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Legislation

Playground - Safety Floors

According to Ministerial Decision 28492/2009 (Official Government Gazette 931/B/18.05.09) which determines the conditions and technical specifications for the construction and operation of counties' and communities' playgrounds, outdoor playgrounds should have safety floors whose specifications match the installed toys.

For heights of fall greater than 60 cm, it is necessary to install a safety floor to protect the child's head in case of an accident.

All safety floors are tested and certified according to their  Head Injury Criterion (HIC value). 

The suitability and quality of rubber tiles also depend on water permeability, flammability, mechanical strength and abrasion resistance.

The certificates of suitability of rubber tiles for use in outdoor playgrounds are as follows:

  • European Safety Standards ELOT EN 1177:2008, ELOT EN 1176-1:2017 and EN 71-3.
  • ELOT EN ISO 9001:2015ELOT ISO 45001:2018ELOT ISO 14001:2015
  • ISO 37001:2016, ISO 39001:2012, ISO 22301:2019ISO 50001:2018, ISO/IEC 27001:2013ISO 26001:2010

RETIRE SA safety floors guarantee safety in playgrounds and allow children to roam happily, without risk of injury. In our products you will find the tile with the code name Rubbertile Artemis with EPDM, which is the most suitable for this use.

The elastic tiles are also ideal as a floor covering in schools, gyms, sports facilities, rehabilitation centers and for any private indoor and outdoor use.

Our company has all the required certificates from recognized bodies and additionally carries out continuous checks to ensure the maximum quality of the rubber tiles produced.

The use of rubber products should be in accordance with Official Government Gazette 4092/Β/23-9-2020.

Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss the needs of your space and recommend the right products for the best result.

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