Safety, Standards and Affiliations

PDPlay produces the highest quality commercial playgrounds on the market. Our commercial children’s play structures and recreation site furnishings are manufactured primarily out of recycled plastic that is safe, durable and virtually maintenance free. The company takes a proactive approach to safety compliance by continuously upgrading our products and creating new playground structures that meet or exceed United States and international safety requirements including guidelines set forth by the International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA), the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and ASTM International. PDPlay’s play structures are designed in accordance with the latest American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent agency of the United States federal government whose purpose is to provide the public with current product safety information and recommended safety practices. The CPSC Handbook for Public Playground Safety can be found on the agency’s website at www.cpsc.gov.

ASTM International
ASTM International, originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world and a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy. For information about The Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specifications for Playground Equipment for Public Use, published by ASTM International, visit the organization’s website at www.astm.org.

KaBOOM!
KaBOOM! is a national non-profit dedicated to bringing play back into the lives of our children. We passionately believe that play has purpose, and we are driven to create a movement in support of this belief. KaBOOM! envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America. The KaBOOM! mission is to create great playspaces through the participation and leadership of communities. PDPlay is a Preferred Vendor for KaBOOM!

Earth Award
By reducing waste and pollution, increasing community education and involvement, and by simply seeing a problem and findinvg a solution, PDPlay was awarded the San Diego Earth Award in 1997 and 2005 for being an environmentally responsible company. San Diego EarthWorks, a non-profit organization committed to education and action on environmental issues, presented the award.

	GSA (General Services Administration) – GSA allows federal government entities to purchase PDPlay products at most favorable pricing while satisfying agency purchasing requirements.
	CMAS (California Multiple Award Schedule) - CMAS allows state and local government entities to purchase PDPlay products at most favorable pricing. The use of this contract is optional and available to any and all state and local government agencies. No bids are required to purchase.