CPSI Equipment and Site Design 2

Question 1

What is the minimum overhead clearance required above the tallest accessible point of a climbing structure?

Accepted Answer

7 feet

Answer

CPSC guidelines require at least 7 feet of overhead clearance above the tallest accessible point to prevent head entrapment against overhead structures.

Question 2

Which slope gradient is considered the maximum allowable for a playground access path to remain ADA accessible?

Accepted Answer

1:12

Answer

ADA standards require access paths to have a maximum slope of 1:12 (one inch of rise per 12 inches of run) to ensure wheelchair accessibility.

Question 3

When evaluating a composite play structure, which area presents the greatest entrapment hazard for children's necks?

Accepted Answer

Openings between 3.5 and 9 inches in diameter

Answer

Openings between 3.5 and 9 inches in diameter create neck entrapment hazards because a child's body may pass through but their head can become trapped.

Question 4

A slide's exit region must extend at a minimum angle relative to horizontal to prevent a child from becoming airborne at the bottom. What is that minimum angle?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees (flat)

Answer

The slide exit region must be essentially flat (0 degrees or parallel to the ground) so children decelerate safely without becoming airborne.

Question 5

What is the maximum height above the safety surface for the lowest point of a horizontal ladder or overhead climbing component intended for school-age children (5–12)?

Accepted Answer

72 inches

Answer

For school-age children, overhead climbing components should be no more than 72 inches above the safety surface at their lowest point.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI Equipment and Site Design 2