CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines 3

Question 1

What is the required transfer height range for transfer systems at elevated play components?

Accepted Answer

11 to 18 inches

Answer

Transfer systems must have a transfer height between 11 and 18 inches above the accessible ground surface to facilitate safe transfers.

Question 2

What is the maximum allowable rise for each individual step in a playground transfer system?

Accepted Answer

8 inches

Answer

Each step in a transfer system may not exceed a rise of 8 inches, enabling users to move between levels incrementally.

Question 3

A playground has 15 elevated play components. How many must be accessible under ADA?

Accepted Answer

At least 1

Answer

When a playground has fewer than 20 elevated play components, at least 1 must be accessible via ramp or transfer system.

Question 4

What is the minimum clear ground space required at accessible ground-level play components?

Accepted Answer

30 × 48 inches

Answer

A 30-by-48-inch clear ground space is required at accessible play components to allow wheelchair positioning.

Question 5

What is the maximum ramp slope permitted in a play area under ADA?

Accepted Answer

1:12

Answer

Play area ramps may not exceed a slope of 1:12 (approximately 8.33%), consistent with ADA ramp requirements site-wide.

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