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The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) is a non-profit, membership, trade association with a mission to promote play, encourage safety and provide certification programs for playground environments. In addition to membership for manufacturers of public play equipment and surfacing materials, the organization extends membership to consultants and suppliers related to the industry. IPEMA also provides a product certification program, which validates a participant's product(s) for conformance to certain ASTM standards, for public play equipment and surfacing materials.
By purchasing IPEMA-certified equipment for your playground project, you can help reduce the risk of injury. To learn more about IPEMA's certification program, please contact IPEMA headquarters at certification@ipema.org or 717-238-1744.
Choosing IPEMA-Certified Playground Surfacing to Meet ADA Requirements: A Resource
Selecting playground surfacing that meets American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements can be complicated - but it doesn't have to be when you choose IPEMA-certified equipment. Through research, consultation, and collaboration with those on the frontline of the playground industry, IPEMA brings you this guide as an easy reference point concerning different surfacing types as it relates to ADA accessibility compliance. Click here to access the guide.
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