# Compare Equipment Fall Height with Surfacing Evidence Safety & Technical Planning Record the equipment fall height and tested surfacing rating in the same unit before a professional site review. 3 min tool + practical guideReviewed 2026-10-22 [Read the guide]() [Discuss your project]() 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 - [CPSC — Public Playground Safety Handbook]() - [BSI — EN 1177 impact-attenuating playground surfacing]() 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. [Discuss your project]() --- Source: [Compare Equipment Fall Height with Surfacing Evidence]()