Accessible Play Areas Guidelines

U.S. Access Board A Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas Page 23 At the time of this publication, rubber surfacing and some engineered wood fiber products meet the ASTM F 195199 standard . The fact that a specific product meets the ASTM 195199 standard does not necessarily mean that all other similar products will meet the standard. Operators interested in selecting surfaces to comply with the play area guidelines, should consult individual product manufacturers to determine compliance with ASTM F 1951-99. Accessible and non-accessible surfaces can be combined to provide variety and excitement in the play area. Rubber surfacing tiles facilitate access in this play area. Ground surfaces must be inspected and maintained regularly and frequently to ensure continued compliance with the ASTM F 1292-04 standard. The frequency of maintenance and inspection of resilient surfacing depends on the amount of use and the type of surfacing installed. Accessible surfacing can be designed to complement the theme of the play area, while providing full access and visually integrating the surface into the overall design. Individuals of all abilities will enjoy the added benefits of an imaginative design. Engineered wood fiber surfaces will require frequent maintenance to comply with the ASTM F 1292-04 standard because of surface displacement due to user activity or other factors. Designers and operators are likely to choose materials that best serve the needs of each play area. The type of material selected will affect the frequency and cost of maintenance. 35 36 37 38 39 what are the requirements for accessible routes?

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