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Australian Standards for Playgrounds
The Australian Standards for Playgrounds have been developed to provide guidelines for the design, installation, maintenance and operation of playgrounds. They are not intended to provide totally risk free environments.
Australian Standards are a minimum benchmark. They are not mandatory unless referenced in legislation or regulation.
The Australian Standards for Playgrounds should be consulted by anyone planning, designing, building or maintaining a playground.
Australian Standards are a minimum benchmark. They are not mandatory unless referenced in legislation or regulation.
The Australian Standards for Playgrounds should be consulted by anyone planning, designing, building or maintaining a playground.
AS 4685:2004 (Parts 1 to 6)
AS 4685:2004 (Part 1 to 6) sets out the general and specific requirements for playground equipment in six parts
- AS 4685.1: 2004 Pt 1 General safety requirements and test methods
- AS 4685.2: 2004 Pt 2 Particular safety requirements and test methods for swings
- AS 4685.3: 2004 Pt 3 Particular safety requirements and test methods for slides
- AS 4685.4: 2004 Pt 4 Particular safety requirements and test methods for runways
- AS 4685.5: 2004 Pt 5 Particular safety requirements and test methods for carousels
- AS 4685.6: 2004 Pt 6 Particular safety requirements and test methods for rocking equipment
* The above AS 4685 series of Standards supersedes AS 1924 Parts 1 and 2: 1981
AS/NZS 4422: 1996
Playground Surfacing - Specifications, Requirements & Test Methods
AS/NZS 4486.1: 1997
Playgrounds and Playground Equipment - Part 1: Development, Installation, Inspection, Maintenance and Operation
AS 2155: 1982
Playgrounds: Guide to Siting and to Installation and Maintenance of Equipment
AS 2555: 1982
Supervised Adventure Playgrounds - Guide to Establishment and Administration
AS 1428.3: 1992
Design for Access and Mobility - Requirements for Children and Adolescents with Physical Disabilities
AS 1924, Parts 1 and 2: 1981 - Superseded
Playground Equipment for Parks, Schools and Domestic Use
- Playground equipment manufactured and installed according to AS 1924, Parts 1 and 2: 1981 shall remain compliant with AS 1924: 1981. When parts of existing equipment are replaced, the item will need to meet compliance with AS 4685: 2004.
AS 4989: 2006
Trampolines - Safety Aspects
For more information:
- A complete list of the Australian Standards for Playgrounds can be found and purchased at www.saiglobal.com/shop/Script/search.asp
- For assistance with interpretation and use of the AustralianStandards for Playground contact the Kidsafe WA Playground Advisory Service.
