DIN EN 13451-2 2020-09 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN 13451-2:2020-09 — Swimming pool equipment — Part 2: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for ladders, stepladders and handle bends. This document is the German/DIN version of the EN 13451-2 product standard and contains the product‑specific requirements that complement the general requirements in EN 13451-1.

Abstract

This part of EN 13451 specifies safety requirements, dimensional and mechanical test methods, marking and user information for prefabricated vertical ladders, inclined ladders (stepladders) and associated handrail/handle bends used for ingress and egress of swimming pools. Its requirements are intended to reduce hazards from structural failure, slips and improper installation and take precedence over the general requirements in EN 13451‑1 where there is a conflict.

General information

• Status: Active / Published national adoption of the EN text (German/DIN edition).
• Publication date: 1 September 2020 (edition marked 2020-09).
• Publisher: Deutsche Institut für Normung (DIN) — adoption of the EN 13451-2 text.
• ICS / categories: 97.220.10 — Sports facilities; swimming pools.
• Edition / version: DIN EN 13451-2:2020-09 (German version of EN 13451-2:2015 + A1:2020 where applicable).
• Number of pages: Publisher listings vary (commonly supplied as a short technical part — listings show from about 8 up to 15 pages depending on publisher/packaging).

Scope

Applies to prefabricated ladders (vertical and inclined/stepladders) and handle bends intended for entering and exiting swimming pools (public and some domestic pools where prefabricated equipment is used), as classified in EN 15288‑1 and EN 15288‑2. The part sets specific safety, strength, fixation and slip‑resistance requirements and normative test methods that supplement and, where specified, override the general provisions of EN 13451‑1.

Key topics and requirements

• Structural integrity and load tests for ladders, steps and handrail assemblies (vertical, horizontal and point loads; deformation limits and anchorage strength).
• Slip resistance and tread design requirements for steps and walkable parts to reduce fall risk in wet environments.
• Dimensional and ergonomic requirements for rungs, step width and handrail geometry to ensure safe entry/exit.
• Material, corrosion resistance and electrical equipotential bonding/earthing where applicable for metallic fittings.
• Marking, documentation and user/maintenance instructions required from manufacturers (installation instructions, safe use warnings and maintenance schedules).
• Tests and acceptance criteria which take precedence over EN 13451‑1 where this Part 2 gives specific provisions.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of pool ladders, steps and handrails use this standard to design and type‑test products; pool designers and specifiers reference it in procurement and project documents; installation contractors and commissioning teams use it for correct anchoring and mounting; test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies use the normative methods for verification; pool operators and safety inspectors consult it for periodic checks and maintenance guidance.

Related standards

EN 13451-1 (general requirements for swimming pool equipment) and other parts of the EN 13451 series (product‑specific requirements for inlets/outlets, grilles, diving equipment, starting blocks, moveable floors, etc.), plus EN 15288‑1 / EN 15288‑2 (classification and safety of public pools) and relevant structural Eurocode references for anchor and load calculations.

Keywords

swimming pool equipment; ladders; stepladders; handrails; handle bends; safety requirements; test methods; EN 13451; DIN adoption; slip resistance; load tests; anchorage.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the DIN-adopted European product standard EN 13451‑2 (edition 2020-09) that defines additional safety requirements and test methods specifically for ladders, stepladders and handle bends used with swimming pools.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers product‑specific safety criteria (mechanical strength, fixation/anchorage, slip resistance, dimensions), required tests and manufacturer documentation/marking for prefabricated ladders, inclined ladders (steps) and handle bends used to access pools. It supplements EN 13451‑1.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Pool equipment manufacturers, test laboratories and conformity assessors, pool designers/specifiers, installation contractors, facility operators and safety inspectors.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The DIN EN 13451‑2:2020‑09 edition is the national adoption of the current EN text (published/issued 1 September 2020). It supersedes earlier editions and amendment‑states referenced by national publishers; verify with your national body (DIN or your national standards office) for the authoritative status and any later amendments. Listings from standards sellers show the 2020-09 edition as active.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2 of the EN 13451 series (Swimming pool equipment). The series includes a general part (EN 13451‑1) plus multiple product‑specific parts (e.g., inlets/outlets, diving equipment, starting platforms, moveable floors, grilles). Designers and manufacturers should consult the relevant part(s) for their product.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Ladders, stepladders, handrails, handle bends, swimming pool access, safety requirements, test methods, slip resistance, anchorage, EN 13451‑2, DIN.