Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Practice Exam

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All stairways steps greater than __ inches above protective surfacing require protective barriers.

  1. 18 inches

  2. 36 inches

  3. 48 inches

  4. 60 inches

The correct answer is: 48 inches

It is important to have protective barriers on stairways with steps greater than 48 inches above protective surfacing. Option A, 18 inches, is too small and does not provide enough protection. Option B, 36 inches, may be suitable for some stairways, but may not be sufficient for higher steps. Option D, 60 inches, is an excessive height and may not be practical for most stairways. Therefore, option C, 48 inches, is the most appropriate answer as it provides a reasonable range for the height of stairway steps that require protective barriers.