f)Design team should identify site constraints
g)Playgrounds should offer a variety of equipment like slides, swings, climbing, and balancing
h)Design the layout of the playground in a way that will encourage movement through running, chasing, exploring, and active play
i)Once the surfacing is complete, it needs to be tested for impact attenuation
j)Once the playground installation is complete, it needs to be inspected for certification
k) Ensure the thickness of the rubber meets the needs of the concrete, asphalt, or adjacent surfacing for a seamless transition (meets at grade)
1) 50/50 mix of black granule has the potential to break apart faster than all other colors.
m)Remove and discard existing play equipment;
n)Remove and discard portions of the existing impervious surface;
o)Remove existing fencing and install new fencing;
p)Furnish and install play equipment for ECE and 5-12 year old children. Basis of Design for play equipment is Landscape Structures Inc.; check and inspect fire extinguishers some have tags from 2017.
q)Ensure that the site is ADA accessible from the school building to the playgrounds and between the playgrounds;
r)Furnish and install various site features and furnishings, including shade structures, benches, and miscellaneous site furnishings;
s)Design landscaping with storm water management features including but not limited to rain gardens and bio-swales;
t)Improve the site lighting with discrete fixtures that follow the IES Recommended Practices for Lighting Exterior Environments (RP-33-14) and the International Dark Sky Association recommended best practices.