Ensuring Safety, Compliance, and Peace of Mind
At NPGI, we deliver expert Annual Playground Inspections in accordance with EN 1176-1:2017 and EN 1176-7:2020, helping ensure that your playground equipment remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose all year round.
Whether you’re a local authority, school, housing developer, or commercial operator, an annual inspection is a crucial part of your duty of care.
What Is an Annual Inspection?
An Annual Main Inspection is a thorough, expert-led assessment of your playground equipment, surfacing, and surroundings. As defined in EN 1176-7, it goes beyond routine checks to:
Evaluate overall safety and compliance with EN 1176 standards.
Assess the structural integrity of all equipment, including signs of rot, corrosion, or wear.
Confirm the adequacy of impact attenuating surfacing (in line with EN 1177).
Identify unauthorised changes, repairs, or deterioration that may affect safety.
Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
Ensuring Safety, Compliance, and Peace of Mind
At NPGI, we deliver expert Annual Playground Inspections in accordance with EN 1176-1:2017 and EN 1176-7:2020, helping ensure that your playground equipment remains safe, compliant, and fit for purpose all year round.
Whether you’re a local authority, school, housing developer, or commercial operator, an annual inspection is a crucial part of your duty of care.
What Is an Annual Inspection?
An Annual Main Inspection is a thorough, expert-led assessment of your playground equipment, surfacing, and surroundings. As defined in EN 1176-7, it goes beyond routine checks to:
- Evaluate overall safety and compliance with EN 1176 standards.
- Assess the structural integrity of all equipment, including signs of rot, corrosion, or wear.
- Confirm the adequacy of impact attenuating surfacing (in line with EN 1177).
- Identify unauthorised changes, repairs, or deterioration that may affect safety.
- Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
This inspection is typically carried out once per year and is designed to complement routine and operational inspections.
Why Is It Important?
Playgrounds are subject to constant wear from weather, use, and time. An annual inspection:
- Protects users from hidden hazards.
- Reduces liability and helps you meet legal responsibilities.
- Provides documentation for insurance and risk management.
- Supports long-term asset maintenance and budget planning.
Conducted by Competent Inspectors
All our annual inspections are performed by competent, independent professionals with extensive knowledge of EN 1176 standards and practical experience in playground risk assessment.
Our team provides:
- A detailed written report with photographic evidence.
- A clear risk rating system for identified issues.
Professional guidance on repairs, maintenance, or decommissioning.
What We Inspect?
In line with EN 1176-7:2020 guidelines, our inspections include:
- All playground equipment (fixed and moving parts).
- Foundations, fixings, and connections.
- Surfacing condition and fall height compliance.
- Ancillary items such as benches, bins, gates, and fencing.
- Evidence of unauthorised repairs or modifications.
Trust NPGI with Your Playground Safety
As one of the UK’s leading playground inspection companies, NPGI brings a commitment to excellence, safety, and impartiality. With our inspections, you can be confident your play spaces are not only fun but also fundamentally safe
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