Standard

NS-EN 15151-1:2012

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Abstract

This standard specifies safety requirements and test methods for braking devices used in mountaineering and climbing for belaying, with assisted locking function, to protect against falls from a height and/or for abseiling with speed regulation. This European Standard applies to braking devices which are loaded with one person and which use mountaineering ropes according to EN 892. In case of abseiling and lowering down this standard applies also to low stretch kernmantel ropes according to EN 1891. It does not apply to fully automatic fixed installations.

Document information

  • Standard from SN
  • Published:
  • Edition: 1
  • Version: 1
  • Document type: NAT
  • ICS 97.220.40
  • National Committee SN/K 561

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EU law: 89/686/EEC, 2016/425

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