CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines 4

Question 1

What are the minimum required dimensions for a transfer platform at an elevated play component?

Accepted Answer

14 × 24 inches

Answer

ADA requires transfer platforms to be at least 14 inches deep and 24 inches wide to accommodate a transferring user.

Question 2

What is the minimum depth required for each transfer step in a playground transfer system?

Accepted Answer

14 inches

Answer

Each transfer step must be at least 14 inches deep, matching the minimum depth of a transfer platform.

Question 3

Which performance characteristic is specifically required for accessible playground surfaces under ADA?

Accepted Answer

Must be firm and stable

Answer

ADA requires accessible surfaces to be firm, stable, and slip-resistant, focusing on performance rather than specifying a particular material.

Question 4

What protective feature is required on the sides of elevated accessible routes where a vertical drop exists?

Accepted Answer

Edge protection such as a curb or barrier

Answer

Edge protection such as curbs, barriers, or extended surfaces is required on elevated accessible routes to prevent wheelchair wheels from rolling off the edge.

Question 5

Where must turning spaces be provided within an accessible play area?

Accepted Answer

Where accessible routes change direction

Answer

Turning spaces must be provided at locations where accessible routes change direction, allowing wheelchair users to reorient.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines 4