What is BS EN 1176?
What is BS EN 1176?
The BS EN 1176 provides guidelines for playground equipment, surfaces and gates and fences. It is intended to be used by playground operators to develop a maintenance and inspection regime. The standard focuses on keeping playgrounds safe. It outlines the operator must establish an appropriate safety system.
What is EN1177?
The EN1177 standards are based on the statistical analysis of head injuries and are used to determine the depth of the surfacing. To reduce the chances of head injuries occuring, there are reccommended layers of thickness, depending upon the flooring you have in place.
What is the European Standard for fixed play equipment?
The British and European Standard for playground equipment and surfacing is BS EN 1176.
What is EN1176 playground equipment Standard?
Part 1 of EN 1176 specifies general safety requirements for public playground equipment and surfacing. Part 1 of EN 1176 covers playground equipment for all children. It has been prepared with full recognition of the need for supervision of young children and of less able or less competent children.
What do you need to know about EN 1176?
Part 1 of EN 1176 specifies general safety requirements for public playground equipment and surfacing. Additional safety requirements for specific pieces of playground equipment are specified in subsequent parts of this standard.
Which is new edition of EN 1176 standards for playground equipment?
Playground equipment and surfacing standards EN 1176+1177 – new editions Saving is € 139,00 compared to buying individual titles EN 1176 all parts + 1177:2018 For French translation please contact us!! In compliance with the basic requirements for products to consider compliance with the relevant provisions of the european standards.
Why is it important to know about BS EN 1177?
Parental or care- giver supervision is seen as crucial in reducing injuries to very young children. Increased accessibility for children with disabilities has been borne in mind to provide a balance between safety and challenge. BS EN 1177 solely concerns the testing of impact absorbing surfaces.
When was BSI standard 1176 published in WA?
This wa s published in 1999 as BS EN 1176 and further focused on the safety of playground equipment. All standards published by BSI are regularly assessed and this revision is part of the process, it takes into account new design concepts and the operating experience available to the standards committees.