AS 4685.3:2021 PDF Download

The AS 4685.3:2021 standard focuses on playground surfaces and equipment, and it notably addresses the additional safety specifications and testing procedures for slides. The standard is based on EN 1176-3:2017, but it has been modified to make it appropriate for usage in Australia.

Slides meant for children's use and permanent installation must comply with the standard. Waterslides, rollerways, and slide installations that make use of mats or sledges are not included. Furthermore, this requirement does not apply to sloped surfaces without containment and guidance, such as bannister rails.

4685.3:2021, which adopts EN 1176-3:2017 with the appropriate modifications, guarantees that the relevant safety criteria are met for slides in Australian playgrounds, giving children using these play structures confidence and protection.