Where the regulation applies
The regulation covers playground equipment and surfacing within its defined scope. Domestic toys, sports equipment and amusement rides require separate classification.
What the regulation covers
Assessment addresses falls, body-part entrapment, sharp edges and structural failure. Surfacing impact attenuation, clearance zones, installation and maintenance access are checked.
Examples of products and facilities
- playground slides
- swings
- playground roundabouts
- rocking equipment
- play structures
- impact-attenuating surfacing
These examples are indicative. Applicability depends on intended use, specifications and the regulation’s exclusions.
Documentation we help prepare
PLANCK reviews drawings, materials, free-fall height, the equipment passport and installation instructions and helps identify the assessment route and prepare the required documentation.
What to prepare
- Technical description and intended use
- The key parameters listed above
- Models, manufacturer and applicant details
- Existing conformity evidence
What you receive
A requirements matrix for your product: scope, assessment route, necessary evidence and next actions.
Sources & regulatory basis
Regulatory basis checked:
Timing & cost
Quoted after reviewing models, manufacturers, testing scope, site visits and translation needs. The proposal separates the stages and their deliverables.