【国外标准】 Standard Guide for Roller Hockey Playing Facilities

This guide deals with the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is projected to standardize game conditions; establish guidelines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game officials; and applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated. This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use. Included in this guide are the structures and environment, player's bench and box, penalty benches and box, off-rink official's bench/box, signal and timing devices, dressing rooms, nets, rink floor design, illumination, emergency medical care, and signage.1.1 This guide covers the provisions for consistent safety considerations in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks in order to reduce potential safety hazards. It is intended to standardize game conditions and establish guidelines that will provide a level of conformity for the purpose of competition and reduce potential hazards to players and game officials.1.2 This guide should be taken into consideration by architects, designers, engineers, construction contractors, and appropriate inspectors who may be involved in the design and construction of new roller hockey rinks. This guide applies to the development of new arenas and to existing facilities that will be renovated.1.3 This guide takes into consideration that most ice hockey rinks with concrete surfaces can be acceptable for roller hockey. However, dasher boards must meet criteria respective of the specific activity. Facilities designed and constructed for roller hockey may not be acceptable for ice hockey use.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.