1. Scope

1.1 This guide references standards for selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment.

1.2 This guide describes how to apply existing ASTM standards to evaluate the impact attenuation, accessibility characteristics and product characteristics when selecting surfacing systems for use under and around playground equipment.

1.3 This guide does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred when the surface system complies with standards referred to in this guide.

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 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 requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

F963 Consumer Safety Specification on Toy Safety
F1292 Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
F1487 Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use
F1918 Safety Performance Specification for Soft Contained Play Equipment
F1951 Specification for Determination of Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment
F2075 Specification for Engineered Wood Fiber for Use as a Playground Safety Surface Under and Around Playground Equipment
CSA Z614 Children's Playspaces and Equipment
CPSC (US Consumer Product Safety Commission) Handbook for Public Playground Safety, Pub. No. 325
US Code of Federal Regulations Part 3, 36 CFR Part 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines: Play Areas: (Final Rule)

Index Terms

accessibility; g-max; HIC; impact attenuation; playground; shock attenuation; surface system; wood fiber; 97.220.10

Citing ASTM Standards

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