FREE CPSI Climbers and Upper Body Equipment Standards Questions and Answers

Question 1

According to ASTM F1487, what is the maximum height for a free-standing arch climber intended for use by preschool-age children (2-5 years)?

Accepted Answer

50 inches (1270 mm)

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60 inches (1520 mm)

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72 inches (1830 mm)

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84 inches (2130 mm)

Question 2

For a horizontal ladder intended for school-age children (5-12 years), what is the maximum allowable distance between the centers of the rungs?

Accepted Answer

15.0 inches (380 mm)

Answer

9.0 inches (230 mm)

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12.0 inches (305 mm)

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18.0 inches (460 mm)

Question 3

A sliding pole must have a clear use zone extending a minimum of how many feet from the pole in all directions?

Accepted Answer

6 feet (1.8 m)

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4 feet (1.2 m)

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8 feet (2.4 m)

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10 feet (3.0 m)

Question 4

What is the acceptable diameter range for a rope used on a rope climbing structure?

Accepted Answer

0.95 inch to 1.55 inches (24 mm to 39 mm)

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0.50 inch to 0.75 inch (13 mm to 19 mm)

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0.75 inch to 1.25 inches (19 mm to 32 mm)

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1.60 inches to 2.00 inches (40 mm to 51 mm)

Question 5

On a free-standing climbing wall, handgripping and foot-placing components must not protrude more than how many inches from the climbing surface?

Accepted Answer

3.5 inches (89 mm)

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2.0 inches (51 mm)

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4.5 inches (114 mm)

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5.0 inches (127 mm)

Question 6

For overhead ringing devices (e.g., ring treks) intended for school-age children, the first handhold must be placed no higher than ______ above the protective surfacing.

Accepted Answer

84 inches (2130 mm)

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60 inches (1520 mm)

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72 inches (1830 mm)

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96 inches (2440 mm)