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American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is a scientific and technical
organization that is a major developer of standards for testing materials. In 1993,
the ASTM published "Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for
Playground Equipment for Public Use." You can view their website at
www.astm.org.
For more information on the standards specified by ASTM please contact us.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent agency of the federal
government whose charter is to inform the public of unreasonable risks associated
with consumer products. In 1998, the CPSC printed the "Handbook for Public
Playground Safety." This handbook is available for review online at
www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/325.pdf.
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The International Play Equipment Manufacturer's Association (IPEMA) is an
organization that promotes quality and safety for all playground manufacturers.
The IPEMA seal certifies that a playground manufacture meets all of the
qualifications required under ASTM. You can view the IPEMA website at
www.ipema.org.
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National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS),
www.playgroundsafety.org,
is a great resource for statistics and information about public playgrounds.
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The National Parks and Recreation Association (NRPA) is an organization
dedicated to promoting and making parks available to all. View their website
at www.nrpa.org. Here you will
find a wealth of information pertaining to safety, guidelines, and certifications.
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The latest information on the development of specific access requirements for
playgrounds is available at the U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board Website at www.access-board.gov.
This is the best site for information pertaining to the American's with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG). Link directly to the play area and recreation guidelines
by clicking here.
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PlaySafe offers Audits of Playgrounds - Upgrades and Modifications to Existing Playgrounds - ADA Accessibility -
Removal of Noncompliant Structures - Installation of New Structures - Assistance with Fund Raising - Assistance with
Playground Design - Development of Maintenance Programs - Expert Witness.
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