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CA Division of State Architects Playground Inspection Worksheets
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NEWS The Rotational Penetrometer Repeatability testing of the Rotational Penetrometer was conducted at the ASTM Surfacing Committee meeting held in Atlanta on 9/12/09. When the ASTM Specifications are modified to allow the use of the Rotational Penatrometer it will be possible to conduct site testing to verify that accessible routs on playground surfacing are firm and stableand in compliance with ADA requirements.
The Division of State Architect Update The DSA announced that they will not be taking further action on this proposal 11-09-09 The Access Committee of the Advisory Board has voted to recommend that the Division of the State Architect develop guidelines and specifications to affect the playgrounds on California Schools. there were two code amendments proposed. 1. Restrict or eliminate the use of Engineered Wood Fiber and other loose fill fall surfacing materials in School playgrounds 2. Require playgrounds with 11 or more play components to provide access by ramp rather than by transfer system.
Watch this Web page for updates or visit the DSA Web Page and look for Access Committee under upcoming meetings at www.dsa.dgs.ca.gov/default.htm
Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas - The Consumer Product Safety Commission has an on line course. A link to the Accessibility Guidelines Final Rule can be found under links. This is an information only course. There are no reading assignments in advance and certification is not provided.
ASTM F 1487-07ae1 - Now available at www.astm.org
CPSC Handbook #325 - A final draft was published on April 21, 2008 and is now available at www.cpsc.gov There is a disclaimer notice on the cover of the document that states that this is a draft version. That is a formality because CPSC does not have a quorum to adopt the draft as final. This version should be considered as the final - no other version is available from CPSC at this time. This version includes recommendations for Children 6 Months through 36 Months.
NPSI - The curriculum for the CPSI Class has been updated to reflect changes to ASTM and CPSC. Last update: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 07:40 AM Please report any technical problems to the Webmaster |