Where an existing ground level play component is replaced, should the new component comply with the technical provisions of 15.6.6 even if there is not an accessible route to it?
Yes. Unless the required number of accessible ground level play components are provided, the new play component would be required to be accessible. For example, a spring rocker is replaced and no other spring rockers are accessible. In this case, the spring rocker being replaced would need to have the rocker seat height between 11 and 24 inches and clear floor or ground space and maneuvering space provided adjacent to the spring rocker. An accessible route to the replaced play components may be triggered under “path of travel” obligations. See question 14 for more on “path of travel”.
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?
- Where an existing ground level play component is replaced, should the new component comply with the technical provisions of 15.6.6 even if there is not an accessible route to it?
- 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?
