In addition to the annual and quarterly inspections carried out by contractors, the childrens’ play area is subject to a weekly visual inspection by a group of local volunteers. This inspection asks the following questions:
General
- A. Is the site free of litter, graffiti or other hazardous items
- B. Do the gates open and close properly
- C. Is the fence undamaged
- D. Are all signs present and in good order
- E. Are all benches present and in good order
- F. Are all litter bins undamaged
- G. Is the path free from hazards
- H. Is the play area surface free fromprotrusions and trip hazards
Equipment
- I. Goal Posts: Are the posts stable and secure
- J. Roundabout: Is the metalwork and seating in good condition
- K. Climbing apparatus/slide: Is the metalwork and seating in good condition
- L. Climbing apparatus/slide: Is the metalwork and seating in good condition
- M. Seat Swings: Is the metalwork and seating in good condition
- N. See Saw: Is the metalwork and seating in good condition
- O. Car: Is the plastic structure and seating in good condition
- P. Fish: Is the plastic structure and seating in good condition
- Q. All: is equipment free from bird fouling or graffiti
The finding are available in the Document Library – Play Area Inspection Reports.
