U.S. Access Board Summary of Accessibility Guidelines for Play Areas Page New Construction The play area guidelines in this guide apply to all newly designed or constructed play areas for children ages 2 and older. This includes play areas located in a variety of settings: parks, schools, childcare facilities, shopping centers, and public gathering areas. Owners or operators of newly constructed play areas are responsible for complying with these guidelines. The play area guidelines do not apply to: • Family childcare facilities where the proprietor resides • Amusement attractions • Religious entities This large play area designed for the same age group is part of a public park system. The total of all the play components in this play area - which includes multiple composite structures - must be counted when applying the play area guidelines. Alterations The play area guidelines also apply to existing play areas where alterations occur. Further information regarding the application of the play area guidelines to altered play areas can be found on page 39. Equivalent Facilitation Designs that result in products or technologies as alternatives to those prescribed, provided substantially equivalent or greater accessibilty and usability. Equivalent facilitation is the concept of utilizing innovative solutions and new technology, design, or materials in order to satisfy the guidelines. These alternative solutions provide equal access and take advantage of new developments, but may differ technically from specific guidelines. 2 wheredotheplayareaguidelinesapply?
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