3.3.2
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.
3.3.3
Disposal of Materials
Excess and waste material shall be removed and disposed off Government
property.
3.4
PLAYGROUND ACCEPTANCE
3.4.1
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. The play events shall
be age appropriate for the age group using them in accordance with
paragraph PLATFORM HEIGHT. Determine 1) secure anchoring; 2) all hardware
and connectors are tight; 3) all hardware and connectors require tools to
loosen; 4) all hooks are closed; 5) head and neck entrapment; 6) sharp
points, edges, and protrusions; 7) entanglement; 8) pinch, crush, and shear
points; 9) suspended hazards; 10) all component holes are filled; and 11)
recycled plastic components used as load bearing structural members. Use
zone distances shall be measured to determine the area is free of hard
surfaces, objects or obstacles. Determine exceptions to use zone overlaps
occur in accordance with paragraph USE ZONE. Play event fall height shall
be measured and compared to critical height value for thickness of
installed protective surfacing. The slide exit region shall have the
required clear zone. Play events and surfaces shall be properly oriented.
Chain, rope, net climbers or similar components shall be installed in a
vertical position. Swing seat clearances shall be measured while occupied
by a maximum user for the age group using the equipment. Warning labels
and manufacturer identification labels shall be visible in accordance with
paragraph EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION. Play events that do not comply shall
be reinstalled. Fasteners, anchors, hardware and labels that do not comply
shall be replaced. Ensure positive drainage for the area and the lowest
elevation of protective surfacing subgrade has been provided. A written
report describing the results of the evaluation shall be provided.
3.4.2
Spare Parts
Play event and equipment spare parts provided by the manufacturer shall be
furnished.
3.4.3
Maintenance Instruction
The manufacturer's operation and maintenance manual describing the
recommended preventive maintenance, inspection frequency and techniques,
periodic adjustments, lubricants, and cleaning requirements shall be
furnished.
3.5
RE-INSTALLATION
When re-installation is required, accomplish the following: Re-install the
product as specified. Provide new replacement materials supplied by the
manufacturer. Material acquisition of replacement parts is the
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