If you have done any digging into commercial playground equipment, you have discovered a whole new world of codes and regulations that you didn’t even know existed. And now, your job is to sort through them to determine which applies to your commercial playground project and which ones do not.

Let’s arm you with a list of the various codes and regulations you may encounter. Your commercial playground equipment may not need to meet these standards, but it is nice to know what they are before reading about them.

This blog post aims to provide a good starting point for your research and get you up to speed on common codes and regulations of the commercial playground space as well as other important requirements.

1. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidelines: The CPSC is one of the major players in playground safety. They provide the codes, regulations, or guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining commercial playgrounds. If you need a certified playground, these are the guidelines that must be followed and it is important to work with a company that follows, understands, and obeys these regulations.
2. American Society for Testing and Materials International: ASTM creates the tests and requirements for the performance of playground equipment. In plain English, they test things such as how much mulch you need for a fall height of 7’. A safe playground will follow these codes.
3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Some commercial playgrounds must be accessible for children with disabilities. Such ADA-accessible playgrounds are designed following the ADA guidelines, including adding things like ramps, wheelchair-accessible pathways, etc. Depending on the setting, your playground may not need to meet this code.
4. Local Building Codes: Checking your local and state requirements for commercial playgrounds is a great starting point. These can vary city by city and county by county, so it is hard to give guidance. However, it is always better to thoroughly research before getting a playground to avoid drama.
5. Insurance Requirements: You should check in with your entity’s insurance provider. Even if you are not in a commercial setting, your insurance provider may require a playground to meet ASTM codes to continue coverage.
6. Maintenance Requirements: Your commercial playground must be maintained according to CPSC and manufacturer guidelines. Ensure you have a plan in place before it arrives on site.

King Swings Commercial can help you navigate the sea of regulations and codes you may have encountered. We understand that the commercial playground world can be confusing for something that should be simple and fun.

That is what we are here for: give us a call or shoot us an email, and we will be glad to help you crush your commercial playground project. Our sales team consists of certified playground safety inspectors who know our product inside and out and can answer any questions. King Swings revolutionized the high-end residential swing set industry with outstanding customer service, quality products, and stunning designs. We aim to do the same in the commercial playground world.