BS EN 1176-3 specifies additional safety requirements for slides intended use by children. The aim is to provide protection to children against possible hazards during use. Where the main play function is not sliding, the relevant requirements in this standard may be used, as appropriate.
BS EN 1176-3 is not applicable to waterslides, rollerways or slide installations where auxiliary equipment such as mats or sledges are used. It is also not applicable for inclined surfaces which do not contain and guide children e.g. banister rails.
Contents:
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Access
4.3 Starting section
4.4 Sliding section
4.5 Run-out section
4.6 Surface of the slide
4.7 Free space
4.8 Impact area
4.9 Tunnel and mixed tunnel slides
5 Test reports
6 Marking
Annex A (informative) A–deviations
Bibliography