CPSI Equipment and Site Design 4

Question 1

A belt swing seat for school-age children must be positioned at what minimum height above the safety surface when at rest?

Accepted Answer

16 inches

Answer

Belt swing seats must be positioned at least 16 inches above the safety surface at rest to prevent a child from being struck or tripped by the seat.

Question 2

Which fastener condition is considered a protrusion hazard according to ASTM F1487?

Accepted Answer

A bolt protruding 2 mm beyond the nut face

Answer

Any bolt or fastener protruding more than 2 threads (approximately 2 mm) beyond the face of the nut is considered a protrusion hazard that can cause lacerations.

Question 3

For a freestanding arch climber with a maximum height of 5 feet, what is the required use zone extension beyond the outermost edge of the equipment?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

Equipment with heights up to 6 feet requires a minimum 6-foot use zone extending beyond the outermost edge of the structure on all sides.

Question 4

What type of wood preservative is no longer recommended for children's playground equipment due to health concerns?

Accepted Answer

Chromated copper arsenate (CCA)

Answer

Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) was phased out for residential and playground use due to arsenic leaching concerns and is no longer recommended by CPSC.

Question 5

Which design approach best reduces the risk of 'pushed-in' entrapment at an opening between two structural members?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the opening is either smaller than 3.5 inches or larger than 9 inches

Answer

Openings must be either less than 3.5 inches (too small for a head to enter) or greater than 9 inches (large enough for the body to pass through) to eliminate entrapment zones.

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI - Certified Playground Safety Inspector Practice Test

CPSI Equipment and Site Design 4