BS EN 1176-7:2020 pdf free.Playground equipment and surfacing.Guidance on installation, inspection, maintenance and operation.
BS EN 1176-7 1 Scope This document is applicable to playground equipment, surfacing and ancillary items, e.g. gates, fences, benches, bins, shades, etc. It is intended for use by playground operators (see definitions 3.4) to assist them in developing an inspection and maintenance regime for each playground. NOTE 1 The scope of the inspection and inclusion of the ancillary items will vary individually. NOTE2 Ancillary items are not included in the specific equipment-type parts of the EN 1176 series; hence they are not assessed for compliance with EN 1176 series and are subject to risk assessment. This document establishes guidance on the installation, inspection,  aintenance and operation of playground equipment and surfacing around the equipment. 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1176-1:2017, Playground equipment and surfacing 一Part 1: General safety requirements and test methods EN 1177:2018, Impact attenuating playground surfacing一Methods of test for determination of impact attenuation.3.1 inspection check to ensure the continuous safe use of a playground NOTE The purpose of an inspection is to assess the overall level of safety of the equipment and/or surfacing of the playground. The outcome of an inspection is reported in an inspection report and can result in preventive measures such as extra maintenance, repairs, etc. 3.2 maintenance intervention that is required and/or undertaken to conserve, as nearly and as long as possible, the original condition of the equipment and surfacing while compensating for normal wear and tear NOTE The maintenance instructions are provided by the supplier as stated in EN 1176-1:2017, 6.1.4 3.3  competent person person, suitably trained, qualified by knowledge and practical experience to carry out the required task Note 1 to entry: Levels of knowledge required by different levels of inspectors to be competent are given in e.g. CEN/TR 17207:2018, 5.1, and/or national specifications. Note 2 to entry: A competent person might be the operator, inspector, employee of the manufacturer or else.BS EN 1176-7 pdf download.