EN 13843:2009
(Main)Roller sports equipment - Inline-skates - Safety requirements and test methods
General Information
- Abstract
This standard is applicable to inline-skates intended for users with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg.
It specifies safety requirements for inline-skates, specifications for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use.
Inline-skates for use by a rider of less than 20 kg do not belong to the scope of this European Standard. They are toys.
This Standard does not apply to roller skates according to EN 13899.
NOTE Requirements for inline-skates from the orthopedic point of view such as lateral support or similar were not included in this standard because these requirements differ from wearer and therefore cannot be covered by a standard.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-Apr-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2009
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 136/WG 10 - Roller sports equipment
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 08-Apr-2024
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 13843:2009 - Roller sports equipment - Inline‑skates - Safety requirements and test methods (CEN) specifies safety requirements, test methods, marking and manufacturer information for inline‑skates intended for users with a body mass >20 kg and <100 kg. The standard aims to reduce injury risk to users and third parties during normal use. Inline‑skates for riders under 20 kg are outside the scope (considered toys) and roller skates are covered by EN 13899. The standard is a mandatory reference for manufacturers and test laboratories seeking compliance with CEN requirements.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope & classification
- Class A: user mass >20 kg up to 100 kg.
- Class B: user mass >20 kg up to 60 kg and foot length ≤ 260 mm.
- General safety requirements
- Protruding components and edges must be deburred or designed to prevent injury.
- Binding elements (straps, buckles) must prevent unintentional disconnection.
- Chassis (supports, axles, wheels, bearings, fixings) must resist impact, constant and static loads and be secured against unintentional loosening.
- Wheels & traction
- Wheels must be made from non‑slip material; measured coefficient of adhesion µ0 ≥ 0.3 (adhesion test specified).
- Axles & bearings
- Axles must not loosen, displace or deform under test; bearings must remain functional and serviceable.
- Starting / braking devices
- Must be unbreakable, secured against accidental loosening and not impede motion; ground clearance required between 7 mm and 17 mm.
- Fasteners
- Self‑locking nuts must maintain thread contact; user information must warn if effectiveness can be lost.
- Testing protocols
- Test specimens, conditioning (temperature and humidity), and the required last (non‑flexible, correct size).
- Specific tests: wheel adhesion, horizontal frontal impact on front wheel (Class A: ≥135 J at ~4.5 m/s; Class B: ≥90 J at ~3.75 m/s), vertical impact on braking device (Class A: ≥50 J; Class B: ≥30 J), continuous drum test (drum ≥0.5 m/s, force 600 N class A / 400 N class B, duration ≥3 h) and loosening/attachment tests.
Applications and who uses it
- Product designers and manufacturers of inline‑skates (design validation and CE compliance).
- Independent test laboratories performing conformity and safety testing.
- Quality managers, retailers and procurement teams validating product safety claims.
- Regulators and standards bodies referencing CEN safety requirements.
- Useful for servicing/maintenance instructions and consumer safety information.
Related standards
- EN 22768‑1 (general tolerances) - normative reference cited in EN 13843:2009.
- EN 13899 - applies to roller skates (explicitly excluded from EN 13843).
Keywords: EN 13843:2009, inline‑skates safety, test methods, CEN standard, roller sports equipment, braking device, chassis, wheel adhesion, continuous test.
Relations
- Replaces
EN 13843:2003 - Roller sports equipment - Inline-skates - Safety requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13843:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Roller sports equipment - Inline-skates - Safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This standard is applicable to inline-skates intended for users with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg. It specifies safety requirements for inline-skates, specifications for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use. Inline-skates for use by a rider of less than 20 kg do not belong to the scope of this European Standard. They are toys. This Standard does not apply to roller skates according to EN 13899. NOTE Requirements for inline-skates from the orthopedic point of view such as lateral support or similar were not included in this standard because these requirements differ from wearer and therefore cannot be covered by a standard.
This standard is applicable to inline-skates intended for users with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg. It specifies safety requirements for inline-skates, specifications for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use. Inline-skates for use by a rider of less than 20 kg do not belong to the scope of this European Standard. They are toys. This Standard does not apply to roller skates according to EN 13899. NOTE Requirements for inline-skates from the orthopedic point of view such as lateral support or similar were not included in this standard because these requirements differ from wearer and therefore cannot be covered by a standard.
EN 13843:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.220.40 - Outdoor and water sports equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13843:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13843:2003, EN 22768-1:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Rollsportgeräte - Inline-Skates - Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und PrüfverfahrenÉquipement de sports à roulettes - Patin à roulettes en ligne - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiRoller sports equipment - Inline-skates - Safety requirements and test methods97.220.40Oprema za športe na prostem in vodne športeOutdoor and water sports equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13843:2009SIST EN 13843:2009en,fr,de01-julij-2009SIST EN 13843:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13843:20031DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13843April 2009ICS 97.220.40Supersedes EN 13843:2003
English VersionRoller sports equipment - Inline-skates - Safety requirementsand test methodsEquipement de sports à roulettes - Patins à roulettes enligne - Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essaiRollsportgeräte - Inline-Skates - SicherheitstechnischeAnforderungen und PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 5 March 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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Contents Foreword . 31Scope . 42Normative references . 43Terms and definitions . 44Requirements . 44.1General . 44.2Classification of inline-skates . 44.2.1Class A . 44.2.2Class B . 54.3Safety requirements . 54.3.1Protruding components and edges . 54.3.2Binding elements . 54.3.3Chassis . 54.3.4Starting and/or braking devices . 54.3.5Self-locking fixings . 65Testing . 65.1Test specimen . 65.2Test conditions . 65.3Last . 65.4Test specimen 1 . 65.4.1General . 65.4.2Protruding components and edges . 65.4.3Coefficient of adhesion of wheels . 65.4.4Horizontal frontal impact against the front wheel . 75.4.5Vertical impact against the starting and/or braking device . 85.4.6Continuous test . 85.4.7Loosening of attached starting and/or braking devices . 95.5Test specimen 2 . 95.5.1Attachment of the chassis to the shoe . 95.5.2Vertical impact test . 106Marking . 117Information supplied by the manufacturer . 117.1General . 117.2Contents . 117.2.1General . 117.2.2Information about the construction of the inline-skate . 117.2.3Instructions for use . 117.2.4Servicing and maintenance instructions . 127.2.5Inline-skate's class . 12 SIST EN 13843:2009
3 Foreword This document (EN 13843:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by October 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by October 2009. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 13843:2003. In relation to EN 13843:2003 the following main changes have been introduced:
a) 5.3 "Last" added; b) 5.4.7 "Loosening of attached starting and/or braking devices" added; c) attachment of the chassis to the shoe in former 5.4.1 modified; d) service and maintenance in former 7.2.3 b) modified. According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
1 Scope This standard is applicable to inline-skates intended for users with a body mass of more than 20 kg and less than 100 kg. It specifies safety requirements for inline-skates, specifications for test methods, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during their normal use. Inline-skates for use by a rider of less than 20 kg do not belong to the scope of this European Standard. They are toys. This Standard does not apply to roller skates according to EN 13899. NOTE Requirements for inline-skates from the orthopedic point of view such as lateral support or similar were not included in this standard because these requirements differ from wearer and therefore cannot be covered by a standard. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 22768-1, General tolerances — Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions without individual tolerance indications (ISO 2768-1:1989) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 inline-skate roller sports equipment whose wheels are arranged inline and which can be attached a) to the users boot or shoe by means of straps; b) as an integrated part of a boot or shoe; c) as a detachable chassis of a purpose built boot or shoe 3.2 binding element element for the attachment of the inline-skate to the user's foot or shoe 4 Requirements 4.1 General General tolerances: EN 22768-v. 4.2 Classification of inline-skates 4.2.1 Class A Inline-skates intended for use by a user mass
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