This standard BS EN 17520:2021 Mountaineering equipment. Personal belay lanyards. Safety requirements and test methods is classified in these ICS categories:
97.220.40 Outdoor and water sports equipment
This document specifies safety requirements and test methods for lanyards intended to be the primary connection between the climber and the belay stance with the ability to withstand a dynamic impact. Lanyards intended only for positioning (e.g. daisy chain) or energy absorption in via ferrata or lanyards for rope courses are not covered by this document.
