This European Standard specifies a method for determining the impact attenuation of playground surfacing. It defines a "Critical Fall Height" (see 3.2) for surfacing, which represents the upper limit of its effectiveness in reducing head injury when using playground equipment conforming to EN 1176. The test methods described in the European Standard are applicable for tests carried out in a laboratory and for tests on site.
EN 1177:2008 history
2023EN 1177:2018+A1:2023 Impact attenuating playground surfacing - Methods of test for determination of impact attenuation
1970EN 1177:2018+AC:2019 Impact attenuating playground surfacing - Methods of test for determination of impact attenuation
2018EN 1177:2018 Impact attenuating playground surfacing - Methods of test for determination of impact attenuation
2008EN 1177:2008 Impact attenuating playground surfacing - Determination of critical fall height
1997EN 1177:1997 Impact Absorbing Playground Surfacing - Safety Requirements and Test Methods