FREE CPSI Layout and Site Design Requirements (Use Zones) Questions and Answers

Question 1

For a to-fro swing with a pivot point 8 feet above the surfacing, what is the minimum required use zone dimension in front of and behind the swing?

Accepted Answer

16 feet.

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8 feet.

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12 feet.

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24 feet.

Question 2

What is the minimum use zone required around a piece of stationary play equipment, such as a spring rider?

Accepted Answer

6 feet in all directions.

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3 feet in all directions.

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4 feet in all directions.

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8 feet in all directions.

Question 3

Under which condition is the overlapping of use zones generally NOT permitted?

Accepted Answer

Between the exit of a slide and the use zone of a swing.

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Between two adjacent spring riders.

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Between two adjacent stationary climbers.

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Between a balance beam and a stationary climber.

Question 4

What is the minimum required length of the use zone at the exit of a slide?

Accepted Answer

6 feet from the end of the slide chute.

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4 feet from the end of the slide chute.

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A distance equal to the height of the slide platform.

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A distance equal to twice the height of the slide platform.

Question 5

For a merry-go-round, how far must the use zone extend from its perimeter?

Accepted Answer

6 feet from the perimeter.

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4 feet from the perimeter.

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8 feet from the perimeter.

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10 feet from the perimeter.

Question 6

A playground has a composite structure with a fall height of 7 feet. The use zone around it must be filled with:

Accepted Answer

An approved protective surfacing material with a critical height rating of at least 7 feet.

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Any type of grass or topsoil.

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Compacted earth or asphalt.

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At least 6 inches of pea gravel, regardless of fall height.