Clone of TAC - Rule 746.4807 - How do I measure the use zone for to-fro swings?

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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

CHAPTER 746 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE CENTERS

SUBCHAPTER U - INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVE PLAY SPACE AND EQUIPMENT

SECTION/RULE §746.4807 - How do I measure the use zone for to-fro swings?

Chapter Review Date 04/04/2024

(a) The use zone to the front and rear of to-fro swings (single-axis swings) must extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing below.(b) The use zone to the front and rear of the to-fro swing must not overlap any other use zone.(c) The use zone around the sides of the to-fro swing structure (frame which supports the swings) must be at least six feet and may overlap the use zone of an adjacent swing structure.

Source Note: The provisions of this §746.4807 adopted to be effective September 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 1402; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909.

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