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Bundesrepublik Deutschland

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Document Title: Gymnastic equipment - Hanging rings - Functional and safety requirements, test methods

German Designator: DIN EN 12655

Date: October 1998

Supercedes: DIN 7905-1, March 1975

National Foreword Designations:

This standard has been prepared by CEN/TC 136.

The responsible German body involved in its preparation was the Normenausschuß Sport- und Freizeitgerät (Sports Equipment Standards Committee), Technical Committee Turngeräte, Matten und Spielfeldgeräte.

Hanging rings fall within the scope of the Gerätesicherheitsgesetz. Compliance with the requirements specified therein may, subsequent to verification of compliance by an accredited test house designated by the Bundesminister für Arbeit und Sozialordnung (German Federal Minister for Labour and Social Affairs), be indicated by marking the equipment with the symbol GS = Geprüfte Sicherheit (Safety tested) mark.

Purchase From DIN: DIN EN 12655

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