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CA Division of State Architects Playground Inspection Worksheets
| Playground Articles This is a series of articles that have appeared in the Playground Magazine New Information about Sand The new version of Consumer Product Safety Commission Handbook #325 indicates that the critical height of sand is only 4 feet. Since I have several clients that use sand in at least part of their playgrounds I decided to do some Impact test to verify the actual critical fall height of the sand they use. My surprising results show that at least some sand has a much higher critical height some up to 10 feet which is adequate for swings For more information see this article that appeared in the Playground Magazine Sand is Sand Playground Sand is a Hazardous Material California has listed sand as a hazardous material. How concerned should you be? Playground Sand What you need to know about Curb Ramps Have you ever wondered how you should design curb ramps into loose fill playground surfacing? This article may help you Curb Ramps Playground Inspection Etiquette You are a guest on the playground, be sensitive to the concerns of the parents and children on site. Inspection Etiquette CPSI Code of Professional Conduct Does the CPSI Code of Conduct go far enough. A discussion of conflict of interest CPSI Code of Professional Conduct Is the Certified Playground Safety Inspection the only inspection your play area needs? There are other inspections that you need to be aware of. Playground Inspections Are your Inspection Test Probes Accurate? Before you declare a playground con compliant due to head entrapment, you need to be sure your probes are accurate. Test Propes How much supervision is necessary on the playground? Can there be too much supervision? Playground Supervision California School Playground Surfacing Requirements The California Department of Architecture is proposing changes to the School playground requirements for surfacing. This is a report on the proposal. California School Playground Are Poured In Place Playground Surfaces Safe? This is a report on a study conducted by the State of California Integrated Waste Management Board. Poured in Place Surfacing What do you do with your old playground equipment? This is a few thoughts about what you might do with old equipment. Recycled Play Equipment Last update: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 09:36 AM Please report any technical problems to the Webmaster
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