WDC Playground Audit V2

• Document No.

• Waikato District Council Playground Audit

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

Site Condition

• Is the playground clean and maintained including being free of moss/lichen buildup?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are walking surfaces free of debris and trip hazards, not slippery and structurally sound?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the playground free of weeds or vegetation growth?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the playground free of rubbish including broken glass?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Play Structures

• Are moving parts clean, lubricated, not distorted, safe and functional with less than 30% wear on all components?<br>(includes shackles, chain links, bolts, pins, hinges, S hooks closed, bearings, swing seats)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all components capable of free movement, rubber casings complete, rivots and swing plates complete?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check for soundness of weld joints

• Are bolts and connectors fit for intended purpose free from distortion with less than 30% wear?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all ropes, wires and nets free of excessive warping?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all static components free of missing parts, stable, secure and free from distortion. No corrosion/rot and/or movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all sharp edges or projections safe ? ( All end sections, bolt heads to be rounded, recessed, capped or covered with protective caps)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Surfacing

• Is loose fill under-surfacing safe, clean and functional with even level surface, adequate depth > 300mm, drained, free of foreign matter, kept loose?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are wet poor or tilessafe clean and functional? (Ensure safe walking, non slip)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A