NPCAI membership offers many benefits to its members.  Such benefits include:  

An International Playground Contractors Association (NPCAI) embossed membership certificate suitable for framing and a NPCAI membership card for carrying.

THE PLAYGROUND INSIDER

A  monthly e-zine newsletter "THE PLAYGROUND INSIDER" updating all members on the International Playground Contractors Association (NPCAI), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Standard for Testing Material (ASTM), ADA Access Board (ADA), International Playground Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA), National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI), National Program for Playground Safety (NPPS), and National Safety Council (NCA).

NPCAI MEMBERS DIRECTORY & BUYERS GUIDE

Listing in 2010-2011 Members Directory & Buyers Guide, the official publication of the International Playground Contractors Association. This year the Membership Directory & Buyers Guide is growing. It is read by all of our members and is the leading resource for our industry. The directory will be distributed to members and manufactures seeking Qualified Playground Contractors. The directory will be distributed at NRPA Congress and mailed to the Board of Education. An annual membership directory with advertising opportunities available.  Free copies will be distributed to Manufactures at NRPA and a complimentary copy to members.  For a media kit contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

DISABILITY INSURANCE

NPCAI is making Aflac’s accident and cancer insurance policies available to our members.  Aflac offers a distinct type of protection. Unlike major medical health insurance, Aflac pays you (unless otherwise assigned) not the doctor or hospital. You control the cash benefits and spend them as you like to help with financial challenges an accident or illness could have to your standard of living. Give them a call today to offer additional savings just by being a member with NPCAI.  

PLAYGROUND MAGAZINE

The Playground Magazine is a National Trade Publication that is produced on a monthly basis and is sent out to over 6000 playground professionals in the industry.  This is a magazine for members only.  Your business is listed on their web site.  Savings of $30.00 on general subscription fees. 

NPCAI WEBSITE

Listing and access to the NPCAI's website, that features, links to the playground industry, news, classified listings, members lookup, discussion forum, business tools, member benefits listings and a on-line professional directory for members. Along with a complementary e-mails that can be used for your company example: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  NPCAI website we now include the latest Request for Proposal for Playgrounds (RFP’s) for our members. Simply log in and click member’s area or latest documents and open up RFP’s for USA and Canada Playgrounds.  Last year we had 3.5 million visitors to our website.

Members discount cards for special money savings rates and discounts on business and personal auto rentals and office supplies ranging from 5% to 10% savings. Full member benefit page listed on members section of the NPCAI website. 

Your company information is given out to any interested individual, in your area calling for installers, inspectors, sales representatives and associates in the playground industry.  

PLAYGROUND GENERAL LIABILITY AND ERRORS & OMISSION INSURANCE 

The NPCAI Group Liability Insurance Plan and Errors & Omissions Insurance Coverage for Playground Safety Inspectors.  This is designed for members only. We also have performance bonds available for our members through this program.  Copper Insurance Services, Inc., provides customized Playground Insurance and risk management programs to meet the needs of both businesses and individuals. Steven Carraway is the Insurance Guru who can help you and he can be reached at 765-534-3152 or e-mail him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL 

The Playground Construction School which is a comprehensive program designed to introduce and develop playground installation skills for the playground construction professional. Which offers three action packed days covering; Common industry practices, understanding blueprints, materials used in equipment construction, tools of the trade, jobsite safety, site analysis and preparation,  working with various surfacing materials, Equipment maintenance, manufacturers and their representatives, Basis good business practices, and in the field training.  Member’s, who are current on their dues, receive a $100.00 savings on enrollment fees.   

QUALIFED CONTRACTORS PROGRAM  

The program is designed to pre-qualify contractors to industry standards for business operations. Contractor must a current NPSI Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) on staff. Contractor must have appropriate contractor's license in the state(s) that they operate in.  

Contractor must carry liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 aggregate). Contractor must carry worker's compensation insurance as required by law in the contractor's state(s) of operation.  Copies of credentials are required for participation. The program is acceptable to NPSI and all Manufacturers.  Application available on the NPCAI website at www.playground-contractors.org or call us at 1-888-908-9519.  

Exclusive permission for program participants to use the NPCAI Qualified Contractor emblem on printed material for company invoices, business cards, and letterhead. Your company information is given out to any interested individual with a copy of your credentials, in your area calling for installers, and associates in the playground industry.

MEMBERSHIP LEVEL:    

General Membership   ________ $250.00 (annually) (Playground Contractors, Installers, Sub-contractors, Inspectors, Insurance Underwriters, etc.)

Manufacturers Membership ________$900.00 (annually) (Industry Related, Suppliers, Fabricators, etc.) 

PROGRAM TYPE: 

 Qualified Playground Contractor $100.00 members or $350.00 non-members

(must be a member to participate in this program & include license, insurance, and NPSI certificate) copies  required.