CPSI Climbers and Upper Body Equipment Standards 2

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable opening size in a climber's rungs or steps to prevent foot entrapment for school-age children?

Accepted Answer

Less than 3.5 inches or greater than 9 inches

Answer

Less than 2 inches or greater than 6 inches

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Less than 4 inches or greater than 10 inches

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Less than 1 inch or greater than 5 inches

Question 2

For overhead ladder rungs (monkey bars), what is the maximum spacing between consecutive rungs per CPSC guidelines?

Accepted Answer

12 inches

Answer

15 inches

Answer

18 inches

Answer

24 inches

Question 3

A rock climbing wall panel has handholds that protrude 2.5 inches from the surface. Which hazard must the inspector evaluate?

Accepted Answer

Clothing entrapment on protruding handholds

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Protrusion entrapment

Answer

Head entrapment between handholds

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Foot entrapment in handhold recesses

Question 4

Which standard specifically governs the design and performance requirements for public playground equipment including climbers in the US?

Accepted Answer

ASTM F1487

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ASTM F2075

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ASTM F1292

Answer

CPSC Publication 325

Question 5

A horizontal ladder is installed at 84 inches high for school-age children. What is the required fall zone depth of protective surfacing beneath it?

Accepted Answer

The depth depends on the fall height, not a fixed value

Answer

6 inches

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9 inches

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12 inches

Question 6

What minimum grip diameter range is recommended for overhead apparatus handholds to accommodate school-age children's hands?

Accepted Answer

0.75 to 1.5 inches

Answer

0.5 to 0.75 inches

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1.5 to 2.0 inches

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2.0 to 2.5 inches

Question 7

An inspector finds a flexible climber with rope elements that have 6-inch openings between knotted sections. What is the primary concern?

Accepted Answer

Head entrapment between rope sections

Answer

Foot entrapment in rope openings

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Rope tension insufficient for body weight

Answer

UV degradation of rope fibers