IS 15886:2009 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for safety requirements for playground equipment. This standard specifies general safety requirements for public playground equipment and surfacing. It aims to protect children from hazards during play by defining criteria for materials, structural integrity, and protection against entrapment, falls, and other injuries.
Specifies safety requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of playground equipment.
BIM-relevant code. See the BIM Hub for ISO 19650, IFC, and LOD/LOIN frameworks used alongside it.
| Parameter | IS Value | International | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum fall height requiring impact-attenuating surfacing | 600 mm | 600 mm | EN 1176-1:2017 |
| Minimum clearance between adjacent swing seats | Minimum 600 mm | Calculated based on swing height: 0.20 * H + 200 mm (where H is distance from pivot to seat surface) | EN 1176-2:2017 |
| Minimum internal diameter for short tunnels (≤ 1000 mm) | 400 mm | 400 mm (for tunnels where exit is always visible), but 750 mm for longer or non-straight tunnels | EN 1176-1:2017 |
| Minimum falling space around carousels/roundabouts | 2000 mm from periphery | 2000 mm from periphery, with additional requirement that the surfacing in this zone must have a Critical Fall Height of at least 1000 mm | EN 1176-5:2019 |
| Test for openings in barriers (preventing torso pass-through) | Openings must not permit passage of 89 mm diameter probe. | Openings must not allow a 3.5" x 6.2" (89 mm x 157 mm) torso template to pass through, unless they are also large enough to pass a 9.0" (229 mm) head template. | ASTM F1487-21 |
| Acceptable gap size to prevent finger entrapment | Gaps shall not be between 8 mm and 25 mm. | Gaps shall not be between 8 mm and 25 mm in a reachable zone where forced movement could occur. | EN 1176-1:2017 |
| Minimum height of guardrails on platforms | 600 mm to 850 mm | 600 mm to 850 mm (for platforms up to 2000 mm FHF) | EN 1176-1:2017 |