tripping hazards.
Field has many high and low areas
that will impede surface drainage and
drop offs that may be tripping hazards.
F. Field Contour
(Baseball/Softball Infields Only)
Infield mix is level and slopes or is
crowned to provide surface drainage
of water away from the skin.
"Infield mix is mostly level but has
some high and low spots around
bases, pitching area, and homeplate."
"Infield mix has significant high and
low areas especially around bases,
pitching area, and homeplate."
G. Pitching Mound
(Baseball/Softball Fields Only)
Is the mound covered or is a cover evident
in the vicinity? Circle one: YES NO
Mound is in good repair. Table
around pitching rubber is intact.
Landing area slope is correct.
"Mound is in average state of repair
and is shaped correctly. The table
and slope show minor wear at the
pitching rubber and landing area less
than 3"" deep."
"Mound is badly worn and correct
shape has degraded. There are wear
areas at the pitching rubber and
landing area 3"" or deeper. "
"H. Field Transitions or ""Lips""
(Baseball/ Softball Fields Only)"
The infield mix makes a smooth
transition to the turf areas.
"The infield mix to turf transition has
a lip in some locations but does not
exceed 3"" high."
"The infield mix to turf transition has
a lip in many areas and some
locations are at least 6"" high. "
NOTES
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Playgrounds
Location:
Date:
Inspected By:
" PLACE A ""Y"" IN THE BOX IF THE ITEM MEETS THE STANDARD OR ""N""
IF IT DOES NOT. MARK SECTIONS ""N/A"" THAT ARE NOT APPLICABLE."
A. Play Equipment
Play equipment meets ASTM and
National Playground Safety Institute
standards.
Play equipment is free of graffiti.
Age appropriateness for the play
equipment is noted with the
proper signage.
B. Benches & Picnic Tables
Hardware and bracing are
structurally sound and intact.
Seating surface and table tops
are clean and free of
protrusions. No catch points or
sharp edges are exposed.
"Nails, bolts, or screws are flush
with the surface."
Painted surfaces are in good repair
with no rotten wood or
rusted metal visible.
No graffiti is visible.
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