Safety, standards, and TÜV-certifications

Playground equipment from NORNA PLAYGROUNDS is designed and produced according to the EN 1176 standard. For each piece of equipment, information on fall height, fall area, and minimum area required is provided so that the correct impact surface can be calculated in accordance with EN 1177.

All Nature Fitness equipment is designed and manufactured in accordance with the EN 16630 standard. Our fitness equipment series, designed in collaboration with Denfit, is independently certified to comply with EN 16630 standards. Learn more about Nature Fitness

NORNA PLAYGROUNDS has its own certified in-house playground inspectors who assess the playground equipment during development and production.

The majority of NORNA PLAYGROUNDS’ equipment is also independently certified by TÜV SÜD. For TÜV-certified equipment, the certificate can be obtained via the TÜV logo on the website. Equipment with a valid TÜV certificate is also WAS approved in accordance with Dutch law.

NORNA PLAYGROUNDS’ production facility is TÜV-certified and routinely inspected, ensuring that our processes and quality standards are up to date. View TÜV certificate

Creating a safe and natural playground

All NORNA PLAYGROUNDS’ natural play equipment adheres to all applicable standards. To ensure a safe playground, it is essential that an experienced installer correctly mounts the equipment following the included installation guidelines*. Owners or facility managers must perform necessary inspections and maintenance. NORNA PLAYGROUNDS provides guidance on inspection and maintenance, including inspection templates in the “Dear Owner “ folder. Download “Dear Owner”.

* If the installation is not performed according to the instructions, the warranty will be void.

SMART ROBINIA® enhances safety

NORNA PLAYGROUNDS has developed a unique technique for pre-drilling robinia wood called “Smart Robinia®.” This technique ensures correct installation according to the EN 1176 standard and eliminates the risk of mounting the play equipment incorrectly. Read about the SMART ROBINIA®.

TÜV SÜD

TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH is a fully accredited international testing and certification organization. TÜV SÜD is a leader for testing and certifying playground equipment, certifying approximately 90% of all play equipment in Europe. A TÜV certificate ensures that the equipment complies with all applicable standards. Visit TÜV SÜD’s certificate search engine.