Section 746.4953 - Are there additional safety requirements for soft contained play equipment?Yes, Soft contained play equipment must also:
(1) Not have to-fro, bucket, or tire swings attached inside or outside of the structure;(2) Have no more than 24 inch difference in height between two connecting platforms;(3) Have use zones as outlined in §746.4955 of this title (relating to How do I measure the use zone for soft contained play equipment?) that are free of obstacles and covered with unitary surfacing material;(4) Be installed, maintained and cleaned according to manufacturer's instructions; and(5) Include closer supervision when in use by requiring at least one caregiver to be positioned at each level of the play area.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 746.4953
The provisions of this §746.4953 adopted to be effective December 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 10238; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909