What Is a Fall Zone

The fall zone is the area that surrounds slides, swings or climbing equipment where playground surfacing must be installed to prevent injury. … Fall-related injuries on swings and slides are especially common.

What is the meaning of fall zone?

The fall zone is the area that surrounds slides, swings or climbing equipment where playground surfacing must be installed to prevent injury. … Fall-related injuries on swings and slides are especially common.

How do you determine fall zone?

If the slide is less than 4 feet in height, draw a perimeter marking around the slide by joining the markings made 6 feet from the edge of the equipment. The area enclosed by this perimeter is the fall zone for small slides.