AS 4685.3:2021 pdf free.Playground equipment and surfacing Part 3: Additional safety requirements and test methods for slides (EN 1176-3:2017, MOD).
For attachment slides where the platform is used as the entire starting section, the requirements for protection against falling in EN 1176-1:2017, 4.2.4, apply.
For free-standing slides, the guarding section shall have a height of at least that required for platforms at one point (see Figure ib)).
4.3.3 Width
The width of the starting section shall be equal to that of the sliding section. The starting section shall be designed so that it is aligned with the direction of the initial sliding movement. If the starting section is a platform or the extension of a platform the starting section may be greater in width than the sliding section.
4.3.4 Lateral protection (sides)
The lateral protection of the starting section shall be a continuous unbroken extension of the lateral protection of the sliding section.
The construction of the lateral protection may be from multiple components. Any joints should be free from entrapment and not present a hazard to users.
Any variations in the angle of declination of the top of the lateral protection in the sliding direction shall be made with a radius of at least 50 mm at some point.
4.4 Sliding section
4.4.1 Length and angle
The length of the initial straight sliding section shall not exceed 7 000 mm.
The length of the second and subsequent straight sliding sections after a bend shall not exceed 5 000 mm.
NOTE 1 Background information and rationale regarding limiting straight sliding sections are given in informative Annex B.
The angle of declination to the horizontal of the sliding section shall not exceed 600 at any point and shall not exceed an average of 400. The declination of the sliding section shall be measured from the centreline.
If the changes in angle of declination of slides are greater than 15°, other than for the transitional part between the starting section and the sliding section, the angle shall have a radius as follows:
a) for the initial 2 000 mm change in height, at least 450 mm; and
b) for the remainder of the slide, at least 1 000 mm.
NOTE 2 This to help prevent the user from becoming involuntarily airborne.AS 4685.3 pdf download.