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Tips for architects when specifying a playground
When specifying a playground, it is not just to show the clients a beautiful design and sound specifications. We need to basically pave the way towards the successful execution of such a design. This is mostly the same case when doing architecture or interior design. Yet for playgrounds, it is a bit more challenging, given that usually it is something that architects do not study in-depth in architecture schools, and it does require a fairly good technical and market knowledge. Please refer to our earlier article for “Which standards should I use when designing a playground?”
So, here are some tips for architects when designing and specifying a playground.
1. Ensure specifying the right safety zones.
The first step is to consult the play equipment manufacturer for the safety zones of their play equipment, as every manufacturer has its own safety zones. And to make sure that these safety zones are complying with the safety standards. The safety zones should not intersect, and there should not be any obstacles within the safety zones like furniture or shade posts, etc.
2. Ensure specifying the right safety flooring thicknesses and do not leave it for the contractor.
The second step is to consult the play equipment`s manufacturer as well on the fall height of their play equipment (which is different from the total height of the play equipment). Every manufacturer has its own fall heights for every piece of equipment. Make sure it is complying with the safety standards.
Based on these fall heights, you need to specify the thickness of the safety flooring.
Consult the safety flooring manufacturer for the thicknesses based on the fall height, as every safety flooring manufacturer tests their systems and has their fall height-thickness technical sheet. It is usually comparable for all manufacturers. But it is essential to consult the manufacturer for it. If you are mentioning “or equivalent” for both the play equipment and rubber flooring, mention a note that the contractor has to provide the manufacturers` standards for review and compliance.
3. Do not copy or reference the specifications from older projects.
Some designers and specifiers tend to reference or copy the specifications from older projects. This industry is developing quite fast; products get discontinued, new products come up, local distributors change, and there are many other factors that would make referencing or copying older projects, not the right approach. Check the latest market updates to make sure that the products you are selecting are not discontinued and that there is a local representative or distributor for them.
4. It is not recommended to use more than two play equipment manufacturers in one project.
This is depending on the size of the project. However, generally using more than two play equipment manufacturers usually leads to difficulties in sourcing, procurement, execution, and even proper technical coordination; as mentioned earlier, every manufacturer has its own safety zones, fall heights, etc.
5. It is not recommended to use more than one standard for one project.
For example, it is not recommended to use both American and Canadian standards along with the European standards; it is recommended to stick one standard in one project for both the play equipment and safety flooring. This would reflect on the choice of the play equipment and rubber flooring manufacturers.
So, it is not recommended, for example, to use the American standards in the specifications and select European manufacturers in the vendor list. This would basically create discrepancies in the specifications. For more details about the standards used in designing and specifying the play equipment, click here.
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