SIST EN 1176-1:2018/oprA1:2023
(Amendment)Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods
Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods
This part of EN 1176 specifies general safety requirements for permanently installed public playground equipment and surfacing. Additional safety requirements for specific pieces of playground equipment are specified in subsequent parts of this standard.
This part 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.
The purpose of this part of EN 1176 is to ensure a proper level of safety when playing in, on or around playground equipment, and at the same time to promote activities and features known to benefit children because they provide valuable experiences that will enable them to cope with situations outside the playground.
This part of EN 1176 is applicable to playground equipment intended for individual and collective use by children. It is also applicable to equipment and units installed as children's playground equipment although they are not manufactured as such, but exclude those items defined as toys in EN 71 and the Toys Safety Directive.
It is not applicable to adventure playgrounds with the exception of those items which have been commercially sourced.
NOTE Adventure playgrounds are fenced, secured playgrounds, run and staffed in accordance with the widely accepted principles that encourage children's development and often use self-built equipment.
This part of EN 1176 specifies the requirements that will protect the child from hazards that they might be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated.
The use of electricity in play equipment, either as a play activity or as a motive force, is outside the scope of this standard. The attention of users is drawn to European and local national standards and regulations which are to be complied with when using electricity.
Play equipment placed in water and where water can be seen as impact attenuating surfacing is not fully covered by this standard and additional risks are associated with wet environments.
The risk of exposure to excessive levels of UV radiation is not covered in this standard.
Spielplatzgeräte und Spielplatzböden - Teil 1: Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
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Équipements et sols d'aires de jeux - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes dessai générales
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Oprema in podloge otroških igrišč - 1. del: Splošne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 30-Jan-2023
- Technical Committee
- SPO - Sports
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 28-Feb-2024
- Due Date
- 04-Mar-2024
- Completion Date
- 28-Feb-2024
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jun-2023
- Effective Date
- 10-Nov-2021
Overview
The SIST EN 1176-1:2018/oprA1:2023 standard, published by CEN, establishes general safety requirements and test methods for permanently installed public playground equipment and surfacing. It is part 1 of the EN 1176 series, focusing on ensuring safety for all children using playgrounds, while supporting developmental activities that promote valuable experiences. This standard addresses the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of playground equipment intended for both individual and collective use.
Key aspects of SIST EN 1176-1:2018/oprA1:2023 include protection against hazards that children might not foresee and consideration of safe usage under normal and reasonably anticipated conditions. It excludes toys covered by EN 71 and the Toys Safety Directive, certain adventure playground equipment that is self-built, and equipment involving electrical components or water-based impact surfacing.
Key Topics
Scope of Safety Requirements
Applies to permanently installed public playground equipment for all children, emphasizing supervision needs for young or less able users.General Safety Criteria
Specifies risk reduction measures to prevent accidents or injuries during intended or reasonably foreseeable use.Test Methods
Provides standardized procedures for assessing equipment durability, stability, and surface impact attenuation to verify compliance.Equipment Coverage
Includes non-toy equipment even if not originally manufactured as play equipment; excludes electrical play features and wet environments.Protection from Hazards
Addresses mechanical risks such as falls, entrapment, sharp edges, and protrusions that may cause injury.Limitations
Does not cover UV radiation exposure risks or playground components with integrated electricity as power or play.Updates and Amendments
Latest amendment modifies test formulas and technical clauses to refine safety assessment.
Applications
Public Playground Design and Installation
Enables engineers, designers, and authorities to ensure playgrounds meet verified safety levels.Safety Inspection and Maintenance
Used by safety inspectors and maintenance personnel to evaluate equipment condition and compliance over time.Manufacturing and Certification
Guides manufacturers of playground equipment and surfacing materials to comply with European safety norms.Policy and Regulation Development
Assists policymakers in defining legal and safety frameworks for public play areas.Risk Management
Helps reduce injury rates by identifying potential hazards and implementing preventive measures during equipment selection and installation.
Related Standards
EN 1176 Series
Subsequent parts provide detailed safety requirements for specific playground equipment types such as swings, slides, and seesaws.EN 71 – Toy Safety Standards
Defines safety requirements for toys, differentiating from permanently installed playground equipment.Toys Safety Directive
European legislation that excludes certain play items from this playground equipment standard.Local Electrical Safety Standards
Important for equipment incorporating electrical components not covered within EN 1176-1.Standards for Playground Surfacing
Addresses impact attenuation properties relevant to EN 1176-1 for surfacing materials.
This standard plays a pivotal role in ensuring playground safety across Europe-supporting child development while minimizing risks from playground equipment and surfacing. It provides a comprehensive framework essential for all stakeholders spanning playground design, manufacturing, inspection, maintenance, and regulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1176-1:2018/oprA1:2023 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods". This standard covers: This part of EN 1176 specifies general safety requirements for permanently installed public playground equipment and surfacing. Additional safety requirements for specific pieces of playground equipment are specified in subsequent parts of this standard. This part 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. The purpose of this part of EN 1176 is to ensure a proper level of safety when playing in, on or around playground equipment, and at the same time to promote activities and features known to benefit children because they provide valuable experiences that will enable them to cope with situations outside the playground. This part of EN 1176 is applicable to playground equipment intended for individual and collective use by children. It is also applicable to equipment and units installed as children's playground equipment although they are not manufactured as such, but exclude those items defined as toys in EN 71 and the Toys Safety Directive. It is not applicable to adventure playgrounds with the exception of those items which have been commercially sourced. NOTE Adventure playgrounds are fenced, secured playgrounds, run and staffed in accordance with the widely accepted principles that encourage children's development and often use self-built equipment. This part of EN 1176 specifies the requirements that will protect the child from hazards that they might be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated. The use of electricity in play equipment, either as a play activity or as a motive force, is outside the scope of this standard. The attention of users is drawn to European and local national standards and regulations which are to be complied with when using electricity. Play equipment placed in water and where water can be seen as impact attenuating surfacing is not fully covered by this standard and additional risks are associated with wet environments. The risk of exposure to excessive levels of UV radiation is not covered in this standard.
This part of EN 1176 specifies general safety requirements for permanently installed public playground equipment and surfacing. Additional safety requirements for specific pieces of playground equipment are specified in subsequent parts of this standard. This part 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. The purpose of this part of EN 1176 is to ensure a proper level of safety when playing in, on or around playground equipment, and at the same time to promote activities and features known to benefit children because they provide valuable experiences that will enable them to cope with situations outside the playground. This part of EN 1176 is applicable to playground equipment intended for individual and collective use by children. It is also applicable to equipment and units installed as children's playground equipment although they are not manufactured as such, but exclude those items defined as toys in EN 71 and the Toys Safety Directive. It is not applicable to adventure playgrounds with the exception of those items which have been commercially sourced. NOTE Adventure playgrounds are fenced, secured playgrounds, run and staffed in accordance with the widely accepted principles that encourage children's development and often use self-built equipment. This part of EN 1176 specifies the requirements that will protect the child from hazards that they might be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated. The use of electricity in play equipment, either as a play activity or as a motive force, is outside the scope of this standard. The attention of users is drawn to European and local national standards and regulations which are to be complied with when using electricity. Play equipment placed in water and where water can be seen as impact attenuating surfacing is not fully covered by this standard and additional risks are associated with wet environments. The risk of exposure to excessive levels of UV radiation is not covered in this standard.
SIST EN 1176-1:2018/oprA1:2023 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.
SIST EN 1176-1:2018/oprA1:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1176-1:2018+A1:2024, SIST EN 1176-1:2018. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2023
Oprema in podloge otroških igrišč - 1. del: Splošne varnostne zahteve in
preskusne metode - Dopolnilo A1
Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 1: General safety requirements and test
methods
Spielplatzgeräte und Spielplatzböden - Teil 1: Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische
Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Équipements et sols d'aires de jeux - Partie 1 : Exigences de sécurité et méthodes
dessai générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1176-1:2017/prA1
ICS:
97.200.40 Igrišča Playgrounds
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 1176-1:2017
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2022
ICS 97.200.40
English Version
Playground equipment and surfacing - Part 1: General
safety requirements and test methods
Équipements et sols d'¿aires de jeux - Partie 1 : Spielplatzgeräte und Spielplatzböden - Teil 1:
Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d¿essai générales Allgemeine sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 136.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1176-1:2017. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croat
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