Public Playgrounds - Post-installation inspection

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Post-installation inspection of public playgrounds

 

The owner or legal possessor of a public playground and recreation area (hereinafter - possessor) has an obligation to carry out a post-installation inspection after the installation of a new public playground and recreation area or equipment for games or other activities which can be performed only by an independent, competent inspector.

 

We offer services for the post installation inspection of both indoor and outdoor public playgrounds in accordance with EN 1176 standard series. The owner or legal possessor of a public playground and recreation area (hereinafter - possessor) has an obligation to carry out a post-installation inspection after the installation of a new public playground and recreation area or equipment for games or other activities which can be performed only by an independent, competent inspector. We offer our services for the post installation inspection of both indoor and outdoor public playgrounds in accordance with EN 1176 standard series.

 

During such inspection the following items are observed:

  • Test reports and other documents providing proof of compliance to the applicable standards, as well as user’s and installation manuals.
  • The equipment, play surface and other elements are installed according to technical drawings and installation manuals.
  • The equipment and surfacing are compliant with applicable standards and safety requirements.

 

 

Annual main inspection

 

This inspection has to be carried out at least once a year in order to determine the overall safety level of the playground. This is achieved by inspecting any changes done to the equipment as a result of repairs, wear or the environment and carrying out risk assessment based on deviations from the standard requirements and factoring in the probability and severity of possible injuries. 

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Ivars SilinsHead of Inspection department
Pulka street 3, Riga, LV-1007
Tel.: +371 26511552

Tel.: +371 24990980
inspekcija@tuv-nord.lv