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ToysASTM International has re-approved ASTM F1918 — 12(2017) Standard Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained Play Equipment.
This standard specifies safety and performance standards for soft contained play equipment. This standard outlines the following:
- Scope
- Referenced Documents
- Terminology
- General Requirements
- Materials and Manufacture
- Performance Requirements
- Requirements for Access/Egress
- Equipment
- Areas Outside Equipment
- Structural Integrity
- Maintenance
- Fire Safety
- Evacuation
- Figures
Soft contained play equipment — a play structure made up of one or more components where the user enters a fully enclosed play environment that utilizes pliable material(s) (for example, plastic, netting, or fabric).
The standard was released on October 11, 2017.