EN 1176-3:2017
(Main)Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides
Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides
This European Standard specifies additional safety requirements for slides intended for permanent installation for use by children. The aim is to provide protection to the user against possible hazards during use. Where the main play function is not sliding, the relevant requirements in this part of EN 1176 may be used, as appropriate.
This document is not applicable to waterslides, rollerways or slide installations where auxiliary equipment such as mats or sledges are used. This document is not applicable to inclined surfaces that do not contain and guide the user, e.g. banister rails (inclined parallel bars).
Spielplatzgeräte und Spielplatzböden - Teil 3: Zusätzliche besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Rutschen
Diese Europäische Norm legt zusätzliche sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen an Rutschen fest, die dauerhaft installiert für die Benutzung durch Kinder vorgesehen sind. Das Ziel ist, dem Nutzer Schutz gegen mögliche Gefährdungen bei der Nutzung des Gerätes zu bieten. Sofern die Hauptspielfunktion nicht Rutschen ist, dürfen die entsprechenden Anforderungen in diesem Teil der EN 1176, soweit zutreffend, angewendet werden.
Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für Wasserrutschen, Rollenbahnen oder Rutschanlagen, die mit Hilfsgeräten, wie z. B. Matten oder Schlitten, benutzt werden. Dieses Dokument gilt nicht für geneigte Flächen, die den Benutzer nicht umschließen und führen, z. B. Treppengeländer (geneigte parallele Stangen).
Équipement et sols d'aires de jeux - Partie 3: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai complémentaires spécifiques aux toboggans
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de sécurité complémentaires pour les toboggans destinés à être installés de façon permanente et utilisés par des enfants. L’objectif est de fournir à l’utilisateur une protection contre les éventuels dangers pendant l’utilisation. Lorsque la principale fonction de jeu n’est pas la glissade, les exigences appropriées définies dans cette partie de l’EN 1176 peuvent être utilisées, selon le cas.
Le présent document ne s’applique pas aux toboggans aquatiques, aux pistes de patins à roulettes ni aux installations à toboggans nécessitant l’utilisation d’équipements auxiliaires, comme par exemple des tapis ou des luges. Le présent document n’est pas applicable aux surfaces inclinées qui ne contiennent pas et ne guident pas l’utilisateur, comme par exemple les rampes de glisse (barres parallèles inclinées).
Oprema in podloge otroških igrišč - 3. del: Dodatne posebne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za tobogane
Ta del standarda določa dodatne varnostne zahteve za trajno nameščene tobogane za otroke. Namen je zaščititi uporabnika pred morebitnimi nevarnostmi med uporabo. Ta del standarda se ne uporablja za vodne tobogane, kotalkališča ali drsalne objekte, pri katerih se uporablja dodatna oprema, kot so podloge ali sani. Ta del standarda se ne uporablja za nagnjene površine, ki ne vsebujejo in ne usmerjajo uporabnika, npr. stopniščne ograje.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 17-Oct-2017
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Oct-2018
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 136 - Sports, playground and other recreational equipment
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 136/SC 1 - Playground equipment for children
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 31-Oct-2023
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Oct-2017
Overview
EN 1176-3:2017 - published by CEN - is the European safety standard that defines additional specific safety requirements and test methods for playground slides intended for permanent installation for children. It complements EN 1176-1 (general playground equipment safety) and focuses on hazards arising from slide geometry, access, guarding, sliding and run‑out performance. The standard excludes waterslides, rollerways, slide installations using auxiliary mats or sledges, and inclined surfaces that do not guide the user.
Key Topics and Requirements
EN 1176-3:2017 covers technical and test requirements for slide design and verification. Key elements include:
- Scope & slide types: Defines free‑standing, attachment, embankment, tunnel, mixed‑tunnel, curved, helical and multi‑track slides.
- Access: Specifies permitted access methods (ladders, stairs, climbing devices); first stair rise limits (maximum vertical height before change of direction: 2 500 mm).
- Starting section: Minimum length 350 mm, allowable slope 0°–5°, alignment with initial sliding direction and lateral protection continuity.
- Guarding: When starting sections exceed certain lengths or fall heights, guarding and rails are required (attachment slide crossbar/rail positioned 600–900 mm above the starting section in specified cases). Free height of fall is limited to 1 000 mm where the starting section is easily accessible unless guarding is provided.
- Sliding section geometry: Limits on straight run lengths - initial straight section max 7 000 mm, subsequent straight sections after a bend max 5 000 mm. Maximum local declination 60°, average declination not to exceed 40°. Transition radii requirements to reduce the risk of involuntary airborne motion (specified radii for changes in angle).
- Width rules: For open, straight slides >1 500 mm long, sliding width must be either <700 mm or >950 mm; multi‑track slide tracks <700 mm.
- Lateral protection & surfaces: Continuous unbroken side protection, entrapment‑free joints and slide surface criteria.
- Run‑out and impact area: Specifies run‑out inclinations and impact area dimensions/types and associated test methods (detailed values and test procedures are in the standard).
Applications - who uses EN 1176-3:2017
- Playground equipment manufacturers and designers (to ensure regulatory compliance and safe slide geometry)
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors (to perform the required tests and produce reports)
- Installers, landscape architects and playground planners (for safe installation and layout)
- Local authorities, school/park managers and safety inspectors (for procurement, inspection, maintenance and risk assessment)
- Product certification bodies and procurement teams specifying standards in tenders
Related Standards
- EN 1176-1:2017 - General safety requirements and test methods (used in conjunction)
- EN 1176-7 - Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation
- EN 1177 - Impact attenuating playground surfacing (impact area requirements)
- EN 14960 - Inflatable play equipment (if applicable)
EN 1176-3:2017 is essential reading for professionals involved in the design, testing, certification and management of playground slides to ensure child safety and legal conformity. Keywords: EN 1176-3:2017, playground slides safety, test methods for slides, slide design requirements, CEN playground standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1176-3:2017 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies additional safety requirements for slides intended for permanent installation for use by children. The aim is to provide protection to the user against possible hazards during use. Where the main play function is not sliding, the relevant requirements in this part of EN 1176 may be used, as appropriate. This document is not applicable to waterslides, rollerways or slide installations where auxiliary equipment such as mats or sledges are used. This document is not applicable to inclined surfaces that do not contain and guide the user, e.g. banister rails (inclined parallel bars).
This European Standard specifies additional safety requirements for slides intended for permanent installation for use by children. The aim is to provide protection to the user against possible hazards during use. Where the main play function is not sliding, the relevant requirements in this part of EN 1176 may be used, as appropriate. This document is not applicable to waterslides, rollerways or slide installations where auxiliary equipment such as mats or sledges are used. This document is not applicable to inclined surfaces that do not contain and guide the user, e.g. banister rails (inclined parallel bars).
EN 1176-3:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 97.200.40 - Playgrounds. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1176-3:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1176-3:2008. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Spielplatzgeräte und Spielplatzböden - Teil 3: Zusätzliche besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für RutschenÉquipement et sols d'aires de jeux - Partie 3: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai complémentaires spécifiques aux toboggansPlayground equipment and surfacing - Part 3: Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for slides97.200.40,JULãþDPlaygroundsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1176-3:2017SIST EN 1176-3:2018en,fr,de01-januar-2018SIST EN 1176-3:2018SLOVENSKI
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Background information and rationale regarding limiting straight sliding sections . 20 Bibliography . 21
Key 1 zone representing all the possible positions of a rail or crossbar 2 crossbar a) Example of lateral protection of a starting section for attachment slides over 1 000 mm and zone for the possible position of a rail or crossbar
b) Example of lateral protection of a starting section of a free-standing slide Figure 1 — Examples of lateral protection SIST EN 1176-3:2018
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기사 제목: EN 1176-3:2017 - 놀이기구와 바닥재 - 제3부: 미끄럼틀에 대한 추가적인 특정 안전 요구사항 및 시험 방법 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 아동들이 사용하는 영구 설치용 미끄럼틀에 대한 추가적인 안전 요구사항을 명시한다. 목표는 사용 중에 발생할 수 있는 위험으로부터 사용자를 보호하는 것이다. 주된 놀이 기능이 미끄러짐이 아닌 경우, EN 1176의 해당 부분의 요구사항을 적절히 사용할 수 있다. 이 문서는 수영장 미끄럼틀, 롤러웨이, 매트나 썰매와 같은 보조 장비가 사용되는 미끄럼틀 설치에는 적용되지 않는다. 또한, 미끄러짐을 포함하고 사용자를 안내하는 기울인 표면 (예: 경사 직궤도)도 해당되지 않는다.
記事タイトル：EN 1176-3:2017 - 遊具と床面 - 第3部：スライドに関する追加の具体的な安全要件と試験方法 記事内容：このヨーロッパ規格は、子供が使用するための永久設置用のスライドに対する追加の安全要件を定めています。目的は、使用中のユーザーを潜在的な危険から保護することです。メインの遊び機能がスライドでない場合は、EN 1176の該当する要件を適用することもできます。 この文書は、ウォータースライド、ローラーウェイ、マットやそりなどの補助装置が使用されるスライド設置には適用されません。また、手すりのない傾斜面（例：傾斜した平行バー）も対象外です。
The article discusses the EN 1176-3:2017 standard, which provides additional safety requirements for playground slides designed for children. The aim is to protect users from potential hazards while using the slides. However, this standard does not apply to water slides, rollerways, or slide installations that involve auxiliary equipment like mats or sledges. It also does not cover inclined surfaces that do not contain and guide the user, such as banister rails.
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