What is BS EN 14960-3 about?
BS EN 14960-3 discusses inflatable play equipment. BS EN 14960-3 specifies additional safety requirements for snappies for which the primary activities are climbing and sliding. BS EN 14960-3 sets measures to address risks and to minimize accidents to users for those involved in the design, manufacture, and supply of inflatable play equipment.
BS EN 14960-3 specifies information to be supplied with the equipment. The requirements have been laid down bearing in mind the risk factor based on available data.
BS EN 14960-3 specifies requirements to protect a child from hazards that he or she might be unable to foresee when using the equipment as intended, or in a manner that can be anticipated.
Note1: BS EN 14960-3 is applicable to inflatable play equipment intended for use by children fourteen years and under, both individually and collectively.
Note2: EN 14960 is not applicable to inflatable water-borne play and leisure equipment, domestic inflatable toys, air-supported buildings, inflatables used solely for protection, inflatables used for rescue, or other types of inflatable toys where the primary activity is not bouncing or sliding.
Who is BS EN 14960-3 for?
BS EN 14960-3 on inflatable play equipment- snappies is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of inflatable play equipment
- Snappies designers
- End users
Why should you use BS EN 14960-3?
Play is the means by which children discover and understand the world in which they live and is an essential element in a child’s physical and mental growth. It is important for children’s rounded development that, through play, they arrive at an understanding of danger, which provides a basis for assessing safety in a variety of situations. The balance between challenge and safety is an important consideration.
The inflatable play equipment referred to in BS EN 14960-3 provides various levels of challenge and excitement. BS EN 14960-3 aims to minimize the level of risk and the possibility of serious injury while allowing children to enjoy themselves when playing in snappies.
BS EN 14960-3 sets measures to address risks and to minimize accidents to users for those involved in the design, manufacture, and supply of inflatable play equipment.
Snappies designed for primary activities are climbing and sliding. BS EN 14960-3 helps to prevent injuries by providing safety requirements.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 14960-3:2020 supersedes BS EN 14960:2013, which is withdrawn.
