Adopts and modifies EN 1176-2:2017 for Australia, which specifies additional safety requirements for swings intended for permanent installation for use by children. Where the main play function is not swinging, the relevant requirements in this document may be used, as appropriate.KEYWORDS: Playground; Swings; Safety requirements
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Ground clearance
4.3 Seat clearance for single point swing (Type 3)
4.4 Minimum clearance and lateral stability of swing seats with more than one point of suspension
4.4.1 Minimum space between the seats of swings
4.4.2
4.5 Means of suspension
4.6 Impact attenuation of swing seats
4.6.1 Swing seats and vertical tyre seats
4.6.2 Cradle swing seats
4.6.3 Group swing seats
4.7 Dynamic load for swing equipment
4.8 Structural integrity
4.8.1
4.8.2
4.9 Framework
4.10 Height of fall and impact area
4.10.1 Free height of fall
4.10.2 Dimensions of falling space and impact area
