1. Without alternate means of egress, max. difference in height between
stepped platforms for Pre-School age and School-Age
Answer> Pre-School 12 inches School-Age 18 inches
2. An access component is needed if the difference in platform height is more
than for pre-school age and for school age.
Answer> 12 inches
and
18 inches
3. Except for entrance/exit openings, the max. clearance opening without a top
horizontal guardrail should be .
Answer> 15 inches
,4. Guardrail/Barrier is not required in fall height is less than
Pre-School
School-Age
Answer> <20 inches
<30 inches
5. Pre-School Age Guardrail, >20" < or = 30"
Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Answer> 29"+
<9", > or = 23"
6. Pre-School Age Barrier, >30"
Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Answer> 29"+
<3.5"
7. School Age Guardrail, >30" < or = 48"
Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Answer> 38"+
>9", < or = 28"
8. School Age Barrier, >48"
, Total Height, Gap at Bottom
Answer> 38"+
<3.5"
9. Access platforms over should provide intermediate standing surface so
child can pause and make decision to keep going up or go down.
Answer> 6'
10. Handrails- Preschool/Schoolage
should have a diameter or max. cross-section between and .
Preferred diameter is .
Answer> .95" and 1.55"
1.25 inches
11. Continuous handrails extending over the full length of the access should be
provided on both sides of all and .
Answer> stairways and stepladders
12. Handrail Height
The vertical distance between the top front edge of a step or ramp surface
and the top surface of the handrail above should be (Preschool, Schoolage)
Answer> P between 22 and 26"
S between 22 and 38"
, 13. Transition Point
Answer> Point where child must transition from access component to play structure
platform
14. (T/F) Handrails or handholds are recommended at all transition points.
Answer> -True
15. Balance Beams should be no more than (P/S)
Answer> P 12 inches S 16 inches
16. Use Zone- Climbers
Should extend a min. of in all directions. (MAY/MAY
NOT) overlap with neighboring equipment, if allowed by that equipment type
AND
-there is at least between equipment when adjacent designated play sur-
faces are no more than .
OR
There is at least between equipment when adjacent play surfaces are more
than .
Answer> 6'
MAY
6'