Playground Name: Any Park
Date of Inspection: January 1, 2018
Inspector: John Holas
CPSI # 39642-1020
Scope of the playground safety inspection:
The play equipment will be inspected against the current ASTM standards and CPSC guidelines. Any equipment that is not in compliance will be reported in this inspection report. Any items that the inspector finds to be in compliance but may need to be monitored will also be noted in conclusion.
Non-Compliance: The use zones are less than 9 inches in depth.
CPSC 2.4.2.2 Loose-fill surfacing materials
Never use less than 9 inches of loose-fill material except for shredded/recycled rubber (6 inches recommended). Shallower depths are too easily displaced and compacted.
Non-Compliance: The spring toy had an exposed concreate footer and metal bolts.
CPSC 2.4.2 Selecting a surfacing material
There are two options available for surfacing public playgrounds: unitary and loose-fill materials. A playground should never be installed without protective surfacing of some type. Concrete, asphalt, or other hard surfaces should never be directly under playground equipment. Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing because wear and environmental factors can reduce their shock absorbing effectiveness.Carpeting and mats are also not appropriate unless they are tested to and comply with ASTM F1292 . Loose-fill should be avoided for playgrounds intended for toddlers.
Non-Compliance: The tire swing mounting hardware had sever rust. The pivot cover was ripped and exposes the double knuckle joint.
CPSC 2.5.4 Paints and finishes
• Metals not inherently corrosion resistant should be painted, galvanized, or otherwise treated to prevent rust.
• Painted surfaces should be maintained to prevent corrosion and deterioration.
• Paint and other finishes should be maintained to prevent rusting of exposed metals and to minimize children playing with peeling paint and paint flakes.
CPSC 3.1 Crush and Shearing Points
Anything that could crush or shear limbs should not be accessible to children on a playground. Crush and shear points can be caused by parts moving relative to each other or to a fixed part during a normal use cycle, such as a seesaw.
Inspector’s comments:
The use zones need to be raked and if needed have material added to reach a minimum depth of nine inches. The exposed concreate footer should be properly covered immediately. The rusted pivot point hardware on the tire swing should be treated or replaced as soon as possible. The torn cover on the tire swing should be replaced immediately.