3.3.3.2
Engineered Wood Fiber Surfacing System
Engineered wood fiber protective surfacing shall be installed according to
manufacturer's instructions. The surfacing shall meet the requirements of
paragraph CHILD SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS.
3.3.3.3
Geotextile Fabric for Wood By-Product
Geotextile fabric shall cover the entire area and shall be lapped a minimum
100 mm 4 inch width at the seams. Seams shall be adhered in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations. Folds, wrinkles, or loose fabric
shall be smoothed. Fabric shall be protected from damage during wood
product placement.
3.3.3.4
Minimum Depth for Wood By-Product
Wood by-product shall be installed at a minimum 300 mm 12 inch depth
throughout the use zone. The depth of wood products in high play activity
areas shall be as indicated.
3.4
RESTORATION AND CLEAN UP
When the operation has been completed, the Contractor shall clean up and
protect the site. Existing areas that have been damaged from the operation
shall be restored to original condition at the Contractor's expense.
3.4.1
Clean Up
The site and play events shall be cleaned of all materials associated with
the operation. Play events and surfaces shall be cleaned of dirt, stains,
filings, and other blemishes occurring from shipment and installation.
Cleaning methods and agents shall be as recommended by the manufacturer.
3.4.2
Protection
The area shall be protected as required or directed by providing barricades
and signage. Signage shall be in accordance with Section 10430 EXTERIOR
SIGNAGE
3.4.3
Disposal of Materials
Excess and waste material shall be removed and disposed of off Government
property.
3.5
PROTECTIVE SURFACING ACCEPTANCE
3.5.1
Child Safety and Accessibility Evaluation
When the protective surfacing is installed, the play events and protective
surfacing shall be thoroughly inspected and measured to verify the
playground meets manufacturer's recommendations, paragraph CHILD SAFETY AND
ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS, and paragraph FALL HEIGHT as follows: 1) secure
anchoring; 2) all hardware and connectors are tight and below the wear
surface; 3) sharp points, edges, and protrusions; 4) entanglement; and 5)
pinch, crush, and shear points. Measure use zone distances to determine
the area is free of hard surfaces, objects or obstacles. Determine
exceptions to use zone overlaps occur in accordance with ASTM F 1487.
Measure play event fall height and compare to critical height value for the
thickness of installed synthetic surfacing. Measure play event fall height
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