CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A playground inspector finds that the engineered wood fiber surface passes ASTM F1951 when tested with a wheelchair. What else must be confirmed for ADA compliance?
- The surface must also pass ASTM F1292 impact attenuation tests (Correct answer)
- The surface must be at least 6 inches deep
- The color must contrast with surrounding areas
- The surface must have drainage slopes of 2%
Correct answer: The surface must also pass ASTM F1292 impact attenuation tests
Even if a surface passes ASTM F1951 (accessibility), it must also pass ASTM F1292 (impact attenuation) for full playground compliance.
Question 2: Under ADA, how many accessible ground-level play components are required when a playground has 4 total ground-level components?
- 1 (Correct answer)
- 2
- 3
- 4
Correct answer: 1
When a playground has fewer than 5 ground-level components, at least 1 must be accessible per ADA standards.
Question 3: What is the maximum change in level permitted without a ramp or bevel on an accessible playground route?
- 1/4 inch (Correct answer)
- 1/2 inch
- 3/4 inch
- 1 inch
Correct answer: 1/4 inch
Changes in level up to 1/4 inch may be vertical; anything greater requires a bevel or ramp on accessible routes.
Question 4: Which title of the ADA most directly applies to public playgrounds operated by state and local governments?
- Title I
- Title II (Correct answer)
- Title III
- Title IV
Correct answer: Title II
Title II of the ADA covers public entities including state and local governments, which operate most public playgrounds.
Question 5: A transfer system on a playground must provide a transfer platform at what height range to be ADA compliant?
- 11 to 18 inches
- 14 to 17 inches (Correct answer)
- 11 to 24 inches
- 18 to 24 inches
Correct answer: 14 to 17 inches
Transfer platforms must be between 14 and 17 inches above the playground surface to allow safe wheelchair-to-platform transfers.
Question 6: When evaluating playground accessibility, what is the purpose of the ASTM F1951 standard?
- It measures impact attenuation of playground surfaces
- It evaluates the accessibility of playground surfaces for wheelchair and mobility device users (Correct answer)
- It sets guidelines for swing chain strength
- It establishes fall height zones around equipment
Correct answer: It evaluates the accessibility of playground surfaces for wheelchair and mobility device users
ASTM F1951 specifically evaluates whether playground surface materials allow wheelchair and mobility device users to maneuver safely.
Question 7: A CPSI notices a playground ramp has no edge protection. The ramp is 36 inches wide with open sides. What is the ADA compliance issue?
- The ramp is too narrow
- The ramp lacks required edge protection to prevent wheel drop-off (Correct answer)
- The ramp slope is too steep
- The ramp needs contrasting color markings
Correct answer: The ramp lacks required edge protection to prevent wheel drop-off
Open-sided ramps must have edge protection of at least 2 inches high to prevent wheelchair wheels from rolling off the edge.
CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 5
A playground inspector finds that the engineered wood fiber surface passes ASTM F1951 when tested with a wheelchair.
What else must be confirmed for ADA compliance?