Report Features
All Playchek inspection reports feature:

• Photo and descriptive summaries of the playspace(s) 

• Photo-confirmation of all identified non-compliant and issues-of-concern

• CAN/CSA-Z614 clause references of all identified non-compliant issues

• CAN/CSA-Z614 applicable-from-date references of all identified non-compliant issues

• Hazard-risk ratings for all identified non-compliant and issues-of-concern

• A “to-do list” point-form summary of all identified non-compliant and issues of concern

• Confirmation and declarations of training-certifications and insurance

IMPORTANT: Our inspections include on-site impact drop-testing of the applicable/required protective surfacing element with an approved and certified Triax 2015 tripod-headform device (CAN/CSA Z614 clause 10.1)

Report Presentation
Your inspection reports will be presented to you as a secure electronic format (pdf file) for ease of file storage, email forwarding and personal printing. Note: Paper copies are always available, and may be provided (at no extra charge) upon request.

Service Area
From our office in London ON, we service an area of approx. 200km radius at no extra charge for travel expenses.
Re: Leamington, Windsor, Goderich, Listowel, Guelph, Milton, Hamilton, Simcoe.

Inspection Pricing
Pricing for your inspection services are based upon your “Playspace” description. Most often playspace pricing is grouped as a single package for convenience and clarity, however if a park, schoolyard, or childcare setting has more than one playspace, secondary costs may apply.
Suggest that it is always best to contact our office with a description of your playspace(s) for a personalized quotation.
Note: as fall protection is a critical element of any playspace, impact attenuation testing of the surfacing material will always be assumed to be included within any quoted price, unless requested otherwise.

Opinion Review Only - New Designs
For customers (present and future) within my service area, having a third-party professional review a playspace design or presentation can prove to be invaluable. Just to be clear though, any review provided would be relative only to play-value not cost-value. As such if sending along any drawings or plans for review, please do not include pricing!
Note: an opinion review of this nature is often beneficial when it comes to inclusive play opportunities, and should be encouraged.  As such, a simple email conversation may be provided at no charge.

Opinion Review Only - Older Structures
As Canada only had a "guideline" prior to 1998, structures of 80's and early 90's were never built to the dimensional requirements of the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard. Hence a short opinion review letter regarding condition and/or design may be all that is required. If so an email conversation may be provided at no charge, or a site visit and written document provided at a minimal fee only.

Legal Expert Witness Opinions
With 28 years of experience in the play industry, more and more we are asked to review injury case history, and provide a formal expert opinion relative to the CAN/CSA-Z614 Standard's requirements and/or the application of "professional judgement".  Again, please call our office for consideration in this regard.

Quick Bio
From 1993 to 2003, Jim developed, managed, and directed all aspects of playspace design and sales for an Ontario-based commercial grade playground manufacturing company.
His experiences in the management of a playground company from its initial conception proved invaluable during the creation of his own company, Playchek Services Inc. in 2003.

Certifications
Jim Sanders, principle owner and inspector of Playchek Services Inc., has successfully completed the following courses and is/was recognized as:

• An Ontario Playground Practitioner from The Ontario Parks Association, Playground Academy.
  Original certification May 2001, renewed 2006, 2007, 2014, 2020 and currently valid.

• A CCPI, Canadian Certified Playground Inspector from The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (Canadian Playground Safety Institute).
  Original certification Sept 1998, renewed '04, '07, '10, '13, '15, ‘21 and currently valid.

• A CPSI, Certified Playground Safety Inspector from the The American National Recreation and Parks Association (National Playground Safety Institute).
  Original certification Oct 1994 and valid through to 1997 only.