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Do not install loose fill surfacing over hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Poured-In-Place Surfaces or
Pre-Manufactured Rubber Tiles—You may be interested in using surfacing other than loose-fill materials – like rubber
tiles or poured-in-place surfaces.
Installations of these surfaces generally require a professional and are not “do-it-yourself” projects.
Review surface specifications before purchasing this type of surfacing. Ask the installer/manufacturer for a report
showing that the product has been tested to the following safety standard: ASTM F 1292 Standard Specification for
Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment. This report should show the
specific height for which the surface is intended to protect against serious head injury. This height should be equal to
or greater than the fall height – vertical distance between a designated play surface (elevated surface for standing,
sitting, or climbing) and the protective surfacing below – of your play equipment.
Check the protective surfacing frequently for wear.
Placement—Proper placement and maintenance of protective surfacing is essential. Be sure to: Extend surfacing at
least 6 feet from the equipment in all directions.
For to-fro swings, extend protective surfacing in front of and behind the swing to a distance equal to twice the height of
the top bar from which the swing is suspended.
For tire swings, extend surfacing in a circle whose radius is equal to the height of the suspending chain or rope, plus 6
feet in all directions.
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¹This information has been extracted from the CPSC publications “Playground Surfacing-TechnicalInformation Guide” and
“Handbook for Public Playground Safety.” Copies of these documents can beobtained by sending a postcard to the: Office of
Public Affairs, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,Washington, DC 20207 or by calling the toll free hotline:
1-800-638-2772.
Note: The maximum fall height for this product is 30.75 Inch (0.78 M).
We recommend using minimum 6 inches of Double Shredded Bark Mulch.
TABLE 1 - FALL HEIGHT IN FEET FROM WHICH A LIFE
THREATENING HEAD INJURY WOULD NOT BE EXPECTED
Double Shredded Bark Mulch
610 11
6 7 12
5 5 9
6 7 10
10 - 12 N/A N/A
Wood Chips
Fine Sand
Fine Gravel
Shredded Tires
Type of Material 6in.
depth
9in.
depth
12 in.
depth
2H 2H
H
Denotes Use Zone with Protective Surfacing
6 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
6 ft.
Use Zone for Single-Axis Belt Swings
6 ft. 6 ft.
L + 6 ft.
Denotes Use Zone with Protective Surfacing
Use Zone for Multi-Axis Swings
Use a minimum of 6 inches of protective surfacing for play equipment less than 4 feet in height. If maintained properly,
this should be adequate. (At depths less than 6 inches, the protective material is too easily displaced or compacted.)
NOTE: Do not install home playground equipment over concrete, asphalt, or any other hard surface. A fall onto a hard
surface can result in serious injury to the equipment user. Grass and dirt are not considered protective surfacing
because wear and environmental factors can reduce their shock absorbing effectiveness. Carpeting and thin mats are
generally not adequate protective surfacing. Ground level equipment – such as a sandbox, activity wall, playhouse or
other equipment that has no elevated play surface – does not need any protective surfacing.
Use containment, such as digging out around the perimeter and/or lining the perimeter with landscape edging. Don’t
forget to account for water drainage.
Check and maintain the depth of the loose-fill surfacing material. To maintain the right amount of loose-fill materials,
mark the correct level on play equipment support posts. That way you can easily see when to replenish and/or
redistribute the surfacing.
Information on Playground Surfacing Materials¹:
Select Protective Surfacing—One of the most important things you can do to reduce the likelihood of serious head
injuries is to install shock-absorbing protective surfacing under and around your play equipment. The protective
surfacing should be applied to a depth that is suitable for the equipment height in accordance with ASTM Specification
F 1292. There are different types of surfacing to choose from; whichever product you select, follow these guidelines:
Loose-Fill Materials: Maintain a minimum depth of 9 inches of loose fill materials such as wood mulch/chips,
engineered wood fiber(EWF), or shredded/recycled rubber mulch for equipment up to 8 feet high; and 9 inches of
sand or pea gravel for equipment up to 5 feet high. NOTE: An initial fill level of 12 inches will compress to about a
9-inch depth of surfacing over time. The surfacing will also compact, displace, and settle, and should be periodically
refilled to maintain at least a 9-inch depth.