Information

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

  • Client

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

Version

  • Author - D Gilchrist
    Authorised by - D Gilchrist
    Date - 29th May 2017
    Version - 6
    Review Date - May 2018

1 - Siting and Access

  • 1.1 - Are Access Barriers undamaged and securely fixed

  • 1.2 - Warning signs present?

  • 1.3 - Pathway surface in good repair and free from obstruction. Are they suitable for wheelchair access?

  • 1.4 - Planting cut back from play area and access routes?

  • 1.5 - Litter free?

  • 1.6 - Glass Free?

  • 1.7 - Graffiti free?

  • 1.8 - Dog fouling removed?

  • 1.9 - Litter bins emptied?

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2 - Ancillary Items

  • 2.1 - Gates open and close properly? (Not faster than 5 seconds, no gap either side of gate less than 12mm, are closing mechanisms in good condition)

  • 2.2 - Vehicle Access gate locked?

  • 2.3 - Fences complete and undamaged with no protrusions?

  • 2.4 - Dog grids securely fixed?

  • 2.5 - Dog grids clear and clean underneath?

  • 2.6 - Signs securely fixed?

  • 2.7 - Signs clean and legible?

  • 2.8 - Seats securely fixed?

  • 2.9 - Seats complete and undamaged?

  • 2.10 - Litter bins securely fixed?

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3.0 - Surfacing

  • 3.1 - Tarmac in good condition?

  • 3.2 - Paving slabs set and level?

  • 3.3 - Is the grass in good condition?

  • 3.4 - Are there any potholes in the grass?

  • Type of safety surfacing

  • 3.5 - Is the wet pour surface in good condition?

  • 3.6 - Are there holes or cracks in the wet pour?

  • 3.7 - Are the safety tiles level?

  • 3.8 - Are the safety tiles securely fixed?

  • 3.9 - Is there adequate depth of Sand/Bark?

  • 3.10 - Is the Sand/Bark free from foreign objects?

  • 3.11 - Is the Sand/Bark evenly spread under play equipment?

  • 3.12 - Are retaining edges for Sand/Bark secure and level?

  • 3.13 - Is the surface free draining?

  • 3.14 - Is the surface free from protrusions and trip hazards?

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4.0 - Swings

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 4.1 - Are swings free from corrosion?

  • 4.2 - Are supports secure?

  • 4.3 - Are nuts and bolts secure?

  • 4.4 - Does the swing move clearly?

  • 4.5 - Do anti-wrap devices work?

  • 4.6 - Are the chains intact with less than 40% wear?

  • 4.7 - Are chain connectors secure?

  • 4.8 - Are seat connections tight (ensure underneath as well) ?

  • 4.9 - Are the seats undamaged with no exposed metal or hard plastic?

  • 4.10 - Is the centre bar secure on cradle seats?

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5.0 - Slides

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 5.1 - Are supports secure?

  • 5.2 - Is the slide free from corrosion?

  • 5.3 - Are steps secure?

  • 5.4 - Are hand rails secure?

  • 5.5 - Are platform guards and barriers secure and complete?

  • 5.6 - Is the chute securely fixed?

  • 5.7 - Is the chute clear of obstructions?

  • 5.8 - Are the sides and base smooth?

  • 5.9 - Is the slide clean?

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6.0 - Rotating Items

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 6.1 - Are supports secure?

  • 6.2 - Are internal supports secure?

  • 6.3 - Is the platform level in use?

  • 6.4 - Does it rotate freely (no noise)?

  • 6.5 - Is the underside free from protrusions and obstructions?

  • 6.6 - Are hand grips secure?

  • 6.7 - Are seats secure?

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7.0 - Rocking Items

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 7.1 - Are supports secure?

  • 7.2 - Are supports free from corrosion?

  • 7.3 - Are all nuts and bolts secure?

  • 7.4 - Does the item move smoothly?

  • 7.5 - Are handles secure.

  • 7.6 - Are footrests secure?

  • 7.7 - Are seats secure?

  • 7.8 - Is the spring in good condition?

  • 7.9 - Is the spring securely fixed?

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8.0 - Climbing and Agility Items

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 8.1 - Are supports secure?

  • 8.2 - Are supports free from corrosion?

  • 8.3 - Are all nuts and bolts secure?

  • 8.4 - Is it free from protrusions?

  • 8.5 - Are all bars secure?

  • 8.6 - Are all parts securely fixed?

  • 8.7 - Tube ends filled?

  • 8.8 - Ropes and chains in good condition?

  • 8.10 - Are chain covers in good condition?

  • 8.9 - Do ropes not form a loop and ropes on ramps not pass beyond the side.

  • 8.11 - Are chains and ropes securely fixed?

  • 8.12 - Are chains and ropes free from excessive wear?

  • 8.13 - Are all overhead bars present?

  • 8.14 - Are all overhead bars secure?

  • 8.15 - Are all overhead bars non-rotating?

  • 8.16 - Are all overhead rings the same distance apart?

  • 8.17 - Are all overhead rings the same height?

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9.0 - Multi-play Items

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 9.1 - Are swings free from corrosion?

  • 9.2 - Are supports secure?

  • 9.3 - Are nuts and bolts secure?

  • 9.4 - Is it free from protrusions especially underneath?

  • 9.5 - Is everything unbroken?

  • 9.6 - Are all bars or other parts secure?

  • 9.7 - Are all bars free from wear?

  • 9.8 - Are all ropes in good condition?

  • 9.9 - Are all ropes in good condition?

  • 9.10 - Are all ropes firmly attached?

  • 9.11 - Are chains in good condition?

  • 9.12 - Are nets uncut?

  • 9.13 - Are nets free from excessive wear?

  • 9.14 - Are all platforms securely fixed?

  • 9.15 - Are all steps/ladders/ramps in good condition?

  • 9.16 - Are hand/guard rails in good condition and secure ?

  • 9.17 - Are barriers in good condition and secure?

  • 9.18 - Is any internal surfacing in good condition?

  • 9.19 - Is the slide free from corrosion?

  • 9.20 - Is the chute securely fixed?

  • 9.21 - Is the chute clear of obstructions?

  • 9.22 - Are the sides and base smooth?

  • 9.22 - Is the slide clean?

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10.0 - Aerial Runways and Track Items

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 10.1 - Are all supports present, secure and free from decay (check ground level)?

  • 10.2 - Are supports secure in the ground and take off platforms in good condition?

  • 10.4 - Is the seat securely fixed with the chain in good condition?

  • 10.3 - Is the cable in good condition and securely fixed at each end?

  • 10.7 - If it is a trackway, is it free from rust and are joints level?

  • 10.5 - Does the trolley move easily and noiselessly and guards intact?

  • 10.6 - If hand grips are present are they in good condition?

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11.0 - Balance Beams, Stepping Logs and Play Houses

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 11.1 - Are all supports present, secure and free from decay (check ground level)?

  • 11.2 - Do all top surfaces have non slip top?

  • 11.3 - Are all nuts and bolts secure with no protruding threads?

  • 11.4 - Are all chains and ropes secure and free from excessive wear?

  • 11.5 - Are there no finger entrapments?

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12.0 - Multi Use Games Area

  • Is this style of equipment on site? (if the answer is no move to next section)

  • 12.1 - Are the goals/nets in good condition and undamaged?

  • 12.6 Are surrounding grass areas in good condition?

  • 12.2 - Are all fences/barriers in good condition?

  • 12.3 - Are all nuts and bolts secure without any projecting thread?

  • 12.4 - Is the surface in good condition and free from rubbish?

  • 12.5 - Is the surface level with surrounding ground and not causing trip hazards?

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Sign Off

  • Further correspondence with Contractor

  • Contractors Observations

  • Report Summary

  • Name of Inspector

  • Company Position

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