Playground equipment and surfacing. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides

BS EN 1176-3:2017

British Standards Institution
Playground equipment and surfacing. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Provides additional safety requirements for slides intended for permanent installation for use by children. Intended to provide protection to the user against possible hazards during use. Covers the starting, sliding and run-out sections, as well as the slide’s surface, free space, impact area, and tunnel and mixed tunnel slides. Not applicable to waterslides, rollerways or slide installations where auxiliary equipment such as mats or sledges are used. Not applicable for inclined surfaces which do not contain and guide the user.

History

Supersedes BS EN 1176-3:2008.

ISBN

9780580848025

Subjects

  • Playground fittings/equipment
  • Special subject areas
  • Health and safety
  • External works and landscaping

Publisher History

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