{"id":295,"date":"2022-01-03T21:22:09","date_gmt":"2022-01-03T21:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/accece\/back-matter\/appendix-e\/"},"modified":"2022-01-03T21:22:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T21:22:09","slug":"appendix-e","status":"publish","type":"back-matter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.ccconline.org\/accece\/back-matter\/appendix-e\/","title":{"raw":"Appendix E: Sample Playground Inspection Form","rendered":"Appendix E: Sample Playground Inspection Form"},"content":{"raw":"

Sample Playground Inspection Form[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sub><\/h3>\n
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Playground Location<\/strong>: ______________________\n\n \n\nInspected By<\/strong>: ____________________________<\/td>\nTime:<\/strong> ________________\n\n\u00a0<\/strong>\n\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0 ________________\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
General Hazards<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no sharp points, corners, or edges?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no protrusions or projections?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no pinch points, crush points, or exposed moving parts?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Potential clothing entanglement hazards have been eliminated?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no missing or damaged protective caps or plugs?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hanging tree branches have been trimmed (6\u2019 clearance)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fall zones not per CPSC (6\u2019 perimeter all directions)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Openings < 3 \u00bd\u201d or > 9\u201d to prevent head entrapment?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Footings exposed, cracked or loose in ground?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trip hazards, broken glass, trash, ropes, tree roots or foreign objects in play area have been removed?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Play Structures<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken supports or anchors?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pipe ends missing plugs or caps?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken or missing rails\/rungs\/steps?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Protruding bolt heads or threads?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loose, missing, worn or rusted bolts\/nuts\/or other fasteners?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken clamps?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peeling or chipped paint?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Entrapment\/pinch or crush points?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vinyl coated decks\/platforms\/steps have visible cracks or peeling?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excessive wear of any component\/slide part?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wooden equipment is free of splinters, checking, large cracks, warping, and rot?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0 _____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Slides<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong>\n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slide bedways have imperfections?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Handrails loose or missing?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steps broken or missing, or flaws\/cracks?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sit down transition platform present?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety rails or sit-down canopy at bedway entry present?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slide exit parallel to ground?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety surface at slide exit has been leveled or repaired?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fall zone adequate on all sides?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Swings<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken, twisted, worn, rusted chain?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate (non-commercial) chain?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Worn, rusted or broken swing hangers?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open, worn or rusted \u201cS\u201d hooks (dime will not pass through)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grommets show wear or rust?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Missing, worn or cracked swing seats?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate fall zone around swings?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swing frame damaged?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swing chain wrapped around top rail?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety surface worn or scattered?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loose, missing or protruding bolts?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Surfacing<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety surface depth sufficient (12\u201d)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate safety surface material (other than ASTM surfacing material)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Does safety surface comply with ADA?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Yes\u00a0 \u00a0_____ No\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Don't know<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor drainage area (standing water) or potential problems?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n \n\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Areas of compaction, kick-out, or wear have been leveled or repaired?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sidewalks, paved surfaces, steps, and platforms have been swept or cleaned of loose surface materials and debris?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Freestanding Climbers\/Monkey Bars<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not free-fall design?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loose or broken rails or rungs?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Need painting?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tire worn, cut or broken?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plastic structures are free of holes and cracks?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n \n\nNOTES\/COMMENTS:\u00a0 <\/strong>\n
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\n\n[1]<\/a> Public Playground Safety Handbook<\/a> by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a> is in the public domain\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","rendered":"

Sample Playground Inspection Form[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sub><\/h3>\n
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Playground Location<\/strong>: ______________________<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Inspected By<\/strong>: ____________________________<\/td>\n

Time:<\/strong> ________________<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 ________________<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
General Hazards<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no sharp points, corners, or edges?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no protrusions or projections?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no pinch points, crush points, or exposed moving parts?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Potential clothing entanglement hazards have been eliminated?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 There are no missing or damaged protective caps or plugs?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hanging tree branches have been trimmed (6\u2019 clearance)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fall zones not per CPSC (6\u2019 perimeter all directions)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Openings < 3 \u00bd\u201d or > 9\u201d to prevent head entrapment?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Footings exposed, cracked or loose in ground?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Trip hazards, broken glass, trash, ropes, tree roots or foreign objects in play area have been removed?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Play Structures<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken supports or anchors?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pipe ends missing plugs or caps?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken or missing rails\/rungs\/steps?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Protruding bolt heads or threads?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loose, missing, worn or rusted bolts\/nuts\/or other fasteners?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken clamps?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Peeling or chipped paint?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Entrapment\/pinch or crush points?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Vinyl coated decks\/platforms\/steps have visible cracks or peeling?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Excessive wear of any component\/slide part?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wooden equipment is free of splinters, checking, large cracks, warping, and rot?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0 _____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Slides<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slide bedways have imperfections?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Handrails loose or missing?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Steps broken or missing, or flaws\/cracks?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sit down transition platform present?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety rails or sit-down canopy at bedway entry present?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Slide exit parallel to ground?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety surface at slide exit has been leveled or repaired?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fall zone adequate on all sides?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Swings<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Broken, twisted, worn, rusted chain?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate (non-commercial) chain?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Worn, rusted or broken swing hangers?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Open, worn or rusted \u201cS\u201d hooks (dime will not pass through)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grommets show wear or rust?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Missing, worn or cracked swing seats?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate fall zone around swings?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swing frame damaged?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Swing chain wrapped around top rail?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety surface worn or scattered?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loose, missing or protruding bolts?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n

<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Surfacing<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Safety surface depth sufficient (12\u201d)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Inadequate safety surface material (other than ASTM surfacing material)?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Does safety surface comply with ADA?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Yes\u00a0 \u00a0_____ No\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Don’t know<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Poor drainage area (standing water) or potential problems?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Areas of compaction, kick-out, or wear have been leveled or repaired?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sidewalks, paved surfaces, steps, and platforms have been swept or cleaned of loose surface materials and debris?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Freestanding Climbers\/Monkey Bars<\/strong><\/td>\nOK<\/strong><\/td>\nIF NOT OK, COMMENTS OR ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not free-fall design?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Loose or broken rails or rungs?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Need painting?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tire worn, cut or broken?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plastic structures are free of holes and cracks?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General condition\/appearance?<\/td>\n\u2610<\/td>\n_____ Good\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Fair\u00a0 \u00a0_____ Poor<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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