CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 4

Question 1

When a playground has both ground-level and elevated play components, what must the accessible route provide access to first?

Accepted Answer

Ground-level accessible components

Answer

ADA guidelines prioritize accessible routes to ground-level play components before elevated ones.

Question 2

What is the required minimum number of ground-level accessible play components for a playground with 10 total ground-level components?

Accepted Answer

2

Answer

When there are 10 ground-level components, at least 2 must be accessible per ADA playground accessibility requirements.

Question 3

What handrail height range is required on playground ramps per ADA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

20 to 28 inches

Answer

Playground ramp handrails must be between 20 and 28 inches above the ramp surface to accommodate children's reach.

Question 4

An accessible route connecting a parking area to a playground must comply with which standard?

Accepted Answer

ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADASAD)

Answer

Routes from parking to the playground entrance must meet ADA Standards for Accessible Design, not just playground-specific standards.

Question 5

What is the maximum running slope for a ramp on a playground accessible route?

Accepted Answer

1:12 (8.33%)

Answer

Ramps on accessible playground routes must not exceed a 1:12 slope, consistent with general ADA ramp standards.

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