ISO 20957-1-2024 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 20957-1:2024 — Stationary training equipment — Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods. This international standard sets out the general safety principles, classification and required test methods that apply to indoor stationary training equipment used in domestic, club, institutional and commercial settings.

Abstract

This document specifies general safety requirements and test methods for indoor stationary training equipment, including a classification system and considerations for environmental aspects. It applies to a wide range of stationary training apparatus (including motor-driven equipment) and notes that specific requirements in other parts of the ISO 20957 series take priority over this general standard. It excludes equipment intended for outdoor use and, generally, equipment intended for unsupervised use by children under 14 years.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 15 November 2024 (ISO edition 3, 2024).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 97.220.30 (Sport, games and amusements; sports equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 3 (2024).
• Number of pages: 18.

Scope

Applies to indoor stationary training equipment and establishes general safety requirements and associated test methods. The standard covers equipment used in organised training areas (sports clubs, gyms, rehabilitation centres, studios), domestic equipment and other classes where access is controlled by the owner; environmental aspects are also addressed. It does not apply to outdoor-only equipment and generally excludes unsupervised use by children under 14, except in supervised educational settings. Specific requirements in other parts of ISO 20957 override this general document where applicable.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification system for stationary training equipment (equipment classes and intended use).
• General mechanical safety requirements (structural integrity, stability, moving parts guarding).
• Electrical and motor-driven equipment safety where applicable (electrical protection, control systems).
• Required test methods to verify strength, endurance, stability and safety-related performance.
• Requirements for markings, user instructions, warnings and maintenance information.
• Environmental considerations related to materials and end‑of‑life where relevant.
• Exclusions and applicability rules (outdoor equipment, use by young children, and precedence of specific-part requirements).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers and designers of stationary training equipment to demonstrate conformity with internationally recognised safety practices; by test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies to develop and run required tests; and by procurement professionals, gym operators, facility managers and regulatory authorities to specify safe equipment for clubs, commercial gyms, rehabilitation centres, schools and private homes.

Related standards

ISO 20957-1:2024 is the general (Part 1) document of the ISO 20957 series; other parts of the series define specific requirements for particular equipment types and take precedence where they apply. The 2024 edition replaces earlier editions (for example the 2013 edition that has been withdrawn). Many national and regional bodies (for example EN adoptions) have published corresponding transpositions of ISO 20957-1:2024.

Keywords

stationary training equipment; fitness equipment; safety requirements; test methods; classification; ISO 20957; gym equipment; equipment standards; markings; user instructions.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 20957-1:2024 is an international standard that specifies general safety requirements and test methods for indoor stationary training equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers classification, general mechanical and electrical safety requirements, required test methods, markings and instructions, and environmental considerations for indoor stationary training equipment; it excludes outdoor-only equipment and generally excludes unsupervised use by children under 14.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, gym and facility operators, procurement teams and regulators use the standard to design, test, buy and certify safe stationary training equipment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2024 edition (Edition 3) is the current published version and supersedes earlier editions (the 2013 edition has been withdrawn). The ISO record shows the 2024 publication (November 2024) as the active edition.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — ISO 20957-1 is Part 1 (the general requirements) of the ISO 20957 series; other parts cover specific types of stationary training equipment and take priority over Part 1 where applicable.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Stationary training equipment, safety, test methods, classification, fitness equipment, ISO 20957.