CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 5

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?

Accepted Answer

The surface must also pass ASTM F1292 impact attenuation tests

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Title II

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

14 to 17 inches

Answer

Transfer platforms must be between 14 and 17 inches above the playground surface to allow safe wheelchair-to-platform transfers.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

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CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines Questions and Answers 5