An indoor playground is manufactured to EN 1176, the European safety standard for playground equipment; its part 10 covers fully enclosed play equipment, which is what a soft play structure is. EN 1177 covers impact-attenuating surfacing and EN 13219 covers trampolines. Every playground we deliver comes with a certificate of conformity with EN 1176.
The three standards at a glance
| Standard | What it covers | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| EN 1176 | Playground equipment: safety requirements and test methods | Structure, nets, slides, platforms and play features |
| EN 1177 | Impact-attenuating surfacing: how the fall height it can absorb is tested | The floor under and around the play equipment |
| EN 13219 | Trampolines: functional and safety requirements and test methods | Trampoline parks and trampoline zones |
The parts of EN 1176 that apply to an indoor playground
| Part | Content |
|---|---|
| EN 1176-1 | General safety requirements and test methods |
| EN 1176-3 | Slides |
| EN 1176-7 | Installation, inspection, maintenance and operation |
| EN 1176-10 | Fully enclosed play equipment: soft play and ball pit structures |
| EN 1176-11 | Spatial networks |
Part 1 always applies; the others depend on the features of the playground. Our technical department calculates every structure to EN 1176.
The documents we deliver with every playground
- Certificate of conformity with EN 1176.
- Technical safety report.
- User manual.
- A warranty of 2 to 4 years, depending on the quality level.
Keep them together with your inspection certificates: insurers and local authorities ask for an up-to-date inspection certificate.
The materials we use to meet the standard
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Structure | 48 mm steel tube to DIN 2240, AENOR certified, made in Spain |
| Connectors | Galvanised steel clamp connectors, TÜV tested |
| Nets | Nylon, 45 mm mesh, made in Spain and stitched to the tube with a double knot, not cable ties |
| Padding | 20 mm expanded polyethylene, plastic-coated, made in Spain |
| Play elements | 600 g PVC made in Spain, double stitching, 35 kg/m³ foam |
| Platforms | 19 mm boards (never less than 16 mm), PVC-covered |
| Balls | 75 mm, CE marked, TÜV certified, food-grade high-density polyethylene |
| Slides | Rotomoulded polyethylene and gelcoated fibreglass, made in Europe, TÜV |
| Flooring | EVA tiles or continuous tatami |
How often to inspect the playground under EN 1176-7
| Inspection | Indicative frequency | What is checked |
|---|---|---|
| Routine visual | Daily in heavily used playgrounds | Breakage, loose parts, dirt and foreign objects |
| Operational | Every 1 to 3 months | Operation, wear, connections, nets and padding |
| Annual main | Once a year | The overall level of safety of structure, equipment and flooring |
The exact frequency is set in the user manual of each playground. We carry out inspections with a certificate, including playgrounds by other manufacturers, and the first-year inspection is included from the Standard quality level on playgrounds made by Multiplay.
Trampoline parks: EN 13219
The trampolines in a trampoline park fall under EN 13219, and the play areas around them under EN 1176. We explain it on our trampoline park manufacturing page.
Frequently asked questions
What is EN 1176-10?
The part of the European playground equipment standard dedicated to fully enclosed play equipment, such as indoor soft play and ball pit structures.
What flooring does an indoor playground use?
EVA tiles or continuous tatami flooring, depending on the design.
Which documents do you deliver?
A certificate of conformity with EN 1176, a technical safety report, a user manual and a warranty of 2 to 4 years.
Do you inspect playgrounds by other brands?
Yes, and we issue a certificate listing the work done and any issues found.
