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The document is a Playground Inspection Checklist that outlines the requirements for monthly inspections of playgrounds to ensure safety and compliance with specific rules. It includes categories for general inspection, surfacing, hazards, equipment condition, security of hardware, and drainage systems. The checklist must be completed by trained staff and maintained for review by the Division of Child Development and Early Education.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the nc playground form in the editor.
Begin by entering the 'Name of Center' at the top of the form. This identifies which facility is being inspected.
Next, fill in the 'Date & Time Completed' field to document when the inspection took place.
In the 'Completed by' section, enter your name to indicate who performed the inspection.
Sign in the designated 'Signature' area to validate that you have completed this checklist.
Proceed through each category, such as 'General Inspection' and 'Deterioration of Equipment', marking 'Pass', 'Fail', or noting any problems and solutions as necessary.
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What is the ASTM for playgrounds?

ASTM F1487-21 is a performance specification that addresses safety and performance standards for various types of public playground equipment. Specifically, the document encompasses equipment for the 5th percentile 2-year-old through the 95th percentile 12-year-old range.

What is the en1177 standard for playground equipment?

BS EN 1177- Impact Attenuating Surfacing British Standard EN 1177 is based on a surfaces ability to effectively provide impact protection. The goal of this standard is to reduce the risks of injury for users of outdoor play or fitness equipment.

What is a playground safety checklist?

CHECK THE EQUIPMENT FOR CRACKS, BENDING, WARPS, RUSTING, OR BREAKAGE OF ANY COMPONENT CHECK FOR TRIPPING HAZARDS, SUCH AS EXPOSED FOOTINGS, ROOTS, ROCKS, ETC. CHECK WOODEN SLIDES FOR SPLINTERING WOOD. WHERE LEGS AND HANDS TOUCH. CHECK FOR SLIPPING HAZARDS, SUCH AS SAND ON. WALKWAYS OR PAVEMENT.

What are three guidelines for the best use of playground space?

Playground Safety Checklist Always Follow Playground Equipment Rules. First and foremost, ensure that your child is using age-appropriate equipment. Look Before Using. Be Mindful of Surroundings. Avoid Wet Equipment. Wear Appropriate Clothing. Play Games Away from Playground Equipment.

What is the minimum distance allowed between the playground structures?

For preschoolers (2 5 years) and school-agers (5 12 years), adjacent play structures, with a play surface over 30 high, should be spaced at least 9 ft. apart. If the play surfaces of both structures are 30 high or less, the equipment may be located a minimum of 6 ft. apart.

What are the standards for playground swings?

A toddlers playground swing height must be 7 feet to 8 feet, with an underseat clearance of at least 6 inches but no more than 8 inches. Preschool Children (25 Years): The playground swing height for preschool children remains between 7 and 8 feet.

How much space do you need around a playground?

If a child were to fall or jump from one playground structure and land on another, they could get hurt. Having at least six feet of empty space around every structure on the playground guarantees that they will land on the impact-absorbing surface material instead.

What should be the minimum clearance around playground equipment?

Place each piece of play equipment so that it has at least 6 feet of play area around it. The areas in front of and behind swings need even more play space (see figure on page 7).

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