CPSI Equipment and Site Design Requirements Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

According to ASTM F1487, what is the minimum width required for a stairway on playground equipment intended for children ages 5–12?

Accepted Answer

22 inches

Answer

ASTM F1487 requires stairways on equipment for ages 5–12 to have a minimum width of 22 inches.

Question 2

What maximum angle from vertical is permitted for a sliding pole on playground equipment per ASTM F1487?

Accepted Answer

0 degrees (perfectly vertical only)

Answer

Sliding poles must be perfectly vertical (0 degrees) to prevent entrapment and ensure predictable descent.

Question 3

Under ASTM F1487, which opening dimension range creates a head entrapment hazard?

Accepted Answer

3.5 to 9 inches

Answer

Openings between 3.5 and 9 inches create head entrapment hazards because a child's head can enter but not exit.

Question 4

What is the maximum acceptable diameter for a hand grip (grasp bar) on playground equipment per ASTM F1487?

Accepted Answer

1.9 inches

Answer

ASTM F1487 specifies that handrail and grip diameters must not exceed 1.9 inches so children can grasp them safely.

Question 5

According to ASTM F1487, what is the maximum slope allowed for a ramp on playground equipment intended for preschool-age children (ages 2–5)?

Accepted Answer

30 degrees

Answer

Ramps for preschool-age children must not exceed 30 degrees of slope per ASTM F1487.

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