BS 7188(1998) : 1998

Superseded

IMPACT ABSORBING PLAYGROUND SURFACING - PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

08-11-2020

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1998

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Resistance to abrasive wear
5 Slip resistance
6 Resistance to indentation
7 Ease of ignition
8 Tensile properties
Annex A (informative) - Assessment of the retention of
impact attenuating properties
Bibliography

Defines performance requirements for impact absorbing playground surfacing and describes the relevant methods of test.

Committee	SW/65
DevelopmentNote	To be read in conjunction with BS EN 1177. Together with BS EN 1177, it supersedes BS 7188(1989) Supersedes 00/714513 DC and 98/702935 DC. (01/2003) 1998 Edition Re-Issued in September 2009 & incorporates AMD 2 2009. (10/2009) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2010. (12/2009)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	18
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded

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