PART 3
EXECUTION
3.1
SITE PREPARATION
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NOTE: Provide positive drainage for the proper
functioning of protective surfacing. Ensure a
minimum 2 percent slope is provided for the
protective surfacing subgrade. Ensure ponding at
the perimeter does not occur. To ensure proper
drainage, provide a percolation test to establish
the requirement for a subdrainage system.
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Prior to installing the protective surfacing, verify the playground
equipment and site furnishings are installed in accordance with Section
02882 PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, and Section 02870 SITE FURNISHINGS.
3.1.1
Finished Grade and Underground Utilities
The Contractor shall verify that finished grades are as indicated; the
smooth grading has been completed in accordance with Section 02300
EARTHWORK; installation of the underground utilities through the area has
been completed in accordance with Section 02300 EARTHWORK; installation of
the storm-drainage system through the area has been completed in accordance
with Section 02630 STORM DRAINAGE; and the installation of underground
sprinklers through the area has been completed in accordance with Section
02811 UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. The location of underground utilities
and facilities in the area of the operation shall be verified. Damage to
underground utilities and facilities shall be repaired at the Contractor's
expense.
3.1.2
Layout
The layout of the entire use zone perimeter shall be staked before
excavation begins. The location of all elements shall be staked to include
the following: All play event configuration access and egress points; and
use zone perimeters.
3.1.2.1
Use Zone
The use zone is defined as the area beneath and immediately adjacent to a
play structure or equipment that is designated for unrestricted circulation
around equipment; and on whose surface it is predicted that a user would
land when falling from or exiting the equipment. Also, the use zone is
associated with the following terms; "Clear Area," and "Fall Zone". The
use zone shall be free of hard surfaces, objects or obstacles that a child
could run into or fall on top of and be injured. Use zone perimeters shall
not overlap hard surfaces. The use zone perimeter shall meet or exceed the
requirements of paragraph CHILD SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. Use
zone perimeters shall not overlap except for certain play events as defined
in ASTM F 1487.
3.1.2.2
Shop Drawings
When the use zone perimeter and play event configuration conflict with the
requirements and paragraph CHILD SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, shop
drawings defining corrective measures shall be submitted to include the
following: Adjustment to the play event with the use zone perimeter; use
SECTION 02791
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