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).