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BS 5696-3:1979

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Play equipment intended for permanent installation outdoors Code of practice for installation and maintenance

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-12-1998

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1979

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
Code
Section one. General
1. Scope
2. References
Section two. Site
3. Siting and layout
4. Site preparation
Section three. Installation
5. Foundations for equipment
6. Assembly and erection
7. Site checking
8. Recommendations for specific apparatus
Section four. Maintenance
9. Inspection
10. Maintenance
11. Security
Figure
1. Plan showing suggested arrangement of swing barriers
    and area to be covered by impact absorbing surface

Gives recommendations for the installation and maintenance of outdoor play equipment intended for public use. Includes guidance on siting and layout.

Committee
SW/65
DevelopmentNote
THIS STANDARD, OR A REVISION OR NEW EDITION OF THIS STANDARD, IS BEING CONSIDERED UNDER THE APPROVAL OF SAFETY STANDARDS REGULATIONS 1987
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

BS PAS 018(1996) : 1996 SPECIFICATION FOR CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
BS 5696-2:1986 Play equipment intended for permanent installation outdoors Specification for construction and performance
BS 7188(1998) : 1998 IMPACT ABSORBING PLAYGROUND SURFACING - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS
BS 5696-1:1997 Play equipment intended for permanent installation outdoors General safety requirements and test methods
BS 7370-2:1994 Grounds maintenance Recommendations for the maintenance of hard areas (excluding sports surfaces)

BS 5696-2:1986 Play equipment intended for permanent installation outdoors Specification for construction and performance
BS 5696-1:1986 Play equipment intended for permanent installation outdoors Methods of test

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