What does a playground inspection consist of?
Our playground inspectors examine every piece of equipment, your playground surfacing, the playground borders, and any other item that is found within and above the play area. Inspectors take careful measurements and photos, to compare the condition of the equipment with the prevailing CPSC and ASTM safety standards (see Question #2, above). Our inspectors also do what kids do best: climb, pull, jump, and crawl all over (and under) the play equipment, giving it the same rigorous physical pressure that it receives every day. There are two types of playground safety reports: inspection reports and audit reports. Both playground inspections and playground audits involve a complete, top-to-toe examination of your playground, including equipment, surfacing, and borders. In both cases, these conditions are compared with the prevailing CPSC and ASTM safety standards (see Question #2, above), and the results are issued to you in a written report. Both types of report contain color images of pr
