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Accessibility in the Playground

In the name of PLAY – Failure is not an option

The Sustainable Playground Surface

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The Sustainable Playground Surface

A playground that does not meet Department of Justice 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design will

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• Providing access for children with disabilities in play areas

• “Integrated & independent access” • Minimums…

• Play Area Guidelines fit into the

(ADA/ABA Accessibility Guidelines)

2010 ADA Standard

Surfacing Criteria

Things to do Specification

Purchase

Installation

Maintenance

Warranties

Penalties

To Achieve Injury Protection

Accessibility

Durability

Functional Life


Accessibility ASTM Standards

ASTM F1487 SS 10.1

Public playgrounds shall comply with the ADAAG for Buildings and Facilities: Play Areas

ASTM F1292

Ensures injury prevention from falls

ASTM F1951-99

equates the work required to cross & turn on play surface vs. a 1:14 hard surface ramp


Gmax Mandated

ADA

Mandates compliance with ASTM F1292 for the accessible route within the ASTM F1487 use zone in the field

This is a mandate for the installed play area at any time the playground is available to the public


Gmax Protection

ASTM F1487 SS 9.1.1 layout to meet ASTM F1292

ASTM F1487 SS11.2.2 install to meet ASTM F1292

ASTM F1487 SS13.2.1 maintain to ASTM F1292

ASTM F1292

Laboratory 3 temperatures

Field Test optional (ADA requirement)

Owner sets drop height

Gmax <200

HIC <1000


Gmax – the Lab


Maintenance of Gmax

ASTM F1487 SS 13.2.1 maintain the protective surface compliant with ASTM F1292

ASTM F1292 SS 4.4.2 play structure shall not be permitted to be used until the playground surface complies

ASTM F1487 assumes field compliance


Gmax - in the Field



This is not Accessible Or Fun

Accessibility Mandate

Accessible Route must

Must be firm & stable

Must be 60” wide and 80” clear height (with exceptions)

Running slope ≤ 1:16 (6.25%)

Cross slope ≤1:48 (2%)

No change in vertical height greater than ¼” with second ¼” with 1:2 slope

No horizontal gap > ½”

No gap under straight edge > ½”

No carpet pile greater than ½” (302.2)


Cross & Running Slope


Slope Transfer Area


Change in Vertical Height


Gap under Straightedge


Gaps in Surface


Measure the ADA


Gaps in Surface


Owner Requirements

Gmax Compliance

Require ASTM F1292 test certificate for 1’ higher than top of all anticipated structures

Set drop height to top of barriers, climber & swings

Set Gmax and HIC values 20% less than standard

Require 5 to 8 year warranty for compliance to ASTM F1292 from original drop heights

Field test installed surface prior to payment & prior to end of warranty


Owner Requirements Accessibility

Require certificate of compliance to ASTM F1951-99 for straight line and turning

Secure the instruction for sample preparation to the laboratory performing the ASTM F1951 test

Determine compliance to ASTM F1951-99 after installation with field test or submission of sample to laboratory for test

F1951-99 field test at the option of the owner with cost to supplier for failure & owner for pass

Option to perform Rotational Penetrometer by mutual consent of owner and supplier


ASTM F1951-99


Rotational Penetrometer


Owner Requirements

Accessible Route

Layout on site and playground plans the 60” wide accessible route connecting ground level play components. Problem for synthetics

Ensure that the running slope using 5’ straightedge & smart level to <6.25%

Ensure that the cross slope using a 5’ straightedge & smart level to <2%

Ensure that all slopes under 5’ straightedge and smart level not >2% at transfer areas


The Accessible Route


Owner Requirements

Accessible Route

Ensure no gaps under straightedge > ½”

Check for any gaps in the surface that > ½” at edges, seams, joints, changes in colour

Check for changes in vertical height at entrances, connections to ramps or changes in materials

¼” vertical plus ¼” at 1:2 slope

Check Turf pile depth < ½“


Owner Requirements

Maintenance

Supplier to provide detailed maintenance requirements, based on assumed high use, to ensure continued compliance with original performance specification

Supplier to provide annual budget cost for required maintenance

Owner to require supplier to pay any maintenance cost greater than 25% of budgeted costs.


Owner Requirements

Warranties

Minimum 5 years for compliance to all originally specified requirements

Include time allowed for bringing the surface into compliance and cost for delays

Require compliance to originally performance for all warranty repairs


Recommendations

The Accessible Route is the most complicated portion of the playground that has significant civil rights requirements with significant penalties for owner/operators of public access playgrounds.

Owners must pass on compliance to their suppliers to ensure penalty avoidance

Suppliers must ensure compliance and cover initial and future costs


Where to find help


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