CPSI ASTM and CPSC Standards 4

Question 1

Under ASTM F1487, what is the maximum allowable slope for a ramp without handrails before handrails become required?

Accepted Answer

1:12 slope (approximately 5 degrees)

Answer

ASTM F1487 generally aligns with accessibility guidelines requiring handrails on ramps exceeding a 1:12 slope ratio.

Question 2

Which ASTM standard specifically addresses the safety of home playground equipment?

Accepted Answer

ASTM F1148

Answer

ASTM F1148 is the consumer safety performance specification for home playground equipment, distinct from F1487 which covers public equipment.

Question 3

The CPSC guideline for use zones states that when two adjacent pieces of equipment are close together, the use zones may overlap under which condition?

Accepted Answer

The use zones of stationary equipment may overlap each other but never those of moving equipment

Answer

CPSC guidelines specify that while use zones of stationary equipment may overlap, the use zones of moving equipment (e.g., swings, merry-go-rounds) must never overlap with any other use zone.

Question 4

According to ASTM F1487, the test for entrapment in a 'torso entrapment' scenario uses a template simulating a child's torso of what dimensions?

Accepted Answer

12 inches x 18 inches

Answer

ASTM F1487 uses a 12-inch by 18-inch torso template to evaluate whether openings in equipment could trap a child's body.

Question 5

The CPSC Handbook categorizes playground hazards into which two broad types?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical and non-mechanical hazards

Answer

The CPSC Handbook broadly classifies playground hazards as mechanical (relating to moving parts and equipment mechanics) and non-mechanical.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI ASTM and CPSC Standards 4