Play tower

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A play tower is a playground device . It usually consists of different modules, e.g. B. a stilt house with a roof , swing , climbing wall , climbing bridges , climbing ladder and slide .

Small model

description

The classic basic model of the play tower consists of four posts with a play platform with one or two levels. It usually has a roof made of PE film or wood. A ladder provides access to the platform. Most of the models of a basic tower can be expanded as required. Cultivation elements include balconies for the podium, a rocking mounting with one or two swing seats, climbing net in wooden frame, knotted rope, sandbox and wall bars .

safety

Play towers that are used in public areas and are tested in accordance with EN 1176 differ from those for private use, for which EN 71 is relevant. Thicker posts and chains instead of ropes are used to avoid the risk of injury . In addition, the construction of the play towers in the public area must be approved by a certification body . Another examination must take place every subsequent year.

equipment

There are special fall protection mats for the sensitive area at the slide outlet, the underground of the various climbing possibilities and the swing range of the swings. This protects the child's body in the event of a fall. Other accessories include flagpoles , flower boxes and various swing seats , for example .

See also

Individual evidence

  1. http://publikationen.dguv.de/dguv/pdf/10002/si-8017.pdf