HOA Playground Mulch, what board members need to know

Many associations have various amenities they offer to their members and the most common amenity a HOA will provide is a playground for children. There are different types of playground equipment to choose from, and whether you are installing new equipment or maintaining existing equipment, there are many different things for an HOA board to consider.

Your playground must be built and maintained up to certain standards

Depending on the height of the equipment, an IPEMA certified fall material may be required. All swings and any structure over the height of 48” will require a depth of at least 10 inches of loose fall material ground cover. The playground must also be ADA compliant, like having access ramps and entrances maintained and accessible.

IPEMA certified and ADA compliant fall material required for HOA

Homeowner Associations have the same requirements as schools, churches, and childcare facilities for their playgrounds. The most economical and commonly used fall material ground cover for these areas is the Kiln dried Hardwood Playground Mulch. This engineered wood fiber meets or exceeds the impact-absorbing requirements of ASTM 1292 and ASTM F2075 as required by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. It is made from ‘virgin’ lumber meaning that the feedstock has not been subjected to chemicals, coatings, glues, or lamination. Dust and dirt are removed leaving a clean blend of cured lumber material.

Maintaining a HOA Playground

Annual maintenance is required due to wear and weather damage. In addition to inspecting the equipment, an annual refresher of the surface is usually required. Between the kids using it and weather, a playground usually loses 20% of its surface depth annually.

Order Mulch for HOA Playground

Ordering IPEMA Certified Playground Mulch in Oklahoma City, Moore, Norman and surrounding areas is easy with Mr. Mulch. However, due to the high production standards of this product and demand be sure to check ahead for availability. It is not uncommon for us to get a few weeks backed up during peak season.