How to plan an indoor playground layout from your floor plan
A step-by-step method for turning a floor plan into an indoor playground layout: capacity, ceiling height, zones, sightlines and exits.
Short answer
Agree the layout and component list in writing, confirm the safety standard and test reports, choose an Incoterm (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), check packing and container loading, plan installation with CAD drawings or factory installers, and confirm warranty and spare parts before paying the deposit.
Key takeaways
- Lock the layout and component list before production.
- Confirm the safety standard and test reports for your market.
- Choose Incoterms that match your freight setup.
- Plan installation and spare parts before shipping.
Buying playground equipment from a factory in China can give you a custom design at a fraction of local prices, but it rewards careful preparation. This checklist follows the order of a typical project.
1. Agree the design and specification
- Final 2D layout and 3D render, signed off.
- Component list with quantities.
- Material specifications: steel tube, foam density, PVC, slide plastic, nets.
- Colours and theme artwork approved.
2. Confirm standards and documents
Confirm whether you need EN 1176 / EN 1177, ASTM F1918, ASTM F2970 or a national standard, and request the test reports and fire test results your insurer and authority will ask for.
3. Agree commercial terms
Common Incoterms are EXW, FOB, CFR and CIF. Our standard payment term is a 30% deposit with the balance before loading. Production usually takes 7–30 days depending on project size.
4. Check packing and loading
Soft parts are packed with cotton inside and plastic film outside; steel and slides are protected for sea freight. Ask for a packing list that maps every carton to the installation drawings, and photos of the loaded container.
5. Shipping and customs
Most orders ship from Ningbo or Shanghai. Check HS codes and import duties with your customs broker before shipping, and budget for local delivery and unloading.
6. Installation
Every project includes CAD installation drawings. For larger projects we can send an experienced installation team; you provide visa invitation letters, local accommodation and a ready site.
7. Warranty and after-sales
Warranty is typically 12 months on core structures, longer on some product lines. Order a small spare parts kit — PVC covers, net sections, connectors — with the main shipment.
FAQ
Which ports do you ship from?
Most orders ship from Ningbo or Shanghai, China.
What is the minimum order?
The minimum order is one set; every project is designed to the buyer's site.
Can you install overseas?
Yes. We provide CAD installation drawings for every project and can send installation teams for larger projects.
Published · Last reviewed . Standards and regulations change; confirm requirements with your local authority.
