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Placement and Play Area Surfacing
6
ft
(1,83 m)
6
ft
(1,83 m)
Pivot Point
Use Zone
Pivot Point Distance
(maximum fall height
8 feet/2,44 m)
2
x
Piv
ot Point Dis
tanc
e
2
x
Piv
ot Point Dis
tanc
e
6
ft
(1,83 m)
6
ft
(1,83 m)
Poured-In-Place Surfaces or Pre-Manufactured Rubber Tiles
You may be interested in using surfacing other than loose-fill materials-like rubber tiles or
poured-in-place surfaces.
Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not
“do-it-yourself” projects.
Review surface specifications before purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask the installer/
manufacturer for a report showing that the product has been tested to the following safety
standard: ASTM F1292 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials
within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment. This report should show the specific height for
which the surface is intended to protect against serious head injury. This height should be equal
to or greater than the fall height-vertical distance between a designated play surface (elevated
surface for standing, sitting, or climbing) and the protective surfacing below-of your play
equipment.
Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.
Placement
Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to:
Extend surfacing at least 6 feet (1,83 m) from the equipment in all directions.
For to-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in front of and behind the swing to a distance equal
to twice the height of the top bar from which the swing is suspended.
