Free CPSI Specific Equipment Standards for Swings and Slides Questions and Answers 1

Question 1

According to ASTM F1487, what is the requirement for the closure of an S-hook on a swing?

Accepted Answer

The gap must be no larger than 0.04 inches.

Answer

The gap must be welded shut.

Answer

The gap must be closed with a plastic cap.

Answer

The gap must be at least 0.08 inches to allow for movement.

Question 2

For a slide with a platform height of 6 feet, what is the acceptable range for the height of the slide chute exit region above the protective surfacing?

Accepted Answer

Between 7 inches and 15 inches.

Answer

No more than 7 inches.

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No more than 11 inches.

Answer

Between 12 inches and 20 inches.

Question 3

What is the minimum required distance between two adjacent to-fro swing seats (e.g., belt swings) in the same bay?

Accepted Answer

24 inches.

Answer

18 inches.

Answer

20 inches.

Answer

30 inches.

Question 4

For a slide with a chute that is 30 inches wide, what is the minimum required height for the sidewalls along the sliding portion?

Accepted Answer

4.0 inches.

Answer

2.5 inches.

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6.0 inches.

Answer

It is based on the slope, not the width.

Question 5

What is the maximum opening size permitted for a link in a swing chain to prevent finger entrapment?

Accepted Answer

The opening must not admit a 0.31-inch diameter rod.

Answer

The opening must not admit a 0.19-inch diameter rod.

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The opening must not admit a 0.25-inch diameter rod.

Answer

The opening must not admit a 0.50-inch diameter rod.

Question 6

The average slope of a straight slide chute, measured from the platform to the start of the exit region, should not exceed what angle?

Accepted Answer

50 degrees.

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30 degrees.

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45 degrees.

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60 degrees.