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Post-Installation Inspection & NZS5828 Compliance Certification
Setting the Gold Standard in Playground Safety
At Playsafe, our Post-Installation Inspection and NZS5828 Certification service is designed to ensure your new playground meets the highest standards of safety and compliance — with complete independence and impartiality.We deliver a smooth, professional certification process that verifies your play area against NZS5828:2015, giving you peace of mind and the formal documentation required for project sign-off.
Certified Post-Installation Inspection
Our certified RPII Level 3 Play Auditors conduct a thorough on-site assessment of your completed playground, ensuring every element complies with NZS5828:2015 safety standards before children begin to play.
What We Assess:
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Structural Stability – Verifying the strength and safety of all structures
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Entrapment Hazards – Checking for head, neck, or limb entrapments
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Fall Spaces & Impact Areas – Ensuring correct layout, surfacing, and clearances
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Materials & Finishes – Evaluating durability and child-safe finishes
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Construction Workmanship – Reviewing installation quality and adherence to specifications
Comprehensive Examination Includes:
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Dimensional and entrapment gauge testing
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Fall zone and free space validation
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Free height of fall and critical fall height checks
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Surface impact attenuation testing (if required)
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Play equipment inspection and compliance
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Landscaping and integrated features review
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Full assessment of safety surfacing
What You’ll Receive:
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On-site inspection by a certified RPII/RoSPA Level 3 Auditor
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Surface impact testing (HIC) for synthetic surfacing where required
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Digital compliance report with photos, risk ratings, and remedial actions
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NZS5828:2015 Certificate of Compliance
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Audit-compliant label affixed to the playground
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Desktop review of any remedial actions (via photo evidence)
Why Choose Playsafe?
With one of the most experienced inspection teams in the Southern Hemisphere, Playsafe is trusted by councils, schools, ECEs, and commercial providers across New Zealand and beyond. We ensure your play space is safe, compliant, and ready to inspire play — right from day one.
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What is a Certified Level 3 Playground Inspection?A Level 3 inspection is the most comprehensive audit available, conducted by an RPII-certified inspector. It assesses compliance with NZS5828:2015/EN1176, identifies safety risks, and provides actionable recommendations.
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Who needs a Level 3 inspection?Schools, early childhood centres, councils, and anyone responsible for playground safety should schedule regular Level 3 audits to ensure legal and ethical responsibilities are met.
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How often should I get a Level 3 inspection?The NZS5828 standard recommends an annual Level 3 inspection to maintain compliance and identify issues such as wear and tear, environmental changes, or structural concerns. In practice, we advise Schools and Councils to schedule comprehensive inspections annually, while Early Childhood Education (ECE) centres may consider a 2-yearly inspection cycle.
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What does the inspection cover?Our 10-point audit includes structural integrity, entrapment risks, fall zones, surfacing, maintenance issues, material condition, and full compliance with NZS5828:2015.
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What qualifications do your inspectors have?All inspections are carried out by RPII Level 3 Certified Playground Inspectors — the highest internationally recognised certification for play safety auditing.
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What do I receive after the inspection?You’ll get a digital report with risk ratings, recommendations, compliance details, photos, a Certificate of Inspection, and an audit label for your site.
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Is this service recognised by the Ministry of Education or ERO?Yes. Our inspection service is recommended by both the Ministry of Education and the Education Review Office (ERO), and is widely used across New Zealand by Local Govt, Early Childhood and Indoor Commercial entities.
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Is the inspection impartial?Absolutely. Playsafe provides unbiased, third-party evaluations. We are independent of all suppliers and manufacturers and do not sell equipment, so our advice is always in your best interest.
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How long does an inspection take?Most inspections take 1–2 hours on site, depending on the size and complexity of the playground. The final report is typically delivered within 5 working days.
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What if my playground doesn’t pass the inspection?Don’t worry — our reports include practical guidance to bring your playground up to standard, whether that’s through repairs, replacements, or surface improvements.
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Are your inspectors vetted and insured?Yes. All Playsafe inspectors are police-vetted, professionally trained, and covered by public liability and professional indemnity insurance.
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Can you inspect multiple sites or centres?Yes, we offer inspections for multi-site providers, trusts, and councils. Group discounts and consolidated reporting are available.