AS/NZS 4486.1:1997 PDF Download

A standard known as AS/NZS 4486.1:1997 describes the specifications for the design, assembly, testing, maintenance, and use of playgrounds and playground equipment. Its main goal is to make sure that playgrounds and equipment are suitable for use by kids and safe to use. The guideline also specifies that manufacturers must provide all pertinent data about their products. This standard should be read in conjunction with other pertinent product standards, such as AS 1924 Parts 1 and 2 (for Australia), NZS 5828 Parts 2 and 3 (for New Zealand), and AS/NZS 4422.

The standard recognizes the significance of adhering to the generic playground equipment specifications found in AS 1924.1 for Australia and NZS 5828.2 for New Zealand. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of safety considerations in playground equipment design and construction, which are covered in AS 1924.2 (for Australia) and NZS 5828.3 (for New Zealand), respectively. In accordance with AS/NZS 4422, the standard also gives details on impact-absorbing playground surfacing. Last but not least, it makes reference to AS 2555 for details on how supervised adventure playgrounds should be set up and managed.