Post-Installation Inspections

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Introduction

A RoSPA post-installation inspection helps to ensure that the playground meets modern standards and has been correctly installed. Underground work and some other aspects requiring dismantling or destructive testing are not assessed.

In some circumstances a Certificate of Good Practice is available.

Report

A full, written report, including photographs, will be provided. The report will also cover the quality of the installation and equipment finish. RoSPA archive their reports for 21 years.

Site inspection on completion

Check orientation
Check Minimum Space requirements
Check traffic flows
Check general design safety
Assess general finish and work standards
Give recommendations on inspection and maintenance

Ancillary items

Check all ancillary items for:

condition
installation
suitability (e.g. Standard compliance where relevant)
safety

Equipment

Check for:

compliance with agreed Standard (EN1176)
correct installation
any missing, damaged or inappropriate parts
general safety

Surfacing

Check for:

Correct areas
Correct depth for the fall height involved
Correct installation

Risk assessment

Undertake a risk assessment for risks to users as required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations and give recommendations for any additional action and special maintenance requirements

Disability Assessment

A very basic assessment of accessibility as required by the Disability Discrimination Act is supplied with the report.

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