Use CPSC Publication 325 (Public Playground Safety Handbook) as an inspection baseline
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Steps
Download the current Public Playground Safety Handbook directly from cpsc.gov rather than an older cached PDF, since CPSC issued a major update.
Cross-reference the handbook's equipment, surfacing, and layout guidance with the ASTM consensus standards it references.
Pay attention to sections revised in the recent update, including spinning-equipment guidance, surfacing/loose-fill clarifications, and fencing/signage/supervision guidance.
Use the handbook as guidance rather than a binding regulation on its own — confirm whether your jurisdiction has separately adopted it or ASTM standards by statute.
Keep a dated record of the specific handbook edition used for an inspection, since future revisions can change guidance.
Known gotchas
The handbook was substantially revised recently after being largely unchanged for years; older bookmarked PDFs may reference outdated guidance.
The handbook is voluntary guidance from CPSC; enforceability depends on separate state/local adoption — don't assume it's automatically binding everywhere.
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