ASTM F2334-18
(Guide)Standard Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities
Standard Guide for Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities
ABSTRACT
This guide establishes the safety, performance and maintenance requirements pertaining to above-ground (indoor/outdoor), public-use skatepark facilities and any elements included therein that are intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX biking. The skatepark elements covered here are guardrails (including return guardrails and adjoining resting deck guardrails), protective edging/surfaces, riding surfaces, copings, approaches/thresholds, stairs, and portable and stand-alone elements. Items such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not addressed here.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to public skatepark facilities and any element included therein. These guidelines pertain to any elements intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX biking. Items such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to be a part of this guide.
1.2 This guide applies to above-ground (indoor/outdoor) skatepark elements, intended for recreational use.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.4 Tolerances – General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions—The general dimensional tolerances for this specification (unless otherwise noted) are as follows:
Dimension
Tolerance
X in. or ft
±0.5 in. or ft
X.X in. or ft
±0.05 in. or ft
X.XX in. or ft
±0.005 in. or ft
Note 1: These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
Note 2: The conversion factor from inch-pound to SI units is 1 in. = 25.4 mm, and 1 lb = 0.45359 kg.
1.6 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.
1.7 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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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.
Designation: F2334 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
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Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2334; 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.
1. Scope ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
pertaining to public skatepark facilities and any element
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
included therein. These guidelines pertain to any elements
intended to be used in the performance of the sports including
2. Referenced Documents
skateboarding, inline skating, and BMX biking. Items such as
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to
F2480 Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark
be a part of this guide.
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2.2 International Building Codes (IBC):
1.2 This guide applies to above-ground (indoor/outdoor)
2009 IBC Sections 1013.2 and 1013.3
skatepark elements, intended for recreational use.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
3. Terminology
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
3.1.1 access stairs, n—stairs used to gain access to
as requirements of the standard.
elements, and not used as performance elements.
1.4 Tolerances – General Measures, Tolerances, and
3.1.2 approaches/thresholds, n—connection or transition
Conversions—The general dimensional tolerances for this
component between base and riding surfaces.
specification (unless otherwise noted) are as follows:
3.1.3 base, n—concrete, asphalt, or similar rigid, uniform,
Dimension Tolerance
or stable surface upon which elements are positioned.
X in. or ft ±0.5 in. or ft
X.X in. or ft ±0.05 in. or ft
3.1.3.1 Discussion—For more information on finish, surface
X.XX in. or ft ±0.005 in. or ft
flatness, levelness, expansion and control joints for concrete
NOTE 1—These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms
base surfaces, see Guide F2480.
like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used.
3.1.4 coping, n—circular pipe or other material installed on
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
some elements. Pool coping is excluded from this terminology.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.1.5 element, n—sports and recreational equipment having
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
a level, inclined, or curved solid surface on which the user of
and are not considered standard.
skateboards, inline skates, and BMX bicycles can maneuver.
NOTE 2—The conversion factor from inch-pound to SI units is 1 in. =
3.1.6 element riding surface, n—surface on which it is
25.4 mm, and 1 lb = 0.45359 kg.
intended the user be in contact with.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.7 guardrails, n—barrier designed to keep users and their
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
riding equipment from falling off the rear or sides of resting/
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
roll-out decks.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.8 performance decks, n—flat areas found within the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
skatepark intended for continuous movement and that do not
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
require the use of guardrails.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee F08.66 on Sports Facilities. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F2334 – 09 (2017). Available from International Code Council (ICC), 500 New Jersey Ave., NW,
DOI: 10.1520/F2334-18. 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001-2070, http://www.icc
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: F2334 − 09 (Reapproved 2017) F2334 − 18 An American National Standard
Standard Guide for
1
Above Ground Public Use Skatepark Facilities
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2334; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide covers safety and performance guidelines pertaining to public skatepark facilities and any element included
therein. These guidelines pertain to any elements intended to be used in the performance of the sports including skateboarding,
inline skating, and BMX biking. Items such as fencing, lighting, and operational structures are not intended to be a part of this
guide.
1.2 This guide applies to above-ground (indoor/outdoor) skatepark elements, intended for recreational use.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.4 Tolerances – General Measures, Tolerances, and Conversions—The general dimensional tolerances for this specification
(unless otherwise noted) are as follows:
Dimension Tolerance
X in. or ft ±0.5 in. or ft
X.X in. or ft ±0.05 in. or ft
X.XX in. or ft ±0.005 in. or ft
NOTE 1—These tolerances still apply to a dimension even when terms like greater than, less than, minimum, or maximum are used.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 2—The conversion factor from inch-pound to SI units is 1 in. = 25.4 mm, and 1 lb = 0.45359 kg.
1.6 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.
1.7 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F2480 Guide for In-ground Concrete Skatepark
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2.2 International Building Codes (IBC):
2009 IBC Sections 1013.2 and 1013.3
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 access stairs, n—stairs used to gain access to elements, and not used as performance elements.
3.1.2 approaches/thresholds, n—connection or transition component between base and riding surfaces.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F08.66 on Sports Facilities.
Current edition approved April 1, 2017April 1, 2018. Published April 2017April 2018. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 20092017 as
F2334 – 09.F2334 – 09 (2017). DOI: 10.1520/F2334-09R17.10.1520/F2334-18.
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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.
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3.1.3 base, n—concrete, asphalt, or similar rigid, uniform, or stable surface upon which elements are positioned.
3.1.3.1 Discussion—
For more information on finish, surface flatness, levelness, expansion and control joints for concrete base surfaces, see Guide
F2480.
3.1.4 coping, n—circular pipe or other material installed on some elements. Pool coping is excluded from this terminology.
3.1.5 element, n—sports and recreational equipment having a level, inclined, or curved solid surface on which the user of
skateboards, inline skates,
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