CPSI Handbook CH. 5A
What size diameter Dowell do you use to test roller slides for crush and sheer hazards - ANS
-3/16 diameter dowel
What size diameter dowel do you need to use to test for Mary go round crush and sheer
hazards - ANS -5/16
What size diameter dowel do you use to test for common crush sheer hazards? - ANS -5/8
What are exemptions to crash your criteria - ANS -Chain and it's method of attachment,
attachment area of coil springs, area between top rail in swinging element, area between
lightweight movable objects
There can be no single nonrigid component suspended between play units or from the ground
to the play unit within 45° of horizontal unless what two things are present? - ANS -It must be at
least 84 inches above the playing surface in a minimum of 1 inch wide
A suspended nonrigid cable must be greater than how many degrees from horizontal - ANS -45
Free swinging ropes, cables, or chains attached at one and only must be more than how many
inches long - ANS -7
What types of ropes, cables, or chains are permitted in a playground? - ANS -They must be
anchored at both ends and not capable of forming a loop with interior perimeter of more than 5
inches
A rope cable or chain must not form loops with greater than how many inches inside perimeter -
ANS -5 inches
Can ropes, cables, or chains overlap? - ANS -No because it could be a possible strangulation
hazard
What are some exemptions to suspended hazard criteria? - ANS -Multiple suspended
components, swing chain or cable, rope chain, cable that is greater than or equal to 7 inches
long, climbing now structures
For ground level components, rope, cable call mom and chain used to attach manipulative
devices to play panels will not be greater than how many inches long or greater than how many
inches high above surfacing - ANS -24inches long, 27 inches above surfacing
What size diameter Dowell do you use to test roller slides for crush and sheer hazards - ANS
-3/16 diameter dowel
What size diameter dowel do you need to use to test for Mary go round crush and sheer
hazards - ANS -5/16
What size diameter dowel do you use to test for common crush sheer hazards? - ANS -5/8
What are exemptions to crash your criteria - ANS -Chain and it's method of attachment,
attachment area of coil springs, area between top rail in swinging element, area between
lightweight movable objects
There can be no single nonrigid component suspended between play units or from the ground
to the play unit within 45° of horizontal unless what two things are present? - ANS -It must be at
least 84 inches above the playing surface in a minimum of 1 inch wide
A suspended nonrigid cable must be greater than how many degrees from horizontal - ANS -45
Free swinging ropes, cables, or chains attached at one and only must be more than how many
inches long - ANS -7
What types of ropes, cables, or chains are permitted in a playground? - ANS -They must be
anchored at both ends and not capable of forming a loop with interior perimeter of more than 5
inches
A rope cable or chain must not form loops with greater than how many inches inside perimeter -
ANS -5 inches
Can ropes, cables, or chains overlap? - ANS -No because it could be a possible strangulation
hazard
What are some exemptions to suspended hazard criteria? - ANS -Multiple suspended
components, swing chain or cable, rope chain, cable that is greater than or equal to 7 inches
long, climbing now structures
For ground level components, rope, cable call mom and chain used to attach manipulative
devices to play panels will not be greater than how many inches long or greater than how many
inches high above surfacing - ANS -24inches long, 27 inches above surfacing
