CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What percentage of ground-level play components must be located on an accessible route under ADA?
- 25%
- 50% (Correct answer)
- 75%
- 100%
Correct answer: 50%
ADA requires at least 50% of ground-level play components to be on an accessible route, with at least one of each type.
Question 2: Which ASTM standard governs the accessibility of playground ground surfaces for wheelchair users?
- ASTM F1292
- ASTM F1951 (Correct answer)
- ASTM F2223
- ASTM F2075
Correct answer: ASTM F1951
ASTM F1951 evaluates playground surfaces for accessibility by measuring the work required to propel a wheelchair across the surface.
Question 3: What is the maximum cross slope permitted on an accessible route within a play area?
- 1:20
- 1:48 (Correct answer)
- 1:12
- 1:30
Correct answer: 1:48
The maximum allowable cross slope on accessible routes is 1:48 (approximately 2%) to prevent wheelchairs from drifting sideways.
Question 4: A playground has 20 elevated play components. What is the minimum number that must be accessible under ADA?
- 2
- 5 (Correct answer)
- 10
- 20
Correct answer: 5
When a playground has 20 or more elevated play components, at least 25% (5 of 20) must be accessible via ramp or transfer system.
Question 5: What is the maximum running slope for an accessible route (non-ramp segment) within a play area?
- 1:12
- 1:16
- 1:20 (Correct answer)
- 1:24
Correct answer: 1:20
Non-ramp accessible routes must have a running slope no steeper than 1:20 (5%) per ADA 2010 Standards.
Question 6: Which method is NOT recognized by ADA as an acceptable way to provide access to elevated play components?
- Transfer system
- Ramp system
- Elevator (Correct answer)
- Combination ramp and transfer system
Correct answer: Elevator
ADA permits access to elevated play components only via ramps, transfer systems, or a combination of both; elevators are not a listed method for playgrounds.
Question 7: Under ADA 2010 Standards, what is the minimum clear width required for accessible routes within a play area?
- 36 inches
- 44 inches
- 60 inches (Correct answer)
- 72 inches
Correct answer: 60 inches
Accessible routes within play areas must have a minimum clear width of 60 inches to allow wheelchair maneuvering.
CPSI ADA Accessibility Guidelines 2
What percentage of ground-level play components must be located on an accessible route under ADA?