The objective of this Standard is to minimize the risk of injury to playground users. It provides requirements for siting, designing and developing playgrounds, for the selection of appropriate equipment and other design elements, for product information requirements, instructions and operating procedures, and for the minimization of operational hazards. This Standard is intended for use by designers and installers of playground equipment, as well as the operators of playgrounds.

This Standard will apply from the date of publication.

This Standard has been designated Part 0 of the AS 4685 series of Standards as it deals with the development, installation, inspection, maintenance and operation of the playground. The other Parts of the series specify equipment requirements and test methods.

The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendices to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only intended for information and guidance

Originated in Australia as part of AS 2155-1978. Originated in New Zealand as part of NZS 5828.1:1986. Revised and redesignated in part as AS/NZS 4486.1:1997. Revised and redesignated as AS 4685.0:2017. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (March 2019).