1. Scope

1.1 This specification establishes minimum characteristics for those factors that determine accessibility. This specification applies to all types of materials that can be used under and around playground equipment.

1.2 The material under and around playground equipment that meets this specification must also comply with Specification F1292 if the surface is within the fall zone.

1.3 This specification does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred if the surface system complies with this specification.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 The following precautionary statement pertains only to the test method portions, Sections 6 and 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 1-Specification F1951-99 replaces ASTM PS 83, Provisional Standard Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment.

2. Referenced Documents

E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities
Handbook for Public Playground Safety, 1991

Index Terms

playground surface accessibility; playground surfacing; wheelchair maneuverability; 97.200.40

Citing ASTM Standards

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