A Sweep is the thorough, hands-on counterpart to the quick weekly play Check. Instead of one graded judgement for the whole item, it asks a question per component and you answer OK / N/A / fault on each: fixings and fastenings, bearings and pivot play, chains, ropes and cables, foundations and anchors, impact-surfacing depth, clearances and entrapment gaps. Anything marked a fault raises a defect against that asset.
These are an operational inspection type. The recommended cadence shown on each is quarterly, which is the operational-inspection interval named in BS EN 1176-7, but it is advisory and you set what suits your council and your insurer.
Wooden play castles and towers get the Timber Play Unit Sweep alongside the Multi Play Unit Sweep, covering the timber-specific items (rot, splitting, ground-line decay).
Before you use this checklist: you don't build these — they're built in and matched to your assets. To put one on someone's phone, create an inspection (or a job) on the asset and pick the checklist. A checklist only appears for the right asset type. See How to Use a Checklist.
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Balance Beam Sweep
Covers: Balance Beam, Balance beam, Low Rope, Play Log, Stepping Pod, Wobble Bridge. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the balance beam. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Beam walking surface
OKN/AWalking surface damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the walking surface for splinters, wear, rot and loss of anti-slip finish.
02 Ropes
OKN/ARope damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check every rope for broken strands, abrasion, cuts and ultraviolet degradation.
03 Rope and net terminations
OKN/ATermination loose
ⓘ Guidance
Check swaged, clamped and knotted terminations are tight and undamaged.
04 Support posts
OKN/APost damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each upright along its full length for impact damage, corrosion at the ground line, rot and splitting.
05 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
06 Structural stability
OKN/AStructure moves
ⓘ Guidance
Push the structure firmly at head height. Check for wobble, rocking or movement at the joints.
07 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
08 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
09 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
10 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
11 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
12 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
13 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
14 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
15 Falling space obstructions
OKN/AObstruction in falling space
ⓘ Guidance
Check the falling space is clear of hard objects, edges and other equipment.
16 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
17 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
18 Splinters and surface finish
OKN/ASplintering
ⓘ Guidance
Check timber and composite surfaces for splinters, raised grain and failed finish.
19 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
20 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
Cableway Sweep
Covers: Flying Fox, Traverse Wire, Zip Line. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the cableway. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Cables and wire rope
OKN/ACable damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the cable along its length for broken wires, kinking, corrosion and birdcaging.
02 Cable tension and sag
OKN/ACable sag excessive
ⓘ Guidance
Check the cable sag at mid-span against the installed setting and the required ground clearance.
03 Shackles, quick links and connectors
OKN/AConnector worn or open
ⓘ Guidance
Check every shackle and quick link is closed, seated and not spreading.
04 Trolley and running gear
OKN/ATrolley damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the trolley wheels, body and retaining hardware for wear, cracking and free running.
05 Bearing and pivot play
OKN/AExcessive play
ⓘ Guidance
Rock each bearing or pivot. Listen for knocking and check for lateral or vertical movement.
06 Seats
OKN/ASeat damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each seat for splits, deformation, missing material and heat damage.
07 Handgrips and handholds
OKN/AHandgrip damaged or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check handgrips and handholds are present, secure and not spinning on their mounting.
08 Support masts and headframe
OKN/AMast damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the masts and headframe carrying the cable for damage, corrosion and movement.
09 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
10 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
11 Boarding and landing platform
OKN/APlatform damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the boarding and landing platforms and their steps for damage and secure fixing.
12 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
13 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
14 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
15 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
16 Foundation undermining
OKN/AFoundation undermined
ⓘ Guidance
Check for washout, burrowing or scour that has removed material from beneath a foundation.
17 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
18 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
19 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
20 Clearance beneath seat
OKN/AClearance reduced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the gap from the seat to the surfacing has not closed through stretch or surfacing build-up.
21 Falling space obstructions
OKN/AObstruction in falling space
ⓘ Guidance
Check the falling space is clear of hard objects, edges and other equipment.
22 Entanglement points
OKN/AEntanglement point
ⓘ Guidance
Check for open hooks, projections and gaps that could catch a cord, toggle or loose clothing.
23 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
24 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
25 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
26 Trolley run test
OKN/ATrolley run uneven
ⓘ Guidance
Run the trolley the full length without a rider. Check for snatching, noise and correct braking.
Climbing Frame Sweep
Covers: Aerial Web, Climbing Boulder, Climbing Frame, Climbing Net, Climbing Play Structure, Climbing Pole, Climbing Wall, Crows Nest, and 3 more. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the climbing frame. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Climbing holds and grips
OKN/AHold loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check climbing holds are present, tight and not spinning on their fixing.
02 Ropes
OKN/ARope damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check every rope for broken strands, abrasion, cuts and ultraviolet degradation.
03 Rope core and sheath
OKN/ACore exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check for sheath wear exposing the steel core, particularly at bends and terminations.
04 Climbing nets
OKN/ANet damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the net for cut, abraded or missing strands and for damaged junction clamps.
05 Net tension
OKN/ANet slack
ⓘ Guidance
Check the net is tensioned so it does not sag into the falling space or form a slack loop.
06 Rope and net terminations
OKN/ATermination loose
ⓘ Guidance
Check swaged, clamped and knotted terminations are tight and undamaged.
07 Handgrips and handholds
OKN/AHandgrip damaged or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check handgrips and handholds are present, secure and not spinning on their mounting.
08 Support posts
OKN/APost damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each upright along its full length for impact damage, corrosion at the ground line, rot and splitting.
09 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
10 Structural stability
OKN/AStructure moves
ⓘ Guidance
Push the structure firmly at head height. Check for wobble, rocking or movement at the joints.
11 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
12 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
13 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
14 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
15 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
16 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
17 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
18 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
19 Falling space obstructions
OKN/AObstruction in falling space
ⓘ Guidance
Check the falling space is clear of hard objects, edges and other equipment.
20 Head and neck entrapment gaps
OKN/AEntrapment gap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in the frame, guardrails and infill panels, and between moving and fixed parts, against the probe dimensions.
21 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
22 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
23 Entanglement points
OKN/AEntanglement point
ⓘ Guidance
Check for open hooks, projections and gaps that could catch a cord, toggle or loose clothing.
24 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
25 Splinters and surface finish
OKN/ASplintering
ⓘ Guidance
Check timber and composite surfaces for splinters, raised grain and failed finish.
26 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
27 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
Multi Play Unit Sweep
Covers: Multi Activity Unit, Pirate Ship, Play Castle, Play Space Rocket, Playground Fort, Playground Tower, Playhouse, Soft Play, and 2 more. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the multi play unit. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Support posts
OKN/APost damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each upright along its full length for impact damage, corrosion at the ground line, rot and splitting.
02 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
03 Structural stability
OKN/AStructure moves
ⓘ Guidance
Push the structure firmly at head height. Check for wobble, rocking or movement at the joints.
04 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
05 Deck platforms
OKN/ADeck unsound
ⓘ Guidance
Stand on each deck. Check for flex, delamination, loose boards and failed fixings.
06 Deck surfaces and drainage
OKN/ADeck surface slippery or ponding
ⓘ Guidance
Check deck surfaces retain their anti-slip finish and drain without ponding.
07 Guardrails
OKN/AGuardrail loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check guardrails on every raised deck are present, secure and at their full height.
08 Barriers and infill panels
OKN/ABarrier damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check barriers and infill panels are secure, complete and free of climbing aids.
09 Steps and stair treads
OKN/ATread loose or worn
ⓘ Guidance
Check each tread is secure, evenly spaced and still has its anti-slip surface.
10 Ladder rungs
OKN/ARung loose or worn
ⓘ Guidance
Check each rung is secure, unworn and evenly spaced.
11 Access ramps
OKN/ARamp damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check ramps for damage, secure fixing and a sound anti-slip surface.
12 Roof and canopy
OKN/ARoof damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the roof or canopy for damage, secure fixing and standing water.
13 Fire pole
OKN/APole loose
ⓘ Guidance
Check the pole is secure top and bottom and the landing beneath it is clear.
14 Bridges and links
OKN/ABridge unsound
ⓘ Guidance
Walk each bridge or link. Check the deck, its handholds and both end connections.
15 Activity panels
OKN/APanel damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check activity panels are secure, complete and have no trapped or sharp mechanisms.
16 Climbing holds and grips
OKN/AHold loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check climbing holds are present, tight and not spinning on their fixing.
17 Slide entry section
OKN/AEntry damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the entry section, its guardrails and the transition onto the bed.
18 Slide bed
OKN/ABed damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand down the bed. Check for cracks, scoring, burrs and standing water.
19 Slide bed joints
OKN/AJoint lifted
ⓘ Guidance
Check every joint in the bed is flush, sealed and has no lifted or proud edge.
20 Slide sidewalls
OKN/ASidewall damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the sidewalls along the full length for cracking, distortion and adequate height.
21 Slide exit and run-out
OKN/ARun-out incorrect
ⓘ Guidance
Check the exit height and run-out length, and that the surfacing beneath is intact.
22 Ropes
OKN/ARope damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check every rope for broken strands, abrasion, cuts and ultraviolet degradation.
23 Climbing nets
OKN/ANet damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the net for cut, abraded or missing strands and for damaged junction clamps.
24 Rope and net terminations
OKN/ATermination loose
ⓘ Guidance
Check swaged, clamped and knotted terminations are tight and undamaged.
25 Handgrips and handholds
OKN/AHandgrip damaged or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check handgrips and handholds are present, secure and not spinning on their mounting.
26 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
27 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
28 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
29 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
30 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
31 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
32 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
33 Falling space obstructions
OKN/AObstruction in falling space
ⓘ Guidance
Check the falling space is clear of hard objects, edges and other equipment.
34 Head and neck entrapment gaps
OKN/AEntrapment gap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in the frame, guardrails and infill panels, and between moving and fixed parts, against the probe dimensions.
35 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
36 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
37 Entanglement points
OKN/AEntanglement point
ⓘ Guidance
Check for open hooks, projections and gaps that could catch a cord, toggle or loose clothing.
38 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
39 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
40 Manufacturer and installation plate
OKN/APlate missing or illegible
ⓘ Guidance
Check the manufacturer plate and installation date are present and readable.
41 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
Roundabout Sweep
Covers: Gyro spinner, Merry-Go-Round, Play Roundabout, Rotating Net, Seated roundabout, Spinner, Spinning Bowl, Spinning Net. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the roundabout. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Central bearing and rotation
OKN/ARotation stiff or noisy
ⓘ Guidance
Turn the platform through several full rotations. Check for stiffness, grinding and uneven running.
02 Rotating platform edge
OKN/APlatform edge damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the outer edge of the rotating platform for damage, sharp returns and gaps to the surround.
03 Bearing and pivot play
OKN/AExcessive play
ⓘ Guidance
Rock each bearing or pivot. Listen for knocking and check for lateral or vertical movement.
04 Lubrication
OKN/ALubrication needed
ⓘ Guidance
Check moving joints are lubricated where the manufacturer requires it.
05 Handgrips and handholds
OKN/AHandgrip damaged or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check handgrips and handholds are present, secure and not spinning on their mounting.
06 Footrests and foot plates
OKN/AFootrest damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check footrests and foot plates are secure, complete and still have their anti-slip surface.
07 Deck platforms
OKN/ADeck unsound
ⓘ Guidance
Stand on each deck. Check for flex, delamination, loose boards and failed fixings.
08 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
09 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
10 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
11 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
12 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
13 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
14 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
15 Surfacing condition and compaction
OKN/ASurface compacted or worn
ⓘ Guidance
Check loose fill has not compacted and unitary surfacing has not hardened, shrunk or split.
16 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
17 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
18 Clearance to adjacent equipment
OKN/AClearance to adjacent equipment reduced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the separation from neighbouring equipment still meets the installed layout.
19 Moving part clearance to frame
OKN/AMoving part fouling frame
ⓘ Guidance
Check moving parts do not foul the frame, the surfacing or each other through their full travel.
20 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
21 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
22 Crush and shear points
OKN/ACrush or shear point
ⓘ Guidance
Check accessible crush and shear points on moving parts are guarded or adequately spaced.
23 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
24 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
25 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
26 Rotation test
OKN/ARotation uneven or noisy
ⓘ Guidance
Rotate under load through several turns. Listen and watch for grabbing, noise and frame movement.
Seesaw Sweep
Covers: See-Saw, Spring Seesaw, Teeter-Totter. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the seesaw. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Seats
OKN/ASeat damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each seat for splits, deformation, missing material and heat damage.
02 Handgrips and handholds
OKN/AHandgrip damaged or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check handgrips and handholds are present, secure and not spinning on their mounting.
03 Footrests and foot plates
OKN/AFootrest damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check footrests and foot plates are secure, complete and still have their anti-slip surface.
04 Pivot point and fulcrum
OKN/APivot worn
ⓘ Guidance
Check the central pivot and its bushes for wear, corrosion and side play.
05 Damping and end stops
OKN/ADamper failed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the rubber buffers or dampers that limit travel are present, secure and not perished.
06 Lubrication
OKN/ALubrication needed
ⓘ Guidance
Check moving joints are lubricated where the manufacturer requires it.
07 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
08 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
09 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
10 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
11 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
12 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
13 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
14 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
15 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
16 Moving part clearance to frame
OKN/AMoving part fouling frame
ⓘ Guidance
Check moving parts do not foul the frame, the surfacing or each other through their full travel.
17 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
18 Crush and shear points
OKN/ACrush or shear point
ⓘ Guidance
Check accessible crush and shear points on moving parts are guarded or adequately spaced.
19 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
20 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
21 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
22 Seesaw movement test
OKN/AMovement uneven
ⓘ Guidance
Work the seesaw through its full travel. Check both ends move evenly and the stops engage.
Slide Sweep
Covers: Chute, Slide. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the slide. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Slide entry section
OKN/AEntry damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the entry section, its guardrails and the transition onto the bed.
02 Slide bed
OKN/ABed damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand down the bed. Check for cracks, scoring, burrs and standing water.
03 Slide bed joints
OKN/AJoint lifted
ⓘ Guidance
Check every joint in the bed is flush, sealed and has no lifted or proud edge.
04 Slide sidewalls
OKN/ASidewall damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the sidewalls along the full length for cracking, distortion and adequate height.
05 Slide exit and run-out
OKN/ARun-out incorrect
ⓘ Guidance
Check the exit height and run-out length, and that the surfacing beneath is intact.
06 Steps and stair treads
OKN/ATread loose or worn
ⓘ Guidance
Check each tread is secure, evenly spaced and still has its anti-slip surface.
07 Ladder rungs
OKN/ARung loose or worn
ⓘ Guidance
Check each rung is secure, unworn and evenly spaced.
08 Guardrails
OKN/AGuardrail loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check guardrails on every raised deck are present, secure and at their full height.
09 Deck platforms
OKN/ADeck unsound
ⓘ Guidance
Stand on each deck. Check for flex, delamination, loose boards and failed fixings.
10 Support posts
OKN/APost damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each upright along its full length for impact damage, corrosion at the ground line, rot and splitting.
11 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
12 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
13 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
14 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
15 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
16 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
17 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
18 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
19 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
20 Falling space obstructions
OKN/AObstruction in falling space
ⓘ Guidance
Check the falling space is clear of hard objects, edges and other equipment.
21 Head and neck entrapment gaps
OKN/AEntrapment gap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in the frame, guardrails and infill panels, and between moving and fixed parts, against the probe dimensions.
22 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
23 Entanglement points
OKN/AEntanglement point
ⓘ Guidance
Check for open hooks, projections and gaps that could catch a cord, toggle or loose clothing.
24 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
25 Plastic components
OKN/APlastic cracked or brittle
ⓘ Guidance
Check plastic components for cracking, chalking and brittleness from ultraviolet exposure.
26 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
27 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
Spring Rider Sweep
Covers: Rocking Cockerel, Rocking Cow, Rocking Dog, Rocking Elephant, Rocking Frog, Rocking Horse, Rocking Marmoset, Sit in Spring Toy, and 6 more. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the spring rider. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Seats
OKN/ASeat damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each seat for splits, deformation, missing material and heat damage.
02 Seat mounting
OKN/ASeat mount loose
ⓘ Guidance
Check the seat mounting to the spring or pivot for security and elongated holes.
03 Handgrips and handholds
OKN/AHandgrip damaged or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check handgrips and handholds are present, secure and not spinning on their mounting.
04 Footrests and foot plates
OKN/AFootrest damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check footrests and foot plates are secure, complete and still have their anti-slip surface.
05 Spring and spring housing
OKN/ASpring cracked or corroded
ⓘ Guidance
Check the spring coils and housing for cracking, corrosion and permanent deformation.
06 Lubrication
OKN/ALubrication needed
ⓘ Guidance
Check moving joints are lubricated where the manufacturer requires it.
07 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
08 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
09 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
10 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
11 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
12 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
13 Foundation undermining
OKN/AFoundation undermined
ⓘ Guidance
Check for washout, burrowing or scour that has removed material from beneath a foundation.
14 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
15 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
16 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
17 Clearance to adjacent equipment
OKN/AClearance to adjacent equipment reduced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the separation from neighbouring equipment still meets the installed layout.
18 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
19 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
20 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
21 Plastic components
OKN/APlastic cracked or brittle
ⓘ Guidance
Check plastic components for cracking, chalking and brittleness from ultraviolet exposure.
22 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
23 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
24 Rocking test
OKN/ARocking uneven or noisy
ⓘ Guidance
Rock through the full range. Check the motion is even and the unit returns to rest.
Swing Sweep
Covers: Basket Swing, Kiddy Seat, Rope Swing, Still Ring, Swing, Wheelchair Accessible Swings. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the swing. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Seats
OKN/ASeat damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each seat for splits, deformation, missing material and heat damage.
02 Seat-to-chain connection
OKN/ASeat connection loose
ⓘ Guidance
Check the seat clamps or bolted connection at the top of the seat for security and wear.
03 Cradle seat and leg openings
OKN/ACradle damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the cradle sides and leg openings are intact and correctly dimensioned. N/A on flat seats.
04 Harness and restraints
OKN/ARestraint damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check any harness, bar or restraint operates, latches and is undamaged. N/A where none is fitted.
05 Chains
OKN/AChain damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Run each chain through the hand along its full length. Check for corrosion, twist and broken links.
06 Chain wear at load-bearing links
OKN/ALinks elongated or thinned
ⓘ Guidance
Check the links that carry the load for elongation and thinning. These wear first.
07 Shackles, quick links and connectors
OKN/AConnector worn or open
ⓘ Guidance
Check every shackle and quick link is closed, seated and not spreading.
08 Top hanger bearings
OKN/ABearing stiff or seized
ⓘ Guidance
Check the hanger bearings turn freely and are not dry, gritty or seized.
09 Bearing and pivot play
OKN/AExcessive play
ⓘ Guidance
Rock each bearing or pivot. Listen for knocking and check for lateral or vertical movement.
10 Top beam
OKN/ABeam damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the top beam for bowing, corrosion, splitting and movement at the hanger points.
11 A-frame legs
OKN/ALeg damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check each leg for impact damage, corrosion at the ground line and rot.
12 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
13 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
14 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
15 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
16 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
17 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
18 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
19 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
20 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
21 Clearance beneath seat
OKN/AClearance reduced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the gap from the seat to the surfacing has not closed through stretch or surfacing build-up.
22 Moving part clearance to frame
OKN/AMoving part fouling frame
ⓘ Guidance
Check moving parts do not foul the frame, the surfacing or each other through their full travel.
23 Head and neck entrapment gaps
OKN/AEntrapment gap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in the frame, guardrails and infill panels, and between moving and fixed parts, against the probe dimensions.
24 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
25 Entanglement points
OKN/AEntanglement point
ⓘ Guidance
Check for open hooks, projections and gaps that could catch a cord, toggle or loose clothing.
26 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
27 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
28 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
29 Full-arc swing test
OKN/AMovement or noise under load
ⓘ Guidance
Swing each seat through its full arc. Listen and watch for knocking, fouling and frame movement.
Timber Play Unit Sweep
Covers: Wooden Play Castle, Wooden Play Tower. recommended quarterly.
SWEEP
01 Timber at ground line
OKN/ATimber soft or rotten
ⓘ Guidance
Probe the timber where it enters the ground or its shoe. Check for softness, rot and insect damage.
02 Timber splitting and shakes
OKN/ATimber split
ⓘ Guidance
Check timber members for splits, shakes and delamination, particularly around fixings.
03 Splinters and surface finish
OKN/ASplintering
ⓘ Guidance
Check timber and composite surfaces for splinters, raised grain and failed finish.
04 Bolt bedding in timber
OKN/ABolt bedded into timber
ⓘ Guidance
Check washers and bolt heads have not pulled into softened timber, leaving the fixing slack.
Trampoline Sweep
Covers: Trampoline. recommended quarterly.
CONDITION
Overall Condition
NewGoodFairPoorCritical
ⓘ Guidance
Based on all checks performed, assess the overall condition of the trampoline. This rating will update the asset's condition record.
SWEEP
00 Surfacing depth
Enter a number (mm)
ⓘ Guidance
Measure the depth of loose-fill impact-absorbing surfacing at the point of most use and record it in millimetres. Compare against the depth required for this equipment's free height of fall.
01 Trampoline bed
OKN/ABed damaged
ⓘ Guidance
Check the bed for splits, worn edges and failed fixings along its whole perimeter.
02 Frame welds and joints
OKN/AJoint cracked or distorted
ⓘ Guidance
Check welded and bolted joints across the frame for cracking, distortion and movement.
03 Protective coating and corrosion
OKN/ACoating breaking down
ⓘ Guidance
Check galvanising, paint and powder coating for breakdown, particularly at the ground line and weld lines.
04 Structural bolts and fixings
OKN/AFixing loose or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the structural bolts at every joint are present, tight and not corroded.
05 Bolt caps and thread ends
OKN/ACap missing or thread exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check protective caps are in place and no thread ends are exposed.
06 Concrete footings
OKN/AFooting exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check the footings are covered by surfacing and are not lifting, cracked or standing proud.
07 Ground anchors and anchor bolts
OKN/AAnchor bolts exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check anchor bolts are covered, tight and free of corrosion.
08 Surfacing coverage
OKN/ASurface displaced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the impact surface covers the full impact area with no bare patches or scuffed hollows.
09 Surfacing contamination
OKN/AContamination present
ⓘ Guidance
Check for glass, sharps, animal fouling and other contamination in the surfacing.
10 Surfacing edges and trims
OKN/AEdge trim exposed
ⓘ Guidance
Check edge trims and retaining kerbs are level, covered and not standing proud.
11 Free space and clearance zone
OKN/AObstruction in free space
ⓘ Guidance
Walk the free space around the equipment. Check nothing has been planted, parked or installed inside it.
12 Clearance to adjacent equipment
OKN/AClearance to adjacent equipment reduced
ⓘ Guidance
Check the separation from neighbouring equipment still meets the installed layout.
13 Finger entrapment gaps
OKN/AFinger trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check chain links, joints, worn holes and tube ends for finger-sized openings.
14 Foot and leg entrapment
OKN/AFoot trap
ⓘ Guidance
Check gaps in decks, treads, nets and the ground surround for foot and leg traps.
15 Protrusions and sharp edges
OKN/ASharp edge or protrusion
ⓘ Guidance
Run the hand over reachable edges, bolt ends, tube ends and weld lines.
16 Signage and age labelling
OKN/ASignage faded or missing
ⓘ Guidance
Check the age recommendation and the emergency contact notice are present and legible.
17 Graffiti and cleanliness
OKN/AGraffiti or soiling
ⓘ Guidance
Check the frame, seats and surround for graffiti, soiling and biological growth.
18 Bounce test
OKN/ABounce uneven
ⓘ Guidance
Bounce the bed lightly across its area. Check the response is even and the frame stays still.
Using these checklists in Civic.ly
Every checklist here is built into Civic.ly as a standard template — you don't recreate it. Add the asset, create the inspection or job (standalone or via a routine), pick the checklist, and it appears on the assigned person's phone, with any fault raising a defect automatically. New to this? See How to Use a Checklist.
Common Questions
No. Routine and operational checks are the council's own duty-holder checks. An annual inspection by an accredited independent inspector is a separate thing, and Civic.ly does not provide a checklist for it.
Both, at different intervals. The weekly Check is the quick visual that spots vandalism and obvious damage between visits. The Sweep is the periodic hands-on examination of each component.
Ground-level units share the Climbing Frame or Multi Play Unit sweep, which carries deck, rail and slide items that a ground-level unit doesn't have. Answer N/A and carry on. Tuned versions for those types are on our list.
Outdoor gym and basic play types keep the graded play Checks. Itemising them would produce a form that is mostly N/A, so we left them on the tier that fits.
Not at present. Record the measurement and judge it against the equipment's fall height yourself.