Playground Audit / Inspection

Date of inspection:
Age of Intended User
District:
- Arcohe Union
- Atwater Elementary
- Buckeye Union
- Camino Union
- Center Joint Unified
- Central Sierra Regional Occupational Program
- El Dorado County Office of Education
- El Dorado Union High
- Elk Grove Unified
- Elverta Joint
- Folsom Cordova Unified
- Galt Joint Union Elementary
- Galt Joint Union High
- Gold Oak Union
- Gold Trail Union
- Hayward Unified
- Indian Diggings
- Latrobe
- Merced City
- Mother Lode Union
- Natomas Unified
- North Bay Schools Insurance Authority
- Pioneer Union
- Placerville Union
- Pollock Pines
- Rescue Union
- River Delta Unified
- Robla
- Sacramento City Unified
- Sacramento County Office of Education
- San Juan Unified
- Schools Insurance Authority
- Silver Fork
- Twin Rivers Unified
- Woodland Joint Unified
School:
- Albert Schweitzer Elementary
- Andrew Carnegie Middle School
- Arcade Middle School
- Arden Middle School
- Arlington Heights Elementary
- Bella Vista High School
- Cambridge Heights Elementary
- Cameron Ranch Elementary
- Carmichael Elementary
- Carriage Drive Elementary
- Casa Roble High School
- Charles Peck Elementary
- Citrus Heights Elementary
- Cottage Elementary
- Cowan Elementary
- Coyle Avenue Elementary
- Del Campo High School
- Del Dayo Elementary
- Del Paso Manor Elementary
- Dyer-Kelly Elementary
- Earl Le Gette Elementary
- El Camino High School
- El Sereno Independent Study (w/San Juan High School) High School
- Encina High School
- Gold River K-8
- Grand Oaks Elementary
- Green Oaks Elementary
- Greer Elementary
- Harry Dewey Elementary
- Howe Avenue Elementary
- John Barrett Middle School
- Jonas Salk Middle School
- Kingswood Elementary
- La Entrada Continuation w/ Palos Verde Continuation High School
- La Vista Special Education Center
- Laurel Ruff Special Education Center
- Lichen K-8
- Louis Pasteur Middle School
- Mariemont Elementary
- Mariposa Avenue Elementary
- Mary A. Deterding Elementary
- Mesa Verde High School
- Mira Loma High School
- Mission Avenue Elementary
- New San Juan (San Juan High) High School
- Northridge Elementary
- Oakview Community Elementary
- Orange Grove Adult School
- Orangevale K-8
- Ottomon Elementary
- Palos Verde Continuation w/ La Entrada High School
- Pasadena Avenue Elementary
- Pershing Elementary
- Ralph Richardson w/ Starr King (K-8) Special Education Center
- Rio Americano High School
- Sierra Oaks K-8
- Skycrest Elementary
- Starr King K-8 w/ Ralph Richardson Special Education Center
- Sunrise Tech Center Adult School
- Sylvan Middle School
- Thomas Edison Elementary
- Thomas Kelly Elementary
- Trajan Elementary
- Twin Lakes Elementary
- Whitney Avenue Elementary
- Winston Churchill Middle School
- Winterstein Adult School
- Woodside K-8
School:
School:
- A. M. Winn Elementary
- A. Warren McClaskey Adult Center
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary
- Albert Einstein Middle School
- American Legion (with Preschool) High School
- Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professional High School
- Bowling Green (Charter School)
- Bret Harte Elementary
- C. K. McClatchy High School
- Caleb Greenwood - K-8
- California Middle School
- Camellia Basic Elementary
- Capital City/Independent Study - K-8 w/ High School
- Capital City/Independent Study/ Elementary School
- Caroline Wenzel Elementary
- Cesar E. Chavez Elementary
- Charles A. Jones Skills & Bus Ed Center
- Crocker/Riverside Elementary
- David Lubin Elementary
- Earl Warren Elementary
- Edward Kemble Elementary
- Elder Creek Elementary
- Ethel I. Baker Elementary
- Ethel Phillips Elementary
- Father Keith B. Kenny (Charter School)
- Fern Bacon Basic Middle School
- Florin Technology Education Center
- Freeport Elementary
- Fremont / Adult School
- G. Washington Carver School of Arts & Science (Charter School)
- Genevieve F. Didion - K-8
- Golden Empire Elementary
- H.W. Harkness Elementary
- Hiram Johnson Children's Center
- Hiram W. Johnson High School
- Hollywood Park Elementary
- Hubert H. Bancroft Elementary
- Isador Cohen Elementary
- James W. Marshall Elementary
- Jedediah Smith (Leataata Floyd) Elementary
- John Bidwell Elementary
- John Cabrillo Elementary
- John D. Sloat Basic Elementary
- John F. Kennedy High School
- John H. Still Elementary
- John H. Still Middle School
- John Morse/Waldorf - K-8
- Kit Carson Middle School
- Leonardo da Vinci - K-8
- Luther Burbank High School
- Marian Anderson Sp Ed Center w/ Success Academy
- Mark Twain Elementary
- Martin Luther King Jr. - K-8
- Matsuyama Elementary
- Nicholas Elementary
- O.W. Erlewine Elementary
- Oak Ridge Elementary
- Pacific Elementary
- Parkway Elementary
- Peter Burnett Elementary
- Phoebe A. Hearst Basic Elementary
- Pony Express Elementary
- Rosa Parks Middle School
- Rosemont High School
- Sacramento New Technology High School (Charter School)
- Sam Brannan Middle School
- School of Engineering & Sciences (Gr 7-12)
- Sequoia Elementary
- Success Academy K-8 w/ Marian Anderson
- Susan B. Anthony Elementary
- Sutter Middle School
- Sutterville Elementary
- Tahoe Elementary
- The Charles A. Jones / Adult School
- The Met Sacramento (Charter School)
- Theodore Judah Elementary
- Will C. Wood Middle School
- William Land Elementary
- Woodbine Elementary
School:
School:
School:
School:
- Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School
- Bidwell (K-1) Elementary School
- Bowman Elementary School
- Brenkwitz High School
- Bret Harte Middle School
- Burbank Elementary School
- Cesar Chavez Middle School
- Cherryland Elementary School
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
- Eden Gardens Elementary School
- Eldridge Elementary School
- Fairview Elementary School w/ J.Muir Elementary School
- Faith Ringgold School of Arts and Science
- Glassbrook Elementary School
- Harder Elementary School
- Helen Turner Children's Center
- John Muir Elementary School w/ Fairview
- Longwood Elementary School
- Lorin A. Eden Elementary School
- Mt. Eden High School
- Palma Ceia Elementary School
- Park Elementary School
- Ruus Elementary
- Schafer Park Elementary School
- Southgate Elementary School
- Stonebrae Elementary School
- Strobridge Elementary School
- Sunset Community Center
- Tennyson High School
- Treeview Elementary School
- Tyrrell Elementary School
- Winton Middle School
School:
School:
School:
- Ada Givens Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Ada Givens Preschool w/ Elementary
- Alicia Reyes Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Alicia Reyes Preschool w/ Elementary
- Allan Peterson Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Burbank Preschool w/ Elementary
- Charles Wright Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Charles Wright Preschool w/ Elementary
- Community Day School
- Don Stowell Elementary School
- Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School
- Franklin Elementary School (K-2) w/ Preschool
- Franklin Preschool w/ Elementary
- Galen Clark Preschool
- Gracey Preschool w/ Elementary
- Herbert H Cruickshank Middle School
- Herbert Hoover Middle School
- Joe Stefani Elementary School (3-5)
- John C. Fremont Charter School
- John Muir Elementary School w/ Preschool
- John Muir Preschool w/ Elementary
- Leontine Gracey Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Luther Burbank Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Margaret Sheehy Elementary School w/ Preschool
- Peterson Preschool w/ Elementary
School:
School:
- American Lakes Elementary
- Bannon Creek Elementary
- Discovery High School
- H. Allen Hight Elementary
- Heron School (K-8)
- Inderkum High School
- Jefferson Elementary
- Leroy Greene Academy
- Natomas Charter School
- Natomas High School
- Natomas Middle School
- Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep
- Natomas Park Elementary
- Two Rivers Elementary
- Westlake Charter School
- Witter Ranch Elementary
School:
School:
School:
School:
- Green Valley Elementary
- Jackson Elementary
- Lake Forest Elementary
- Lakeview Elementary
- Marina Village Middle School
- Pleasant Grove Middle School
- Rescue Elementary
School:
- Bates Elementary School
- Clarksburg Middle School
- D. H. White Elementary School
- Delta Elementary Charter School
- Delta High School
- Isleton Elementary School (w/ River Delta Early Ed) PS
- Mokelumne High (Cont) School (w/ R.D. Comm. Day)
- R.D. High/Elem (Alt) School w/ Wind River School
- Rio Vista High School
- River Delta Community Day School w/ Mokelumne High School
- River Delta Early Ed School (Preschool/SpEd) (w/ Iselton)
- Riverview Middle School
- Walnut Grove Elementary School
- Wind River Adult School w/ River Delta High/Elem
School:
- Bell Avenue Elementary
- Glenwood Elementary
- Main Avenue Elementary
- Robla Elementary
- Robla Preschool
- Taylor Street Elementary
School:
- Alethea Smythe Academy (7-8) AKA: Dos Rios
- Alethea Smythe Academy (Pk-6)
- Community Collaborative CS- Jackson Site # 111
- Community Collaborative CS Site #110
- Community Collaborative CS-Robertson Center Site # 114
- Community Collaborative CS-West Sac Site #113
- Community Collaborative CS-Winterstein Site #112
- Community Outreach Academy Middle School Site #121
- Community Outreach Academy Rafferty A Site # 120
- Community Outreach Academy Rafferty B Site #123
- Community Outreach Academy Skvarla Site #124
- Creative Connections Arts Academy AKA Oliver W.Holmes
- D.W. Babcock Elementary School
- Del Paso Heights Elementary
- Dry Creek Elementary
- Eastside Campus of WPCS (7-8)
- Fairbanks Elementary
- Foothill Farms Jr. High School
- Foothill High School
- Foothill Oaks Elementary
- Frederick Joyce Elementary
- Frontier Campus of WPCS (7-8) w/ Frontier Elementary
- Frontier Elementary w/ Frontier Campus
- Futures High School Site# 130
- Garden Valley Elementary
- Grant Union High School
- Grant Union High School – West Campus
- Hagginwood Elementary School
- Harmon Johnson Elementary School
- Hazel Strauch Elementary
- Higher Learning Academy Site# 160
- Highlands Academy of Arts & Design
- Highlands Academy of Arts & Design (West)
- Hillsdale Elementary
- Keema High School
- Kohler Elementary
- Larchmont Elementary
- Las Palmas Center
- Madison Elementary
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Tech Academy
- Michael J. Castori Elementary School
- Miles P. Richmond
- Morey Avenue Early Childhood Dev Center
- Noralto Elementary
- North Avenue Elementary
- Northwood Elementary
- Norwood Jr. High School
- Nova Community Day School w/ Vista Nueva
- Oakdale Elementary
- Orchard Elementary
- Pacific Career and Technology HS
- Pathways Community Day
- Pioneer Elementary
- Regency Park Elementary
- Ridgepoint Elementary
- Rio Linda High School
- Rio Linda Jr. High School
- Rio Tierra Jr. High School
- SAVA -GSUL Site # 143
- SAVA SIMS Site # 144
- SAVA Site# 140
- SAVA Site# 141
- Sierra View Elementary
- Village Elementary
- Vineland Elementary (w/Pathways Community Day)
- Vista Nueva Career & Tech. HS w/ Nova Comm.
- Warren A. Allison Elementary
- Westside Camp of WPCS (7-8) w/ Westside Elementary
- Westside Elementary w/ Westside Campus
- Winona Center
- Woodlake Elementary
- Woodridge Elementary
School:
School:
- Aileen Colburn Elementary
- Bellevue Elementary
- Elmer Wood Elementary
- Mitchell Elementary
- Mitchell Senior Elementary
- Peggy Heller Elementary
- Shaffer Elementary
- Thomas Olaeta Elementary
School:
- Blue Oak School
- Buckeye Elementary
- Camerado Springs Middle School
- Oak Meadow Elementary
- Rolling Hills Middle School
- Silva Valley Elementary
- William Brooks School
School:
School:
- Antelope View Charter
- Center Adult School
- Center High School
- Center Preschool w/ McClellan HS
- Dudley Elementary
- North Country Elementary
- Oak Hill Elementary
- Spinelli Elementary
- Wilson Riles Middle School
School:
- Blue Oak (Buckeye Union SD)
- Buckeye School (Buckeye Union SD)
- Camerado Springs (2 Portables/Buckeye USD)
- Camino (Camino Union SD)
- Charles Brown (Mother Lode Union SD)
- Community Observatory
- Edwin Markam Middle School (Placerville Union SD)
- Gold Oak Elementary (G.O Arts)
- Gold Trail School
- Indian Creek Elem (Mother Lode Union SD)
- Oak Meadow Elem (Buckeye Union SD)
- Pinewood Elem (Pollock Pines)
- Pleasant Valley Middle School (Gold Oak SD)
- Ponderosa HS (ELUHSD)
- Silva Valley Elem (Buckeye Union SD)
- William Brooks School (Buckeye Union SD)
- Winnie Wakeley
School:
- Community Day School (9-12) w/ Adult School
- El Dorado Adult School w/ Community Day School
- El Dorado High School (9-12) w/ Vista HS
- Independence Continuation High School (Cont 9-12) w/ Ind. Learning Center
- Independent Learning Center (Alt 9-12) w/ Independent Continuation High School
- Mountain View High School (Cont 9-12) w/ Union Mine High School
- Oak Ridge High School (9-12)
- Ponderosa High School (9-12)
- Shenandoah High School (9-12)
- Union Mine High School (9-12) w/ Mountain View High School
- Vista High School (Cont. 9-12) w. El Dorado High School
School:
- Adult & Community Ed. w/ Always Learning
- Always Learning w/ Adult & Community Ed.
- Anna Kirchgater Elementary
- Arlene Hein Elementary
- Arnold Adreani Elementary
- Arthur C. Butler Elementary
- Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary
- C. W. Dillard Elementary
- Calvine High School
- Carroll Elementary
- Charles E. Mack Elementary
- Cosumnes Oaks High School
- Cosumnes River Elementary
- David Reese Elementary
- Edna Batey Elementary
- Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School
- Elitha Donner Elementary
- Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle School
- Elk Grove (Victory) Elementary
- Elk Grove Charter School
- Elk Grove High School
- Ellen Feickert Elementary
- Elliott Ranch Elementary
- Florence Markofer Elementary
- Florin Elementary
- Florin High School
- Foulks Ranch Elementary
- Franklin Elementary
- Franklin High School
- Harriet G. Eddy Middle School
- Helen Carr Castello Elementary
- Herman Leimbach Elementary
- Irene B. West Elementary
- Isabelle Jackson Elementary
- James A. McKee Elementary
- James Rutter Middle School
- Jessie Baker School
- John Ehrhardt Elementary
- John Reith Elementary
- Joseph Kerr Middle School
- Joseph Sims Elementary w/ Teacher Ed Inst
- Katherine L. Albiani Middle School
- Laguna Creek High School
- Las Flores K-12 Independent Study
- Maeola R. Beitzel Elementary
- Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
- Monterey Trail High School
- Pleasant Grove Elementary
- Pleasant Grove High School
- Prairie Elementary
- Raymond Case Elementary
- Rio Cazadero High School
- Robert J. Fite Elementary
- Roy Herburger Elementary
- Samuel Jackman Middle School
- Samuel Kennedy Elementary
- Sheldon High School
- Sierra Enterprise Elementary
- Stone Lake Elementary
- Sunrise Elementary
- T. R. Smedberg Middle School
- Teacher Ed. Institute (Housed at Sims Elementary)
- Toby Johnson Middle School
- Union House Elementary
- Valley High School
- William Daylor High School
School:
School:
- Adult Education w/ Walnutwood High School
- Alternative Ed Attendance & Due Process
- Blanche Sprentz Elementary
- Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
- Community Charter School w/Theodore Judah Elementary
- Cordova Gardens Elementary
- Cordova High School
- Cordova Lane Elementary
- Cordova Meadows Elementary
- Cordova Villa Elementary
- Empire Oaks Elementary
- Folsom High School
- Folsom Hills Elementary
- Folsom Lake High School
- Folsom Middle School
- Gold Ridge Elementary
- Kinney High School
- Mather Heights Elementary
- Mather Youth Academy / Youth Opportunity Program (Kitty Hawk)
- Mills Middle School
- Mitchell Middle School
- Natoma Station Elementary
- Navigator Elementary
- Oak Chan Elementary
- Peter J. Shields Elementary
- Rancho Cordova Elementary
- Riverview Elementary
- Russell Ranch Elementary
- Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
- Sutter Middle School
- Theodore Judah Elementary w/ Folsom Cordova Community Charter
- Vista del Lago High School
- Walnutwood High (Independent Study)/Adolescent Parent Program
- White Rock Elementary
- Williamson Elementary
School:
- Fairsite Elementary
- Greer Elementary
- Lake Canyon Elementary
- Marengo Ranch Elementary
- River Oaks Elementary
- Robert L. McCaffrey Middle School
- Valley Oaks Elementary
School:
- Dry Creek Elementary-Dry Creek West-TRUSD
- Florence Markofer Elementary School (EG)
- Gerber Road Community School (7-12) (EG owned)
- Hickey (Elinor Lincoln) Jr/Senior HS (7-12)
- LINKS (housed @ Elinor Linc.Hickey Jr/Sr HS)
- North Area Community School (7-12)
- Palmiter Junior/Senior High School (7-12)
- Prairie Elementary School
- ROP (Regional Occupational Program)
- Sly Park Cons. & Environmental Ed.Ctr
School:
- Beamer Park Elementary School
- Cache Creek High School
- Dingle Elementary School
- Douglass Middle School
- Freeman Elementary School
- Gibson Elementary School
- Harriet Lee Middle School
- Maxwell Elementary School
- Pioneer High School
- Plainfield Elementary School
- Ramón S. Tafoya Elementary School
- Science Technology Charter (Grafton Elementary School)
- Whitehead Elementary School
- Woodland Adult Education
- Woodland High School
- Woodland Prairie Elementary School
- Zamora Elementary School
Inspector's Name
Inspector's District
- Arcohe Union
- Atwater Elementary
- Buckeye Union
- Camino Union
- Center Joint Unified
- Central Sierra Regional Occupational Program
- El Dorado County Office of Education
- El Dorado Union High
- Elk Grove Unified
- Elverta Joint
- Folsom Cordova Unified
- Galt Joint Union Elementary
- Galt Joint Union High
- Gold Oak Union
- Gold Trail Union
- Hayward Unified
- Indian Diggings
- Latrobe
- Merced City
- Mother Lode Union
- Natomas Unified
- North Bay Schools Insurance Authority
- Pioneer Union
- Placerville Union
- Pollock Pines
- Rescue Union
- River Delta Unified
- Robla
- Sacramento City Unified
- Sacramento County Office of Education
- San Juan Unified
- Schools Insurance Authority
- Silver Fork
- Twin Rivers Unified
- Woodland Joint Unified
Inspector's Name
Inspector's District
- Arcohe Union
- Atwater Elementary
- Buckeye Union
- Camino Union
- Center Joint Unified
- Central Sierra Regional Occupational Program
- El Dorado County Office of Education
- El Dorado Union High
- Elk Grove Unified
- Elverta Joint
- Folsom Cordova Unified
- Galt Joint Union Elementary
- Galt Joint Union High
- Gold Oak Union
- Gold Trail Union
- Hayward Unified
- Indian Diggings
- Latrobe
- Merced City
- Mother Lode Union
- Natomas Unified
- North Bay Schools Insurance Authority
- Pioneer Union
- Placerville Union
- Pollock Pines
- Rescue Union
- River Delta Unified
- Robla
- Sacramento City Unified
- Sacramento County Office of Education
- San Juan Unified
- Schools Insurance Authority
- Silver Fork
- Twin Rivers Unified
- Woodland Joint Unified

SURFACING MATERIAL

All anchoring posts and devices are below material
Comments:
Area is free of trip hazards
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Surfacing material is free of debris, weeds, and standing water.
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Loose-fill surfacing material:

Fall material is a minimum of 9 inches deep
Comments:
Fall material is evenly distributed (i.e. it is not piling up under platforms, etc.)
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Fall material is loose and ample
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Unitary surfacing material:

Surfacing material is in good condition
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Type of fall material:
- Wood Chips
- Engineered Wood Fibar (FIBAR)
- Unitary Surface (poured in place)
- Rubber Mulch
- Pea Gravel
- Sand
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USE ZONES

Use zone around stationary equipment is 72” Adjacent play structures - 30” or less can be 6’; more than 30” must be 9’
Comments:
Use zone in front of slides is minimum 6’ – maximum 8’ - Slides greater than 6 feet, use zone in front should be as long as the slide is tall up to a max of 8 feet. - Use zone shall never overlap another use zone
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Use zone for rotating play equipment is 72” - Use zone may not overlap any other equipment
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Use zone for swings is twice the height of surface material to the pivot point - Front-to-rear use zone cannot overlap any other equipment - Use zone 6 feet from support posts - Use zone of support structure for adjacent swings may overlap
Comments:
Use zone for bucket seat swings is twice the height from seat to the pivot bar - Use zone 6 feet from support posts
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Use zone for multi-axis swings is the height of the swing seat to the pivot point plus 72” - Use zone 6 feet from support posts - Use zone cannot overlap any other equipment - Use zone of support structure for adjacent swings may overlap
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Use zone for rocking/springing play equipment - 72” if user is intended to sit - May overlap when each structure consists of a seat with height of 30” or less
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Use zone for rocking/springing play equipment - 84” if user is intended to stand - Use zone may not overlap any other equipment
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Use zone for a track ride shall extend no less than 72” in all directions
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Overhead obstructions within the use zones are 84” above designated playing surfaces and pivot of swings.
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ACCESSIBILITY

Accessible route outside and access point into play area - 60” minimum clear width w/ designated entrance - Exterior walkway may be narrowed to 36” for a distance of 60” (i.e., tree narrows path) - 80” vertical clearance along ground level accessible route - No change in level greater than ¼” delta or ½” beveled along path of travel at ramp and entrance to the play area (see below). - Maximum ramp slope is 5% (1:20) into the play area w/o handrails. With handrails 6.25% (1:16)
Accessible route/clear ground space inside play box - 60” minimum clear width to transfer platform and each ground level play component - Minimum 30” wide x 48” long clear ground space positioned for forward or parallel approach to the ground level play component - Accessible elevated play component route – minimum 36” wide, can be reduced to minimum 32” for a distance of 24” - Minimum 24” allowable at transfer steps
Comments:
Transfer platform - 11” to 18” above the protective surfacing - Minimum 14” deep x 24” wide - Transfer support provided - Minimum 48” x 48” transfer space area adjacent to and centered on the platform - May be primary access if play area has less than 20 elevated play components Transfer platform - 11” to 18” above the protective surfacing - Minimum 14” deep x 24” wide - Transfer support provided - Minimum 48” x 48” transfer space area adjacent to and centered on the platform - May be primary access if play area has less than 20 elevated play components
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Transfer steps: - 24” wide minimum - 14” deep minimum - 8” high maximum - Contrast striping on upper approach and each stair tread - full width 2-4” wide stripe, within 1” maximum from front edge. Paint is acceptable
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Entry point/seats on play equipment (i.e., swings, play bench, any element requiring transfer to a seat) - 11” to 24” to top of seat above protective surfacing Swings only - Minimum 60” circle or T-shaped turning space located immediately adjacent to swing
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Play tables: - 24” high minimum knee clearance - 31” maximum height of table - 30” wide minimum - 17” deep minimum
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Required # of accessible play components:

- Ground level (see Table A for appropriate number. See Table B for recommended reach range to highest operable part of play element)
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If playground has 20 or more elevated play components:

Elevated accessible routes: - Ramp to elevated play components required - Minimum 36” wide ramp width - Ramp - handrail height between 20” and 28” - Maximum 12” ramp rise
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Landings - Minimally as wide as the ramp at bottom and top landing - Top landing - minimum length 60” to allow for direction change - Minimum 60” turning space
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STAIRWAYS, LADDERS AND HANDRAILS

Rung ladders, climbing nets, arch climbers, tire climbers are not used as the sole access on equipment intended for pre-school age children - Flexible access components for 2-5 years allows user to bring both feet to same level before ascending to next level
Comments:
Flexible components used for access are securely connected at both ends - Anchoring device must be beneath the ground surface material
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Climbers used for access have hand support for use while climbing
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Rungs and handrails have a diameter between .95 and 1.55 - Rungs are secured to prevent turning - Between .60” and 1.20” for toddlers
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The stepping surface used for final access (for rung ladders, flexible components, arch climbers, etc.) is not above the designated play surface it serves.
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Handrail height: Vertical distance between the edge of the step and the top surface of the handrail is: - Between 15” and 20” for toddlers - Between 22” and 26” for preschool age - Between 22” and 38” for school age - Begins with the first step Vertical infill for protective barriers may be preferable for younger children because the vertical components can be grasped at whatever height a child chooses as a handhold
Comments:
Stairs more than 48” above the surface have barriers Measure height of highest step in a series of steps to determine.
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PLATFORMS

Maximum difference in height between stepped platforms are: - 7” for toddlers - 12” for preschool age children - 18” for school age children - If difference is more than noted, an access component is needed
Comments:
Openings between platforms are not a head entrapment hazard
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If the space between platforms exceeds 9” and the height of the lower platform exceeds 30” for preschool or 48” for school age, in-fill is used to reduce the space to less than 3.5”
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Platforms intended for toddlers are no more than 32” above the protective surfacing
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GUARDRAILS AND PROTECTIVE BARRIERS

Openings between uprights and between barrier and platform surface are not a head entrapment hazard
Comments:
Guardrails and barriers: - Designed to prevent falls off the platform - Discourage climbing on the barrier - Aid supervision
Comments:
Guardrails/barriers completely surround elevated platform except for entrance and exit opening - 15” maximum to access play event - If more than 15”, must have one top rail of a guardrail - Stairs, ramps and upper body equipment are exempt from this requirement
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Solid panels used as infill have transparent areas to facilitate supervision and permit viewing from platform
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Guardrails are provided for preschool age: - Elevated surface more than 20” but not over 30” above protective surface - Minimum height of top rail is 29” - Maximum height of lower rail is 23”
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Guardrails are provided for school age: - Elevated surface more than 30” but not over 48” above protective surface - Minimum height of top rail is 38” - Maximum height of lower rail is 28”
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Barriers are provided for toddlers: - Elevated surface more than 18” above protective surface - Minimum height of barrier is 24” - Guardrails are not recommended
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Barriers are provided for preschool age: - Elevated surface more than 30” above protective surface - Minimum height of barrier is 29”
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Barriers are provided for school age: - Elevated surface more than 48” above protective surface - Minimum height of barrier is 38”
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DURABILITY & FINISH

Metal surfaces painted or treated to prevent rust - Bare metal slides or platform surfaces are to be avoided unless away from the sun or covered
Comments:
Painted surfaces are in good shape and not chipped
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Wood structures or play elements are in good condition - Wood support posts are undamaged below fall material.
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Plastic materials and components are in good condition
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HARDWARE

All nuts, bolts, pins, lock washers and other connectors are present and secure
Comments:
All posts are capped and sealed
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Hardware in moving joints are secure
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All S-hooks are closed so there is no gap or space greater than .04” or wide enough to admit a dime.
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PROJECTIONS, PROTRUSIONS AND PINCH POINTS

Equipment is free of sharp points and corners are rounded. Caps or plugs cover exposed open ends of tubing. Wood parts are smooth and free of splinters.
Comments:
Protrusions and projections do not extend beyond the face of any of the 3 gauges nor increase in the direction away from the surrounding surface nor project beyond the face of the nut more than 2 full threads.
Comments:
Protrusions on swing assemblies: - Using the swing test gauge, no bolt or component protrudes beyond it (1/8”).
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Connecting devices on swings: - S-hooks, C-hooks, pelican hooks, etc. are closed so there is no gap or space greater than .04” - No portion of the lower loop of an S-hook projects beyond the vertical boundary of the upper loop - Upper loop of S-hook may align, partially overlap or completely overlap without extending past the connector body - S-hook lower loop aligns with connector body and does not overlap.
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Protrusions on slides: - Not great than 1/8” - Slide has a smooth, continuous sliding surface without any gaps or spaces that may create an entanglement hazard
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No accessible pinch, crush or shearing points. May be caused by components moving relative to each other or to a fixed component.
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LABELS

Signs and/or stickers indicate the following:

- age appropriateness of the equipment
- supervision recommendation
- hazard of play equipment located over hard surfaces
- equipment manufacturer
- hot play surfaces warning
- hazards of drawstrings, accessories and other things worn around the neck
- removal of helmets (i.e. bike helmets)
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PARTIALLY BOUND OPENINGS AND ANGLES

Partially bound openings do not present an entrapment hazard - Use the partially bound opening template (“fish probe”) - Partially bound openings less than 24” above the surface are exempt
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Angles formed by adjacent components are greater than 55 degrees - Unless lower leg is horizontal or projects downward
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ENTRAPMENT

All openings on equipment are less than 3.5” or greater than 9” - Use the head entrapment tools
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Partially bound openings do not present an entrapment hazard - Use the partially bound opening template (“fish probe”) - Partially bound openings less than 24” above the surface are exempt
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Angles formed by adjacent components are greater than 55 degrees - Unless lower leg is horizontal or projects downward
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Flexible components (i.e. rope, cable or chains) are secured at both ends and not capable of being looped back on itself.
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Flexible components suspended between play units are not located in high traffic areas.
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CLIMBING AND UPPER BODY EQUIPMENT

Maximum fall height for free standing and composite climbing structures for toddlers is 32”
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Climbers do not have bars or other structural components in the interior of the structure onto which a child may fall from a height of more than 18”
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Equipment allows children to descend as easily as they ascend. ***Especially important for preschool equipment.
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Layout of equipment does not facilitate climbing to top support bars of upper body equipment nor interfere with movement on adjacent structures.
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Spacing between components does not present head entrapment hazards
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Flexible climbing equipment: - Is not the sole means of access to components intended for use by 2-5 year olds or toddlers - Anchoring device is beneath protective surfacing - Perimeter of net opening should be less than 17” or greater than 28” - Flexible components (i.e. rope, cable or chains) are secured at both ends and not capable of being looped back on itself. - Flexible components suspended between play units are not located in high traffic areas. - Free standing flexible climbers are not recommended for toddlers or preschool age
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3D Climbing Nets: - No clear opening between flexible members with a vertical dimension greater than 72” and a diameter greater than: - 18” for nets intended for 2-5 year olds - 20” for nets intended for 5-12 year olds
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3D Climbing Nets: - Minimum fall height for structure greater than 72” high is 72” - Exterior fall height – distance from surfacing to highest point at which a rigid vertical device contacts the net structure when moved around the perimeter. - Interior fall height – distance from surfacing to the highest member with a clear vertical path to the surfacing with a diameter of 18” for 2-5 years old and 20” for 5- 12 years old.
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Arch climber: - Is not the sole means of access to components intended for use by 2-5 year olds - Free standing arch climbers are not allowed on preschool or toddler playgrounds - Rungs are .95” to 1.55” in diameter
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Horizontal ladders and overhead rings: - Distance from edge of take-off/landing structure to first handhold is no greater than 10” and not directly above platform when platform is the access - Rungs on ladders intended for 4-5 year olds are parallel and evenly spaced - Space between adjacent rungs – no more than 12” for preschool and 15” for school age (does not apply to rings if rings swing) - Maximum length of chains for overhead rings is 7 inches.
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Horizontal ladders and overhead rings: - Maximum height from center of grasping device to surfacing is 60” for preschool or 84” for school age - Maximum height for take-off/landing structure is 18” for preschool and 36” for school age
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EQUIPMENT

Balance beams: - Maximum height 12” for preschool - Maximum height 16” for school age - Not recommended for toddlers
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Climbing ropes: - Secure at both ends and not able to make a loop with an inside perimeter greater than 5”
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Seesaws: - Prohibited for toddlers and preschool unless equipped with a spring centering device - Fulcrum is free of pinch and crush points - Shock absorbing material under seats to minimize impact with ground - Handholds do not protrude beyond sides of seat - Handgrips are 3” minimum if intended to be gripped by one hand and 6” if intended to be gripped by 2 hands - Maximum 60” height of seat above protective surface
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Log rolls: - Prohibited for use by children less than 5 years - 18” above fall surface material - Hand gripping components for use; .95” to 1.55” in diameter
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Track Rides: - Prohibited for use by children less than 5 years - Hand grip is 64” minimum and 78” maximum above the surface material - Landings (if used) have a minimum 36” length and 32” minimum width - Center to center distance between adjacent tracks are 48” minimum
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Sliding poles: - Prohibited on equipment for toddlers and preschool age - Continuous with no welds or seams - Horizontal distance between platform edge and pole is between 18” and 20” - Pole extends at least 60” above the platform - Pole diameter is 1.9” maximum - Guardrail or barrier at pole access has an opening of 15” maximum
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SLIDES

Depth of transition platform is 14” or greater - Width equal to or greater than width of sliding chute - Depth for equipment intended for toddlers is 19”
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Guardrail or hood present to channel user into a sitting position
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Straight slides with flat open chutes have 4”minimum sides for entire length of sliding surface
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Slide chute is continuous without any gaps. Roller slides are excluded from this requirement.
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21” of clearance surrounds the slide chute
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Metal slides are shaded to prevent burns from direct sun
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Exit region of slide is: - 11” above protective surfacing for slides no more than 4 feet in height - Between 7” and 15” above protective surfacing for slides over 4 feet in height - Toddler slides – no more than 6” above protective surfacing
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Embankment slides: - Maximum height of 12” above the ground - Chute entrance minimizes use by skateboards, bikes, etc.
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Spiral slides: - One turn (360 degrees) or less for toddlers and preschool
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Tube slides: - Minimum internal diameter no less than 23”
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Roller slides: - Space between adjacent rollers and between ends of rollers and stationary structure are less than 3/16”
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SWINGS

Prohibited: - Swings attached to composite structures - Animal figure swings - Rope swings - Swinging dual exercise rings and trapeze bars
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S-hooks are closed with no gap or space great than .04”. Gap cannot admit a dime.
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Swing structure discourages climbing. A-frame supports do not have cross-bars
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2 swings per bay maximum
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Swing hangers at pivot spaced no less than 20” apart
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** The following measurements are taken at 60” above protective surfacing

**Swing spacing – toddler (bucket): - 20” between swing and support structure - 20” between swings - No less than 24” underside of occupied swing to surface - Located in a separate bay from other swings - Pivot points are between 47” and 96” above the protective surfacing
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**Swing spacing – preschool: - 30” between swing and support structure - 24” between swings - No less than 12” underside of occupied swing to surface
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**Swing spacing – school age: - 30” between swing and support structure - 24” between swings - No less than 12” underside of occupied swing to surface
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Multi-Axis Tire Swing:

- Minimum clearance between seating surface and upright of support structure is 30” when tire is in a position closest to the support structure. - No less than 12” underside of occupied swing to surface
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ROTATING & ROCKING EQUIPMENT

Merry-Go-Rounds and Whirls: - Components do not extend beyond the perimeter of the platform - Underside of platform is no less than 9” above the surface - No openings between the axis and periphery that permit a 5/16 rod to penetrate - No accessible shearing or crushing mechanism in the undercarriage - Maximum height for standing/sitting surface is 14” above surface for preschool and 18” for school age - Hand grips have a diameter of 0.95” to 1.55” - Not recommended for playgrounds intended for toddlers
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Spring Rockers: - Springs minimize possibility of pinching hands or feet - Each seating position has handgrips and footrests - Handgrips are 3” minimum if intended to be gripped by one hand and 6” if intended to be gripped by 2 hands - Seat height is between 12” and 16” for toddlers - Seat height is between 14” and 28” for preschool - Hand grips have a diameter of 0.60” to 1.20” for toddlers - Hand grips have a diameter of 0.95” to 1.55” for preschool and school age
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Loose-fill surfacing material:

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If playground has 20 or more elevated play components:

Signs and/or stickers indicate the following:

** The following measurements are taken at 60” above protective surfacing

Multi-Axis Tire Swing:

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Loose-fill surfacing material:

Unitary surfacing material:

Required # of accessible play components:

If playground has 20 or more elevated play components:

Signs and/or stickers indicate the following:

** The following measurements are taken at 60” above protective surfacing

Multi-Axis Tire Swing:

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