Certified Playground Safety Inspector Exam
Playground and play in general help develop a child...(Ans- SEPI (Socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually)
Why are entrances important?(Ans- They are social spaces and information nodes for the child and parents
What is the recommended pitch for a pathway?
(Ans- 1:20 or 20%
What are enclosures used for?(Ans- They are a primary means of differentiating and articulating the child's enviornment.
Enclosures must be a minimum ___ and preferably ___.(Ans- 36, 48
What does CPSC stand for?(Ans- Consumer Product Safety Commission
What does NEISS stand for?(Ans- National Electronic Injury Surveillance System
What does ASTM stand for?(Ans- American Society for Testing and Materials
What is the number one cause of injury on a playground?(Ans- Falls
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What is the number one cause of strangulation and death on a playground?(Ans- Entanglement
What does ADA stand for?(Ans- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
What does ADA specifically require?(Ans- That the playgrounds be readily accessible to, and usable by, individuals with disabilities
what should never be compromised for accessibility?(Ans- safety - safety for all
The accessabile route to the playgound must be at least what width?(Ans- 5 feet for two wheel chairs
What is the age appropriate platform height?(Ans- 14 to 18 inches
What are the dimensions of a transfer platform?(Ans- 24 inches wide and 14 inches deep
All ramps should be how wide and what pitch (Ans- at least 36 inches wide and no more than a 1.12 pitch
Steps have a maximum height of?(Ans- 8 inches
Steps have a maximum depth and width of?(Ans- 14 deep and 24 inches wide
Deck should be at least what in diameter?(Ans- 5 feet
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