Playing is indispensable for the intellectual, social, motoric and emotional development of children. Playground equipment and other recreational objects can therefore be found everywhere in our living environment. Indoor and outdoor playgrounds, amusement parks, schoolyards, swimming pools and sports grounds are just a few examples. Children can only enjoy the beneficial effects of play if it can take place in a safe environment.
In The Netherlands, all playground equipment that is not intended for private use needs to be inspected in compliance with the Commodities Act on Attractions and Playground Equipment (Warenwetbesluit Attractie- en Speeltoestellen). MME Group has been appointed by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to inspect and certify playground equipment according to the applicable standards.
Quite literally, supporting A Longer Life starts with creating a safe playing environment for the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society.
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According to the Dutch law, playground equiment is any equipment or installation that is meant for entertainment or recreation that exclusively uses gravity and/or human muscle power. This includes swings, slides, seesaws, carousels, cableways, water slides, inflatable play equipment, skate parks, etc.
All playground equipment that was in use before 26 March 1997 (water slides before 21 April 2000) doesn't have to be certified by an appointed inspection body. The equipment has to be safe for use nonetheless. This can be determined through an inspection.
Playground equipment that was produced and / or put in operation after these dates must be certified for compliance with the Dutch Commodities Act on Attractions and Playground Equipment (Warenwetbesluit Attractie- en Speeltoestellen) by an appointed inspection body such as MME Group.
If you as an owner have the certificate of approval that was provided by the manufacturer or supplier, you partly comply with the Dutch law. In addition, the equipment has to be installed according to the manual and inspections have to be carried out. You should keep and up-to-date- logbook with information about inspections and maintenance. MME Group can take care of the operational and yearly inspections for you.
