Walkways, Surfaces & Structures Walkthrough 3

Review Picture Loading Picture… Review Question Question: Would this path be difficult for visitors to easily and safely walk on? Yes No Yes, this path would be difficult to walk on. Correction Paths are smooth, level and free from steep grades. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Paths, yards and areas surrounding buildings are kept free of debris, brush and vegetation. All…

Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough 6

…crawl spaces, boxed areas) should have openings or clear plastic panels to enable adults to view children. Playhouses and other enclosed spaces should also have more than one opening that can be used as an exit. Playhouses and all equipment should be free of sharp edges, pinch points and crush hazards. They must also be free of entrapment hazards (spaces/openings…

Water Safety & Attractive Nuisances Walkthrough 4

…the water. Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Walking surface of bridge should be smooth and even, with no boards, nails or screws protruding. Side rails for bridges: Space between vertical members should be less than 3 ½ inches. Should be designed so that children are unable to climb sides. Should be free of rough surfaces and protruding nails or screws. Top…

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Location & Design Walkthrough Conclusion

Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Americans with Disabilities Act of 1190 (Titles II and III) require that newly constructed and altered places of public accommodation and commercial facilities be readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities, including recreation facilities like playgrounds. Resources Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website You have completed the Play Areas – Location & Design walkthrough….

Other Equipment Walkthrough Conclusion

…like playgrounds.3 Resources 3 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website 1 CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – English 2 CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – Spanish You have completed the Play Areas – Other Equipment walkthrough. Use the buttons below to print out a checklist for this topic, return to the Walkthroughs overview page or access additional related content from…

Climbing / Overhead Walkthrough Conclusion

…usable by, individuals with disabilities, including recreation facilities like playgrounds.3 Resources 3 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website 1 CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – English 2 CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – Spanish You have completed the Play Areas – Climbing / Overhead walkthrough. Use the buttons below to print out a checklist for this topic, return to the…

Fall Protection & Use Zones Walkthrough Conclusion

Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Americans with Disabilities Act of 1190 (Titles II and III) require that newly constructed and altered places of public accommodation and commercial facilities be readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities, including recreation facilities like playgrounds. Resources Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website You have completed the Play Areas – Fall Protection & Use…

Equipment Do’s & Don’ts Walkthrough Conclusion

Additional Guidelines and Recommendations Americans with Disabilities Act of 1190 (Titles II and III) require that newly constructed and altered places of public accommodation and commercial facilities be readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities, including recreation facilities like playgrounds. Resources Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website You have completed the Play Areas – Equipment Do’s & Don’ts…

Slides & Swings Walkthrough Conclusion

…that newly constructed and altered places of public accommodation and commercial facilities be readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities, including recreation facilities like playgrounds.3 Resources 3 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website 1 CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – English 2 CPSC Public Playground Safety Handbook – Spanish You have completed the Play Areas – Swings &…