AS 2316.1.3:2021 PDF Download

The EN 12572-3:2017 standard is adopted by AS 2316.1.3:2021. It focuses particularly on the safety standards and testing procedures for climbing holds used in challenge courses and artificial climbing structures. Other activities, including ice climbing, dry tooling, and playground equipment, are not covered by the regulation.

By providing standards for the design, manufacture, and testing of climbing holds, AS 2316.1.3 aims to assure the safety of climbers utilizing artificial climbing structures. It outlines crucial conditions that must be met in order to encourage safe use of climbing grips, prevent accidents, and avoid injuries.

By implementing the EN 12572-3:2017 standard, AS 2316.1.3 assures compatibility with other national and regional standards as well as alignment with global best practices. Manufacturers, designers, and operators of artificial climbing structures and challenge courses can use this standard as a valuable tool to achieve the necessary safety standards and protect climbers.