Playground equipment and surfacing. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings (Incorporating corrigendum October 2019)

BS EN 1176-2:2017

British Standards Institution
Playground equipment and surfacing. Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for swings (Incorporating corrigendum October 2019) Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Provides additional safety requirements for permanently installed swings intended for use by children. Covers ground clearance, seat clearance for a single point swing, lateral stability, means of suspension, impact attenuation of swing seats, dynamic load for equipment, structural integrity, framework, and height of fall and impact area. Provides additional requirements for wings with severe rotational axes, for single-point swings, and contact swings.

History

Supersedes BS EN 1176-2:2008. Amendment dated 30 November 2019 - Implementation of CEN corrigendum October 2019.

ISBN

9780539062670

Subjects

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

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