105 CMR, § 430.206 - Playground, Athletic Equipment and Facilities Requirements

(A) Athletic equipment used for, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer and other sports shall be set up and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.

(B) All playing fields and surfaces shall be kept free of holes and other obstructions which may create an accident hazard.

(C) Playground equipment including, but not limited to, climbing apparatus, slides, and swing sets shall:

(1) be in good repair and of safe design in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission Public Playground Safety Handbook. Safe design includes being free of rough edges, protruding bolts and possibility of entrapment of extremities;

(2) be securely anchored to a concrete or other suitable footing;

(3) not have an asphalt or concrete surface under or around it; and

(4) have canvas or other pliable seats on swings.

Notes

105 CMR, § 430.206

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1363, eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 3/1/2024.