Getting your Government publications was never easier or cheaper! FREE SHIPPING Every Day! See Details New York State Adopts CPSC Guidelines for Playground Safety Surfacing. As of July 1, 2007, New York State adopted new playgrounds to be constructed or installed with safety surfacing that complies with the Consumer Products Safety Commission's Public Playground Safety Handbook.. Yes, the Handbook also provides some measurements that must be met in order to comply with the law. This handbook presents safety information for public play- ground equipment in the form of guidelines. Publication of this handbook is expected to promote greater safety aware- ness among those who purchase, install, and maintain public playground equipment. 2019 Summer Playground Program - Parent Handbook Dear Parents: It is with great pleasure that we welcome you and your child to the Summer Playground Program. This year we are celebrating our 75th anniversary, so this year we are looking forward to adding more fun-filled memories. the safety guidelines for public playground equipment contained in the handbook are "intended for use by parks and recreation personnel, school officials, equipment purchasers and installers, and any other members of the general public concerned with public playground safety such as parents and school groups." Public Playground Safety Handbook. CPSC's public playground guidelines are detailed here and are intended to help parks, schools, installers and others choose the safest equipment. Many local jurisdictions have incorporated this handbook into their building codes. Handbook for Public Playground Safety www.cpsc.gov American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM F1487-05) Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use Both of the above are Voluntary Standards, but are considered the "standard of care" The new Handbook is only one volume, directed to the public. The technical information on public us