52:27D-123.10 - Rules, regulations pertinent to playgrounds
52:27D-123.10 Rules, regulations pertinent to playgrounds.
2.The Department of Community Affairs in consultation with the Department of Education shall promulgate rules and regulations for the design, installation, inspection and maintenance regarding all playgrounds operated by any governmental entity, nonprofit entity or private entity. Those regulations shall meet any standard of care imposed by law on playground operators, and shall be those guidelines and criteria which are contained in the Handbook for Public Playground Safety produced by the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission or any successor. The rules and regulations shall include special provisions for playgrounds appropriate for children within the range of ages in day care settings. The department shall not be responsible for enforcement of any rules or regulations promulgated by this act, unless the department is otherwise responsible for enforcement pursuant to P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.).
L.1999,c.50,s.2.