The
use of the IPEMA Certification Seal in Playworld
web site signifies that the manufacturer, Playworld,
has received written validation from the independent
laboratory that the products) associated with
the use of the seal conforms with the requirements
of ASTM F1487 (excluding sections 10 and 12.6.1).
A list of validated products may be found at IPEMA's
web site, www.ipema.org.
The American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM is the scientific and technical organization
chiefly responsible for developing standards
for testing different materials. In 1993 the
ASTM published Standard Consumer Safety Performance
Specifications for Playground Equipment for
Public Use, designated as F1487-93. The standard
was reprinted in 1995 and revised in 1998 with
the new designation F1487-98. It is this standard
that establishes minimum acceptable performance
specifications for everything from swings to
surfacing.
The Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
CPSC is an independent agency of the U.S. federal
government whose purpose is to inform the public
of risks associated with consumer products.
The CPSC's Handbook for Public Playground Safety
is the key reference tool for the playground
industry, including specifications for the use
of play equipment and recommendations concerning
age-related designs and play components.
The Canadian
Standards Association (CSA)
The CSA document A Guideline on Children's Play
Spaces and Equipment (standard CAN/CSA-Z614-98),
published in 1998, contains recommendations
on technical requirements and practices applicable
to design, manufacture/construction, installation,
maintenance, and inspection of children's play
equipment for use in public spaces.
The European
Norm EN1176 (EN)
Playworld Systems Inc., is committed to manufacturing
products that meet or exceed the New European
standards. Most Playworld System products have
been tested and certified by TUV to be in compliance
with the European Playground Equipment Standard
EN1176. For a complete list of TUV certified
products, call our Customer Service Department.
