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Safety
As one of the few companies in America that is owned and operated by a Registered Landscape Architect, we can guarantee our designs meet the latest
safety standards as well as being a masterpiece.
We take our responsibility as a playground equipment manufacturer very seriously, realizing the importance of safety above all else. That's why we make sure that
we adhere to
CPSC and ASTM guidelines, many times even exceeding the minimum guidelines.
In order to remain on the cutting
edge of the playground industry, all Play Mart sales account managers are encouraged to be certified by the National Playground Safety
Institute. A CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector) is
qualified to inspect playground sites, and to advise the customer on how to most economically bring their play site up to National Playground Safety Standards.
A large part of safety hazards
originate with the surfacing beneath the play equipment. For that reason, we
only suggest or offer surfaces that comply with the current CPSC recommendations,
current ASTM F1951 Standard for ADA accessible surface material and the
current ASTM 1292 Standard for impact attenuation.
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Accessibility
Do
you have playground Area ADA Accessibility
Concerns? With Play Mart, there is no need to worry about new ADA / ABA
laws. We've got you covered! Play Mart, Inc.'s fun, environmentally
friendly play systems meet all ADA Accessibility requirements!
 At Play Mart, Inc. we endeavor to make our play areas
inviting and friendly
community
environments to people of all abilities. Towards that end, we have designed our playsets to provide access to
play components by transfer stations, ramps, and accessible surfacing routes
according to the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
We have also designed play components specifically for wheelchair bound
children, such as our
ADA
Driving Panel & Talk Tube Combo (see
photo at right).
The ADAAG divides routes of access into two categories: |
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Transfer Systems:
Provide access to elevated play components on the play equipment.
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Transfer Decks with Handles |
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Transfer Steps with Handles |
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Routes: Provide access to both elevated play components (using ramps
and platforms) and ground level play components (using unobstructed routes
on an accessible ground surface).
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Elevated Routes = Ramps and Platforms |
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Ground Level Routes = Accessible Surfacing |
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Our "King Arthur's Kourt" Mega Playset is an example of
total accessibility and total fun for children of all abilities. We include
ramps which provide access to elevated play components and accessible routes
providing access to ground-level play components (sand tables,
overhead ladders at accessible reach-heights, talk tubes, driving panels,
etc).
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We assist our customers in planning play areas
accessible to everyone!
Contact Us
today for an Accessibility Design Consultation!
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