Audit, Inspection, and Maintenance Questions and Answers Flashcards
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A CPSI is evaluating surfacing material compaction in a use zone. Which tool is most appropriate for measuring adequate loose-fill depth?
Answer: A depth probe inserted to the ground base below the loose fill
A depth probe inserted through the loose fill to the compacted base beneath provides an accurate measurement of the actual available cushioning depth.
What is the maximum acceptable gap between a deck board and a platform edge guard on elevated playground equipment?
Answer: 1 inch
Gaps between deck boards and edge guards should not exceed 1 inch to prevent foot or leg entrapment that could cause a child to fall while walking on the platform.
During an inspection, a CPSI finds a chain-link climbing component where several links have opened or deformed. What is the primary hazard category?
Answer: Entanglement and entrapment hazard from irregular link gaps
Deformed chain-link components create irregular gaps that can trap fingers, limbs, or clothing, creating entanglement and entrapment hazards.
A CPSI audit report includes a 'priority matrix.' What does this tool communicate?
Answer: The ranking of identified hazards by severity and likelihood of injury to guide remediation sequencing
A priority matrix ranks hazards by their potential severity and probability of occurrence so that facility managers can address the most critical deficiencies first.
Which of the following represents an accessible route requirement under ADA as it applies to playground audits?
Answer: At least 50% of ground-level play components must be accessible via a firm, stable, and slip-resistant surface
ADA requires that at least 50% of ground-level play components be accessible and connected by a surface that is firm, stable, and slip-resistant.
A CPSI finds that a spring rider base has settled unevenly, creating a 4-inch differential in ground height around the component. What is the concern?
Answer: A tripping hazard and potential fall risk as children approach or leave the equipment
Uneven settling around a spring rider creates a tripping hazard for children approaching or dismounting the equipment, increasing fall risk.
How often should a comprehensive audit by a CPSI be conducted at a public playground, according to best practice guidelines?
Answer: Annually
Best practice guidelines recommend that a comprehensive audit by a CPSI be conducted annually, in addition to more frequent operational and periodic inspections by trained staff.