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Policy No. 6510P
Playground Equipment
Plans to install playground equipment, either
temporarily or permanently at a school site, shall be reviewed by a committee
appointed by the school principal and other appropriate staff members. A
representative from the current insurance carrier shall be contacted prior to
installation.
Guidelines:
A.
Equipment must meet the safety criteria listed
below:
1.
All playground equipment must have an
immediate ground surface which limits the impact from a fall, according to
ASTM F-355-72. The safety surface must extend to the maximum distance to
which a fall could occur.
2.
Equipment is to be placed so as to take
advantage of topography of surrounding terrain and far enough apart so that
there will be a dispersion of children allowing safe, free movement with the
least possible congestion.
3.
All equipment is to be free from hazardous
protrusions, points and sharp edges.
4.
Exposed component materials are to be
rust-free, clean and durable to use and weather with a minimum amount of splintering,
flaking or other deterioration. Lead paint and creosote shall not be used.
5.
Equipment that is low to the ground and with a
six (6) foot maximum vertical limit is preferred.
6.
All moving parts are to be concealed and be
designed to minimize the chances of pinching or catching of clothing or of
body.
7.
All equipment must be securely anchored
according to manufacturer's recommendations and installed by the manufacturer
or his/her authorized representative.
B.
Equipment should require a minimum of
maintenance, specifically for replacement of parts and painting.
C.
Equipment should be aesthetically appealing,
and encourage active and creative use.
D.
Equipment should be difficult to vandalize.
E.
Unpadded cement or steel stationary poles
should not be in areas intended for running games.
The maintenance supervisor shall coordinate installation
of approved equipment with the school principal. Quarterly inspections will
be conducted as well as morning inspections to check for vandalism, broken
equipment, or hazardous debris.
Date: July 28, 2008
Blaine School
District
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