ASTM F2698-08R18 - Standard Guide for Fences for Above-Ground and In-ground Skate Park Facilities

1.1 This guide provides recommended minimum requirements for denoting the various types of fences/barriers for skate parks and for inline skating or roller hockey rinks and extreme performance areas.

1.2 This guide provides the minimum requirements for the protection of the participants from intrusion of other activity users; from unauthorized and unsupervised use by users that could be harmed by unanticipated entry into the area and from falls into in-ground skate park area.

1.3 This guide provides for the safety of spectators from errant skateboard use.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI values in parentheses are provided for information purposes 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, health, and environmental 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.