Playground Safety Regulations

All California public playgrounds must be initially inspected by a certified playground safety inspector (CPSI) and compliant with CPSC and ASTM guidelines for play areas.

California Health & Safety Codes Specific to playground safety
Sections 115725-115750
Sections 115775-115800

Playground Safety Fact Sheets

Playground safety regulations for California. Click here.

ADA playground design regulations. Click here.

Are you compliant with the current playground safety law in California? This fact sheet gives some background information and a pre-inspection questionnaire. Click here.

Click here to download a document listing independent playground safety inspectors for hire.

Playground Safety Links

The ADA Document Center
National Center on Accessibility
U.S. Access Board (ADA accessibility guidelines)