EVS-EN 15649-1:2010+A2:2014

This European Standard specifies safety requirements and test methods related to materials, safety,
performance for classified floating leisure articles for use on and in water in accordance with Clause 4 (see Table 1).
This document (EN 15649 1) is only applicable with EN 15649 2 and the relevant specific parts (EN 15649 3 to EN 15649 7).
NOTE 1  Specific safety requirements are specified in the specific parts EN 15649-3 to EN 15649-7.
NOTE 2  The specific parts can include exclusions from the general requirements specified in this document and/or EN 15649-2.
This standard is not applicable to:

-  aquatic toys according to Directive 2009/48/EC (use in shallow waters / use under supervision);
-  inflatable boats with a buoyancy > 1 800 N according to Directive 94/25/EC;
-  buoyant aids for swimming instructions according to Directive 89/686/EEC;
-  air mattresses which are not specifically designed or intended for use on the water (e.g. velour bed, self inflating mattress and rubberized cotton air mattress);
-  floating seats for angling purposes;
-  surf sports type devices (e.g. body boards, surf boards);
-  water ski, wakeboard or kite surfing board;
-  devices made from rigid materials e.g. wood, aluminium, hard or non-deformable plastic;
-  devices which are kept in shape by permanent air flow;
-  rings intended for use on water slides;
-  wading devices.