ASTM International Re-approves Standard for Soft Contained Play Equipment

ASTM 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.

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