Guidelines & Information (fs RPE)
Annex Page 6 of 6
FINAL INSPECTION
• Playworld Systems
®
insists on the installation of protective surfacing within the
use zone of each play structure in accordance with the applicable standard or
specifi cations appropriate for the fall height of each structure.
• Playworld Systems
®
strongly recommends close supervision of children as
they play. The owners of playground equipment and the parents or guardians
of children are responsible for this proper supervision.
• As the owner of playground equipment, you are responsible for the maintenance
of the equipment and surrounding play area. A comprehensive maintenance and
inspection schedule must be developed and all equipment inspected frequently.
Refer to the inspection and maintenance schedule in the back of this booklet.
• Perform a thorough final check on the installed equipment to insure all
equipment is installed as specifi ed by manufacturer’s installation instructions.
•
Review all Installation Instructions for specifi ed dimensions. Make sure
dimensions called for in instructions agree with actual installation.
•
Double check height dimensions. Height measurements are taken from the
top of the protective surfacing material.
•
Insure all fasteners are tightened according to tightening torque specifi cations
listed on your installation instructions.
•
Insure all exposed pipe ends have properly installed end caps. Insure that
drive rivets are secure.
•
Clean dried concrete off of components and any other affected surface.
•
Touch-up any scratches or installation damage to powder coated fi nish with
color-matched spray paint.
•
Allow adequate time for proper curing, both for concrete and urethane
cement if rubber safety surfacing tiles have been installed.
•
Insure that protective surfacing is properly installed according to C.P.S.C.
(or other appropriate body) recommendations. Footings must not be exposed.
•
Insure that hard surface warning/Playworld Systems
®
identifi cation labels are
properly affi xed to the play equipment. Labels are to be plainly visible according
to current playground equipment guidelines. For locations complying with ASTM
F1487 or CSA Z-614, Age Appropriate labels must also be applied in a visible
location.
•
Dispose of all packaging material properly. These materials which include
large plastic bags and sheets can be a suffocation hazard. Dispose of these
materials out of reach or contact of small children.
Surfacing Warning Label
