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# PLAYGROUND
Certification of products in our unit is carried out according to an established procedure.
This allows us to determine whether a given product meets current normative requirements and then confirm this in the form of a certificate. The issued document is a confirmation that the certified product is safe and can be used in public spaces.
**The certification process takes place in the following order:**
- submission of an application, signing a certification agreement,
- product evaluation,
- examination or control of samples from the market (depending on the selected type of program),
- examination and control of product batches (depending on the selected type of program),
- production control (depending on the selected type of program),
- decision on the issuance of the certificate,
- supervision of the certified product.
**Standards and Normative Documents Based on Which We Conduct Certification**
The EN 1176 standard refers to European standards concerning playground equipment and surfaces. It is a set of standards aimed at ensuring the safety of users, primarily children, using such places. These standards include requirements for the design, installation, inspection, maintenance, and use of playgrounds. The EN 1176 standard consists of several parts, each addressing different aspects of playgrounds.
### EN 1176 Standard – Playground Equipment and Surfaces
#### Introduction
- The EN 1176 standard was developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN).
- The aim of the standard is to ensure the safety of children on playgrounds by specifying requirements for the design, installation, maintenance, and use of playground equipment.
#### Structure of the EN 1176 Standard
- **EN 1176-1: General Safety Requirements**
- Contains basic safety requirements for all types of playground equipment.
- **EN 1176-2: Swings**
- Specifies detailed requirements for swings, including construction, materials, and installation.
- **EN 1176-3: Slides**
- Describes requirements for various types of slides to ensure their safe use.
- **EN 1176-4: Cableways**
- Concerns cableway devices used on playgrounds.
- **EN 1176-5: Merry-go-rounds**
- Presents requirements for merry-go-rounds, considering their construction and safe use.
- **EN 1176-6: Training Equipment**
- Covers equipment used for exercises and physical activities for children.
- **EN 1176-7: Guidelines for Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Use**
- Contains recommendations for proper installation, regular inspections, maintenance, and use of playground equipment.
- **EN 1176-10: Additional Requirements for Fully Enclosed Play Structures**
- Concerns fully enclosed structures, such as tunnels and enclosed towers.
#### Key Safety Requirements
- **Materials and Construction**: Must be durable, injury-free, and adequately protected against corrosion.
- **Surfaces**: Should be smooth, without sharp edges, to prevent injuries.
- **Space Around Devices**: Must be sufficiently large to ensure safe use and accessibility.
- **Regular Inspections**: Regular checks of the technical condition of devices and their maintenance are necessary.
- **User Instructions**: Clear instructions and rules for using the devices should be available.
**Summary of Current Normative Documents for Playground Certification**
- PN-EN 1176-1+A1:2024-03 Playground Equipment and Surfaces -- Part 1: General Safety Requirements and Test Methods
- PN-EN 1176-2+AC:2020-01 Additional Detailed Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Swings
- PN-EN 1176-3:2017-12 Additional Detailed Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Merry-go-rounds
- PN-EN 1176-4+AC:2019-03 Additional Detailed Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Cableways
- PN-EN 1176-5:2020-03 Additional Detailed Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Merry-go-rounds
- PN-EN 1176-6+AC:2019-03 Additional Detailed Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Swinging Devices
- PN-EN 1176-7:2020-09 Guidelines for Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Operation
- PN-EN 1176-10:2024-02 Additional Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Completely Enclosed Play Equipment
- PN-EN 1176-11:2014-11 Additional Detailed Safety Requirements and Test Methods for Spatial Nets
- PN-EN 1177+A1:2024-05 Playground Surfaces Shock-Absorbing -- Methods for Determining Shock Absorption
- PN-EN 16630:2015-06 Permanently Installed Outdoor Gym Equipment -- Safety Requirements and Test Methods
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