BS EN 1176-2 specifies additional safety requirements for swings used by children. Where the main play function is not swinging, the relevant requirements in this standard may be used, as appropriate.
This standard will replace BS EN 1176-2:1998, which will be withdrawn on 31 May 2009.
Contents:
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 General
4.2 Ground clearance
4.3 Seat clearance for single point swing (Type 3)
4.4 Minimum clearance and lateral stability of swing seats with more than one point of suspension
4.5 Means of suspension
4.6 Impact attenuation of swing seats
4.7 Dynamic load for swing equipment
4.8 Structural integrity
4.9 Framework
4.10 Height of fall and impact area
4.11 Additional requirements for swings with several rotational axes (Type 2)
4.12 Additional requirements for single-point swings (Type 3)
4.13 Additional requirements for contact swings (Type 4)
5 Test reports
6 Marking
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for design and siting of swings
Annex B (normative) Determination of swing seat impact attenuation
Annex C (normative) Dynamic load test for suspension systems of swings