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  1. A CPSI inspects a playground and finds the protective surfacing has displaced significantly under swings and at slide exits. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

    Answer: Close the affected equipment immediately until surfacing is restored to adequate depth

    Displaced surfacing below critical depth is an immediate hazard; the affected equipment must be closed until surfacing is restored and verified adequate.

  2. Which of the following is an example of an 'equipment-related entrapment' hazard as defined by ASTM F1487?

    Answer: An opening between 3.5 and 9 inches that could trap a child's head or neck

    ASTM F1487 identifies openings between 3.5 and 9 inches as entrapment hazards because a child's head or neck can enter but become trapped when trying to exit.

  3. What does the term 'fall height' mean in the context of playground equipment inspection?

    Answer: The vertical distance from the highest designated play surface to the playground surface below

    Fall height is the vertical distance from the highest designated play surface to the playground surface below, used to determine required surfacing depth.

  4. According to CPSC guidelines, what is the maximum acceptable g-max value for playground surfacing?

    Answer: 250 g

    ASTM F1292 and CPSC guidelines set the maximum acceptable g-max at 200 g; surfacing exceeding this fails impact attenuation requirements.

  5. A CPSI is reviewing documentation for a newly installed playground. Which document should confirm the equipment meets current safety standards?

    Answer: Manufacturer's certificate of compliance with ASTM F1487

    A manufacturer's certificate of compliance with ASTM F1487 confirms the equipment was designed and tested to meet current U.S. playground safety standards.

  6. Under ADA guidelines, what minimum percentage of play components on an accessible route must be accessible for a playground with more than 20 elevated components?

    Answer: 50%

    ADA requires that at least 50% of elevated play components be on an accessible route when a playground has more than 20 elevated components.

  7. When should a CPSI recommend that playground equipment be taken completely out of service?

    Answer: When a hazard poses an immediate risk of serious injury and cannot be quickly corrected

    Equipment should be taken out of service immediately when an identified hazard poses an imminent risk of serious injury that cannot be corrected on the spot.