BS 8409:2009 pdf free download – Fully enclosed play facilities – Code of practice.
4.3 Choosing a supplier
When choosing a supplier the play provider should establish that the supplier is able to:
a) provide product information and assistance;
NOTE 1 This can consist of in formation and instructions on installation procedures, post-installation procedures including inspection, maintenance, servicing, special disposal, etc.
b) demonstrate a quality control system for design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and repair;
c) offer an independent post-installation inspection service, to be carried out before the facility is first open for public use;
d) provide documented confirmation that the play equipment has been installed in accordance both with relevant standards and manufacturer’s instructions;
e) provide an after-sales inspection, repair and maintenance service, including an emergency response and a warranty covering defects in design, manufacture and installation;
f) demonstrate that they are covered by appropriate and adequate professional and product indemnity insurance;
g) take new clients to existing facilities and/or provide a list of reference sites.
NOTE 2 The Indoor Play Section of the Association of Play Industries (the nationally recognized trade association for the industry) can supply a list of approved members. (See Annex A for their contact details.)
5 Design and layout
5.1 Design and layout of building housing the play equipment
5.1.1 Fully enclosed play equipment design and layout checklist
COMMENTARY ON 5.1.1
Many problems can be avoided in any kind of fully enclosed play equipment if it is carefully designed. Well-designed fully enclosed play equipment requires careful and thorough planning of layout related to the system of management and age/capability of intended use. Certain aspects of the design are dependent on the particular management and supervision of each individual facility.
The following should be incorporated into the design and layout of the building.
NOTE Attention is drawn to local Fire Safety Regulations.
a) Measures should be taken to prevent access to roofs and void spaces and tampering with lights, electrical fittings, heat sources, ventilation, ceilings and other structural features and fixings.
b) Where furniture is provided adjacent to the playing area and/or barriers, it should not be closer than 1 m and there should be a clear passageway to the fire exits. Tables and chairs should be stable, with rounded or protected corners and chamfered edges.
c) Any other feature or equipment accessible to the users within the fully enclosed play facility should not present a significant risk, e.g. electrical wiring, loose ceiling panels, hard or sharp projections should all be made safe.
d) If the fully enclosed play equipment entry/exit point leads directly into a restaurant/bar, traffic way or similar area, a slow exit should be provided.
e) The design of the fully enclosed play equipment should incorporate a means of securely locking or restricting access to the facility when not in use.
5.1.2 Doors
Doors should be provided with accessible height vision panels (see 5.1.7) and where appropriate with door closers with light action springs or powered opening devices. Doorways should not open into traffic areas or into areas of the play space where they could present a hazard.
NOTE 1 BS 8300 recommends the maximum pressures for doors to be useable by disabled people and others, and the alternative systems where heavier springs are used.