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
All our sunshades are certified according to the UV-801 standard.
TÜV-certified
NORNA PLAYGROUNDS has its own certified in-house playground inspectors who assess the playground equipment during development and production to ensure the highest safety standards.
The majority of NORNA PLAYGROUNDS’ equipment is also independently certified by TÜV SÜD. Certificates for TÜV-certified equipment can be accessed via the TÜV logo on our website. Equipment with a valid TÜV certificate is also WAS approved, ensuring compliance with Dutch law.
For equipment certified after 1 July 2023, a separate WAS certificate is available. Learn more about the WAS certification, which is required in the Nederlands, and download certificates.
Additionally, NORNA PLAYGROUNDS’ production facility is TÜV-certified and routinely inspected, ensuring that our processes and quality standards are consistently up to date.
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.
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.
* 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.