NZS 5828:2015
Playground equipment and surfacing
Specifies general requirements for playground equipment and surfacing for New Zealand. Use of this standard promotes and encourages playgrounds that are well designed, well constructed, well maintained, innovative, and challenging. Reproduced from and identical to EN 1176 Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11:2008, EN 1177:2008, and BS 7188:1998 including Amendment 2:2009.
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Contents
Referenced documents
Latest revisions
Review of standards
Foreword
Outcome statement
EN 1176.1:2008
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Materials
4.2 Design and manufacture
5 Test methods and reports
6 Information to be provided by the manufacturer/supplier
6.1 Information to be provided by the manufacturer/supplier ofplayground equipment
6.2 Information to be provided by the manufacturer or supplier ofimpact-attenuating surfacing
7 Marking
7.1 Equipment identification
7.2 Basic level mark
Annex
A Loads (Normative)
B Method of calculation of structural integrity (Normative)
C Physical testing of structural integrity (Normative)
D Test methods for entrapment (Normative)
E Overview of possible entrapment situations (Informative)
F A–deviations (Informative)
Bibliography
EN 1176.2:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Ground clearance
4.3 Seat clearance for single point swing (Type 3)
4.4 Minimum clearance and lateral stability of swing seats with more thanone point of suspension
4.5 Means of suspension
4.6 Impact attenuation of swing seats
4.7 Dynamic load for swing equipment
4.8 Structural integrity
4.9 Framework
4.10 Height of fall and impact area
4.11 Additional requirements for swings with several rotational axes (Type 2)
4.12 Additional requirements for single-point swings (Type 3)
4.13 Additional requirements for contact swings (Type 4)
5 Test reports
6 Marking
Annex
A Recommendations for design and siting of swings (Informative)
B Determination of swing seat impact attenuation (Normative)
C Dynamic load test for suspension systems of swings (Normative)
Bibliography
EN 1176.3:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Access
4.3 Starting section
4.4 Sliding section
4.5 Run-out section
4.6 Surface of the slide
4.7 Free space
4.8 Impact area
4.9 Tunnel and mixed tunnel slides
5 Test reports
6 Marking
Annex
A A–deviations (Informative)
Bibliography
EN 1176.4:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Framework and fixing points for the cable
4.3 Calculation of forces acting on the cable of a cab
4.4 Stops
4.5 Traveller
4.6 Suspension assembly
4.7 Cableways arranged in parallel
4.8 Grips
4.9 Seats
4.10 Speed
4.11 Free height of fall
4.12 Ground clearance
4.13 Cable height
4.14 Falling space and impact area
5 Test report
6 Information to be provided by the supplier/manufacturer
7 Marking
Annex
A Method for the determination of performance of stops (Normative)
B Method for the determination of the maximum speed ofthe traveller (Normative
C A–deviations (Informative
EN 1176.5:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Free height of fall and impact area
4.3 Free space/falling space
4.4 User stations
4.5 Axis
4.6 Speed of rotation
4.7 Grip handles
4.8 Load capacity and stability
5 Type specific requirements
5.1 Carousel type A (rotating chairs)
5.2 Carousel type B (classic carousel)
5.3 Carousel type C (spinning mushrooms, hanging glides)
5.4 Carousel type D (track-driven carousels)
5.5 Carousel type E (giant revolving disks)
6 Test reports
7 Marking
Annex
A Method for the determination of attachment strength of supporting structurecomponents to the rotating shaft (Normative)
B A–deviations (Informative)
EN 1176.6:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Free height of fall
4.3 Seat/stand slope
4.4 Pinch, crush
4.5 Restraint of motion
4.6 Foot rests
4.7 Hand supports
4.8 Side view profiles
4.9 Entrapment
4.10 Falling space
5 Additional type requirements
5.1 Axial seesaw (Type 1)
5.2 Multi-point seesaw/rocking equipment (Type 3A)
5.3 Rocking seesaw (Type 4)
5.4 Overhead single axis seesaw (Type 6)
6 Test reports
7 Marking
Annex
A Guidance for assessing the safety of seesaw/rocking equipment otherthan Types 1 to 6 (Informative)
B Determination of seat/stand slope and ground clearance (Normative)
C Determination of freedom from pinch and crush points (Normative)
D Determination of sideways stability (Normative)
E Determination of hand support and/or foot rest projection (Normative)
EN 1176.7:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Installation
6 Inspection and maintenance
7 Inspection schedule
8 Operation
EN 1176.10:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Emergency procedures and fire safety management
4.3 Design and manufacture
4.4 Specific equipment
5 Inspection and maintenance information to be provided by the manufactureror supplier
6 Test reports
7 Marking
EN 1176.11:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Protection against falling in spatial network
4.2 Additional requirements for mesh size in 3-dimensional arrangedplanar nets
4.3 Protection against injuries in the falling space
4.4 Converging parts
5 Test reports
6 Marking
EN 1177:2008
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test method
4.1 Principle
4.2 Apparatus
4.3 Accuracy of tests
4.4 Conditions for testing
4.5 Procedure
4.6 Calculation of results
4.7 Test report
Annex
A Test rig for determination of critical fall height (Informative)
B Typical examples of trace of acceleration against time andcurve of HIC values against drop height (Informative)
BS 7188:1998+A2:2009
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Resistance to abrasive wear
4.1 Performance to abrasive wear
4.2 Principle
4.3 Apparatus
4.4 Test specimens
4.5 Conditioning
4.6 Procedure
4.7 Calculation of results
4.8 Report
5 Slip resistance
5.1 Performance requirments
5.2 Principle
5.3 Apparatus
5.4 Test specimens
5.5 Procedure
5.6 Calculation of result
5.7 Report
6 Resistance to indentation
6.1 Performance requirments
6.2 Principle
6.3 Apparatus
6.4 Test specimens
6.5 Procedure
6.6 Calculation of result
6.7 Report
7 Ease of ignition
7.1 Performance requirments
7.2 Principle
7.3 Apparatus
7.4 Test specimens
7.5 Procedure
7.6 Calculation of results
7.7 Report
8 Tensile propertie
8.1 Performance requirments
8.2 Principle
8.3 Apparatus
8.4 Test specimens
8.5 Procedure
8.6 Calculation of result
8.7 Report
Annex
A Assessment of the retention of impact attenuation properties (Informative)
Bibliography
New Zealand appendix
A Early childhood education services (Normative)
B New Zealand specific requirements (Normative
C Requirements for agencies, laboratories, and individuals undertaking testingand certification (Normative)
D Related documents (Normative)
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References
Safety of toys - Part 6: Swings, slides and similar activity toys for indoor and outdoor family domestic use
Quality management systems - Requirements
Managing for the sustained success of an organization - A quality management approach
Supervised Early Childhood Facilities - Playground Equipment and Surfacing Handbook
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Contents
Referenced documents
Latest revisions
Review of standards
Foreword
Outcome statement
EN 1176.1:2008
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Materials
4.2 Design and manufacture
5 Test methods and reports
6 Information to be provided by the manufacturer/supplier
6.1 Information to be provided by the manufacturer/supplier ofplayground equipment
6.2 Information to be provided by the manufacturer or supplier ofimpact-attenuating surfacing
7 Marking
7.1 Equipment identification
7.2 Basic level mark
Annex
A Loads (Normative)
B Method of calculation of structural integrity (Normative)
C Physical testing of structural integrity (Normative)
D Test methods for entrapment (Normative)
E Overview of possible entrapment situations (Informative)
F A–deviations (Informative)
Bibliography
EN 1176.2:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Ground clearance
4.3 Seat clearance for single point swing (Type 3)
4.4 Minimum clearance and lateral stability of swing seats with more thanone point of suspension
4.5 Means of suspension
4.6 Impact attenuation of swing seats
4.7 Dynamic load for swing equipment
4.8 Structural integrity
4.9 Framework
4.10 Height of fall and impact area
4.11 Additional requirements for swings with several rotational axes (Type 2)
4.12 Additional requirements for single-point swings (Type 3)
4.13 Additional requirements for contact swings (Type 4)
5 Test reports
6 Marking
Annex
A Recommendations for design and siting of swings (Informative)
B Determination of swing seat impact attenuation (Normative)
C Dynamic load test for suspension systems of swings (Normative)
Bibliography
EN 1176.3:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Access
4.3 Starting section
4.4 Sliding section
4.5 Run-out section
4.6 Surface of the slide
4.7 Free space
4.8 Impact area
4.9 Tunnel and mixed tunnel slides
5 Test reports
6 Marking
Annex
A A–deviations (Informative)
Bibliography
EN 1176.4:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Framework and fixing points for the cable
4.3 Calculation of forces acting on the cable of a cab
4.4 Stops
4.5 Traveller
4.6 Suspension assembly
4.7 Cableways arranged in parallel
4.8 Grips
4.9 Seats
4.10 Speed
4.11 Free height of fall
4.12 Ground clearance
4.13 Cable height
4.14 Falling space and impact area
5 Test report
6 Information to be provided by the supplier/manufacturer
7 Marking
Annex
A Method for the determination of performance of stops (Normative)
B Method for the determination of the maximum speed ofthe traveller (Normative
C A–deviations (Informative
EN 1176.5:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Free height of fall and impact area
4.3 Free space/falling space
4.4 User stations
4.5 Axis
4.6 Speed of rotation
4.7 Grip handles
4.8 Load capacity and stability
5 Type specific requirements
5.1 Carousel type A (rotating chairs)
5.2 Carousel type B (classic carousel)
5.3 Carousel type C (spinning mushrooms, hanging glides)
5.4 Carousel type D (track-driven carousels)
5.5 Carousel type E (giant revolving disks)
6 Test reports
7 Marking
Annex
A Method for the determination of attachment strength of supporting structurecomponents to the rotating shaft (Normative)
B A–deviations (Informative)
EN 1176.6:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Free height of fall
4.3 Seat/stand slope
4.4 Pinch, crush
4.5 Restraint of motion
4.6 Foot rests
4.7 Hand supports
4.8 Side view profiles
4.9 Entrapment
4.10 Falling space
5 Additional type requirements
5.1 Axial seesaw (Type 1)
5.2 Multi-point seesaw/rocking equipment (Type 3A)
5.3 Rocking seesaw (Type 4)
5.4 Overhead single axis seesaw (Type 6)
6 Test reports
7 Marking
Annex
A Guidance for assessing the safety of seesaw/rocking equipment otherthan Types 1 to 6 (Informative)
B Determination of seat/stand slope and ground clearance (Normative)
C Determination of freedom from pinch and crush points (Normative)
D Determination of sideways stability (Normative)
E Determination of hand support and/or foot rest projection (Normative)
EN 1176.7:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General
5 Installation
6 Inspection and maintenance
7 Inspection schedule
8 Operation
EN 1176.10:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Emergency procedures and fire safety management
4.3 Design and manufacture
4.4 Specific equipment
5 Inspection and maintenance information to be provided by the manufactureror supplier
6 Test reports
7 Marking
EN 1176.11:2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Protection against falling in spatial network
4.2 Additional requirements for mesh size in 3-dimensional arrangedplanar nets
4.3 Protection against injuries in the falling space
4.4 Converging parts
5 Test reports
6 Marking
EN 1177:2008
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test method
4.1 Principle
4.2 Apparatus
4.3 Accuracy of tests
4.4 Conditions for testing
4.5 Procedure
4.6 Calculation of results
4.7 Test report
Annex
A Test rig for determination of critical fall height (Informative)
B Typical examples of trace of acceleration against time andcurve of HIC values against drop height (Informative)
BS 7188:1998+A2:2009
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Resistance to abrasive wear
4.1 Performance to abrasive wear
4.2 Principle
4.3 Apparatus
4.4 Test specimens
4.5 Conditioning
4.6 Procedure
4.7 Calculation of results
4.8 Report
5 Slip resistance
5.1 Performance requirments
5.2 Principle
5.3 Apparatus
5.4 Test specimens
5.5 Procedure
5.6 Calculation of result
5.7 Report
6 Resistance to indentation
6.1 Performance requirments
6.2 Principle
6.3 Apparatus
6.4 Test specimens
6.5 Procedure
6.6 Calculation of result
6.7 Report
7 Ease of ignition
7.1 Performance requirments
7.2 Principle
7.3 Apparatus
7.4 Test specimens
7.5 Procedure
7.6 Calculation of results
7.7 Report
8 Tensile propertie
8.1 Performance requirments
8.2 Principle
8.3 Apparatus
8.4 Test specimens
8.5 Procedure
8.6 Calculation of result
8.7 Report
Annex
A Assessment of the retention of impact attenuation properties (Informative)
Bibliography
New Zealand appendix
A Early childhood education services (Normative)
B New Zealand specific requirements (Normative
C Requirements for agencies, laboratories, and individuals undertaking testingand certification (Normative)
D Related documents (Normative)
Previous versions
NZS 5828:2015
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