pathways, internal land forms, vegetation and related
structures. The term shall exclude home playgrounds, home
playground equipment, amusement park equipment, sports
equipment, fitness equipment and limited access contained play
systems.
"Playground safety audit and hazard analysis." A safety
inspection and examination of playground equipment and
conditions as established by the council.
"Responsible entity." The Commonwealth and its agencies,
political subdivisions, public, private or nonpublic elementary
or secondary schools, including charter schools, or approved
child-care facilities which are subject to and in compliance
with regulations issued by the Department of Human Services or
any other entity operating or owning a playground open to the
public.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Community and Economic
Development of the Commonwealth.
ยง 5902. Rulemaking.
Within one year of the effective date of this section , the
department shall promulgate regulations establishing safety
standards for the design, installation and maintenance of all
playgrounds operated by a responsible entity. The regulations
shall establish safety standards which shall be at least as
protective as the guidelines in the Handbook for Public
Playground Safety produced by the CPSC. These regulations shall
be promulgated in the manner provided by law, but shall not be
subject to the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as
the Regulatory Review Act.
ยง 5903. Playground safety audit and hazard analysis.
(a) Conduct.--A responsible entity operating a playground
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