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Playground Safety and Playground surfacing Inspections

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CERTIFIED PLAYGROUND Safety INSPECTIONS (CPSI)

MBCS Continues its Legacy of Promoting Equal Access for Everyone

Martin Brothers Consulting Services is proud to announce the launch of our new division specializing in playground safety inspections. As Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI), MBCS is dedicated to ensuring that playgrounds are not only fun, but also safe.

A elevated play structure with 3 slides, monkey bars, and ladders

Playground Impact Test and Surface Stability Report

Surface Impact Test

The surface impact test (Head Injury Criteria or HIC test) is designed to measure the impact attenuation of playground surfaces around playground equipment. The device is suspended on a tripod at pre-determined heights and then dropped. The device records the forces of the impact. The resulting HIC values determine the compliance of the playground surface with the applicable standard. 


Applicable Standards: CBC 11B-1008.2.6.2, 2010 ADA 1008.2.6.2 Use Zones. 

Ground surfaces located within use zones shall comply with ASTM F 1292. 

Rotational Penetrometer Test

The rotational penetrometer test is designed to measure the firmness, stability, and slip-resistance of all surfaces. The inspector stands on the foot platforms of the device, applies calibrated force, and rotates the Indenter Tire. A digital gauge displays the results of the surface stability test. The test is repeated in 7 unique locations and the average readings determine compliance with the applicable standard. 


Applicable Standards: CBC 11B-1008.2.6.1, 2010 ADA 1008.2.6.1 Accessibility. 

Ground surfaces shall comply with ASTM F 1951. 

Playground Safety Inspection Tools

A rotational penetrometer. The device is a rotatable wheel attached to two ski like boards.

Rotational Penetrometer

MBCS utilizes a rotational penetrometer developed by Beneficial Designs, Inc. as part of our playground safety inspections. The tool measures the firmness and stability of floor and playground surfacing. This tool is used to determine how accessible your play surface is to persons using mobility aids such as wheelchairs. 

A TRAIX Impact Testing Systems A-Missile.

Impact Attenuation

MBCS utilizes the TRIAX E-Missile, a product developed by TRIAX Impact Testing Systems, to evaluate your playground surfacing during our playground safety inspection. This tool measures the shock (measured in Gs) and head injury criteria (HIC) that would be experienced on your playground play surface during a head collision. 

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