N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-11.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 5:23-11.1 - Subcode adopted

(a) Pursuant to authority at P.L. 1999, c. 50 (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-123.9 et seq.), the Commissioner hereby adopts the playground safety guidelines of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, known as the 2010 edition of the "Handbook for Public Playground Safety" (Pub. No. 325). These guidelines are hereby adopted by reference as the Playground Safety Subcode for New Jersey.

1. Copies of these guidelines may be obtained from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Office of Information and Public Affairs, Washington, DC 20207, http://www.cpsc.gov/.

2. The "Handbook for Public Playground Safety" may be known and cited as the "Playground Safety Subcode."

(b) Only those guidelines that govern design, installation, inspection and maintenance of playgrounds and playground equipment shall be deemed to be mandatory. Guidelines concerning supervision and training of personnel shall be deemed to be advisory only.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:23-11.1

Amended by R.2011 d.135, effective 5/16/2011.
See: 43 N.J.R. 244(a), 43 N.J.R. 1255(a).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), substituted "2010" for "1997"; and in (a)1, inserted ", www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/325.pdf".

Administrative Change, 56 N.J.R. 259(b), effective 1/17/2024