More about EN71-8 and Playground Equipment
I mentioned a bit about the new EU regulations that affect playground equipment and other outdoor toys. What I never mentioned was the direct effect that it has on the products within Garden Playground Equipment.
Under the new regulations any opening coming off a platform must 'have a use'. In other words the opening must be for a slide, bridge, etc. Currently we sell forts and climbing frames either with or without a slide. Under the new regulations we would not be able to sell these products as we currently do. They must be sold with a slide, or something to provide 'a use' for the opening. Therefore, a new product will be introduced which is the Full Side Kit, which fills the open side.
So, to meet our legal obligations we need to ensure that any open sided products (forts, climbing frames) are purchased with something to fill the gap. If you are not purchasing a slide or bridge etc. to fill the gap then the Full Side Kit which will need to be purchased. This will sell for £30.
Not all products are affected by this ruling but those that are will be clearly indicated.
Under the new regulations any opening coming off a platform must 'have a use'. In other words the opening must be for a slide, bridge, etc. Currently we sell forts and climbing frames either with or without a slide. Under the new regulations we would not be able to sell these products as we currently do. They must be sold with a slide, or something to provide 'a use' for the opening. Therefore, a new product will be introduced which is the Full Side Kit, which fills the open side.
So, to meet our legal obligations we need to ensure that any open sided products (forts, climbing frames) are purchased with something to fill the gap. If you are not purchasing a slide or bridge etc. to fill the gap then the Full Side Kit which will need to be purchased. This will sell for £30.
Not all products are affected by this ruling but those that are will be clearly indicated.
