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Newly designed and newly constructed play areas for children ages 2 and over and altered portions of existing play areas shall comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter, except as modified or otherwise provided by this section. If separate play areas are provided within a site for specified age groups, each play area shall comply with this section. If play areas are designed or constructed in phases, this section shall be applied so that when each successive addition is completed, the entire play area complies with all the applicable provisions of this section.
Exceptions:
1. Play areas located in family child care facilities where the proprietor actually resides shall not be required to comply with this section.
2. If play components are relocated in existing play areas for the purpose of creating safe use zones, this section shall not apply; provided that the ground surface is not changed or extended for more than one use zone.
3. If play components are altered and the ground surface is not altered, the ground surface shall not be required to comply with Section 18-11-1115.7, unless required by Section 18-11-1117.3.4. The provisions of Sections 18-11-1115.1 through 18-11-1115.7 shall not apply to amusement attractions.
4. Compliance with Section 18-11-1104.6 shall not be required within the boundary of the play area.
5. Stairs that are part of play components shall not be required to comply with Chapter 13-160.