ISO 5912:2020
Camping tents — Requirements and test methods
This document specifies the requirements on safety, performance and fitness for use of camping tents.
NOTE For caravan awnings, see ISO 8936.
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
4.1 Categories of camping tents
4.1.1 Camping tents cat. A (lightweight)
4.1.2 Camping tents cat. B
4.2 Tent performance level
4.2.1 Level 1
4.2.2 Level 2
4.2.3 Level 3
5 Calculation of the sleeping capacity
5.1 General
5.2 Test area 1 for camping tents cat. A
5.3 Test area 2 for cat. B camping tents
6 Requirements
6.1 General requirements
6.1.1 Fabrics and their connections
6.1.2 Ground fastening
6.1.3 Protective measures
6.1.4 Ventilation
6.1.5 Entrance/exit
6.1.6 Insect protection
6.1.7 Resistance to penetration by rain
6.2 Requirements for components
6.2.1 Frame
6.2.2 Zip fasteners
6.2.3 Guying system
6.2.4 Tent and pole bags
7 Tent accessories
8 Test methods
8.1 Strength of guying system
8.2 Corrosion on frame assembly and metal eyelets
8.3 Rain test
8.3.1 General
8.3.2 Preconditioning and preparation
8.3.3 Essential test requirements and test installation
8.3.4 Test procedure
8.4 Lateral strength of zip fasteners
8.4.1 Lateral strength of the zip fastener
8.4.2 Behaviour of the zip fastener under conditions of continuous reciprocating movement
8.5 Resistance of plastic sheets to discolouration under the effect of moisture
8.6 Components tests
8.6.1 Edges and corners
8.6.2 Tubular components, holes and gaps
8.6.3 Shear and squeeze points
8.7 Material connection test
9 Advice to occupiers
10 Instruction supplied by the manufacturer
11 Marking
11.1 General
11.2 Information at the point of sale
Annex A (informative) Marking of tents
Annex B (informative) Label for flame retardant materials
Annex C (informative) Example for the display of information at the point of sale
Bibliography
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
4.1 Categories of camping tents
4.1.1 Camping tents cat. A (lightweight)
4.1.2 Camping tents cat. B
4.2 Tent performance level
4.2.1 Level 1
4.2.2 Level 2
4.2.3 Level 3
5 Calculation of the sleeping capacity
5.1 General
5.2 Test area 1 for camping tents cat. A
5.3 Test area 2 for cat. B camping tents
6 Requirements
6.1 General requirements
6.1.1 Fabrics and their connections
6.1.2 Ground fastening
6.1.3 Protective measures
6.1.4 Ventilation
6.1.5 Entrance/exit
6.1.6 Insect protection
6.1.7 Resistance to penetration by rain
6.2 Requirements for components
6.2.1 Frame
6.2.2 Zip fasteners
6.2.3 Guying system
6.2.4 Tent and pole bags
7 Tent accessories
8 Test methods
8.1 Strength of guying system
8.2 Corrosion on frame assembly and metal eyelets
8.3 Rain test
8.3.1 General
8.3.2 Preconditioning and preparation
8.3.3 Essential test requirements and test installation
8.3.4 Test procedure
8.4 Lateral strength of zip fasteners
8.4.1 Lateral strength of the zip fastener
8.4.2 Behaviour of the zip fastener under conditions of continuous reciprocating movement
8.5 Resistance of plastic sheets to discolouration under the effect of moisture
8.6 Components tests
8.6.1 Edges and corners
8.6.2 Tubular components, holes and gaps
8.6.3 Shear and squeeze points
8.7 Material connection test
9 Advice to occupiers
10 Instruction supplied by the manufacturer
11 Marking
11.1 General
11.2 Information at the point of sale
Annex A (informative) Marking of tents
Annex B (informative) Label for flame retardant materials
Annex C (informative) Example for the display of information at the point of sale
Bibliography