[rank_math_breadcrumb]

Most Trusted Test and Inspect Service

When it comes to playscapes, the number one priority of every builder should be child safety. Safe play should be incorporated as a quality in everything from material selection to equipment implementation and hardscape development.

Surface Pro Group offers a wide range of testing and inspection services. Our inspection standards meet with the recent changes to the Standards Australia guidelines for playground equipment and surfaces (AS4422 and AS4685).

To learn more about how we can help you ensure child safety, call us on 1300 521 612.

What types of safety testing are offered?

At Surface Pro Group, we can provide independent test and inspection programs tailored to your needs to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Australian Standards.

Using the Triax 2015 surface impact attenuation equipment, we offer on site and laboratory drop testing of all soft fall mediums and can provide operational, quarterly, and Annual Comprehensive Playground inspections undertaken by a level 3 playground inspector

For onsite drop testing, we use the Triax 2015, the latest evolution of playground impact test systems which is fully compliant with the Australian standards for testing shock (G) and head injury criteria (HIC).

  • AS-4422 Compliance drop testing – the Standards Australia specifications, requirements, and testing methods for playground surfaces
  • AS-4685 Compliance drop testing – the Standards Australia testing for playground equipment and surfaces
  • Softfall impact attenuation testing
  • Wet Pour Rubber attenuation testing
  • Laboratory testing of Materials
  • Risk assessment
  • Comprehensive playground inspections
  • Level 3 Playground inspectors
  • Fixed price service agreements
  • Fast and efficient service
  • Electronic reporting

Long term and fixed price service agreements provide clients with peace of mind that the areas are tested cost effectively and in accordance with the required frequency and relevant standards.

How much does playscape inspection cost in Brisbane?

Most test and inspect services work off of a set of guidelines based on the Playground Safety Standards in Australia. Before you choose an agency to provide you with test and inspect services, be sure they are working with the latest set of standards.

An audit based on these standards should include all items used within the playground zone as well as materials and landscapes that are nearby and/or that could cause a hazard to children. Most inspection fees are based on the size of the playscape itself and will vary depending on how long it takes for the inspector to run through their checklist thoroughly for the playscape in question.

Keep in mind that national guidelines indicate that playscapes should be inspected on an annual basis, making this a recurring cost for playscape owners and operators. The best way to understand how much your test and inspect will cost is to request a quote from a licensed inspector.

What is included in a test and inspect?

When it comes to child safety, there’s no such thing as overdoing it. That’s why the best test and inspect providers will work off of the Australian Standards checklists to help guide their robust review of your playscape. To that end, categories that are typically reviewed include, but are not limited to:

  • AS 4685.1:2021 General equipment/combination units
  • AS 4685.2:2021 Swings
  • AS 4685.3:2021 Slides
  • AS 4685.4:2021 Cableways
  • AS 4685.5:2021 Carousels
  • AS 4685.6:2021 Rocking equipment
  • AS 4685.11:2014 Spatial networks
  • AS-4422 Compliance drop testing
  • AS-4685 Compliance drop testing

These are all meant to ensure that play equipment is safely installed and that soft fall surfaces are fully compliant when it comes to levels of protection. This covers a range of materials such as bark or mulch, sand and loose fill, synthetic turf, rubber mats, and wet pour rubber.

Drop testing to ensure testing to Australian Safety Standards

Turn to Surface Pro Group for your test and inspect needs

Safety is at the forefront when it comes to the playscapes and testing provided by the team at Surface Pro Group. We have over 50 years of combined experience in the field and place safety as a top priority for everyone from our builders and installers to the children who use our playscapes.

Every initiative is overseen by a dedicated project manager, who will provide you with a quote for services, coordinate your own test and inspect visit, and help communicate the results in a timely manner.

To have our team service and test your playscape, call us on 1300 5210 612 or request a quote online today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Test & Inspect Service in Brisbane & Gold Coast

While they are not mandatory, they remain the gold standard when it comes to ensuring the safety of children using playscapes throughout Australia. The Standards are designed to incorporate best practices for design, safety, care, and maintenance and can help reduce liabilities when it comes to child safety.

Once we complete a test and inspect, we provide a complete report outlining the risk assessment rating in line with a risk matrix as well as reporting the identified compliance issues and providing recommendations to rectify the items. Everything is explained in clear terms along with solutions to any found issues to help make the playscape as safe as possible, as soon as possible.

When using a playscape with structures of varying heights, children are more at risk to fall. When this happens, we want them to fall on a soft fall surface that adequately softens their impact and reduces their risk of injury. A drop impact test is designed to measure the impact and depth of the surface you have below your playscape and provide a pass/fail rating that will indicate the level of safety for that surface. After all, 70% of playground injuries are the result of a fall to the playground surface.

While you might not have made any changes to the surface under your playscape, it’s recommended that you have a drop impact test performed annually. This is because surfaces can degrade over time as well as change with the seasons, levels of use, and maintenance. Performing regular drop impact tests can help children remain safe when playing on elevated equipment.

While individuals can go for playground inspection training to receive a statement of competency when it comes to the Australian standards, few pursue this route. It is not advisable to try to test or inspect your own playscape without the proper credentials. Instead, you can turn to a licensed, insured, and professional team to do this for you without bias to ensure the safety of the children who use your playscape.

Major brand suppliers

Why Choose Us

Fast

We can typically be at your home within three working days, and residential quotes are sent out within 24 hours of our site visit. We deliver projects with on-time completion, weather permitting.

Experience

With over 50 combined years of experience laying synthetic turf and soft fall rubber, our attention to detail is second to none. What’s more, our manager, Ryan, is a civil engineer with extensive experience in correct protocols for concreting, drainage, and compliance requirements.

Warranty

Most synthetic turf brands offer seven-year warranties on their products. Our experts will talk you through the specific warranty for the products you choose.

Quality

We only use the highest quality turf and rubber products while the competition continues to cut costs with inferior synthetic turf brands.

Services

It all starts with your dedicated project manager who helps organise your project and answer any questions you have along the way. They also help coordinate our installation team so you receive professional service and a high-quality completed job.

Value

We provide a high-quality product along with expert installation so your project will look fantastic for many years to come. Doing the job right the first time means you aren’t needing to replace inferior products repeatedly.

Our Accreditations

Trusted by:

Request Fast Free Quote Today!

FREE QUOTE Bottom

"*" indicates required fields

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.