55 Pa. Code § 3270.102b - Playground protective surface covering-statement of policy
The requirement for playground protective surface covering in § 3270.102(c) (relating to condition of play equipment) means that the protective surfacing material must be safe and shock absorbing for a fall from the highest designated play surface on a piece of equipment as specified in the United States Consumer Public Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook, Publication 325. This publication is available on the Internet at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/325.pdf or by calling the Consumer Public Safety Commission at (800) 638-2772.
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