Section 744.3303 - Are there additional safety requirements for soft contained play equipment?Yes. Soft contained play equipment must:
(1) Not have to-fro, bucket, or tire swings attached inside or outside of the structure;(2) Have no more than a 24-inch difference in height between two connecting platforms;(3) Have use zones as outlined in § 744.3305 of Title 40 (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 § 744.3303
The provisions of this §744.3303 adopted to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909