Understanding the Importance of EN 13200-6:2020
In the international sports facility industry, the structural performance and safety of spectator seating systems are important considerations in stadium construction and renovation projects. For grandstand manufacturers, delivering a reliable product involves more than providing sufficient seating capacity. Structural load-bearing performance, material selection, engineering design, and product testing are also essential factors.
EN 13200 is a European standard series covering spectator facilities. EN 13200-6:2020 specifically addresses demountable (temporary) stands. It provides relevant technical requirements for evaluating the performance of these structures, including their response to specified loading conditions.
For grandstand platforms and seating systems, load testing is an important way to assess structural behavior under different forces. Distributed loading evaluates how a platform responds to loads applied across a defined area, while concentrated loading examines its performance when a force is applied to a smaller, localized area. These tests provide valuable technical reference data for structural design and product quality evaluation.
SMART GROUP Completes TÜV SÜD Testing
As part of its continued commitment to product quality and engineering reliability, SMART GROUP has completed third-party testing of its Grandstand-F1 sample at TÜV SÜD Certification and Testing (China) Co., Ltd., Guangzhou Branch.
The test report, dated October 18, 2024, references EN 13200-6:2020, including Clause 5.4.3 for distributed loading tests and Clause 5.4.4 for concentrated loading tests.
The tested sample features an aluminum alloy 6061-T6 stand platform with a test area of 2.1 m². During the distributed loading test, a load of 1,250 kg was applied to the platform. The measured deflection under loading was 9 mm, with a residual deflection of 1 mm after unloading.
For the concentrated loading tests, the platform was subjected to a 150 kg load, while the seat was subjected to a 100 kg load. The recorded platform deflection was 7 mm, with a residual deflection of 2 mm. The seat showed a deflection of 55 mm under loading and a residual deflection of 5 mm.
These results provide third-party test data for evaluating the structural behavior of the submitted Grandstand-F1 sample under the specified loading conditions.
Making International Standards Part of Our Quality Approach
For SMART GROUP, product quality is not simply a final inspection result. It is an important consideration throughout product development, engineering design, material selection, manufacturing, and project delivery.
The company takes relevant international technical standards and testing requirements as important references for its grandstand quality management. In particular, the loading requirements referenced in EN 13200-6:2020 help guide the evaluation and improvement of structural performance in applicable grandstand products.
By incorporating these technical requirements into its engineering and quality control approach, SMART GROUP aims to provide customers with more reliable product solutions and clearer technical references when selecting grandstand systems for different sports facilities.
Supporting Global Sports Facility Projects
With extensive experience in sports facility manufacturing and project integration, SMART GROUP supplies steel grandstands, aluminum alloy bleachers, retractable seating systems, stadium seats, and customized spectator seating solutions for international projects.
The TÜV SÜD test report represents a further step in the company's ongoing efforts to strengthen product testing and quality management. Looking ahead, SMART GROUP will continue to focus on engineering development, manufacturing consistency, and the application of relevant international standards to support contractors, distributors, architects, and sports facility developers worldwide.
By combining manufacturing experience with a standards-oriented approach to quality control, SMART GROUP remains committed to delivering dependable spectator seating solutions for the evolving needs of the global sports infrastructure market.
Author：SMART GROUP - Global Sports Facility Manufacturer & Integrated Project Solution Provider
