DIN 51130 2014-02 PDF
Name in English:
STB DIN 51130 2014-02
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STB DIN 51130 2014-02
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Full title and description
STB DIN 51130: Testing of floor coverings — Determination of the anti‑slip property — Workrooms and fields of activities with slip danger — Walking method — Ramp test (edition 2014-02). This document specifies the ramp (walking) test procedure and classification for slip resistance of floor coverings and a method to measure displacement volume for profiled surfaces.
Abstract
DIN 51130:2014 defines a human‑subject ramp test where a tester wearing defined footwear walks on an oil‑lubricated specimen mounted on a tilting ramp. The angle at which safe walking is no longer possible (acceptance angle) is recorded, averaged and corrected; the mean acceptance angle determines classification in classes R9 to R13. The standard also provides an agreed procedure to measure displacement volume for profiled floor coverings.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn / replaced (superseded by later editions and related EN standards).
- Publication date: 2014-02-01 (2014-02).
- Publisher: Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN).
- ICS / categories: 97.150 (Floor coverings).
- Edition / version: 2014-02 (replaces DIN 51130:2010-10).
- Number of pages: 12.
Scope
The standard provides a performance test method for evaluating and classifying the slip resistance of floor coverings intended for workplaces or work areas where there is a slipping hazard. It covers the walking‑ramp test procedure (including tester footwear, lubricant, calibration and calculation of corrected mean acceptance angle) and an optional method to determine displacement volume of profiled surfaces. It is intended as a laboratory/performance classification method rather than a full on‑site risk assessment.
Key topics and requirements
- Walking (ramp) test procedure using a human tester walking forwards and backwards on a tilting ramp with a defined lubricant to determine the acceptance angle.
- Calibration and correction procedures to limit subjective tester influence and obtain a corrected mean overall acceptance angle.
- Classification into R‑classes based on corrected mean acceptance angle: R9 (6°–10°), R10 (>10°–19°), R11 (>19°–27°), R12 (>27°–35°), R13 (>35°).
- Measurement method for displacement volume of profiled floorings (filling profile cavities and mass/density calculation).
- Test specimen preparation, environmental and safety requirements for human testers (harnesses, footwear specification).
Typical use and users
Used by flooring manufacturers, independent testing laboratories, specifiers (architects and consultants), procurement and safety managers, and regulatory bodies to classify floor coverings for occupational environments (food processing, kitchens, manufacturing, wet work areas, public buildings). Also used to support product declarations and selection of appropriate anti‑slip flooring in design and maintenance specifications.
Related standards
Commonly referenced or complementary standards include DIN 51097 (slip testing under barefoot/bather conditions), EN and ISO test methods for slip resistance (examples: EN 13845 for vinyl floorings, EN/ISO methods and pendulum tests), and more recent revisions/replacements such as DIN 51130:2023 and DIN EN 16165 (2023) which have superseded the 2014 edition. Users should check the current national / EN status and apply the latest applicable edition.
Keywords
slip resistance, ramp test, walking method, acceptance angle, R9 R10 R11 R12 R13, floor coverings, anti‑slip, calibration, displacement volume, DIN 51130, occupational safety.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: DIN 51130:2014 is a DIN test standard that defines a human‑subject ramp (walking) test to determine and classify the slip resistance of floor coverings for workplaces.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers the ramp test procedure (tester, footwear, lubricant, ramp operation), calibration/correction of acceptance angles, classification into R‑classes (R9–R13) and an optional method to measure displacement volume for profiled surfaces.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Flooring manufacturers, independent test laboratories, architects/specifiers, workplace safety officers and procurement teams use the standard to classify products and to select suitable floor coverings for specific work environments.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The 2014-02 edition has been superseded by later documents (including DIN 51130:2023 and DIN EN 16165:2023). Users should apply the currently valid edition or the harmonized EN version where applicable. Always confirm the latest status before specifying tests.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — DIN 51130 is part of a family of slip‑resistance tests and is commonly considered alongside DIN 51097 (barefoot test) and other EN/ISO slip resistance methods; the series covers different test conditions and use cases (barefoot, shod, laboratory ramp, pendulum).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Ramp test, slip resistance, acceptance angle, R‑class (R9–R13), floor coverings, anti‑slip, calibration, displacement volume, DIN.