Commissioning Playground Inspection and Surface Impact Testing

Harrow Green Playground

This inspection and report was completed for a developer that had constructed a new playground as part of a new subdivision in the Selwyn District. The project involved a detailed Level 3 playground inspection to ensure compliance with NZS 5828:2015 and surface impact testing of fall zones around all equipment to ensure compliance with EN 1177:2018.

The purpose of the commissioning inspection was to:
– Confirm equipment has been installed as per the requirements of NZS 5828, and the manufacturers instructions.
– Identify any entrapments
– Ensure compliant fall zones, free space, and Free Height of Fall
– Check all playground equipment, paying particular attention for equipment defects
– Identify equipment-specific compliance
– Check the wider site, environment, and ancillary facilities.

Project Benefit

Commissioning inspections give peace of mind that newly constructed playgrounds are safe and compliant, or evidence and recommendations to enable any areas of non-compliance to be effectively addressed.
Client organisation
DCM Urban
Play Spaces
Playgrounds
Performance/Play value assessments