EN 13817:2004
(Main)Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air
General Information
- Abstract
This EN describes a procedure suitable for subjecting test pieces taken from all types of polymeric surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in the laboratory. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, to be made.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 05-Oct-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 217 - Surfaces for sport areas
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 217/WG 6 - Synthetic turf areas
- Current Stage
- 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 21-Nov-2018
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
Overview
EN 13817:2004 - "Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air" (CEN) defines a laboratory method to subject test pieces taken from sports surface systems to accelerated hot‑air ageing. The procedure is intended primarily for polymeric sports surfaces (non‑wooden) and enables comparison of selected physical characteristics before and after ageing in accordance with European test methods for sports surfaces.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Applicable to all types of sports area surfaces except wooden surfaces; primarily intended for polymeric materials.
- Principle: Test pieces are exposed to elevated air temperature to assess changes in physical characteristics.
- Apparatus: An air‑circulating oven compliant with ISO 188:1998 is specified.
- Test conditions:
- Oven preheated to (70 ± 2) °C.
- Test pieces placed stationary, free from strain, freely exposed to air on all sides, and not exposed to light.
- Exposure duration (336 ± 2) h.
- Post‑ageing conditioning: Remove samples and condition together with an un‑aged sample for not less than 16 h and not more than 6 days in a relaxed state before testing.
- Marking and sampling: Marking should avoid critical areas and ideally be done after ageing; test pieces should not need mechanical/chemical treatment after removal from the oven.
- Comparison and calculation: Compare aged vs un‑aged results using the relevant EN test methods. Percentage change can be calculated (C = 100 × (A − O) / O), where A = aged value and O = un‑aged value.
- Precautions: Avoid simultaneous ageing of different materials in the same oven to prevent migration of anti‑degradants or plasticizers. Interpret results cautiously for materials that show temporary changes due to drying.
Applications and practical value
- Durability assessment: Provides accelerated ageing data to predict how polymeric sports surfaces (e.g., acrylic, polyurethane systems) respond to heat exposure over time.
- Quality control: Enables manufacturers and test laboratories to compare batches and validate product stability after thermal stress.
- Specification and procurement: Helps specifiers and facility owners assess long‑term performance and select materials that retain physical properties after thermal ageing.
- Research and development: Useful for material R&D, formulation screening and improvement of sports surfacing systems.
Who would use this standard
- Test laboratories accredited for sports surface testing
- Manufacturers of polymeric sports surfaces and non‑textile floor coverings
- Sports facility owners, consultants and specifiers evaluating long‑term performance
- Standards developers and compliance officers
Related standards
- EN 13744 - Procedures for accelerated ageing by immersion in hot water (companion method)
- ISO 188:1998 - Air‑circulating oven requirements referenced for ageing apparatus
Keywords: EN 13817:2004, surfaces for sports areas, accelerated ageing, hot air, polymeric sports surfaces, durability testing, air circulating oven, ISO 188, test pieces, sports surface standards.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13817:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Surfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air". This standard covers: This EN describes a procedure suitable for subjecting test pieces taken from all types of polymeric surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in the laboratory. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, to be made.
This EN describes a procedure suitable for subjecting test pieces taken from all types of polymeric surfaces for sports areas to accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air in the laboratory. Test pieces are aged to permit a comparison of their physical characteristics before and after ageing, in accordance with EN test methods for surfaces for sports areas, to be made.
EN 13817:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.150 - Floor coverings; 97.220.10 - Sports facilities. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13817:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 188:1982, EN 544:2005, EN 15330-5:2025, EN 15330-4:2022, EN 14877:2013, EN 15330-1:2013; is excused to EN 13744:2004. 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.L]SRVWDYRSportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durch Beanspruchung mit heißer LuftSols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré par exposition a l'air chaudSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing by exposure to hot air97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilities97.150Netekstilne talne oblogeNon-textile floor coveringsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13817:2004SIST EN 13817:2005en,fr,de01-januar-2005SIST EN 13817:2005SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13817October 2004ICS 97.150; 97.220.10 English versionSurfaces for sports areas - Procedure for accelerated ageing byexposure to hot airSols sportifs - Méthode de vieillissement accéléré parexposition à l'air chaudSportböden - Verfahren der beschleunigten Alterung durchBeanspruchung mit heißer LuftThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 29 July 2004.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13817:2004: ESIST EN 13817:2005
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