Artificial climbing structures - Part 3: Safety requirements and test methods for climbing holds
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The holds used in artificial climbing structures and bouldering walls must meet safety specifications, and testing procedures are outlined in the DIN EN 12572-3 standard. This standard focuses on the holds that climbers utilize to advance naturally without the use of additional artificial devices like ice axes or hooks.
The standard includes grips that can be fixed to artificial climbing frameworks using bolts, screws, or other fasteners. It contains substantial amounts of information or functions that can be used without further restrictions. However, volumes or features intended for usage with extra holds must adhere to EN 12572-1 standards.
Holds should not be utilized by belay climbers because they are not intended to serve as anchor points for belays. If a hold is intended to serve as a belay point, it must adhere to EN 12572-1 and EN 12572-3 standards. Playground equipment, dry tooling, and ice climbing are not covered by the standard.
| Descriptors | Artificial, Climbing apparatus, Climbing devices, Climbing structures, Definitions, Equipment safety, Handles, Information supplied by the manufacturer, Leisure equipment, Marking, Recreational equipment, Safety engineering, Safety of products, Safety requirements, Specification (approval), Sports, Sports equipment, Testing |
| ICS Codes | 97.220.10 - Sports facilities |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 962.6 KB |
