3.2.9
Composite Structure
The composite structure use zone perimeter shall be composed of the use
zone perimeters of the play events that, when joined together, comprise the
composite structure.
3.2.10
Fall Height
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NOTE: To assist manufacturers in providing the
required depth of protective surfacing, the fall
height and the maximum equipment height dimensions
and spot elevations for each play event must be
shown on the drawings.
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3.2.10.1
General
The fall height is defined as the vertical distance between the finished
elevation of the designated play surface and the finished elevation of the
protective surfacing beneath it. For some play events the fall height and
paragraph PLATFORM HEIGHT are the same. For some play events the fall
height and maximum equipment height are the same. When the furnished play
event fall height varies from the play event shown, shop drawings defining
the revised depth or type of protective surfacing to meet or exceed the
requirements of Section 02791 PLAYGROUND PROTECTIVE SURFACING shall be
provided.
3.2.10.2
Measuring Fall Height
EQUIPMENT
MEASURING FALL HEIGHT
Composite Structure:
For a platform surrounded
measure from the platform
finished elevation.
For a platform surrounded
by guardrails, measure from
the guardrail top elevation.
Infant Crawl Area:
A maximum 600 mm height,
measured from the crawl wall
or barrier finished elevation.
Playhouse, Nonclimbable:
Measure from the designated
play surface finished elevation.
Spring Rocking Equipment:
Measure from the seat top
elevation.
Stationary Equipment, Climbable:
Measure from the maximum
equipment height finished
elevation.
Stationary Equipment, Nonclimbable:
Measure from the designated
play surface finished elevation.
Swing:
Measure from the bottom of the
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