ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER - "BODYGUARD" FOR PLAYGROUNDS, SPORTS FIELDS, AND TRACKS. "Bodyguard"is a wood chip product that meets ASTM & ADA requirements.   This page is under construction.

ARCHITECH SPECS:

• Tested & Complies with the consumer product safety commissions standards (CPSC)

• Tested & approved under ASTM standard 1299 requirements

• Is ADA accessible

• Available in Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona.

• Comprised of softwoods & hardwoods screened containing 10-20% fine.

• May be purchased from Terra-Verde Industries 949-551-0363

Safety and Maintenance

a)  Inspection & maintenance of playground areas are required to insure that the fall height requirements are being maintained.  Failure to inspect or maintain playground areas could lead to serious injuries.  Areas under swings, slides, and traveled areas should be leveled to maintain the required depth.

b)  In areas where the soil contains a high degree of clay, it will be necessary to provide adequate drainage.  Contact your local installation contractor for drainage requirements.

Installation

a)  Excavate 12" or recommended depth.  Remove soil from site (installing a drainage system may require an additional 4" of excavation.)  A 2% grade is recommended.

b)  Consult a soil engineer regarding proper drainage system for your particular area. 

c)  We can provide material and install the chips only after your conformation that the excavation depth is compatible with the fall height requirements.  Terra Verde Industries, Inc.  assumes no responsibility for the safety zones among the various playground equipment or critical height measurements as set forth in ASTM F1292 and the guidelines of CPSC.  A certified installer or the supervisor of a certified installer is highly recommended.

• May be purchased from Terra-Verde Industries 949-551-0363 or equalivent supplier.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SGS product testing report January, 2002 (PDF)

Beneficial Designs Inc ASTM F 1951-99 report for Bodyguard (PDF)

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