of the protective surfacing.
2.2.3.5
Pre-Teen Age Group
Platforms designed for children 8 through 12 years of age shall have a
finished elevation a maximum 1800 mm 72 inches above the finished elevation
of the protective surfacing.
2.2.4
Protective Barrier and Guardrail
Protective barriers and guardrails shall be provided in accordance with
paragraph CHILD SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS. This specification
establishes the protective barrier and guardrail requirements for the
infant and pre-toddler age group.
2.2.4.1
Protective Barrier
A protective barrier is defined as an enclosing device around an elevated
surface that prevents both inadvertent and deliberate attempts to pass
through the device. The protective barrier for pre-toddler, toddler, and
pre-school age groups shall be provided on elevated surfaces a minimum 760
mm 30 inches above the protective surfacing. The protective barrier for
school-age and pre-teen age groups shall be provided on elevated surfaces a
minimum 1200 mm 48 inches above the protective surfacing. The protective
barrier shall completely surround the elevated surface except for the
access or egress route. As infants are not to be placed on an elevated
surface, the protective barrier for the infant age group shall be the same
as the crawl wall defined in paragraph MEASURING FALL HEIGHT.
2.2.4.2
Guardrail
A guardrail is defined as a device around an elevated surface that prevents
inadvertent falls from the elevated surface. The guardrail for
pre-toddler, toddler, and pre-school age groups shall be provided on
elevated surfaces a minimum 510 mm 20 inches above the protective
surfacing. The guardrail for school-age and pre-teen age groups shall be
provided on elevated surfaces a minimum 760 mm 30 inches above the
protective surfacing. The guardrail shall completely surround the elevated
surface except for the access or egress route. As infants are not to be
placed on an elevated surface, the guardrail for the infant age group shall
be the same as the crawl wall defined in paragraph MEASURING FALL HEIGHT.
2.2.5
Sand Table
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NOTE: Ensure sand tables are located where play
activity will not restrict or conflict with
circulation.
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The sand table with a cover shall be as shown. The cover shall not be
attached to the table. The sand sieve size shall be provided as defined in
Section 02791 PLAYGROUND PROTECTIVE SURFACING.
2.2.6
Multiple-Axis (Rotating) Swing
The swivel mechanism shall contain a durable long life bearing to reduce
friction and wear. A tire manufactured specifically for a multiple-axis
swing shall be provided and shall weigh a maximum 15.8 kg 35 lb. The tire
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