DIN EN 1176-1 PDF Download

For playground surfaces and equipment that is erected in public areas, the DIN EN 1176-1 standard specifies general safety standards and test procedures. It emphasizes the importance of supervision and takes into account the different skill levels of the kids utilizing the equipment. The guideline strives to maintain a safe level of play while encouraging activities that benefit kids and better prepare them for challenges they may face in the real world away from the playground.

This standard is applicable to playground equipment made for children to use both individually and collectively. It also includes items that might not have been made with playgrounds in mind but are nonetheless put to that use. The Toys Safety Directive and EN 71-defined toys are excluded, nevertheless. With the exception of commercially obtained goods, adventure playgrounds, which adhere to certain guidelines and frequently include self-built equipment, are typically not covered by this standard.

The primary goal of DIN EN 1176-1 is to safeguard kids from potential risks while they use playground equipment. The use of electricity in play equipment, special concerns related to wet settings, or excessive UV radiation exposure are not covered by the standard.