Applied Play Design using Melcourt Products
Designing out the problems

• The following examples illustrate the most common design and product application problems that we encounter.
• With correct design detail and on-site application, these faults are easily overcome.

Problem:

 Poor LIAS Quality.

Solution:

Correct product selection and description in Tender documents. Refer to Melcourt's FREE Product Selection and Text Service Don't buy soley on price. Use Checklist for Loose Impact Absorbing Surface (LIAS) Quotation Comparison Inadequate checks used when approving the product. Use Checklist for Play Product Sample Approval

Problem:

 Insufficient LIAS depth.

Solution:

Refer to Correct Installation and On-site Aftercare and carefully follow the instructions in all the sections

Problem:

 Inappropriate product application.

Solution:

LIAS surfaces are not particularly well suited as an impact absorbing surface for areas immediately under or adjacent to moving equipment such as swings, roundabouts or around the exit points of slides. If synthetic surfaces are not acceptable at such locations, the depth of the chosen LIAS should be increased. For some items such as cable runways, LIAS may be more suitable than rubber surfaces. Refer to Installations with moving equipment

Problem:

 Insufficent extent of surfacing around play equipment.

Solution:

The extent of surfacing to achieve compliance with the European Standard is set out in EN1177 Refer to Correct Installation and On-site Aftercare and How Far from the Play Equipment Should the Surfacing Extend

Problem:

 Poor LIAS maintenance.

Solution:

Refer to Correct Installation and On-site Aftercare, Use and Correct Aftercare of Loose Impact Absorbing Surfaces and Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Requirements Ensure that when you budget, there is adequate resources for playground maintenance.