6 ’ 6 ’ 6 ’ 6 ’ Figure 8. Use zone surrounding a freestanding arch climber Figure 9: Climber with rigid structural components that DOES NOT meet 5.3.2.1.5 2 Handbook for Public Playground Safety which a child may fall from a height of greater than 18 inches. See Figure 9 for an example of a climber that DOES NOTfollow this consideration. • Rungs should be generally round. • All rungs should be secured in a manner that prevents them from turning. • Climbing rungs should follow the same diameter recommendations as in §5.2.2. 5.3.2.1.4 Use zone • The use zone should extend a minimum of 6 feet in all directions from the perimeter of the stand alone climber. See Figure 8. • The use zone of a climber may overlap with neighboring equipment if the other piece of equipment allows overlapping use zones and – There is at least 6 feet between equipment when adjacent designated play surfaces are no more than 30 inches high; or – There is at least 9 feet between equipment when adjacent designated play surfaces are more than 30 inches high. 5.3.2.1.5 Other considerations • Climbers should not have climbing bars or other rigid structural components in the interior of the climber onto
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