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safety surfacing, play equipment and site amenities buyer’s guide

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“It is the child in man that is the source of his uniqueness and creativeness, and the playground is the optimal milieu for the unfolding of his capacities.”— Eric Hoffer, author, philosopher and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient

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safety surfacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

surfacing research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

safety surfacing comparison chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

toddler play experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

toddler case study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

age-appropriate equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

preschoolers play experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

preschoolers case study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

site amenities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

school-age play experiences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

school-age case study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

fitness clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

universal sport court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

playground design guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

planning calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

frequently asked questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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866-345-6774 n Fax 515-989-0344

We’re your source for safe, positive play experiences.

National Playground Compliance Group (NPCG) delivers a complete, safe and

long-lasting play experience for children of all ages and abilities. NPCG is the

manufacturer-direct source for:

•ADA-compliant safety surfacing proven to reduce injuries

•Age-appropriate and ASTM-compliant playground equipment

•Integrated site amenities and shelters

•Innovative contained play areas designed for basketball, soccer, roller hockey, tennis

and volleyball•Certifiedplaygroundsafetyinspectionsandsuper

visorytraining

NPCGputsyourchildrenfirst,ensuringthattheirplayexperienceissafeand

available to children of all abilities. Safety and ADA compliance is a primary concern,

not an afterthought. Your program manager works closely with you and your

planning team from the very beginning,

•Helping you identify goals and objectives;

•Designing your outdoor play environment;

•Deliveringaplaygroundthatfitsyourbudgetand;

•Following up with ongoing safety, supervisory and maintenance training to keep

your playground safe for years to come.

We invite you to begin creating the one-of-a-kind play experience for your children.

We’ll be there with you all the way!

NPCG Program Manager

factory-direct pricing, unmatched attention to safetyBuying playground equipment from NPCG offers more

than a low price: we deliver unequalled value, service

and product performance. When working with NPCG,

you’ll be certain that you’ve made the right decision to

provide a safe play experience for the children of your

community or school, and that it will continue to provide

a safe experience for years to come.

Our surfacing materials are made in the USA from

recycled tires in our Iowa production facility. We partner

with U.S. and international raw material suppliers

and manufacturers to produce play experiences, site

amenities,fitnessclustersandsportscourtstothe

highest safety and engineering standards, including:

Deck platforms that feature UV-protected, slip-resistant, phthalate-free PVC coating.

Galvanized steel structures that are protected with lead free, polyester powder coating for durability.

Plastic components that are UV-protected to deliver long life and durability.

As a member of the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s

Association (IPEMA), NPCG is active in the development and

implementation of safety standards and practices that make play

experiences safe experiences. Our products and processes meet

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and Consumer

Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards and guidelines for

public playgrounds.

Andallof ourprogrammanagersareCertifiedPlaygroundSafety

Inspectors (CPSI) so you know your new public playground will

comply with all appropriate safety standards.

NPCG program managers stand alongside you throughout the

decision-making, purchasing and installation processes to answer

yourquestionsanddeliverconfidencethatyourchoiceof playground

equipment is the safe choice.

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duromat extended life® playground safety tiles are

available in standard red and green and other custom colors

to complement your playground environment .

Surfacing is the most important safety component in your playground, but

it’s often overlooked during the planning process…a last-minute budget

item when there’s no more budget! National Playground Compliance

Group begins with a discussion of safety, from the ground up.

Why do we start there? Because more than 200,000 children are injured

on playgrounds every year, and approximately 70 percent of those

injuries are caused by falls to the surface.1

Surfacing is the only dedicated piece of safety equipment on the

playground.

Only DuroMat Extended Life® playground safety tiles have been

proven to reduce injuries. In a two-year study funded by the Iowa

legislature, emergency room visits dropped by 75 percent when National

Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) training was in place, Consumer

Product Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines were followed and

DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles were installed beneath the play

equipment at 28 sites.

Noothersafetysurfacinghasundergonethatlevelof testingandcertification.

In fact, DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles are the only rubber

playground safety tile that meets the standards of and has been either tested,

certifiedorapprovedbyallof thefollowingorganizations:

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

U.S. Department of Justice, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS)

Detroit Testing Laboratories

International Playground Equipment Manufacturing Association

(IPEMA)

American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)

The Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and California school board

associations endorse DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles.

DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles also contribute to

healthier children by delivering more outdoor play days. The patented

cold-cure process keeps tiles soft in extreme temperatures throughout the life of the surfacing. They

don’tgetmuddy,wetorfreezelikeloose-fillmaterial,anddirt,leavesandsnowareeasilyremoved

fromthelevelsurface.Themodular,non-interlockingdesignmakesreplacementinhigh-trafficareas

quick and easy.

DuroMat Extended Life playground safety tiles are made in the USA from clean shredded recycled

tires,resinandpigments,andhaveastandardfive-yearwarranty.Anticipatedlifeexpectancyis20–25

years because each tile contains 30 percent more material than similar tiles, and at lower price per

pound. You’ll probably have to replace the play equipment before you’ll have to replace the surface!

Your NPCG program manager offers professional design and installation of your safety surface

to ensure adequate drainage and long-term durability. The visually appealing surface also meets all

ASTM, CPSC and ADA guidelines for safety, accessibility and impact attenuation.

safety surfacing: safety, from the ground up

1Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 11/1/98 – 10/31/99 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission/EPHA

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IOWA SAFE SURFACING INITIATIVE: RUBBER TILE SAFETY SURFACES REDUCE EMERGENCY ROOM INJURIES BY 75 PERCENTA two-year pilot study funded by the Iowa Legislature in 2003 and 2004 found that rubber safety surfacing beneath playgrounds helped reduce injuries requiring an emergency room visit by 75 percent. The tiles used in the study were DuroMat Extended Life® playground safety tiles from National Playground Compliance Group.

The Iowa Safe Surfacing Initiative was the first pilot project of its kind in the nation to test the efficacy of rubber playground safety tiles made in the State of Iowa. The National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS) was selected for their expertise and impartiality to:

Select the participating schools.

Study injury statistics per play area, before the installation of the tiles and after the installation.

Provide training for playground supervisors. Report to the Iowa Legislature with their findings.

According to the report submitted to the Iowa Legislature, the results from the pilot project exceeded all expectations:

With 11 sites (14 play areas) installed and tested, the 2003 study revealed that emergency room injuries were reduced by 55 percent

With an additional 17 sites installed and tested, the 2004 study revealed that emergency room injures were reduced by 83 percent.

That’s an average of 75 percent fewer emergency room visits over a two-year period at 31 play areas installed and tested at 28 different sites across Iowa.

CPSC – Consumer Product Safety Commission NPPS – National Program for Playground Safety ADA – Americans with Disabilities ActASTM – American Society for Testing & Materials IPEMA – Int’l Playground Equipment Mfg. Assoc. NPCG – National Playground Compliance Group

meets cpsc guidelines for surfacing

meets astm f1292 impact attenuation

meets astm flammability testing

provides fall protection up to 8 feet

meets astm f1951 for ada accessibility

uniform, consistent surfacing

easy to maintain

slip resistant

5-year warranty

ipema certified

20- to 25-year life expectancy

made from recycled u .s . tires

manufactured in the midwest/usa

uses proprietary, advanced resins for improved durability and softness

patented cold-cure manufacture process (tiles will not harden over time)

fine rubber particles for increased density and impact absorption

30% more material than other similar products (longer durability)

lower price per pound than other tiles

non-porous (does not retain water or freeze)

non-interlocking for easy maintenance and installation

state funded testing performed by npps (proven to reduce injuries by 75%)

detroit testing lab validated

npps selected product (based on two-year study)

featured in surfacing programs by ca, ia, mO, mn and OK school board associations

npcg certified product

legal support services (legal assistance for schools with npcg certified playground)

Specifications DuroMatextended-life®

Other Play Tiles

Poured-N- Place

Loose-Fill Materials

Contingent on Installation Only when maintained

Contingent on Installation Appropriate depth only

Many types flammable

Contingent on Installation Only when maintained

Most not accessible

Tends to roll and crack

Very few certified

Canadian Tiles Interlock

China, New Zealand and Canada

Very few certified

SAFETY SURFACING COMPARISON CHART

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As toddlers (6- to 24-months of age) begin to explore their new world, they need play

events that are safe, imaginative and entertaining. National Playground Compliance

Group (NPCG) begins with safe, and doesn’t stop until it’s entertaining!

Our crawl tubes, play panels, slides and dramatic play components keep toddlers safely

below the maximum fall height of 32 inches, in accordance with the Consumer Product

Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines, and entertained with social, intellectual, physical

and emotional learning experiences. Toddlers will be fully engaged and safe as they move

from learning to sit, balance and stand to running, sliding and leaping their way to new

skills and abilities…all on a solid, stable surface.

Critical issues that are often overlooked include:

Playground equipment should be age appropriate to minimize

injuries. Play events requiring upper body strength are

inappropriate for this age group.

Appropriateseparationof age-specificplayareastoreducethe

chance of injury from older, physically stronger and aggressive

childrenplayingincloseproximitytoyounger,lessconfident

children.

Clear sight lines throughout the play area should allow caregivers,

engaged in interactive play with young children, to continue to

monitor the entire playground.

Signage should be in place to assist parents and staff to

understand which equipment is appropriate for the children

they’re supervising.

Unitary surfacing, like tiles, is required for accreditation by the National Association

for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and recommended by the Consumer

Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Creative play is limited only by your imagination. As a manufacturer, we can build a

customplaygroundthatmeetsyourspecificneedsandbudget,andallowschildrento

develop new skills and abilities in a safe, fun environment.

toddler play experiences: safe, imaginative and entertaining

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To acquire licensure from the State of Missouri Section for

Child Care Regulation in 2007, the Macon Community Child

Development Center, under the direction of Patricia Knowles,

was required to provide separate playground areas for toddlers

and preschool-aged children. Like most child care providers,

Knowles didn’t have the staff or expertise to design a playground

that met the safety and accessibility standards required for

the age groups of the children in their care. She turned to the

experience of National Playground Compliance Group for the

planning, design, playground equipment, surfacing, and, finally, to

serve as general contractor to oversee the proper installation

of a new toddler play area. Program managers were on hand

from the beginning of this project to the very end to ensure a

compliant and accessible installation.

New standards from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

regarding the design of outdoor play areas for toddlers (age

6- to 24 months) require equipment that is designed specifically

for the physical development of these young children. It is also

suggested that loose-fill material not be used in areas where

children are crawling and putting “everything” in their mouths.

NPCG, as manufacturer and general contractor, eliminates many

of the costs from third parties and is able to meet the shrinking

budgets of its customers. By providing factory-direct pricing for

professional services, equipment and surfacing, NPCG was able

to provide a cost effective, turnkey solution that met all their

needs and exceeded all their expectations.

“NPCG planned and installed our playground and play surface

at CCDC and patiently met with us numerous times. They

adjusted the drawings and equipment to meet our needs, time

constraints and our budget,” Knowles says. “The NPCG staff and

installers were knowledgeable, informative and great to work

with. The equipment is age appropriate for children under two

and the rubber mats provide a surface that is easy to maintain

and safe for young children.”

The center opened on September 2, 2008, with an enrollment

of more than 50 children that have enjoyed the equipment

every day since.

“CCDC board of directors would highly recommend NPCG for

your playground!” Knowles added.

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2See section 5.3.6 of the Public Playground Safety Handbook for additional guidelines for slides. 3See Section 5.3.2 of the Public Playground Safety Handbook for additional guidelines for climbers.4See section 5.3.2.5 of the Public Playground Safety Handbook for additional guidelines for overhead rings.

age-appropriate equipment: safety starts with the right play experiences for the right age

Certain climbers3

Horizontal ladders less than or equal to 60 inches high for ages 4 to 5Merry-go-rounds,

speed regulatedRampsRung ladders

SinglefilestepladdersSlides2

Spiral slides up to 360°Spring rockersStairwaysSwings–belt,fullbucket

seats (2 to 4 years) and rotating tire

Arch climbersChair or cable walksFree standing climbing eventswithflexiblepartsFulcrum seesawsLadders–horizontal,

rung and stepOverhead rings4

Merry-go-roundsRamps

Ring treksSlides2

Spiral slides with more than one 360° turnStairwaysSwings–beltandrotating

tireTrack ridesVertical sliding poles

preschool (2 to 5 years)

grade school (5 to 12 years)

Climbing equipment under 32 inches highRampsSinglefilestepladdersSlides2

Spiral slides less than 360° Spring rockersStairwaysSwings with full bucket

seats

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CASE STUDY: TWO AGE

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Preschool play experiences allow children to use their developing motor skills in new

and imaginative ways. But because they lack much of the upper body strength of older

children, they often get injured while playing on equipment that is too challenging for their

physical abilities. In fact, this age group suffers 27 percent of all playground injuries of

children up to 14 years old.

Because this age group is fearless, they’ll attempt to use any equipment they

canfind.Therefore,preschoolersshouldhavetheirownplayareaandtheir

own play equipment.

Be sure to include a mixture of dramatic and physical play. Dramatic

play involves make-believe and plenty of emotional and social learning

opportunities. Play panels and creative creature-shaped equipment allow children to stretch

their imagination in an unending variety of ways. Physical play develops both upper and

lower body strength in a safe manner, utilizing age-appropriate rock walls, round-tube

climbers, stairs and ladders.

With proper planning and attention to safety, age-appropriate climbers, ramps, slides,

stairways,laddersandotherplayequipmenthelppreschoolersbuildconfidence,strength

and imagination in a safe, supervised play environment. Installed so that the maximum fall

height does not exceed six feet, playground equipment from NPCG helps children ages 2

to 5 grow intellectually, emotionally and physically…safely.

preschoolers play experiences: challenging, fun and age appropriate

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5Source: National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), 11/1/98 – 10/31/99 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission/EPHA

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In the winter of 2008, the College Community School

District of Cedar Rapids, Iowa formed a playground

advisory committee to formulate criteria for new pre-K and

elementary playgrounds across the growing district. They

began playground planning with a third-party assessment

of existing play structures to determine which equipment

and areas could be retained moving forward. They also

determined areas they should remove for compliance and

safety purposes.

They determined they were going to build three new areas:

• Pre-K (ages 2–5) play area for their early childhood

program

• Open space sport and recreation area

• Elementary school playground (ages 5–12) for the new

elementary school that was being built

A board member for College Community was aware

of National Playground Compliance Group’s (NPCG)

playground compliance program through the Iowa

Association of School Boards’ quarterly mailing and called

NPCG’s program manager, Karen Sherman, for assistance as

they moved through their goals for the project.

Criteria and Scope

The playground committee consisted of two elementary

principals, two students, a special education instructor, a

parent of two special needs children and the architectural

firm that had designed the school buildings. The final

playground criteria determined by the committee included:

• Educational opportunities in play area

• Safety as a core design goal throughout the area

• Outdoor classroom area

• Areas for social events

• Challenging and age-appropriate physical fitness events

• ADA-, CPSC- and ASTM-compliant equipment and

installation

• Integrated recreational free space along with new and

existing structures

• Use of green building materials and design

NPCG was awarded the contract to retrofit surfacing

throughout the existing play area and new ADA swings;

build a new 2–5 early childhood area; install a new hard

surface recreation area with soccer, street hockey and

basketball events; and install a new 5–12 playground for

the new elementary school. NPCG was the only company

that met all of the core criteria and overall scope of the

playground project.

Being able to work closely with the district from the planning

and design stages all the way through installation, NPCG was

able to deliver on all of the district’s criteria, on time and on

budget.

The scope and size of this project was ambitious. In the end,

however, the project was successful because of the district

and NPCG’s commitment to work together in all aspects of

the design and delivery. Clear expectations were established

by the committee and, ultimately, all goals were attained

through this partnership.

NPCG and College Community partnered again to

install a new, large play area at another updated

elementary school in the summer of 2009.

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site amenities and shelters: broaden community appealAttractive and durable park benches, picnic tables, trash

receptacles and shelters make your playground

more comfortable and more attractive to the

community. Together, they complete the play

environmentbyaddingthefinishingtouchesthat

create community pride.

Park benches, for example, provide comfort and

convenience for parents and other caregivers,

allowing them to be closer to the play area for better

supervision of their children. Picnic tables and

shelters expand the use of the facility and become a

valuable community resource. And trash receptacles

help keep the playground clean and safe.

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CASE STUDY: CLEAR

CRITERIA SET AND MET

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Supervision is the most important component of playground safety for school-age

children. As they gain strength and balance, they’ll test themselves in ways you never

planned…on top of the slide and on top of the swing! Sure, your equipment has to be

solidlybuilt–itwillgetmoreabusethananyothertypeof equipment–butsafetyhas

to be inherently built into every piece of equipment, every nut and every bolt.

• Particular attention should be paid to potential head/neck entrapments,

entanglementsandprotrusionhazardsinplaygroundconnectors,configurationand

components.

• Surfacing should be selected to eliminate: tripping hazards, dangerous bacteria,

foreign material and high maintenance costs. DuroMat Extended Life® safety

surfacing actually makes supervision easier because there are no dirty, muddy

surfaces for parents and caregivers to navigate while keeping an eye on children.

• Design your playground with clear site lines throughout the play

area to allow for adequate supervision by parents or caregivers.

Age-appropriate play equipment, DuroMat Extended Life safety

surfacing and adequate supervision allow school-age children to grow

up safely and securely.

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fitness clusters: challenge and entertain with a variety of physical experiences

Just because children graduate from elementary school doesn’t

mean they quit playing. In fact, by the time they reach middle

school, they need a higher level of physical activity in their

“play” time. Fitness clusters meet that need by incorporating a

widevarietyof activities–especiallythosedesignedtodevelop

upperbodystrength–whilechallengingandentertainingusers.

Fromclimbersandbridgestopull-upbarsandladders,fitness

clustercomponentsaredesignedtodevelopstrength,flexibility

and good health.

Forsafety,yourfitnessclusters

should be placed separate from

playground equipment for younger

children so they won’t be tempted

to use the more challenging

structures.

Yourfitnessequipmentcaneasilybe

integrated with physical education

classes in the school or within the

community. With instructional

signage,yourfitnessclustercanalso

become a center of healthy activity

for the entire community.

In the spring of 2008, Kittson Central Community Schools

(Hallock, Minn.) was in the process of closing its elementary

school and remodeling its high school to create a single

K-12 facility. Other than a preschool being operated from

that building and a compliant playground designed to meet

the needs of the preschool students, the outdoor play and

fitness area wasn’t adequate to handle the 230 elementary

school students that would soon be playing there.

Superintendent Bruce Jenson had attended an NPCG

playground safety seminar in the fall of 2007. After listening

to the interactive playground safety presentation and seeing

the appropriate ways to build and maintain a playground, he

understood the need for safe and accessible surfacing. He

called on NPCG to help design a new play and fitness area

for the school.

The playground committee consisted of Jensen, school

board members and district staff. The committee had three

criteria for the new play area.

• ADA accessibility

• Low maintenance

• Separation of age groups

• Community attraction

The first step was to retrofit the existing playground with

low maintenance DuroMat Extended Life® safety tiles and

create an ADA-accessible path from the school building to

the play area.

DuroMat Extended Life safety tiles were also installed on

the new play area, creating designated activity areas for

jump rope, four square and hopscotch. A multipurpose

play surface also separated the different play areas, keeping

younger children from intermingling with older children.

To encourage physical activity for older children, a play

structure was designed on the far side of the multipurpose

area. This structure was designed with play events that

would focus on building core body strength as well as

encouraging social behavior.

To provide additional competitive play events and a

sporting facility that could be used by the entire community,

a Universal Sport Court was installed on a regulation-size

concrete slab. The sport court provides multiple play

events such as street hockey, soccer and basketball.

Additional basketball hoops were added around the

perimeter to entertain the maximum number of children

during recess periods.

Special care was taken to be sure the surface of all play

areas transitioned smoothly with each other and were fully

ADA accessible.

The school district’s decision to make safety and accessibility

part of the overall design and to work with NPCG for all

aspects of the project – from design through installation –

helped produce a beautiful and functional playground with a

quick turnaround from decision to installation.

“The play area has been well received by the community.”

Jensen says. “Mothers bring their children to the playground

in the mornings and older students and alumni spend

afternoons and evenings at the sport court for hours of

basketball and roller hockey. “

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CASE STUDY: CONSOLIDATION

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A Universal Sport Court from National Playground Compliance Group (NPCG) is the

unique, all-in-one solution for community-wide entertainment. Fully integrated with

end panels and sides, the Universal Sport

Court is one facility for an unlimited

number of court-based games,

including tennis, volleyball,

basketball, roller hockey,

soccer and kickball.

Individual components

include end panels with

soccer and basketball

goals, gates, sides and

bench areas.

Sport court accessories

include bike racks,

dugouts, litter bins,

storage areas, and

locking gates.

An attractive addition to

to any community, a

Universal Sport Court

may quickly become

the center of activity

in your town.

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playground design guide – notes and drawings

design ada access from the building entrances/exits

duromat extended life® safety surfacing used for fall height protection beneath playground equipment and ada accessibility

identify age group:toddler, preschool or school-age

identify fall height requirements: 32 inches, 72 inches or 96 inches

identify preferred design elements and safety requirements

choose desired play events and components

include six-foot use zones around stationary equipment

place motion equipment, such as swings, away from stationary equipment and high-traffic areas .

set playground budget

identify financial resources

identify professional resources

contact npcg program manager

select custom designs and drawings

based on desired design elements

and safety requirements

schedule time line

place order

schedule delivery and installation

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frequently asked questions

Who is npcg?

WeareanAmerican-owned,American-operatedcompanywithofficesandmanufacturing

facilities in Carlisle, Iowa. Our program managers serve customers from coast to coast with

direct-from-manufacturer safety tiles, playground equipment site amenities and Universal

Sport Courts.

are your program managers certified?

EachNPCGprogrammanagerisaCertifiedPlaygroundSafetyInspector(CPSI),trained

and tested by the National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) and recognized nationally

bytheNationalRecreationandParkAssociation(NRPA).CPSIsmustbere-certifiedevery

three years.

are npcg products compliant?

DuroMat Extended Life® safety surfacing, and all of our play equipment is ADA-, CPSC-

and ASTM-compliant.

is there an npcg dealer in my area?

National Playground Compliance Group does not employ a dealer network. We’re a

manufacturer-directsupplierof safetysurfacing,playexperiences,siteamenities,fitness

clusters and Universal Sport Courts. Our program managers are CPSIs who will be at

your side to provide inspection services and help you design, purchase and install your

new playground to ensure that it is age-appropriate and meets safety and accessibility

regulations.

How do i contact my npcg program manager?

You can contact us directly at 866-345-6774, info@playgroundcompliance.com or visit our

Web site, www.PlaygroundCompliance.com.

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