Audit, Inspection, and Maintenance Questions and Answers Flashcards
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During a periodic inspection, a CPSI notices that a bolt on a climbing structure has backed out 4 thread pitches beyond the nut. What action should be taken?
Answer: Flag it as a protrusion hazard and recommend immediate correction
Bolts protruding more than 2 thread pitches beyond the nut are a protrusion hazard; 4 thread pitches significantly exceeds the limit and requires immediate correction.
How should a CPSI handle the discovery of an S-hook with a gap larger than 0.04 inches on a swing assembly?
Answer: Close the swing immediately and recommend S-hook replacement or replacement with a closed connection device
S-hooks with gaps larger than 0.04 inches must be replaced or the swing closed, as the gap creates an entrapment and potential disconnection hazard.
A CPSI is reviewing maintenance records and finds no routine inspections documented for 6 months on a heavily used playground. What is the primary concern?
Answer: The owner may have constructive notice of hazards that a reasonable program would have discovered
The absence of routine inspections creates legal exposure from constructive notice — hazards that developed over 6 months may be deemed known to the owner.
What does 'routine/operational' inspection frequency typically mean in practice?
Answer: Frequency appropriate to use level — often daily for high-use playgrounds
Routine/operational inspections should be performed at a frequency appropriate to the use level — often daily for heavily used public playgrounds.
Which of the following would most likely require closing a playground immediately upon discovery?
Answer: A broken support post at the base of a climbing structure
A broken support post is a structural failure that creates an imminent collapse hazard — the playground must be closed immediately.
What is the recommended approach when playground equipment reaches the end of its useful service life?
Answer: Replace or remove it, as aging equipment may no longer meet current standards
Equipment at the end of its service life should be replaced or removed, as it may no longer meet current safety standards and may have compromised structural integrity.