Astm b20914m aluminum and aluminumalloy sheet and plate metric. Pdf protecting children from injuries caused by fall accidents from playground. Astm f195109b determination of accessibility of surface systems under and around playground equipment. Complies with astm f129209, f355, f195109b, f207510a. Us astm f129209 standard specification for impact attenvation of surfacing materials within the use zone of the playground equipment canadian cancsaz61407. Our products install in hours with minimum disruption to. Another is a test of the installed surface performance of playground equipment. They include administrative phases such as obtaining permission from the caretakers of the playground. Must meet all astm standards for engineered wood fiber ground cover including. The triax2000 is compliant to the requirements of astm f1292 09, en1177 and cns12643 a1043. Immediate surroundings of the site must be reasonably free of dust conditions as this.
Astm f1292 18 standard specification for impact attenuation of. Every playground contains various fall heights depending on the vertical distance between the highest accessible designated play surface of the equipment and the protective surface below. Does the st impact analyzer ch meet the test apparatus requirements in the astm f1292 standard specification. Are our playgrounds and industryrelated fall safety. Playground surfacing materials adaapproved and nonappproved. Sample in compliance with astm f129209 at the temperature and rating specified. F129218 standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the. Pdf simplification and transformation of astm f1292.
Playground surfacing materials adaapproved and non. The purpose of this specification is to establish minimum impact attenuation requirements for playground surfaces in order to redu. In essence, cpsc publication 325 really is asking people to make more educated decisions, based on the applicable test data for astm tests such as f1292 09. Passed shock absorbing properties tested between 30 f 120 f 0 c 50 c. Playground surfacing materials adaapproved and nonappproved by mike marshall on march 15, 2011 the u. Depth required for shockabsorbing surfacing materials for. Fall accident, playground equipment, astm f1292, hic, gmax. The international play equipment manufacturers association has certified some rubber mulches for astm f129209. Astm d503409 breaking strength and elongation of textile fabrics grab test astm. Access astm standards from any browser on your computer, tablet or smart phone. Evaluating playground surfacing system for compliance with.
E691 practice for conducting an interlaboratory study to determine the precision of a test method. Cfh critical fall height tested to comply with astm f1292 impact attenuation of playground surfacing and astm 195114. Two measurement procedures are defined in astm f1292. These tiles are ideal for schools, parks, daycares, multifamily playgrounds, backyard play areas and can even be used with indoor or outdoor climbing walls. Astm f1292 09 impact standards and astm f195108 accessibility.
One is a critical drop height test in a laboratory. Astm f1292 18 standard specification for impact attenuation. The triax2000 is compliant to the requirements of astm f129209, en1177 and cns12643 a1043. In essence, cpsc publication 325 really is asking people to make more educated decisions, based on the applicable test data for astm tests such as f129209. Simplification and transformation of astm f1292 measurement. Groundrubber play west coast ground rubber solutions.
Safety standards, especially those related to playground safety surfaces, play a huge role in answering this question. A 6 depth has tested for a fall height of up to 16 feet. Astm f129209, standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2009, back to top. The nuggets provide a long lasting, softer alternative to wood and sand. Ensure prepared subsurface is dry, clean and free of any foreign or loose material. Astm f2075 sieve analysis, hazardous metals and tramp metals. I feel the only way anyone can make sure their playground provides proper fall safety is to specifically request the full and complete test data for astm f1292 09 or newer testing from an ipema approved testing lab, then comparing them for the age group for which the playground is intended and the corresponding fall height for the equipment. Astm f129209 standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment. Astm f129209 impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment.
For your peace of mind, we offer a hassle free warranty the best warranty available on all of our products, playgrounds and maintenance parts. Fall accident, playground equipment, astm f1292, hic, gmax, regression analysis. Curtis park new pool facility manufacturer s specifications. The purpose of this specification is to establish minimum impact attenuation requirements for playground surfaces in order to reduce the risk of severe head injury from falls. Department of justice 2010 ada standards go into effect with specific new sections that govern the design, construction and numbers of accessible elements in playgrounds. Mechanical testing concurrent technologies corporation. Astm f1292 and fall into the unitary materials category. Standard guide for astm standards on playground surfacing. Gametime surfaces comply with ada and cpsc guidelines as well as astm standards.
Astm b16b16m10 free cutting brass rod, bar and shapes for use in screw machines. Free of soil, leaves, twigs or other contaminants, which could hasten decomposition. Astm c606 sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates. Astm f129209 impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playgroundequipment. Product safety services 47523 clipper drive plymouth, mi 48170 phone. Gametime is also certified by ipema, a thirdparty testing organization for playground surfaces and equipment. The warranty shall commence on the date of the playworld. And we believe you will benefit from us not designing to the standard. The development of standards relating to the proper use of recycled plastics. Fibertop is an accessible product and has been tested to meet astm f195109b standard for accessibility of surface systems under and around playground equipment. This is particularly the case for loose fill materials, which has a tendency to be displaced around heavy. F355 test method for impact attenuation of playing surface systems, other protective sport systems, and materials used for athletics, recreation and play. Astm d503300 withdrawn 2007 the development of standards relating to the proper use of recycled plastics. F1148 consumer safety performance specification for home playground equipment.
However, as is most often the case, companies wont and dont post their products complete test data for everyone to see. F1292 09 fall attenuation, astm f207510a foreign contamination and hazardous metals. The risk of injury can be evaluated using astm f1292. Astm f129209 impact standards and astm f195108 accessibility. Rope swings freeswinging ropes that may fray or other wise form a loop are not. Astm f1292 09 impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment. Standard specification for impact attenuation of surface systems under and. Is it a reasonable expectation of parents that our children are safe when playing on a playground. Due to many contributing factors, we cannot guarantee that the tile colors displayed in this booklet will exactly match the color of the delivered product.
Standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment. Com qci safety surface benefits extended life and wear critical fall height protection complies with the laboratory testing of astm f129209 vibrant coloration slipresistant seamless custom designs. Immediate surroundings of the site must be reasonably free of dust conditions as this could affect the final surface appearance. December 26, 2018 invitation to bid bl00919 purchase of. Engineered wood fiber will maintain its cushioning properties for the life of the playground, provided.
Rymar rubber mulch meets and exceeds ipema and astm standards, including astm f195199 for wheelchair accessibility and astm f129209 for fall height protection. The manufacturer of unitary surfacing materials should provide test data to show a match between the fall height of the equipment to be used and the critical height shockabsorbing characteristics of the surfacing materials. It is recommended that, prior to performing a test of a surface the person purchases and familiarises themselves with the relevant standards. Loosefill surfacing materials used to provide impact absorption beneath play equipment should be checked frequently to ensure surfacing is of sufficient depth and has not shifted or displaced significantly, especially in areas under swings and slide exits. December 26, 2018 invitation to bid bl00919 purchase. Must provide proof of ipema certifications for all the above with bid package. As soon as the transaction is completed, your astm standards subscription will be ready for access. Astm international astm standard f1292 for impactattenuation of playground surfacing materials. Astm f 1292 04 pdf free download july 29, 2019 astm e comments. This specification specifies impact attenuation performance requirements for playground surfaces and surfacing materials and provides a means of determining impact attenuation performance using a test method that simulates the impact of a child s head with the surface.
Cfh critical fall height tested to comply with astm f1292 impact attenuation of playground surfacing and astm 195114 maneuverability performance. Both astm f1292 and f1487 standards state that conformance with the. Astm f1292 09, standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2009. Rope swings free swinging ropes that may fray or other wise form a loop are not. West coast rubber recycling groundrubber play nuggets provide the safest playground surface for our children while preserving the environment. F129209 standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment. The surfacing under and around playground equipment is one of the most important factors in.
Rubber mulch is an alternative to wood mulch, reducing the regional and global carbon footprint by reusing materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. We dare you to ask any other recycled rubber mulch manufacturer, or the provider of any playground safety surface to provide their original and unaltered astm f129209 or newer data report from their qualified independent testing laboratory preferably the ipema certification from tuv sud america, inc. Known as the safest play surface on the market, scrr groundrubber meets cpsc surface guidelines, as well as astm guidelines f129299, and f195199. Astm f1292 09 standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment. Curtis park new pool facility manufacturers specifications. Ewf meets or exceeds astm standards and cpsc guidelines. F1292 04 standard specification for impact attenuation of surfacing materials within the use zone of playground equipment, critical fall height, head impact, head injury criterion, hic, impact, impact attenuation, impact test, injury, play, playground, play structure, shock, surface. If a precise color match is important to you, please request free. F129209 fall attenuation, astm f207510a foreign contamination and hazardous metals. We have gone to great lengths to portray colors as accurately as possible. Gt impax bonded poured in place surfacing within the playground equipment.
Free of recycled wood from pallets or construction debris. The surface m ust yield both a peak deceleration of no more than 200 gmax and a head injury criteria hic value of no more than 1,000 for a headfirst fall from the highest accessible portion of play equipment being installed as shown on drawings. Astm f1292 09 standard specification for impact attenuation. Tested in august of 2012, ecosafety surfacing tiles have passed the astm f129209 standards. Known as the safest play surface on the market, groundrubber meets cpsc surface guidelines, as well as astm guidelines f129299, and f195199. Astm f207510a engineered wood fiber for use as a playground safety surface under and around playground equipment. Gmax and hic measured may not exceed 200 and, respectively at a given fall height. An item will be replaced hassle free, if a defect is discovered during a valid. The test method quantifies impact in terms of gmax and head injury criterion hic scores. Municipalities, school districts, residential home owners and commercial end users have opted to use groundrubber play nuggets to ensure and economic, environmental and safer playground surface. Page 5 of 26 cpsc staff does not know the proportion of playgrounds that are compliant with astm f129209, impact attenuation of surface systems under and around playground equipment.
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