PLUS 614-04

1 Scope 1.1 General This Guide provides an overview of new developments in the 2003 edition of CAN/CSA-Z614. It outlines background issues and highlights key points of the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard and the differences between the 1990, 1998, and 2003 editions. This Guide offers a useful update to playground owners/operators, daycares, school staff, housing management staff, municipal employees, and all partners interested in designing, creating, and managing public playground spaces. 1.2 The structure of the Guide: learn, understand, and implement Each section in the Guide explores key elements of the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard. Learn about the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard explains its history, importance, relevance, and different editions. Understand the changes to the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard outlines the significant points in the 1990 Guideline and the changes between the 1998 and 2003 editions. Implement the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard provides information about planning and assessing a playspace, inspections, and different interpretations. The Annexes contain samples of a daily visual inspection logbook, monthly/seasonal inspection checklists, a playground triage system, comprehensive playground inspection reports, and an impact surface testing report.