If a play surface is replaced with an accessible surface and the existing ground level play components are not accessible, do the components need to be replaced?
No. The rule of thumb isthat which you touch must be brought into compliance. If the alteration to the play area only involves the surfacing, only the surface along accessible routes, clear floor or ground spaces, and maneuvering spaces must comply with the ASTM F 1951-99 (wheelchair maneuverability) standard. Where the surface is within the “use zone” defined by the ASTM F 1487-98 (safety) standard, the surface must also meet the ASTM F 1292-99 (impact attenuation) standard. In this case, existing ground level play components are not required to meet the technical provisions of 15.6.6.
Related Questions
- Are new play components added to an existing play area required to comply with the guidelines even if there is not an accessible route from parking or the street to the play area?
- If a play surface is replaced with an accessible surface and the existing ground level play components are not accessible, do the components need to be replaced?
- Can broken or older ground level play components be replaced without changing the surface?
