Standard Guide for Fencing and Other Perimeter Enclosures for Outdoor Sport and Recreational Activities Areas

Importancia y uso:

4.1 There are circumstances where an owner/operator of an outdoor recreation area such as a play space, waterplay/splashpad, outdoor fitness, playing field (example: soccer, football, baseball, lacrosse, tennis), skatepark, etc. determines the need for fencing to restrict, limit, or control access to or egress from, or both, an activity area. Generally, the object of the fence is either to limit people or animal access/egress; however, there can be the need to prevent the escape of devices commonly used within a specific activity area, such as balls or other potential projectiles, or control access to adjacent areas of potential concern, or both.

4.1.1 Should other associations with jurisdiction over the design and layout of any sport or recreational activity develop their own facility performance specifications related to any fencing or other enclosure requirements, that entity with jurisdiction over the rules and requirements of an approved facility will have precedence over this guide.

4.2 The owner/operator or their consultants, by using this guide and considering numerous design and regulatory considerations related to the properties offered by fencing, including: the ease of climbing, height of the fence, materials for the fence and supports, strength or resistance to movement by man or natural forces, and other factors, will assist the owner/operator to determine the design based on the intended purpose and ages of the users.

Note 1: The owner/operator can select ISO 4980 to provide a documented Benefit-risk assessment for the facility assessment.

4.3 This guide will assist the user avoid the potential for harm such as entanglement, protrusions, entrapment, sharp edges or points, and crush/shear points, and potential impact concerns.

4.4 This standard offers guidance for many of the public outdoor activity areas in the United States with accessibility requirements. This document outlines minimum requirements within the USA which should be considered for compliance with the 2010 DOJ ADA Standards for Accessible Design3 where and when applicable.

4.5 There will be play and recreation activities and facilities such as, but not limited to childcare, where there will be local or State Licensing requirements that will govern certain minimum requirements that should factor into any fencing choice.

4.6 There are very rare circumstances where vehicle incursion into a play area or play space or child abduction from an outdoor facility have occurred. Where locations exist that give rise to a higher probability of very rare events such as these to occur, it would be prudent to consult with proper licensed design professional local regulatory body in resolution of such conditions.

Subcomité:

F08.66

Volúmen:

15.07

Palabras clave:

chain link fence; fence post; playground; playing; skate park; waterplay;