ÖNORM EN 1176-1

This standard specifies general safety requirements for playground equipment. These requirements have been laid down bearing in mind the risk factor based on available data. Additional specific safety requirements for specific pieces of playground equipment are specified in subsequent parts of this standard, This standard is applicable to playground equipment intended for individual and collective use by children, but excluding adventure playgrounds It is also applicable to equipment and units installed as childrens playground equipment although they are not manufactured as such, but excludes those iterns defined as toys in EN 7 12) and the Toy Directive. This standard specifies the requirements that will protect the child from hazards that he or she may be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be reasonably anticipated. It is not the purpose of this standard to encompass the play value. NOTE: This standard has been drafted with full recognition of the need for supervision of children of 0 to 3 years of age. For additional safety, specific requirements have been included for equipment accessible to children under 36 months. See note to 4.2.1.