1. Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a
distance of .✔✔✔ Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
2. The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap
for a distance of to both the front and the rear.✔✔✔ 2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point
of the swing.
3. What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?✔✔✔ min.
length 3"
4. Wheelchair accessible platform✔✔✔
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed
" horizontal opening✔✔✔ 1/2" (0.5")
5. What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support
struc- ture?✔✔✔ 72"
,6. Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....✔✔✔ - audits
-inspections
-maintenance
7. What does the middle projection gauge measure?✔✔✔ projection
entering brain thru eye socket
8. What does the large projection gauge measure?✔✔✔ soft tissue
damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
9. What is the max height of a balance beam?✔✔✔ 12" max hgt
for 2-5 yo 16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
10.What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?✔✔✔
72"
11.What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go
- Rounds?✔✔✔ 0.30" (5/16")
12. Entanglement hazards✔✔✔
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that
, completely fills the interior space of both loops preventing entry items of
clothing, is this exempt?✔✔✔ YES
13.What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking
equip- ment?✔✔✔ 3 1/2"
14.What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?✔✔✔
0.62" (5/8")