AS 4685.4:2004 PDF Download

The safety standards and test procedures for runways in playground equipment are the topic of AS 4685.4:2004. It applies to runways that are established permanently and are made for children's use. The general requirements and test procedures for playground equipment are outlined in AS 4685.1, which is a series of standards that this particular standard is a part of.

The goal of the regulation is to protect kids using playground runways. It defines standards and requirements that designers, builders, and installers must adhere to when creating and putting in runways. Providers of playground equipment can guarantee the safety of their runways for kid usage by adhering to this standard.

Specific safety regulations and test procedures for runways are outlined in AS 4685.4:2004. Aspects including surface materials, structural integrity, size, edges, and gripping surfaces are all covered by these specifications. The standard also specifies the precise test procedures to be applied in order to evaluate aspects like impact resistance, slide resistance, and runway durability.