Playground Surface Impact Testing

Xyst was engaged to undertake an independent audit of a replacement synthetic playground surface at the Queenstown Primary School in accordance with EN 1177:2018 and NZS 5828:2015.

Our Level 3 inspector conducted surface impact testing using our Triax surface impact tester, and cross referenced the Free Heights of Fall (FHoF) with the impact testing results. Compliance and impact testing data was then assessed ensuring a suitable critical fall height was provided, and that any drops at the FHoF had a compliant Head Injury Criterion, GMax, and impact duration.

A short report was then provided to Queenstown Primary School with recommended actions.

Project Benefit

The independent audit that the impact testing provided enabled the client and supplier to establish the quality of the playground surface within the warranty period.
Client organisation
Queenstown Primary School
Play Spaces
Performance/Play value assessments
Playgrounds