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Inspection of Playground Equipment Service

This page provides information regarding statutory testing of outdoor playground equipment.

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Inspection of Playground Equipment Service

 

BS EN 1176 (1998) recommends that all outdoor play equipment be inspected and maintained on a regular basis.  Such inspection and maintenance should be at 3 levels:

 

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·        Prior to use, or daily checks;

·        A visual recorded inspection once each term;

·        An annual inspection by an independent, competent contractor.

 

 

Property Services offers to arrange the annual inspection of all outdoor play equipment by a competent person in accordance with BS EN 1176 (1998) and BS EN 1177(1998).  A written report will be submitted to the school identifying any hazards or risks found with each item of play equipment together with note of any defects, omissions and failures to comply with safety regulations and remedial works required to make the equipment safe.

 

Out of hours emergency cover is not included as part of this service.