Playground Surfacing

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Impact Attenuation
 

Did You Know ?

• Federal Regulations now require playground surfaces to meet ASTM and CPSC standards for impact attenuation and wheelchair accessibility.
   

• The ASTM standard specification for playground surface impact attenuation has been completely revised. ASTM 1292-04 now includes more stringent test equipment specifications, a colder 'cold' temperature on certification tests and provisions for determining critical fall height under wet and frozen conditions.