What is BS EN 1176 ‑ 7 about?
BS EN 1176 discusses playground equipment and surfacing. BS EN 1176 ‑ 7 is the seventh part of the multi-series on playground equipment and surfacing safety. BS EN 1176 ‑ 7 gives you guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance, and operation of playground equipment.
BS EN 1176 ‑ 7 applies to playground equipment, surfacing and ancillary items, for example, gates, fences, benches, bins, shades, etc.
Note 1: The scope of the inspection and inclusion of the ancillary items will vary individually.
Note 2: Ancillary items are not included in the specific equipment-type parts of the EN 1176 series; hence they are not assessed for compliance with EN 1176 series and are subject to risk assessment
Who is BS EN 1176 ‑ 7 for? BS EN 1176-7:2020 history
2020BS EN 1176-7:2020 Playground equipment and surfacing - Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation
2008BS EN 1176-7:2008 Playground equipment and surfacing - Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation