ASTM_F_2336_-_17.pdf

Designation:F233617An American National StandardStandard Guide forRoller Hockey Playing Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2336;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe purpose of this guide is to reach common understanding by providing a guide for the designand construction of roller hockey playing facilities.Attention is called to the alternative dimensionsof the playing surface depending upon the type of use and the age of the user.In the interest of future standardization,it is recommended that surface dimensions of all newfacilities be classified in accordance with those found in this guide.It is recognized that roller hockey playing facilities also are used for figure skating,speed skating,and pleasure skating.Organizers of these sports may adopt the present standard as written,or modifythe guide in accordance with their special interests.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safetyconsiderations in the design and construction of new rollerhockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards.It isintended to standardize game conditions and establish guide-lines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose ofcompetition and reduce potential hazards to players and gameofficials.1.2 This guide should be taken into consideration byarchitects,designers,engineers,construction contractors,andappropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design andconstruction of new roller hockey rinks.This guide applies tothe development of new arenas and to existing facilities thatwill be renovated.1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockeyrinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for rollerhockey.However,dasher boards must meet criteria respectiveof the specific activity.Facilities designed and constructed forroller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ANSI Standard:2ANSI Z535.2 Product Safety Signs and Labels3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 blue line(optional),nblue line,1 ft(30.5 cm)inwidth,drawn parallel to and 60 ft(18.3 m)from the goal lineand extending up to the top of the boards.3.1.2 board cap or railing,nwood,plastic,or plastic-coated wood material 3 6 1 in.(7.62 6 2.54 cm)in width,attached at right angles to the top of the boards3.1.3 center circle,nblue circle,2 in.(5.1 cm)in width,30ft(9.1 m)in diameter,whose center point is the midpoint of thecenter line.3.1.4 center face-off spot,ncircular blue spot,1 ft(30.5cm)in diameter,whose center point is the midpoint of thecenter line circle.1This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on SportsEquipment,Playing Surfaces,and Facilities and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities.Current edition approved May 15,2017.Published May 2017.Last previousedition approved in 2005 as F2336 05 which was withdrawn in January 2014 andreinstated in May 2017.DOI:10.1520/F2336-17.2Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.1.5 center line,nred line,1 ft(30.5 cm)in width,thatdivides the surface into two halves,drawn at right angles to thelong axis of the playing surface and extending up to the top ofthe boards.3.1.6 dasher boards,nwall of wood or plastic-coatedwood,fiberglass,or other high-impact material that enclosesand is part of the playing surface;also called the boards.3.1.7 enclosure,npart of the playing facility that sur-rounds the perimeter of the surface and consists of a lowersection(the kick-plate)that cont