Fall Heights Flashcards
Elevated Platforms
Distance between platform & protective surfacing
Vertical Rotating Equipment
Distance between highest designated play surface & protective surfacing
Horizontal Rotating Equipment
Distance between highest designated play surface & protective surfacing
Seesaws
Distance between highest designated play surface & protective surfacing
Spring Rocking Equipment
Distance between max height of seat or designated play surface to protective surfacing
Swings
Distance between height of the pivot point & protective surfacing.
Slides
Distance between the height of the transition platform & protective surfacing.
Balance Beams
Distance between the height of the beam & the protective surfacing.
Upper body equipment
Distance between the highest part of the equipment to the protective surfacing.
Stepping forms
Distance between the highest point of the stepping form to the protective surface.
Embankment Slide Slide Exit Use Zone
fall height of embankment is 40”, but critical height is 48”.
Sliding Pole
60” below the highest portion of the pole to the protective surface.
Freestanding Climber
Highest part of the climbing component to protective surface.
Attached Climber
Highest part of climber intended for foot support to protective surface.
3-D Climbing Nets
Min fall height for structures above 72” high is 72”
Interior Fall Height: Distance from highest member w/ a clear vertical path to the surfacing w a diameter of 18” for 2-5 and 20” for 5-12 to surfacing.
Exterior Fall Height: Distance from the surfacing to highest point at which a rigid vertical device contacts the climbing net structure when moved around the perimeter.
