Playground: fun and safety in the condominium

Playground: a recreational space that promotes the practice of physical activities, fun, development and socialization of children.

Those who have small children and count on this convenience in a condominium recognize the advantages of each of these points. And the best part: you know your kids are playing safely.

However, in order for playground activities to be carried out correctly, it is necessary to establish rules of use and maintenance, as happens for all other common areas of the condominium. Do you know what they are?

Read on to learn more about the topic!

Playground: having fun with the rules is the best solution!

The play area, playground or children’s space is an area of ​​the condominium to which it is dedicatedchildren’s fun. In this environment – generally external – spaces are created for children’s entertainment, consisting of equipment such as swings, slides, sandboxes, tunnels, jungle gyms and many others.

Toys can be made of wood, metal structures or even plastic, but there is an essential precaution that must be taken in all playgrounds: they must have adequate floor covering to avoid accidents, e.g. be made with artificial turf, foam or rubber!

In addition, the choice of toys must be made in accordance with the standards of the Brazilian Association of Technical Standards (ABNT). THEABNT determines some rules for playgrounds related to periodic inspections, maintenance and also the use of materials used in toys, as they must be non-toxic.

Rules of use

Like any othercommon recreational areafor its correct functioning, the children’s space needs to be equipped with rules of use, with the aim of guaranteeing the safety and well-being of everyone.

The rules are determined based on the needs of each condominium owner. All must be stipulated,voted and approved at the meeting and, once defined, they must be posted in the play area, so that everyone can see them.

In general, there are some rules that can be used in any context. I am:

• Children under 6 years old are not allowed on the playground without adult supervision;
• The children’s space can be used by children up to 12 years old;
• Defects in toys must be reported to the caretaker or condominium management.

A good start to define general rules of use, right?

Conservation and maintenance

As mentioned, ABNT has standards that ensure safety in children’s spaces, as well as guidelines on how to store and maintain these places to avoid accidents.

For example, the playground must be cleaned and inspected daily for loose and unprotected screws, rust, among other defects that can put children’s safety at risk.

The condominium must keep a book proving the regular carrying out of inspections and, If a defect is found, the toy must be banned immediately until the problem is resolved.

It is worth remembering: the property manager is responsible for all these tasks and cannot tolerate a lack of maintenance.

Advantages of the condominium playground

Yes, you have to be very careful with the playground, but even so it remains a very important environment for families.

With all the dangers of living in a capital city, the safety of the little ones is the biggest concern of parents, which is why a condominium with the playground is no longer an element of differentiation, it has become a necessity.

It is worth mentioning that the playground is a convenient and healthy alternative to the problem of screen entertainment, such as video games, smartphones and tablets, which can cause various harm to children.

Furthermore, space is a placeextremely important for the child’s cognitive, social and motor development.

OR playground it is a safe environment forfun for all children.

But for it to be pleasant for everyone it is necessary to establish and follow rules of coexistence, which also represent a great opportunity to teach children how to relate to their friends and preserve the heritage that unites them