these age groups are defined in the DA Standard
Design Package for Child Development Centers and TI
800-01 Design Criteria, Appendix G, Child
Development Centers. TM 5-663, Child Development
Center Play Area Inspection and Maintenance Program,
discusses inspection frequency and preventative
maintenance requirements may assist with the
selection of playground equipment.
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2.2.1
Configuration
Play event configuration, platform height, fall height, and maximum
equipment height shall be [as indicated] [_____]. When the configuration
varies from the play event shown, shop drawings defining the configuration
shall be provided to include the following: equipment layout with the use
zone perimeter; designated play surface spot elevations; maximum equipment
height spot elevations; platform spot elevations; protective barriers;
guardrails; bare or painted metal platform and slide bed orientation; and
play events in relationship to the playground layout.
2.2.2
Substitution
Substitutions will not be allowed and play events will not be selected
without written approval from the technical representative. Manufacturer
substitutions which increase the play event platform height or maximum
equipment height shall be evaluated. The increased height requires
additional protective surfacing in accordance with paragraph FALL HEIGHT.
2.2.3
Platform Height
Platform height is used to define the age group for age appropriate play
events and composite structures. To be age appropriate, the platform
height shall meet the finished elevations of the age groups in the
following paragraphs. For some play events platform height and paragraph
FALL HEIGHT are the same.
2.2.3.1
Pre-Toddler Age Group
Platforms designed for children 12 through 24 months of age shall have a
finished elevation a maximum 900 mm 36 inches above the finished elevation
of the protective surfacing.
2.2.3.2
Toddler Age Group
Platforms designed for children 2 through 3 years of age shall have a
finished elevation a maximum 1200 mm 48 inches above the finished elevation
of the protective surfacing.
2.2.3.3
Pre-School Age Group
Platforms designed for children 3 through 5 years of age shall have a
finished elevation a maximum 1200 mm 48 inches above the finished elevation
of the protective surfacing.
2.2.3.4
School-Age Age Group
Platforms designed for children 5 through 8 years of age shall have a
finished elevation a maximum 1800 mm 72 inches above the finished elevation
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