Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 430.000 - Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV)
Section 430.206 - Playground, Athletic Equipment and Facilities Requirements
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.430
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(A) Athletic equipment used for, gymnastics, volleyball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer and other sports shall be set up and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines.
(B) All playing fields and surfaces shall be kept free of holes and other obstructions which may create an accident hazard.
(C) Playground equipment including, but not limited to, climbing apparatus, slides, and swing sets shall:
(1) be in good repair and of safe
design in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety Commission Public
Playground Safety Handbook. Safe design includes being free of rough
edges, protruding bolts and possibility of entrapment of extremities;
(2) be securely anchored to a concrete or
other suitable footing;
(3) not
have an asphalt or concrete surface under or around it; and
(4) have canvas or other pliable seats on
swings.
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