Standard
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AS 2316.1-2009
[Superseded]Artificial climbing structures and challenge courses, Part 1: Fixed and mobile artificial climbing and abseiling walls
Specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design, construction, operation, maintenance and testing of fixed and mobile artificial climbing and abseiling walls and associated components. Includes fixed, indoor, outdoor, permanent, temporary and mobile structures (including inflatable structures) and facilities used for climbing, abseiling and bouldering.
Published: 28/11/2009
Pages: 54
Table of contents
Cited references
Content history
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
Foreword
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced documents
1.3 Definitions
2 Design, construction and equipment requirements
2.1 Design
2.1.1 Structural requirements
2.1.2 Access ways and platforms
2.1.3 Hydraulic, pneumatic and propelling equipment
2.1.4 Combustibility of materials
2.1.5 Lightning protection
2.2 Verification of the strength and stability of an ACW
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Verification of strength
2.2.2.1 General
2.2.2.2 Loadings
2.2.2.3 Combination of loads
2.2.2.4 Wind loads
2.2.3 Verification for stability
2.3 Impact strength of the ACW surface
2.4 Belay systems
2.4.1 General
2.4.2 Types of belay systems
2.4.3 Anchors
2.4.4 Ground anchors
2.4.5 Lead anchors
2.4.5.1 Geometrical requirements
2.4.5.2 First lead anchor
2.4.5.3 Subsequent lead anchors
2.4.6 Top-rope anchor system
2.4.7 Marking
2.5 Geometrical requirements for equipment—Minimum curve radius
2.6 Assembly and installation
2.7 Proof testing
2.7.1 Fixed ACW
2.7.2 Mobile and temporary ACW
2.7.3 Subsequent inspection, maintenance and testing
2.8 Surface finishes and entrapment hazards
2.9 Floor or ground surfacing and impact attenuation
2.9.1 General requirements
2.9.1.1 Uniformity of surface
2.9.1.2 Tripping hazards
2.9.1.3 Limb entrapment
2.9.1.4 Abrasion and projection hazards
2.9.1.5 Inhalation hazard
2.9.1.6 Performance information
2.9.2 Specific requirements for impact attenuation
2.9.2.1 Impact attenuating system beneath belayed ACW
2.9.2.2 Impact attenuating system beneath non-belayed areas (bouldering walls)
2.9.3 Impact attenuation testing requirements
2.9.3.1 General
2.9.3.2 On-site testing
2.10 Fall zones
2.10.1 General
2.10.2 Fall zone dimensions
2.10.2.1 General
2.10.2.2 Belayed ACW
2.10.2.3 Non-belayed ACW
2.11 Documentation
2.12 Instruction manual
2.13 Commissioning inspection
2.14 Equipment
2.14.1 General
2.14.2 Identification
2.14.3 Ropes
2.14.4 Harnesses
2.14.5 Karabiners and connectors
2.14.6 Belay systems
2.14.6.1 Belay devices in belay systems
2.14.6.2 Belay station sling
2.14.6.3 Other components of belay systems
2.14.7 Descender devices
2.14.8 Pulleys
2.14.9 Helmets
2.14.10 Access ladders
2.14.11 Climbing holds
2.14.12 Equipment belonging to participants
3 In-service inspection and maintenance
3.1 Testing and inspection
3.1.1 General
3.1.2 Anchorages—Proof testing
3.2 Maintenance, repair, replacement and alteration
3.3 Inspection and maintenance records
3.4 Retirement of equipment from service
4 Management and operational procedures
4.1 General
4.2 Supervision
4.3 Competencies
4.4 Rules
4.5 Induction
4.6 Spectators
4.7 Working at height
4.8 First aid
4.9 Emergency
Appendix A
A1 General
A2 Test samples
A3 Procedure
A4 Test results
Appendix B
B1 Procedure for all proof testing
B2 Test of anchors
B2.1 Force application
B2.2 Components to be tested
B2.3 Multiple floor and top-rope anchors
B2.4 Test report
B3 Test of surface integrity
B3.1 Force application
B3.2 Components to be tested
B3.3 Test report
B4 Test of hold insert resistance
B4.1 Force application
B4.2 Components to be tested
B4.3 Test report
Appendix C
Appendix D
D1 General principle
D2 For an ACW
D3 For a bouldering wall
Appendix E
E1 Scope
E2 Equations relating to combinations of actions for ultimate limit states
E3 Example calculation for an internal climbing wall
E4 Example calculation for an outdoor climbing wall
E5 Example using typical climbing wall parameters
Appendix F
F1 General
F2 Impact strength test
F2.1 Basis for test
F2.2 Test apparatus
F2.3 Sampling
F2.4 Procedure
F2.5 Test results
Appendix G
G1 Scope
G2 Principle
G3 Apparatus
G3.1 Fall test headform
G3.2 Accelerometer
G3.3 Impact measurement equipment
G4 Test conditions
G4.1 On-site testing
G4.2 Sample testing
G5 Test procedure
G5.1 Selecting the test position
G5.1.1 On-site testing
G5.1.2 Sample testing
G5.2 Specific test procedures
G6 Calculation of results
G6.1 HIC
G6.2 Impact profiles
G7 Test report
Appendix H
H1 Scope
H2 Sample preparation
H3 Strength
H4 Resistance to rotation
H5 Resistance to breakage in use
H6 Test report
Appendix I
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
Amusement rides and devices, Part 4.1: Specific requirements — Land-borne inflatable devices
[Current]
Structural design actions, Part 1: Permanent, imposed and other actions
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