Proposes general requirements for surfacing to be used in children's playgrounds, and specific requirements for areas where impact attenuation is necessary. It suggests the factors that should be considered when selecting a playground surface and gives a method of test by which the impact attenuation can be determined. This test gives a critical full height for a surface that represents the upper limit of its effectiveness in reducing head injury when using playground equipment that conforms to the draft Standards for playground equipment. It is based on prEN 1177:1993, Playground surfacing - Specifications, requirements and test methods. Proposed as a Joint Australian/New Zealand Standard.

Revision of AS 1924.1-1981 (in part), AS 1924.2-1981 (in part) and. AS 2155-1982 (in part)). (Supersedes DR 91167