ASTM_F_2334_-_09.pdf

Designation:F233409An American National StandardStandard Guide forAbove Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2334;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.1.Scope1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelinespertaining to public skatepark facilities and any elementincluded therein.These guidelines pertain to any elementsintended to be used in the performance of the sports includingskateboarding,inline skating,and BMX biking.Items such asfencing,lighting,and operational structures are not intended tobe a part of this guide.1.2 This guide applies to above-ground(indoor/outdoor)skatepark elements,intended for recreational use.1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnoteswhich provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes(excluding those in tables and figures)shall not be consideredas requirements of the standard.1.4 Tolerances General Measures,Tolerances,andConversionsThe general dimensional tolerances for thisspecification(unless otherwise noted)are as follows:DimensionToleranceX in.or ft0.5 in.or ftX.X in.or ft0.05 in.or ftX.XX in.or ft0.005 in.or ftNOTE1These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when termslike greater than,less than,minimum,or maximum are used.1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.NOTE2The conversion factor from inch-pound to SI units is 1 in.=25.4 mm,and 1 lb=0.45359 kg.1.6 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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2480 Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark2.2 International Building Codes(IBC):32009 IBC Sections 1013.2 and 1013.33.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 access stairs,nstairs used to gain access toelements,and not used as performance elements.3.1.2 approaches/thresholds,nconnection or transitioncomponent between base and riding surfaces.3.1.3 base,nconcrete,asphalt,or similar rigid,uniform,or stable surface upon which elements are positioned.3.1.3.1 DiscussionFor more information on finish,surfaceflatness,levelness,expansion and control joints for concretebase surfaces,see Guide F2480.3.1.4 coping,ncircular pipe or other material installed onsome elements.Pool coping is excluded from this terminology.3.1.5 element,nsports and recreational equipment havinga level,inclined,or curved solid surface on which the user ofskateboards,inline skates,and BMX bicycles can maneuver.3.1.6 element riding surface,nsurface on which it isintended the user be in contact with.3.1.7 guardrails,nbarrier designed to keep users and theirriding equipment from falling off the rear or sides of resting/roll-out decks.3.1.8 performance decks,nflat areas found within theskatepark intended for continuous movement and that do notrequire the use of guardrails.3.1.9 performance edge,ndurable material placed on theaccessible edge or surface of intersecting and terminatingplanes on elements used for performance purposes.3.1.10 performance stairs,nstairs within the skateparkintended to be used as performance elements.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 15,2009.Published June 2009.DOI:10.1520/F2334-09.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from International Code Council(ICC),500 New Jersey Ave.,NW,6th Floor,Washington,DC 20001-2070,http:/www.iccsafe.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 3.1.11 permanent element,nany element not intended tobe moved or re-positioned.3.1.12 portable element,nany element that can be movedand is not anchored.3.1.13 protective edging/surface,ndurable material thatprotects accessible edges or surfaces of intersecting andterminating planes on the riding surfaces for the purposes ofreducing wear.3.1.14 resting/roll-out decks,nhorizontal elements whereriding is beginning or terminating.3.1.15 semi-permanent element,nany element that can bemoved and is anchored.3.1.16 skatepark,nelement or group of elements within adefin