ASTM F3100-15(2019)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Low Impact Paintball Field Operation
Standard Practice for Low Impact Paintball Field Operation
ABSTRACT
This standard practice outlines procedures for conducting a form of low impact paintball games through the establishment of specific game rules and equipment requirements aimed at reducing the discomfort sometimes experienced by players. Like any other physical activity, paintball can cause injury, especially when players do not follow safety instructions. This practice establishes minimum safety requirements for the operation of Low Impact Paintball Playing Fields and covers basic paintball safety rules, field orientation and safety briefing, barrel blocking device regulation, goggles, chronographing procedures, required signs, emergency requirements, adequate staffing during games, fill station, and filling of paintball air systems and cylinders. It also covers adequate spectator provisions and staging area, protective barriers, game area requirements, low impact paintball markers, game rule restrictions, velocity restrictions, and paintball high pressure propellant gas storage vessel requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice establishes minimum safety requirements for the operation of Low Impact Paintball Playing Fields, and provides for certain required materials and procedures.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
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Designation: F3100 − 15 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Low Impact Paintball Field Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3100; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This practice sets forth procedures for conducting a form of low impact paintball games through the
establishment of specific game rules and equipment requirements which serve to reduce the discomfort
sometimes experienced by participants from paintball impacts in traditional paintball games. Specific
paintball markers and specific calibers of paintball may be required. The goal is to assist paintball field
operators in running a safe business. Like any other physical activity, paintball presents a potential for
injury. No procedural practice can prevent all injuries, especially when paintball players do not follow
safety instructions. The ultimate responsibility for preventing injury lies with the paintball player. This
practice, however, intends to promote specific game rules and equipment requirements for safe low
impact paintball field operation through standardization of operating practice.
1. Scope F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball
Sports
1.1 This practice establishes minimum safety requirements
F1979 Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of
for the operation of Low Impact Paintball Playing Fields, and
Paintball
provides for certain required materials and procedures.
F2030 Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk As-
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
semblies
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
F2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F2271 Specification for Paintball Marker Barrel Blocking
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Devices
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
F2278 Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
F2553 Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO Cylin-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ders Used In the Sport of Paintball
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
F2653 Specification for Paintball Valve Male Threaded Con-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
nection for Use with Approved Cylinders
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
F2773 Practice for Transfilling Compressed Air or Nitrogen
2. Referenced Documents
and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cylinders
F2856 Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small
2.1 ASTM Standards:
CO Cylinders for Use in Paintball
F1750 Specification for Paintball Marker Threaded-
Propellant Source Interface
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
3.1.1 bulk cylinder, n—a gas storage vessel used to fill gas
Subcommittee F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment.
propellant vessels on paintball markers as men.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published January 2020. Originally
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as F3100 – 15. DOI:
3.1.2 discharge mode, n—a mode that controls the number
10.1520/F3100-15R19.
of paintballs discharged per trigger cycle.
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3.1.3 ear protection, n—devices that cover the ear cavities
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. and prevent direct entry of paintballs into the ear canals.
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F3100 − 15 (2019)
3.1.4 filling apparatus, n—equipment used to properly fill ously at the registration area. Every player shall be instructed
gas propellant vessels on paintball markers from bulk cylin- to read the safety rules.
ders.
4.2 Field Orientation and Safety Briefing—Prior to their
3.1.5 game area, n—an area in which paintball games are
first game of the day, every player shall be given or shown a
conducted and in which paintball goggles are required to be
formal briefing on risk of injury, game rules, field orientation,
worn. equipment operation, general paintball safety rules, special
safety rules for reduced impact paintball, and instructions
3.1.6 game organizer, n—adult person responsible for su-
about what to do in case of an emergency.
pervising the paintball game and administering the pre-game
player safety briefing.
4.3 Barrel Blocking Device Regulation—All players shall be
required to have paintball marker barrels blocked with a device
3.1.7 goggles, n—consist of eye and head protection devices
specifically designed for that purpose at all times other than
(EHPD’s) that comply with Specification F1776.
while on the playing field during games, at the chronograph, or
3.1.8 goggles on area, n—areas in which all persons are
at the target range. Barrel blocking devices are the primary
required to wear paintball goggles meeting the requirements of
safety device for paintball markers, and must comply with
Specification F1776, such as and not limited to playing fields,
Specification F2271.
game areas, chronograph areas and target ranges.
4.4 Goggles—All persons shall be required to wear paintball
3.1.9 low impact paintball marker, n—a paintball marker
goggles at all times while they are in areas where they might be
designed so as to be capable of discharging paintballs within
struck by a paintball. The goggles shall comply with Specifi-
the diameter range of 0.40–0.55 caliber at a velocity not
cation F1776.
exceeding 150 fps, and meeting the other requirements of
4.5 Chronographing Procedures—All field rental paintball
Specification F2272.
markers shall be chronographed daily prior to being used at the
3.1.10 low impact paintball, n—supervised paintball games
field. All other paintball markers shall be chronographed at the
using low impact paintball markers and conducted in accor-
field prior to being used on the field. In addition, CO powered
dance with the procedures as defined in this standard practice.
markers should be chronographed again whenever the tempera-
3.1.11 paintball, n—the ammunition used to fire from a
ture on the playing field increases by more than 10 degrees (F).
paintball marker that complies with Specification F1979.
4.6 Required Signs—Signs conveying the following require-
3.1.12 paintball air system, n—the power source normally
ments shall be posted conspicuously:
used by a paintball marker to propel a paintball that meets
4.6.1 “Goggles On” signs shall be posted at the exits of the
Specifications F1750, F2030, F2553, and F2653 where appli-
staging area along routes to the playing fields, and at the
cable.
entrances to any other areas that paintball marker discharge
3.1.13 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed
might be permitted.
to discharge paintballs that com
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Designation: F3100 − 15 F3100 − 15 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Low Impact Paintball Field Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3100; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This practice sets forth procedures for conducting a form of low impact paintball games through the
establishment of specific game rules and equipment requirements which serve to reduce the discomfort
sometimes experienced by participants from paintball impacts in traditional paintball games. Specific
paintball markers and specific calibers of paintball may be required. The goal is to assist paintball field
operators in running a safe business. Like any other physical activity, paintball presents a potential for
injury. No procedural practice can prevent all injuries, especially when paintball players do not follow
safety instructions. The ultimate responsibility for preventing injury lies with the paintball player. This
practice, however, intends to promote specific game rules and equipment requirements for safe low
impact paintball field operation through standardization of operating practice.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice establishes minimum safety requirements for the operation of Low Impact Paintball Playing Fields, and
provides for certain required materials and procedures.
1.2 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1750 Specification for Paintball Marker Threaded-Propellant Source Interface
F1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports
F1979 Specification for Projectiles Used in the Sport of Paintball
F2030 Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk Assemblies
F2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier Netting
F2271 Specification for Paintball Marker Barrel Blocking Devices
F2272 Specification for Paintball Markers
F2278 Test Method for Evaluating Paintball Barrier Netting
F2553 Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO Cylinders Used In the Sport of Paintball
F2653 Specification for Paintball Valve Male Threaded Connection for Use with Approved Cylinders
F2773 Practice for Transfilling Compressed Air or Nitrogen and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cylinders
F2856 Practice for Transfilling and Safe Handling of Small CO Cylinders for Use in Paintball
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.24 on Paintball and Equipment.
Current edition approved March 15, 2015Dec. 1, 2019. Published April 2015January 2020. Originally approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as
F3100 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/F3100-15.10.1520/F3100-15R19.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
F3100 − 15 (2019)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 bulk cylinder, n—a gas storage vessel used to fill gas propellant vessels on paintball markers as men.
3.1.2 discharge mode, n—a mode that controls the number of paintballs discharged per trigger cycle.
3.1.3 ear protection, n—devices that cover the ear cavities and prevent direct entry of paintballs into the ear canals.
3.1.4 filling apparatus, n—equipment used to properly fill gas propellant vessels on paintball markers from bulk cylinders.
3.1.5 game area, n—an area in which paintball games are conducted and in which paintball goggles are required to be worn.
3.1.6 game organizer, n—adult person responsible for supervising the paintball game and administering the pre-game player
safety briefing.
3.1.7 goggles, n—consist of eye and head protection devices (EHPD’s) that comply with Specification F1776.
3.1.8 goggles on area, n—areas in which all persons are required to wear paintball goggles meeting the requirements of
Specification F1776, such as and not limited to playing fields, game areas, chronograph areas and target ranges.
3.1.9 low impact paintball marker, n—a paintball marker designed so as to be capable of discharging paintballs within the
diameter range of 0.40–0.55 caliber at a velocity not exceeding 150 fps, and meeting the other requirements of Specification F2272.
3.1.10 low impact paintball, n—supervised paintball games using low impact paintball markers and conducted in accordance
with the procedures as defined in this standard practice.
3.1.11 paintball, n—the ammunition used to fire from a paintball marker that complies with Specification F1979.
3.1.12 paintball air system, n—the power source normally used by a paintball marker to propel a paintball that meets
Specifications F1750, F2030, F2553, and F2653 where applicable.
3.1.13 paintball marker, n—a device specifically designed to discharge paintballs that comply with Specification F2272.
3.1.14 paintball marker barrel blocking device, n—a device specifically designed to be installed on a paintball marker to prevent
the accidental discharge of paintballs that comply with Specification F2271.
3.1.15 player, n—a paintball game participant.
3.1.16 playing field, n—an area delineated by a boundary marker, in which paintball games are conducted.
3.1.17 safety mechanism, n—a supplemental safety device that, when activated, disables a part of the paintball marker, usually
the trigger, to prevent unintentional firing in normal use and must be released to allow the marker to be discharged by the
movement of the trigger. The device is sometimes referred to as a safety,safety button, or safety lever. An electronic on/off switch
is considered to be a safety mechanism if, when the switch is placed in the off position, it renders the marker inoperable.
3.1.18 staging area, n—an area protected against stray entry of paintballs, in which paintball players organize themselves for
a game.
4. Operational Procedues
4.1 Safety Rules Posted—Basic paintball safety rules, printed in 24-point type or larger, shall be posted conspicuously at the
registration area. Every player shall be instructed to read the safety rules.
4.2 Field Orientation and Safety Briefing—Prior to their first game of the day, every player shall be given or shown a formal
briefing on risk of injury, game rules, field orientation, equipment operation, general paintball safety rules, special safety rules for
reduced impact paintball, and instructions about what to do in case of an emergency.
4.3 Barrel Blocking Device Regulation—All players shall be required to have paintball marker barrels blocked with a device
specifically designed for that purpose at all times other than while on the playing field during games, at the chronograph, or at the
target range. Barrel blocking devices are the
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