BS EN 14877:2013 PDF Download

A European standard known as BS EN 14877:2013 outlines the specifications for synthetic surfaces for outdoor sports facilities. It applies to synthetic surfaces used in tennis, athletics, track and field, and other multi-sport activities that are installed or prefabricated. The standard is split into two sections, the first of which deals with testing items in laboratories to make sure they adhere to the appropriate performance and quality requirements. The second section focuses on the specifications for installed surfaces to make sure they are appropriate for the application for which they are intended.

The standard advises that third-party independent testing be carried out by facilities accredited to EN ISO/IEC 17025 for the pertinent test methods listed in the standard. Additionally, it offers illustrations of various surface kinds and how they are used. The standard also sets minimum surface thickness criteria and makes it clear that it does not apply to certain coatings or elite athletic facilities.

It is crucial to note that BS EN 14877:2013 does not address the specifications for artificial turf surfaces; instead, EN 15330-1 does.