Safety & Technical Planning
Compare Equipment Fall Height with Surfacing Evidence
Record the equipment fall height and tested surfacing rating in the same unit before a professional site review.
Planning notes
Use the correct equipment measurement
Obtain the fall-height value and its measurement method for the actual activity from the equipment documentation and reviewer.
- Do not assume overall equipment height equals fall height.
- Record the drawing revision and the activity being assessed.
- Use one unit for both equipment and surfacing values.
Planning notes
Match the surfacing report
The rating must be supported by evidence for the proposed system and installed conditions.
- Check the material system, tested thickness, substrate and report identification.
- Confirm maintenance and installation conditions with the supplier.
- Treat unknown or non-matching evidence as an open item even when the entered rating looks high enough.
Planning notes
Take the comparison to the site review
The tool compares two values. It cannot inspect the installed surface or equipment use zone.
- Investigate any rating below the entered equipment fall height.
- Check use zones, edges, transitions, obstructions and installed surface condition separately.
- Retain the evidence and reviewer actions with the project handover documents.
Put it into practice
Your project preparation checklist
- Equipment fall-height method is confirmed.
- Values use the same unit.
- Surfacing report matches the proposed system.
- Thickness and substrate are recorded.
- Site inspection and use-zone checks are arranged.
Questions & answers
Does a higher rating mean the installation passes?
No. The rating comparison is only one input. The report scope, installation, use zones and site condition still need review.
Can I enter the equipment overall height?
Only use the documented fall-height value determined for the activity. Overall structural height may be a different measurement.
Reference documents
Your next step
Turn your planning notes into a project brief
Share the site, target users and open questions with our team. Keep your assumptions and supporting documents together for a more useful discussion.