ISO 25649-7:2017 is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles for use on and in water according to ISO 25649-1 regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent buoyant material.
ISO 25649-7:2017 is applicable with ISO 25649-1 and ISO 25649-2.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
- inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom,
- canoes and kayaks,
- inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials,
- motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2 Typical places for application of Class E devices:
- moving from A to B for pleasure purposes,
- staying on the water for relaxing,
- moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).