composite Siructures: 710.41 Stength of plastic structures under above noted loads shall be designed in accordance with generally accepted engineering methods. Assessment shall be performed in a ‘manner suitable for the specific material and structure. 7.10.2 Fiberglass reinforced plastic or other composite ma- terials used structurally shall have samples tested for strength ‘with accelerated aging in accordance with Test Methods DS70, D638, and D790, 7.103 Loads from normal operational conditions shall der- ‘onstrate a minimum of 5 to | factor of safety against rupture for fiberglass reinforced plastic or other composite materials, RSLS A RR Alp F2376-17a 7.10.4 Calculations for extraordinary operational conditions from user overload shall demonstrate a minimum of 2 t0 1 factor of safety against rupture of fiberglass reinforced plastic for other composite materials. 8, Performance Requirements 8.1 General Requirements 8.1.1 The following are minimum requirements and should not be substituted where manufacturer experience suggests ‘more acrimonious values. 8.1.2 Surfaces in reach by slide attendants and riders shall be made in such a way as to reduce the potential for injury. 8.1.3 A water slide shall be designed and constructed so that forees on riders allow the rider to use the slide in accordance with the rules and instructions under normal operating condi- tions. 82 Slide Access: 82.1 General—Fencing, guardrails, and handrails shall be installed in accordance with Section 14 of Practice F2291. 8.22 If the water slide system includes a starting platform ‘nd the platform is more than 21 in. above surrounding terrain, the platform shall provide at least 36 in. in distance between the slide entry and the top of stairs or ramp. Sufficient space shall be provided on the platform for slide attendant workspace, signage, and any communication devices needed for operation, Except where a stair or ramp or slide entry joins it, the platform shall be surrounded on all sides by a guardrail in accordance with Section 14 of Practice F2291. 8.23 Surface of steps, access ramp, and deck shall be slip-resistant and self-draining, 8.24 Slide entry seetion should interface with the platform guardrail so that a 4 in. sphere cannot pass between the slide. entry component and the adjacent guardrail component, 83 Open Flume Geometry: 8.3.1 Flume cross-section shape shall be configured to contain the rider(s) ar vehicle, or both, under all reasonable operating conditions. Total depth of section and shape of cross-section of a flume may be created in a single piece or ‘more than one piece. 8.3.2 Open water slide flumes shall be kept clear of ob- stacles within the water slide clearance envelope as shown in Figs, 1 and 2. Flume riser sections may be added to block access to anything encroaching in the area. 8.3.3 Water slides shall have additional sidewall height provided by a flume riser section on the outside part of all horizontal curves to contain the rider. This flume riser shall be concave facing the center of the cross-section. The flume riser may be an integral or separate part from the main flume component. 83.3.1 Flume Riser Transition—Flume riser parts shall be transitioned from sections without flume sisers to sections with fume risers with a maximum angle of 45° from the horizontal See Fig. 3. 8.3.3.2 Other Additions—Where a cover, a tube entrance, oF a flume riser is fitted other than at the beginning of the slide, the sides of the slide shall have a smooth transition from horizontal to vertical. Maximum angle of transition will be 45°. Copyright by ASTO al sights esevod); Tha Jon 25 2207.21 EST 2018 4 Dowslodedprined by @ CHILDREN'S CLEARANCE i 7 a (CHILDREN'S CLEARANCE ‘acxnce WITH RISERS, FIG. 1 Water Slide Clearance Envelope wo ADULTS CLEARANCE gs ADULTS CLEARANCE WITH RISERS. FIG, 2 Water Slide Clearance Envelope Cc q e ‘The inside height of the entrance to the cover of flume riser shall be at least 48 in, 8.3.4 Body slides with curved bottom flume sections such that the cross-section of the botiom and the sides are a continuously curving surface shall have: ‘Taiwan MOU Online Access Teivan MOU - Online Acces) puss to Lense Agree. Noarherrepodusionsauborized, HR HA ALAR Atfly F2376 ~ 17a 45.00° FIG. 3 Flume Riser 8.3.4.1 Minimum inside width of 30 in, minimum sidewall height of 15 in., and 8.3.4.2 The top I in, of curved sidewalls shall be within 10° of vertical 8.3.5 Tube slides with flat bottom flume sections shall have: 83.5.1 Minimum width of 48 in. inside sidewalls, 83.5.2 Minimum sidewall height of 24 in, and 8.3.5.3 Sidewalls that are straight may diverge from vertical ‘maximum of 2 in, measured at 24 in. from bottom. 83.6 Tube slides with curved botiom flame sections such that the cross-section of the bottom and the sides are a continuously curving surface shall have: 83.6.1 Minimum inside width of 52 it 83.6.2 Minimum sidewall height of 26 in, and 83.6.3 The top 1 in, of curved sidewalls shall be within 10° of vertical. 8.3.7 Mat slides that are straight in plan shall have: 83.7.1 Minimum width of 22 in, inside sidewalls, 83.7.2 Minimum sidewall height of 16 in., 8.3.7.3 Sidewalls that ae straight may diverge from vertical ‘a maximum of 6 in, measured at 16 in, from bottom, and 83.7.4 The top | in. of curved sidewalls shall be within 10° of vertical 83.8 Multiple Parallel Lane Flumes—Where more than one flume runs in parallel straight-line path (in plan. 8.3.8.1 The outermost sections shall have sidewalls a mini- ‘mum of 24 in, in height 83.82 Where the flume path runs adjacent, there shall be a dividing barrier a minimam of 8 in. high berween the lanes. 83.8.3 Bach lane shall be a minimum of 22 in, inside width, 8.3.9 Water slides such as specialty slides that cannot be classified above shall conform to the requirements of 9.4, 8.3.10 Combination rides may be designed such that see- tions of the slide conform to the requirements of the respective specifications ahove. 84 Closed Flume Geometry: 8.4.1 The following er¢ minimum requirements and should not be substituted where manufacturer experience suggests more conservative values. Total shape of cross-section of @ flume may be created in two or more pieces. CConyight by ASTA Tat all eghts eerved; Tha Jan 25 220721 EST 2018. 5 Devmlcaded/rined by Taiwan MOU - Online Access (Tainan MOU - Online Acces) purua’ to Lisnse Agroomest No fhe reproduction suhoried 84.2 Body slides with curved bottom flumes shall have a ‘minimum inside dimension of 30 in, 84.3 Tube slides with flat bottom closed flume sections shall have a minimum inside dimension of 48 in, 8.4.4 Tube slides with curved bottom closed flume sections shall have a minimum inside dimension of 52 in. 85 Flow Rate~The water flow in each slide has an elfect ‘on the performance of the sliding surface. 85.1 The manufacturer shall determine the flow rate and shall seta fixed range of acceptability for cach installation at the time of commissioning. 8.5.2 The water flow valves shall be secured from interfer- ‘ence or adjustment by unauthorized personnel. 85.3 Flow meters, calibrated means of flow measurement, cor marker) indicating proper operational. water flow/level shall be provided for each fiume, 8.6 Run Out Lanes: 8.6.1 Run out sections shall be designed to contain, decelerate, and stop riders to allow them to exit the slide. 8.6.2. Aweic or other device shall regulate the water level in the run out co the correct level given correct flow rate forthe ride, To facilitate proper deceleration, a marker shall be provided to indicate the operational water level in the run out, which the slide atendanv/lifeguard may verify prior to allowing the next rider entry to the slide. 87 Landing Pools: 8.7.1 Landing pools shall be designed to decelerate and stop riders and allow them to exit the water slide without encoun- tering an obstruction. 8.7.2. The exit path for riders shall not cross with the landing zone of other slides. The designated pool exit shall be such as to force the riders to move forward and away trom the paths of, riders from other fumes. 8.7.3 Water slides entering a landing pool shall have a Janding pool of sufficient length to decelerate and stop riders and minimize the potential for contact with the pool wall or stationary objects (stair, ladder, railing, and so forth) in the Tanding pool. Water slides classified as speed slides (rider velocity over 25 fs) will require additional pool length. 8.7.4 Pool depth in the landing zone for water slides for persons over 48 in, tall shall have-a minimum poo! depth of 3 ft 8.7.5 Flume geometry at pool entry shall be straight viewed in plan forthe last 8 ft of the water slide entering a pool. 8.7.6 Landing pools for waterslides with a fall distance greater than 6 in, shall have an inerease in pool depth from the 3 ft minimum according to manufacturer recommendation 10 ‘minimize potential impact with pool bottom. 8.7.7 If water supply for the slide(s) is drawn directly from landing pools or other areas accessible to the public, the suction Tine shall be divided into at least two Tines, where ‘connected to the pool, such that one person cannot block more than one suction ine, The fitings and piping details shall be ‘cesigned so that the full volume of water forthe slide may be Alist of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on 8 request to its secretary. This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of contract. Users are responsible for its correct application. 8 © The British Standards Institution 2017 Published by BSI Standards Limited 2017 ISBN 978 0 $80 90571 1 Ics 97,220.40 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. ‘This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 30 September 2017. Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Text affected BARA NSBR ALEUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPEENNE EUROPAISCHE NORM ‘August 2017 1€$ 97.20.40 ‘Supersedes EN 1069-1:2010 English Version Water slides - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods ‘Toboggans aquatiques - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité ‘Wasserrutschen ~ Tell 1: Sicherheltstechnische ‘et méthodes d'essal ‘Anforderungen und Prverfahren ‘This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 May 2017. (CEN members are bound to comply withthe CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions forgiving this, European Standard the status ofa national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application tothe CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member, ‘This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions. CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austra, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greoce, Hungary, Iceland, Irland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, ‘Turkey and United Kingdom, a! "EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION COMITE EUROPEEN DE NORMALISATION EUROPAISCHES KOMITEE FOR NORMUNG (CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, #-1000 Brussels ©2017 CEN Allvights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No, EN 1069-1:2017 & ‘worldwide for CEN national Members. Bi RARER SS AR ALBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Contents European foreword... Introduction. 2 Normative references. 3 Termsand definitions... Classification... 4.10 5S Materials and cOnStructioM.rnenmmenen 5 General. 52 i 7 Safety requirements for water slidesina Bh TA General meen 72 Entrapment rune 73 Surfaces... © 7.4 — Corners and edge: > 75 Access to water slides 7.6 Start section for Types 2 to 10. 7.7 Slide proper-mmmennmm 7.8 Tubes and covered sections. 7.9 Final part. 7.10 Splashdown areas enn TAL 7.12 Water supply rnmmn = 7.43 Interference between users .. 7.14 Interference between users and non-users... 8 Additional safety requirements for Types 1 to 10 B.1 Slide properenrmn 82 Splashdownarea AERA E75 BRBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 83 Clearance zones.» 9 Check and test US wm 91 GeNETAL enemies ts 9.2 Technical and physical CHECKS snnnnnnnnnnsn 9.3. Practical test mm 94 Test report wn 10 Designation and marking. 10.1 10.2 Annex A (normative) Splashdown areas smunn Annex B (normative) Use of stainless steels for water slid€S minnesota BA General nw B2 _ Indoor swimming pools with disinfection with chlorine.. B3 Coatings and paintings. Annex C (normative) Design loads, accesses and platforms C1 Vertical imposed loads... 2 Horizontal imposed loads... C3 Stiffness... CA Stalt Semmens Dab Test device -mnmmnin D.2_ Description of the acceleration test method. 3 RAR ASSBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) European foreword This document (EN 1069-1:2017) 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 European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2018, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by February 2018, ‘Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ‘This document supersedes EN 1069-1:2010, EN 1069, Water slides, consists of the following parts: — Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods — Part 2: Instructions In relation to EN 1069-1:2010 the following main amendments have been made: a) the document has been editorially revised; b) the definition water slide (3.3) and water level (3.13) have been revised; ©) requirement for water slide Type 6.2 revised; 4) under 5.6 "Electrical installations” a reference to HD 60364-7-702 has been added; e) values for Table 1 “Partial factors for Ultimate Limit combinations" and Table 2 “Partial factors for serviceability combinations” have been changed; £) new Table 3 “Partial factors for combinations of accidental actions” and Table 4” Combination factors tfo and 2" have been added; 2) Figure S Stepladders for water slide access deleted and requirements for access to water slides (7.5) revised; h) Figure 6 replaced by Figure 3 of EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2016; i) anexample for calculation has been added to 7.7.3 “Maximum acceleration ona sliding person"; J). the value for X in Figure 8 “Cross section of Type 1” has been changed; Kk) Table 8 “Height of fall and water depth in splashdown area for type 1 and type 2” and Table 9 “Falling distance and water depth in a splashdown area for Types 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10” have been revised; 1) Table 8 has been replaced by a graph (see Figure 15); & & Ay aR Bea RR sBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) m) values for water flow rate in 8.3 “Water flow" have been changed and Clause 8.3 moved to 7.12.2 Water flow rate; n) Requirements in 9.3.2 “Slide tester” have been changed; 0) Figure A and A2 have been revised; p) values for type 4 In Table A.2 “Dimensions of splashdown area for Types3 and 4” have been changed; @)_ values for type 6.2 in Table A.3 “Dimensions of splashdown area for Type 6” have been changed; 1) AnnexD is now informative and a subclause on a maximum speed measuring device was added 13). According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the A following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugostav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom, 5 te FR te Fy AR NS AR ABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Introduction ~The market for water slides is extremely wide and specific and still developing. It is impossible to define = anall-embracing safety specification, including dimensions and design requirements as required by a = standard, without limiting the design possibilities and preventing innovative and new but safe products. ©: _ This European Standard is intended to establish safety requirements and design guidance rules to serve anyone involved with water slides, especially designers, manufacturers, operators and users, to ensure safe and more efficient products. Its basic approach is the consciousness that the sliding action usually implies for the users a higher risk level than using a pool. For certain aspects of design, manufacturing, installation, operation and use only specific guidelines, without any technical specification, are given, which should be taken into consideration and be fulfilled in order to ensure safety for operators and users, rolog RRR NAB AR ABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 1 Scope ‘This European Standard is applicable to all water slides installed in swimming pools of public use. ‘This Standard specifies general safety requirements for water slides in swimming pools of public use and specific requirements for defined types of water slides. These specific safety requirements are also applicable to undefined types as far as possible. ‘These requirements concern safety and the technical rules for design, calculation and testing. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1069-2:2017, Water slides — Part 2: Instructions EN 1990, Eurocode - Basis of structural design EN 1991-1-1, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-1: General actions - Densities, self weight, imposed Toads for buildings EN 1991- 3:2003, Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures - Part 1-3: General actions - Snow loads EN 1991-1-4, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-4: General actions - Wind actions EN 10088-1, Stainless steels - Part 1: List of stainless steels EN 10088-2, Stainless steels - Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for sheet/plate and strip of corrosion resisting steels for general purposes EN 10204:2004, Metallic products - Types of inspection documents EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2016, Swimming pool equipment - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 13451-2, Swimming pool equipment - Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for ladders, stepladders and handle bends EN 13451-3, Swimming pool equipment — Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for inlets and outlets and water/air based water leisure features EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010, Swimming pools - Part 1: Safety requirements for design EN 15288-2, Swimming pools - Part 2: Safety requirements for operation EN 22768-1, General tolerances - Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications (ISO 2768-1) EN ISO 9606-1, Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding - Part 1: Steels (150 9606-1) EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (1S0 13857:2008) 7 BERRA NRHABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) EN ISO/IEC 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 31 pool/swimming pool facility, with one or more water areas, intended for swimming, leisure or other water-based physical activities [SOURCE: EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010, 3.1] 32 publicuse use of an installation open to everyone or to a defined group of users, not designated solely for the ‘owner's/proprietor's operator's family and guests independently from paying an entrance fee [SOURCE: EN 15288-1:2008+A1:2010, 3.5] Note 1 to entry: Pools serving houses rented for private use are not of public use. 33 water slide piece of equipment or installation with a sliding surface on which the user slides with water as a feiction- and/or speed-reducing medium; the user slides freely or with the use of a ride enhancement device Note 1to entry: On some water slides the user can also be pushed e.g by a water stream. Note 2to entry: For classification see Clause 4. 34 platform area providing access to the start section 35 start section area where the user enters the slide proper and takes the sliding position 3.6 slide proper area intended for sliding 37 final part part of the slide proper de allow landing Note i to entry: Subsequent parts can be splashdown area, catch unit, sofa, ete. igned to prepare the user for landing, plus the subsequent parts/areas which PEAR ES AR ABRBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 38 landing conclusion of sliding action Note to entry: ‘Types of conclusion can be fall, surf landing into water, being slowed down and stopped in a catch unit or sofa. 39 surf landing kind of landing which implies the action of being guided from the end of the final part, independently from its design, to intentionally surf on the water surface of the pool as a design feature 3.10 catch unit integral part of a water slide, which brings the rider to a halt in his sliding position Note to entry: See Figure 1. EXAMPLE Key 1 waterline Figure 1 — Example of typical catch unit 311 sofa unit integral part of a water slide, which slows down the rider on the sliding surface and moves him additionally sideways out of the sliding path of the following users Note 1 toentry: See Figure 2. EXAMPLE, 9 BERRA ARAB RABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-; Key 1 water line Figure 2 — Example of typical sofa unit 342 splashdown area specific pool or area which is part of a general purpose pool, in which the user lands from the end of the slide, and is brought to a halt in the water 3.13 water level defined operating water surface in the landing area 344 drop section of the slide proper, ed with an inclination greater than those of adjacent sections 3.45 tube losed section, not necessarily circular in cross section, of a water slide, with a fully utilisable sliding surface 3.16 cover device to enclose an open slide, not intended for sliding & 347 riser extension for the slide proper, intended for sliding 348 wave screen device, placed within the clearance zone, to control spilling water 349 ride enhancement device Gevice to slide on or in, designed fora particular water slide 10 PAM OERBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 3.20 barrier device to restrict users from falling over, under or through it 3.21 average inclination inclination x in percent (9) calculated with the formula s(ras09)/1 where his the height between start section and beginning of final part, in metres; 1 isthe developed length of the slide proper excluding the final part, in metres 3.22 clearance zone controlled space around the user on the slide proper and of the final part, designed to prevent the impact of the users with obstacles 4 Classification Al Type 411 Type 14 Straight slides for children not exceeding 1,0 m in height from start section to water level and with an average inclination < 70 % may be designed in the form of a single slide or a wide slide (more than one user at the same time). 4.1.2 Type 1.2 Straight single-track slide for children with an average inclination of 70% and a height of 1000 mm < hs 3 000 mm from start section to water level. 4.2 Type2 4.2.4 Type 24 Curved single-track slide for children with an average inclination of < 70 % and a height of s 3.000 mm from start section to water level. 4.2.2 Type 2.2 Helical single-track slide for children with an average inclination of < 70 % and a height of < 3.000 mm from start section to water level, where the radius of the slide is constant and in the same direction, 43 Type3 Single-track slide, with an average inclination of maximum 13 %, excluding the final part, The average speed of the users shall be < 5 m/s, The maximum speed of the users shall be < 8 m/s. BERRA ARREARBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 44 Types ‘Speed single-track slide with an average inclination between 13 % and 20 %, excluding the final part. ‘The average speed of the users shall be < 10 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be s 14m/s. 45 Type High-speed single-track slide with an average inclination of at least 20 %, excluding the final part. The maximum speed of the users may be > 14 m/s. 4.6 Type 6 4.6.1 Type 61 Multi-track slide with separate parallel tracks (straight or curved), with an average inclination of maximum 13%, one beside the other over the full length. The average speed of the users shall bbe <5 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be ¢ 8 m/s. 4.6.2 Type 6.2 Multi-track slide with separate parallel tracks (straight or curved), with an average inclination of between 13 % and 25 %, excluding the final part. The average speed of the users shall be s 10 m/s. The maximum speed of the users shall be < 14 m/s. 4.7 Type7 Wide straight slide with a maximum inclination of 35 %, not exceeding 8 m in height above water level and 7,7 mabove the ground, The maximum speed of the users shall be < 8 m/s, 48 Type8 Single-track slide with longitudinal descending and ascending gradients where the user also slides upwards, sometimes helped by a jet of water or by a specific device. 4,9 Type 9 Wide, straight, single-track slide providing a free transversal oscillating sliding path while sliding in direction to the end of the slide. The maximum speed of the users shall be < 14 m/s. 4.10 Type 10 Acombination slide where the user exits from a slide of another type into a circular bowl and descends 5. ina spiral path, before either free falling through a hole at the bottom into the splashdown area, or <= — enteringan additional slide. 12 RERBE NBA RABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 5S Materials and construction 5.1 General Any material may be used for the construction of water slides, supports and ride enhancement devices, provided that it fulfils the requirements of this standard. 5.2 Selection of materials All materials and finishes used shall be: a) suitable for the selected use, the respective surroundings and conditions; b) in accordance with the relevant standards/regulations; ©) able to withstand conditions of high humidity with occasional saturation and/or corrosiveness; 4) not encouraging the growth of bacteria, The use of stressed stainless steel which could be subjected to stress corrosion shall be avoided, unless it can be inspected and regularly cleaned. Where stainless steel is used, the grade used shall be in accordance with Annex B. The materials shall not contain substances which are assigned the following concentrations exceeding 0,1 9% (see Regulation (EU) Nr. 1272/2008): — N317 may cause an allergic skin reaction. phrase at 5.3 Certificates Certificates for safety critical building materials (e.g. load bearing materials) shall: — be in accordance with the relevant standards /regulations; — comply atleast with EN 10204:2004, test report “Type 2.2”. 5.4 Manufacturer and installer ‘The manufacturer and the installer shall ensure that persons engaged in the construction and the installation of the water slide are competent to carry out the work, and that welders are suitably qualified and accepted according to EN ISO 9606-1. Any assembling, modification, adjustment or alteration of parts shall only be done by persons with appropriate experience and skills. 5.5 Durability The designer shall specify the method of protection or frequency of inspection. All components shall be protected to minimize degradation caused by corrosion or rot by an approved method. The quality of protection shall depend on the use of the components. Where hollow section structural steel is used, internal corrosion shall be considered, 5.6 Electrical installations ‘The relevant national and European regulations for electrical installations in and at buildings (eg. ‘swimming pool, swimming pool surround) apply. NOTE See HD 60364-7-702, 123 PARE SARLBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 6 Design 6.1 Design guidelines ®: The design of a water slide, as a standard model or a one-off installation conforming to the client's ©] specifications, shall consider: — EN 15288-1, especially the preliminary risk assessment, and EN 15288- — the users the slide is destined to; — users with special needs. In the design document's possible/allowed user groups, their characteristics and limits shall be indicated. NOTE Various risks can be involved in using a water slide, eg. ejection from the slide, impacts, falls, burns, or entrapment. For guidance to a risk assessment, see EN 15288-2 and EN 1069-2. 6.22 Design analysis 6.2.1 General Water slides shall be treated as structures, Type 1 and Type 2 water slides only when applicable. ce Attention is drawn to the statutory requirements eg, with regard to means of access and means of support. 6.2.2 Preliminary riskanalysis A preliminary risk analysis shall be performed by the designer at the design stage for every water slide, with the purpose of identifying possible hazards and hazardous situations that could occur by its use, paying attention to the fact that the riding of water slides can be a vigorous physical activity and the risks associated are greater than those usually encountered in a swimming pool. Furthermore, water slides may not be safe for use by people with reduced ability, be it temporary or permanent. The risk assessment shall also take into account the balance between risks and prevention costs and ensure the conformity of the design to this standard and to all valid national regulations. Some typical issues to be considered are: — type of water sl ‘= — intended users; = — implementation of the slide into a new swimming pool complex; — integration of the slide into an existing facility; — distance contro! (eg. interference between users}; — access control (e.g. interference between users and non-users); = hazards related to the slide proper including those coming from possible vandalism especially parts freely accessible; — hazards related to the landing; 14 BERRA NRRLBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) — risky behaviours of the users; — surroundings; — trafficto and from the slide; — influence of the use of the water slide on the regular operation of the whole facility. ‘The risks shall be assessed against the safety of user groups, especially of those with special needs. This assessment Is even more Important for water slides not yet classified in this standard, and shall also consider the specific safety requirements given in Clause 8, to comply with them as far as possible. ‘The results of the preliminary risk assessment shall be made available to the slide tester who will perform the practical test, see 9.3. 6.2.3 Construction documents Construction documents shall be provided to the customer, which shall include all the documents required for the assessment of stability and operational safety of the water slide, and complying with this standard. ‘The construction documents for Type 3 to Type 10 shall include as a minimum; — type of water slide; — declaration of conformity to this European Standard for the construction; — full design and fabrication drawings; — statement about intended use; — construction method statement; — comprehensive stress and stability analysis as required by the Eurocodes; — description of special features of the water slide; — description and dimensions of any clearance zones; = specification ofall materials; — specification of electrical installation; — any restrictions related to the users. NOTE Type and Type 2 water slides can require a simplified documentation, 6.3 Static calculations 6.3.1 General The structural analysis of the complete slide including the supports shall be performed using the safety concept according to Eurocode EN 1990 and associated parts using the partial factor method according to Tables 1, 2 and 3 and the combination factors according to Table 4. 15 BEA A AERABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Table 1 — Partial factors for Ultimate Limit combinations Permanent Actions Variable Actions ie unfavourable favourable Leading variable action | Accompanying action Yor= 1,35 You 1,00 Yor= 150 Yor= 1,50 Table 2 — Partial factors for serviceability combinations Permanent Actions Varlable Actions unfavourable ‘yea= 1,00 yea= 1,00 ‘Yor = 1,00 yar= 1,00 favourable Leading variable action | Accompanying action Table 3 — Partial factors for combinations of accidental actions Permanent Actions Variable Actions g unfavourable favourable Leading variable action | Accompanying action 5 Yor= 1,00 ‘You= 1,00 Yor = 1,00 ‘Ya! Table 4 — Combination factors io, i and ty: Action wo the Snow loads = Sites located at altitude > 1000 mas. 038 028 on ites located at altitude < 1000 mas. 0,25 Os Wind loads 0,30 OL ‘Temperature changes 0,30 0,25 NOTE In some European countries, a certificate on the correct construction of the water slide by an inspection body can-be required to certify that the entire construction of the water slide and the way itis erected ‘complies with al relevant standards and laws, 6.3.2 Actions in the slide area 6.3.2.1 Self-weight Gy The self-weight of each part of the slide has to be determined by an expert using calculations or tests of the material of each part. ‘The self-weightis a permanent action with the duration "permanent", 16 BERBRAN BABABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 6.3.2.2 Action of water Way To determine the load of the water, the real amount of water on the slide has to be calculated considering cross-section and slope of the slide, Ifthe slide is combined from sections with different slopes, each section has to be calculated separately, eg. for sections with a slope of < 5% and > 20 %. If users are able to dam up water in sections with a slope of < 20 % then the calculated amount of water in this section has to be doubled. ‘The action of water is a variable action with the duration "short", 6.3.2.3 Action by the users Qj and Fx; Actions caused by the users of the slide have to be calculated according to Table 5. ‘Table S — Actions by the users of the slide Data to calculate centrifugal forces* Fe: Actions bythe | Length of Point ofload SE aout ‘weight Max. speed of | Length ofload | application slide Qut users application | above bottom {see Figure 3) m m/s m m 1 | 0.8KN/m = = - = 2 | 08kN/m 50 35 5,0" Od 35 5,0" 3 |4,5KN/m 50 ne i on LSKN/m 10 140 10 05 5 [45KN/m 10 16,0 10 035 6A | 4,5N/m 50 = a on 8,08 1,0° 62_|15EN/m 10 140 10 035 LSkN/m= | . 7 i 80 5,0 7 0,5 kNG a = @ _[15KN/m 10 80 10 on 9 laskwme — |— 140 50° 0 10 J askN/me = | — 140 50 038 NOTE Types 6, 9 and 10 should be considered according to thelr ype of use, eg single sliding or chain sliding, Itis important thet the length of oad is set correct. Max. acceleration on a sliding person 7.73 single person © overthe complete sliding surface 4 Horizontal force on the side of the slide in.a height of 0,5 m above the bottom. © chain sliding with max. 5 persons 17 BORSA aBS EN 1069-1:2017 A'mass moving on a curve creates a centrifugal force F,, acting radially outward. The centrifugal force Fx may act horizontally (in curves) or vertically (at changes of slope), Data to calculate the centrifugal forces Fy, shall be taken from Table 5. ‘The point of application of actions Quand Fs shall be taken from Figure 3. ‘The action caused by the user of the slide is a variable action with the duration “short’. Fa | | | fete, i i | a pointof determination ofthe radius of a curve for Quand Fas b 100 mm respectively 350 mm, see Table 5, column 6 Fj Centrifugal force (here drawn horizontally) Qj Action ofa sliding person Figure 3 — Point of determination of the radius of a curve and of application of Qy,j and Fx 63.2.4 Snow loads Sx To determine the snow loads the following has to be considered: a) For open flumes and enclosed flumes with no thermal isolation actions caused by the snow load shall be considered for the operation case ,out of operation’ only. 1) Guidelines and instructions for enclosed flumes with no thermal isolation to remove or defrost snow have to be provided by the manufacturer in the manual. (Eg. running water until snow and/or ice is melted before opening the slide to the public) = © Forenclosed flumes with thermal isolation actions caused by the snow load shall be considered for both operation cases ,out of operation" and “in operation’. = d) The action caused by snow load has to be calculated in accordance with Eurocode » EN 1991-1-3:2003, Annex Et ‘The density of snow is y= 2,0 kN/m®. = For the influence width I, of the snow load only areas with an inclination < 60° have to be considered, see Figure 4. For the height of the snow h, the realistic snow height of the location of the slide has to be calculated, but max. 0,3 of the influence width I... ‘The action of the snow load has to be determined as follows: 18 PRR NB RABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Sj=lgxhg xy [N/m] €) The action of the snow load is variable action with the duration “short”. Key d diameter hs height ofthe snow Ig _ influence width of the snow Figure 4 — Calculation of load influence width and height 6.3.2.5 Wind actions W ‘The wind actions shall be calculated according to EN 1991-1-4 for all types of slides. Wind actions are variable actions with the duration ,short", 6.3.2.6 Temperature actions T, To calculate temperature actions the following has to be considered: a) Temperatur actions caused by expansion due to temperature changes of: — min, £30 K, ifthe slide is out of operation; — min. £10 K, ifthe slide is in operation. b) Atenclosed flumes the action caused by different temperatures on the upper and underside of the flume: — temperature difference in the cross section of the flume of # 20 K. ©) The temperature action is not applicable if expansion can be compensated by the type of construction, e.g. non restraint installation of the slide on the supports and slide path in a way to compensate expansion. d) Temperature actions are variable actions with the duration short",BS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 6.3.2.7 Impacts Actions caused by impacts have to be considered, eg. at the start. 6.3.2.8 Stabilization actions Stabilization actions are calculated as 1/20 of the vertical actions at the centre of gravity horizontally at the supporting system. 6.3.2.9 Other Actions All other possible actions have to be considered and combined using the general combination rules according to EN 1990. 6.3.3 Actions on Access, Platforms and Railings If the access to a slide is an evacuation route, actions according to EN 1991-1-1 have to be considered. Ifthe access to a slide is not an evacuation route, actions according Annex C have to be considered. 6.3.4 Combination of actions and verification Alll parts shall be verified for the serviceability and structural safety. Ee/Ras 1,0 ‘The rated value of the reaction Ra of the slide material has to be determined according to the requirements in the Eurocode, an expert's report or another approved objective evidence. NOTE _InGermany the goncral technical approval is issued by the DIBt (Deutsches institut fir Bautechnik). ‘The rated value of the action Ea shalll be calculated according to the following combination rules. ‘The rated values of the action for the verification of the structural safety yc und ys shall be taken from ‘Table 1 and Wo from Table 4. ‘The rated values of the action for the verification of the serviceability ye und yr shall be taken from Table 1 and w2 from Table 4. ‘The rated values of the action for the verification of the accidental load case ,slide jam" y¢ und yr shall be taken from Table 3 and ys from Table 4. Load case 1: ,In Operation". Users of the slide and action by water as leading action: LCL = E yos * Ges + Yor x Wak + Yar x Qui + vax % Fas + EY: * Win Wi Yas ® Wa Skt Yar® Ws % Te Load case 2: ,Out of operation", snow as leading action: LC2 = E yos% Gig + ¥en * Skt EYQi x tla x Wet Yor the Te Load case 3: ,Out of operation’, wind as leading action: LC3 = Eyes x Guu Yon * Wat EVA Wo X Te Load case 4: accidental load case ,slide jam": LC4 = E you Ges + Yas * Qe +E You ® Wo * We + Yor * Win Th + You * Wu * Sk This load case is applicable on slides or part of slides with a slope < 20 % only. Other than load case 1 the action Qu is calculated over the complete length of the slide resp. part of slide with a slope < 20%. 20 HABA, AR DeaBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Other Actions have to be considered according to the combination rules in EN 1990. 7 Safety requirements for water slides 7.1 General The shape of a water slide does not need to be the same as in Figures 7 to 16, Only the specified dimensions and requirements have to be complied with. Tolerances not being specified in the figures shall conform to EN 22768-1-. Itisa general safety recommendation that the user should remain in contact with the slide proper. For water slides where the user is intended to get airborne during the ride, the landing shall not cause injury or harm, Practical test according to 9.3 shall be performed. 7.2 Entrapment To prevent risk of entrapment the requirements of EN 13451-1:2011+A1:2016,4.7 and EN ISO 13857:2008, 4.2,2 and 4.2.3 shall be complied with for the complete installation. 7.3 Surfaces 73.1 General Non-walkable surfaces in reach of staff and the public should be protected or constructed in such a way as to prevent injuries. The surface within the clearance zone (see 8.4) shall have no apertures except those for water or specific features, eg. forlight or sound effects. 7.3.2 Surface of the slide proper ‘The surface of the slide proper shall form a smooth, surface, free from irregularities; this surface includes the outer and inner surfaces of top returns, which could be grasped or touched by the user. A difference in level is permitted where two elements are joined together but this shall not be against the sliding direction. Functional openings (eg. drainage, light, and acoustic) are allowed only dimension < 8 mm in one direction. Joints and apertures shall not cause injuries and should not cause discomfort, The removal of components in reach of the users shall require the use of tools, For practical test, see 9.3. 74 Corners and edges To prevent injuries, corners and edges within the clearance zone shall be rounded or suitably protected. Aradius of at least 3 mm is preferred. 7.5 Access to water slides 7.5: General 7 Access to water slides shall be constructed complying with statutory requirements and regulations. Wherever they do not exist, the following requirements apply: —— steps shall be nominally level; an inclination < 2,5 % for water drainage purposes is allowed; — water slides shall be accessible preferably by suitable stairs or ramps, supplemented in some cases by lifts. Stepladders are an alternative, Ladders are not allowed; 2 PERE ey A ARBS EN 1069-1:2017 017 (&) — the access to the start section of water slides not in operation shall be suitably prevented, 7.5.2 Stairs Stairs to water slides shall be constructed complying with statutory requirements and regulations. Wherever the regulations do not exist, requirements of Annex C apply. 7.8.3 Stepladders Stepladders are an alternative means of access to platforms < 3 050 mm in height from the base of the stepladder and shall have an inclination 60° sx s 75° to the horizontal. ‘The stepladders shall have handrails on both sides, at 2 distance of s 700 mm between each other, + having the same inclination as the stepladder itself, and a clearance from the handrail to the front edge 5 of the steps between 120mm and 180 mm, For Type 1 and Type 2 the clearance shall not exceed 150 mm. ‘When stepladders lead to a height where barriers are required, their handrails shall merge into them, ‘The dimensions of the parts designed to be gripped shall be in accordance with EN 13451-2. For Type 1 and Type 2 the dimension shall be s 35 mm. ‘The treads of stepladders shall have a depth between 70 mm and 250 mm, and the maximum vertical distance between the top surfaces of two adjacent treads shall be 250 mm. The front edge of any upper tread and the back edge of the adjacent lower tread shall overlap. 7.84 Platform At the end of the means of access there shall be a platform, of at least 500 mm in depth, in front of the entrance to the start section, to prevent users from falling backwards. For platforms of type 1 and 2 the depth may be reduced to 300 mm if the access to the platform is not in direction of sliding, ‘The platform shall have barriers according to 7.5.5. Their height shall be measured from the highest point on which a person can stand within 1 000 mm from the guardrails, see Figure 5. The width of the platform shall have at least the width of the slide proper. The start section shall be designed so that it is aligned with the direction of the initial sliding movement. 7.8.8 Protection against falling For Type 3 to Type 10 the following requirements apply: a) Platforms, ramps and stairs for water slides shall have barriers. They shall be designed in such a way as to prevent climbing. In addition, stairs shall have handrails on both sides. b) Parts designed to be gripped, shall have a dimension 25 mm xs 50mm in any direction when measured across their centre in accordance with EN 13451-2. Barriers installed on ramps or stairs shall extend over the whole length. A barrier shall have a height H mentioned in Table 6, 22 BRE A RABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) ‘Table 6 — Barrier height Standpoint of the user above the ground Barrier height #2 m mm 2120 21300 >10 21000 20,6 = 7000 @ Measured from the highest point on which a person can stand within 1000 mm from the barriers themselves. Conforming to the result of the preliminary risk assessment, particularly regarding designated users and actual height of fall, H may be reduced down to 350 mm. Dimensions in millimetres 5g = 1 * 2 £ N N\ S 1000 1000 key 1 bight standing point platform 3 safety barrier within 1 000 mm from a higher standpoint 4 safety barrier outside 1.000 mm froma higher standpoint 3,4 are different possibilities for placing barriers X height of highest point on which a person can stand Figure 5 — Height of the barrier 23 FERRE ARBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) NOTE The design of barriers, eg. grids, full faced panels or walls, should consider the visual needs connected with the use ofthe facility. ©) Openings between the platform surface and the lower edge of the barrier and between any infilling elements shall not allow passage of the small head probe A according to EN 13451-1. 4) The need of supplementary handrails shall be considered at the time of the preliminary risk ‘assessment. Wherever handrails are designed on ramps or stairs they shall be installed at a height 850 mm 10 m/s. ‘The catch unit shall be designed in such a way that: — the user is brought toa safe halt without impact with the end of the unit; — the user can leave safely and quickly. ‘The requirement of 7.3.2 shall be obeyed also for the possible joints between a catch unit and the slide proper. NOTE Attention is drawn to the appropriate statutory requirements concerning means of exit. A catch unit shall foresee the possibility of a complete drainage for cleaning purposes. Practical test in accordance with 9.3, 7.9.2.2.2 Sofa unit A sofa unit may be used for every type of water slide (except Type 10 with a splashdown area after the bowl). ‘The sofa unit shall be designed in such a way that: — in the unit the user, in relation to weight and speed and by means of an additional sideways slope of the sliding surface, shall be moved sideways out of the path of following users; — the user is brought toa safe halt without impact; — the user can leave safe and quickly sideways either by walking away or by being delivered into an existing shallow pool. Practical test in accordance with 9.3, 26 BRR SRBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 7.9.2.3 Splashdown area A splashdown area may be used for every type of water slide, provided the user is slowed to a speeds 10 m/s. For dimensions, see Annex A. Ifa splashdown area is used for Types 5, 8, 9 or a non-classified type of water slide, its dimensions shall be the same as for classified water slides with the same maximum landing speed. NOTE Water flow at the splashdown area should be provided, intending to move users away to minimize the risk of collisions. Practical test in accordance with 9.3. Splashdown areas for Type 10 shall comply with Figure AS. 7.9.2.4 Surf landing area The use of a landing area is allowed only for water slides where the use of a ride enhancement device is foreseen. Wherever a surf landing is foreseen, the dimensions of the surf landing areas shall be designed on the basis of a specific preliminary risk assessment, which shall take into consideration all factors involved (eg, speed at the final part, body and ride enhancement device masses, type of ride, enhancement device), with the purpose of avoiding any impact with fixed structures 7.10 Splashdown areas If the slide ends in a pool, the exit up to floor level shall be stepladders according to EN 13451-2, stairs or sloping bottom. Compliance with EN 15288-1 is required. Exits shall be designed to allow quick and safe leaving without interference with the subsequent users, considering also the related means of access. Markings on the pool floor or floating lines between the slides according to Figure A.1, A2 and A3 are required. The exit path for users shall not interfere with the exit path of other slides. For wide slides, multi-track slide and if final parts of more than one slide enter the same side of a pool, the means of exit shall be designed to force the users to move forward and away from the paths of other users. Allowed positions for the exits are shown in Figures A.1, A3, A.4 and AS. ‘The requirements of this point shall be complied with also for catch units wherever applicable. 7.11 Accessories 741A Covers The inner surface shall be smooth and free from irregularities except joints. Methods of fixing shall be constructed so as to prevent injury to the user. 7.11.2 Ride enhancement devices ‘The safety related dimensions given in the standard (eg. clearance zones, height of entrance to covered sections, inner diameter of tubes) are related to users sliding onto the slide proper. When designing facilities, which foresee the use of ride enhancements devices, these dimensions shall be adapted to the dimensions of the device. Water slides where the use with ride enhancement devices is foreseen shall be designed taking into account also the possibility that a user becomes parted from his ride enhancement device and/or he 27 Fay SB AG RABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) comes into contact with the parted device. Where necessary, recovering of the user and of the parted device shall be foreseen. Ride enhancement devices shall float when used in a splashdown pool. The edges shall be in accordance to7.4. The device shall be clearly marked with the indication of the specific body position, body weight and body length it is designed for, or the same information shall be clearly displayed at the ride enhancement device pick point. If the ride enhancement devices are not made of soft material (e.g. inflatable or soft foam devices), the © manufacturer shall notify the need of operational conditions which avoid impacts between them and @ theusers. © Practical test according to 9.3. © 7.41.3 Other constituent parts 7413.1 Cover or tube entrance, wave screens and risers “Where a cover or a tube entrance, a wave screen or riser is fitted other than at the beginning of the slide, the sides of the slide shall have a smooth transition with a maximum angle of 45° regarding the speed. Edges shall have a radius > 100 mm, NOTE The required radius can be integral or achioved with the application of accessories, eg, soft bumpers. ‘The height of the entrance to the cover or tube shall be at least 1 200 mm. For tubes, after the first metre a smooth transition to the nominal design diameter is allowed, See Figure 6: 28 FREE AR agBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Dimensions in millimetres X Key 1 sliding direction Figure 6 — Transition 7.11.3.2 Transition between different cross sections Transitions between two different cross sections are allowed, provided they are designed to grant a smooth passage, regarding speed and sliding path(s). Practical test according to 9.3. 7.12 Water supply 7.42.1 General Suction systems designed to extract water destined to the water slides directly from areas accessible to the public shall comply with EN 13451-3. 29 BARNES OB AERBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 7.42.2, Water flow rate As the water flow rate has an effect on the safety of sliding, it shall be defined by the supplier and fixed for each installation at the time of commisstoning. Wherever additional water is introduced after the start section, it shall be removed afterwards or its effect on sliding shall be considered. Particular attention shall be paid at the design stage to flow rate when the injected water is part of a special effect, including the effects of possible flow interruptions. There shall be some means of ensuring that interference with the water flow rate by unauthorized personnel is eliminated. The preliminary risk assessment (see 6.2.2) shall show ifan alarm device needs © tobe installed, which activates in the event of malfunction, ‘The preliminary risk assessment shall also show, for slides from Type 3 or higher and slides of Type 2 with a catch unit, whether or not they have to be provided with a device to monitor the water flow which activates an alarm in case of malfunction and informs staff in charge. ‘The inlet of water shall begin not later than the start section. Water flow rate shall be as follows: — atleast 0,18 m3/h for Type 1.2; — atleast 2,4 m3/h for Type 2.1 and 2.2; — atleast 90 m3/h for Types 3, 4, 5 and 6 curved; — atleast 6 m3/h per metre of track width, for each track of Type 6 straight; — atleast 6 m3/h per metre of width for Type 7. = A minimum water flow for Types 1.1 is not required. Should a manufacturer require a water flow for = certain models, this shall be clearly stated in the slide manual. For Types 8, 9 and 10 the flow of water in terms of positioning of inlets, quantity and other related characteristics shall be determined by the manufacturer and indicated in the slide manual. Practical test see 9.3, 7.13 Interference between users ‘The slide shall be designed and/or installed and equipped and operated in such a way that unplanned or accidental interference between users is prevented. NOTE Accidental interference between users can be caused e.g. by inappropriate spacing at the start and/or by significant differences in speed of the users caused by different sliding positions. If different sliding positions cause significant differences in speed, only one position (or a group of 5 positions causing similar speeds} shall be allowed, or a distance control according to the situation has to be arranged. If sliding in an allowed position can bring the user to an involuntary stop, this allowed position shall be altered/restricted as shown EN 1069-2:2017, Annex A. Practical test in accordance with 9.3. = 7.14 Interference between users and non-users ‘The slide shall be designed and/or installed and operated in such a way that non-users cannot interfere with users in their clearance zones. Practical test in accordance with 9.3. 30 PBB E NSA EBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) 8 Additional safety requirements for Types 1 to 10 8,1 Slide proper 8.1.1 Type1 BALA Type LA ‘The dimensions of the cross section shall be in accordance with Figure 7, || x Key H2 120mm X2350mm Figure 7 — Cross section of Type 1 ‘The sides shall be perpendicular to the sliding surface or curved or angled at an obtuse angle to the sliding surface. 8.1.1.2 Type 1.2 ‘The dimensions of the cross section shall be in accordance with Figure 7, except for tubes, which shall have an inner diameter 2 750 mm. The sides shall be perpendicular to the sliding surface or curved or angled at an obtuse angle to the sliding surface. 8.1.2 Type2 8.1.2.1 Type 2.4 ‘The dimension of the cross section shall be in accordance with Figure 8, except for tubes, which shall have an inner diameter 2 750 mm. 31 BEARABLEBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Key Hq® 400mm, #2200 mm, 350 mm ss 700 mm 350 mm s Xs 900 mm Hy for outer curve for inner curve Ifthe slide proper is lat iftthe slide proper is rounded outer curve inner curve or straight Figure 8 — Cross section of 2.1 Hy ‘The sides shall be perpendicular to the sliding surface or curved or angled at an obtuse angle to the sliding surface. NOTE 8A. .2.2 Type 2.2 ‘Where bottom of slide proper is flat, it should be declined to the inner radius of the curve. ‘The dimensions of the cross section shall be in accordance with Figure 9 or Figure 10 except for tubes, which shall have an inner diameter = 750 mm, Key He 400 mm 350 mm 800 mm. Ay Key asos* X2 800 mm (width of slide) H,2 700 mm {for Type 4) Hz 600 mm (for Type 3) H2® 200mm, + outer curve » Inner curve or straight Figure 10 — Cross section of Type 3 and 4 8.5 Type 5 = Straight slides with a curved bottom shall comply with the requirements of Type 4, see Figure 10, Straight slides with a flat bottom shall be in accordance with Figure 11. Ifthe slide is not straight it shall be constructed as a tube: — ofan inner diameter > 800 mm and a maximum inner diameter of 900 mm if designed to be used freely; — of an inner diameter 2 1000 mm and a maximum inner diameter of 1500 mm if designed to be used with ride enhancement devices. 33 ARERR 9 ABEBS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Key 600mm s bs 700mm, h2400mm asiz R240mm Figure 11 — Cross section of Type 5 8.1.6 Type 6 & The dimensions of the cross section of straight slide shall be in accordance with Figure 12. 5 i] J Key 600 mm s brs 1.800 mm 22 150mm m1 2500mm, 22200 mm = Figure 12 — Cross section of Type 6 > Bach track of curved multitracks of Type 6.1 shall have a cross section conforming to Figure 10, Type 3. 5 Bach track of curved multitracks of Type 6.2 shall havea cross section conforming to Figure 10, Type 4. Straight multitracks shall have a cross section conforming to Figure 10 or Figure 12. 8.1.7 Type7 = The dimensions of the cross section of a wide slide shall be in accordance with Figure 13. 34 BREA NORABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) Key 2.000 mm 600 mm, 9 Check and test runs 9.4 General ‘The technical test shall include the check of the preliminary risk assessment at the existing water slide and the check of the technical documentation, ‘The result of the technical test shall be considered for the conclusive risk assessment. I checks 9.2 Technical and phy: Unless a practical test is required according to 9.3 the requirements of the standard shall be verified using the most appropriate method, eg. visual and/or tactile examination, or measurement, ‘The technical and physical check shall be carried out by an independent third party expert with the necessary technical, operational knowledge and experience in the field of water slides. 9.3 Practical test 9.3.1 General For slides Type 3 to Type 10 the requirements of 7.1, 7.3.2, 7.7, 7.91, 7.9.2.2, 7.9.2.3, 7.11.2, 7.13, 7.14, 8.2.2 and 8.2.3 shall be tested, The test shall be carried out at the same time and as part of commissioning by one or more slide tester. Where the slide tester(s) is not appointed by regulation, the appointment shall be by agreement between supplier and customer. 9.3.2 Slide tester The practical test shall be carried out by a tester, with the necessary technical, operational knowledge and experience in the field of water slides. The slide tester shall: — be bodily ft; — have theoretical knowledge regarding the used test methods and their assessment including measuring instruments and practical sliding experience with all major types of slides; — have a practical experience about how to reach the extreme sliding conditions (e.g. max. and min, speed, getting airborne, exposing to contact with the slide proper the maximum, respectively minimum area of bathing costume, lifting his body). Prior to the practical test slide testers shall familiarize themselves with the slide by using it several times. Additional tests may be carried out by slide testers with different body shapes and sizes. NOTE _Aslide tester independent from the producer and the operator is preferred. 9.3.3 Sliding conditions The tester shall seek to simulate conditions resulting in minimum and maximum speed and accelerations by varying sliding positions, maximum and minimum area of bathing costume, etc. 39 ARR ABR ABS EN 1069-1:2017 EN 1069-1:2017 (E) To obtain maximum speed and as a result maximum accelerations all exclusively allowed sliding positions shall be applied. These tests shall be carried out wearing bathing costume and using the designed ride enhancement devices if foreseen. To obtain minimum speed and as a result minimum accelerations and considerable differences in sliding speed (e.g. to determine the type of distance control) all exclusively allowed sliding positions shall be applied. Each test shall be repeated at least five times maintaining same condi positions, posture, bathing costume). ns (eg. allowed sliding 9.3.4 Acceleration and speed measurements. Where accelerations and speeds cannot be calculated with sufficient precision or in case of doubt a measurement in accordance with Annex D or with an equivalent method shall be carried out. This decision shall be taken by.an independent third party expert with the necessary technical and operational knowledge and experience in the field of water slides. 9.4 Test report The test report shall be prepared in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17025. The test report shall include atleast the following information: a) number and date of this standard; title “Test report”; name and address of the examining expert and where the test was carried out; unique identification of test report (such as serial number) and of each page, and total number of pages of the test report; name and address of client; description of the applied test procedure; description and identification of the test item; date(s) of examination; identificat \n of the test specification or description of the method or procedure; any deviations, additions or exclusions from the test specification, and any other information relevant toa specific test; identification of any non-standard test method or procedure utilized; measurements, examinations and derived results, supported by tables, graphs, sketches and photographs as appropriate, and any failures identified; m) a statement on measurement uncertainty (where relevant}; n) astatement thatall the requirements of the standard have been fulfilled; 0) a statement to the effect that the test results relate only to the items tested; 40 FRIAR AR