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Standard Guide for ASTM Standards on Playground Surfacing
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Scope
1.1 This guide covers standards for selecting and specifying surface systems under and around playground equipment.
1.2 This guide describes how to apply existing ASTM standards to evaluate the impact attenuation, accessibility characteristics and product characteristics when selecting surfacing systems for use under and around playground equipment.
1.3 This guide does not imply that an injury cannot be incurred when the surface system complies with standards referred to in this guide.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 Warning—Mercury has been designated by EPA and many state agencies as a hazardous material that can cause central nervous system, kidney, and liver damage. Mercury, or its vapor, may be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury-containing products. See the applicable product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for details and EPA’s website (http://www.epa.gov/mercury/faq.htm) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury-containing products, or both, in your state may be prohibited by state law.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This guide is to be used to assist the playground owner/operator, specifier, designer, etc., in determining the properties that can be considered with regard to the protective surfacing in the playground. It is the intent to outline the requirements associated with design, installation, and maintenance of the surface. This is not a technical document and technical information must be found in the various standards.
Keywords
accessibility; g-max; HIC; impact attenuation; playground; shock attenuation; surface system; wood fiber; Impact attenuation; G-max; Head injury criterion (HIC); Playing surfaces (athletic); Shock absorption/attenuation; Surface systems; Wood fiber materials/applications; ICS Number Code 97.220.10 (Sports facilities)
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Document Number
ASTM-F2223-10
Revision Level
2010 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Oct. 1, 2010
Document Type
Guide
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
F08.63