The Township believes that following the installation and maintenance standards below will result in greater accessibility and compliance with ADA requirements for Engineered Wood Fiber (E.W.F.) accessible surfacing under and around playground equipment. EWF accessible surfacing should meet the ASTM F-series standards. A copy of the E.W.F. manufacturer's surface testing report shall be submitted by the awarded bidder to confirm that the product meets the performance requirements of ASTM and IPEMA standards. Engineered Wood Fiber specifications should consist of, but are not limited to a. Consumer Products Safety Commission recommended b. Meets American Disabilities Act requirements Passes head impact attenuation test ASTM-F1292 d. Passes wheelchair accessibility test ASTM-F1951 e. Passes Sieve Analysis, Tramp Metal, and Heavy Metal Test ASTM-F2075 f. g. 12 inches of EWF mulch is IPEMA rated for 12 feet of fall height E.W.F. shall be installed by blower trucks having the capability to blow in E.W.F material to a maximum distance, usually 500 feet, without loss of pressure or hindering truck/machine performance therefore delaying completion of the installation. In the scenario a blower truck cannot complete the job or is not suitable for the needs of the job the contractor would need to notify Township staff. The contractor shall provide a per yard additional service price for installation of E.W.F. materials by standard of manual labor. This method generally requires a minimum of a four-person crew along with the necessary equipment to individually install E.W.F. without the use of a blower truck (wheelbarrows & rakes). During the installation of the E.W.F. the contractor shall rake and smooth the material making sure it is to a uniform thickness across the surface of the playground also including when the material adjoins a playground structure. If the playground equipment specifies a certain height to meet safety specification, then the contractor shall adhere to this notice and ensure E.W.F. is at the correct height on the playground. Otherwise, if not stated the contractor shall follow the recommended depth of 12 inches per industry standard. If the Township has not dedicated enough fall surfacing material to be installed at a particular playground, then the contractor shall notify Township staff in writing that additional E.W.F. is needed. c. International Play Equipment Manufacturers Associations (IPEMA) certified
