What is the fall zone?
What is the fall zone? The fall zone is the area that surrounds slides, swings or climbing equipment where playground surfacing must be installed to prevent injury. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the fall zone's surfacing must extend beyond the equipment for a minimum of six feet.
What is the safe height for a slide?
If the slide is no more than 4 feet high, the exit area should be no more than 11 inches above the protective surfacing, and when the slide is more than 4 feet high, the exit area should be between 7 and 15 inches above the protective surfacing.