SIST EN 16230-2:2017

Leisure karts - Part 2: Safety requirements for karting facilities

This European Standard is applicable for karting facilities, according to 3.1, relating to karts that are not intended to be used on public roads.
This European Standard applies to:
 operation of leisure karts only;
 operation of karts propelled by a combustion engine, including LPG combustion engines;
 operation of karts used on indoor and outdoor tracks, permanent or temporary;
 operation of karts used on supervised tracks designed for leisure karting, with a permanent hard surface (such as asphalt, concrete, timber and steel);
 this part 2 does not consider the use of karts on ice or snow.
This European Standard does not apply to:
 operation of karts used for competition organised by and under the responsibility of Commission international of Karting (CIK) Federation International of Automobile (FIA) and/or ASN (a national automobile club or other national body recognised by the FIA as sole holder of sporting power in a country), ensuring through the granting of licenses by an ASN or one of its affiliated members as defined in the International Sporting code, compliance with the safety, sporting, disciplinary and technical rules of the CIK-FIA and/ or ASN;
 operation of karts designed exclusively for competition and toys;
 operation of cross country karts;
 operation of karts with two or more seats;
 operation of karts used on tracks not mentioned above (such as mud, earth);
 operation of karts used in amusement parks.
The requirements related to the hazards of electrical propulsion are not covered in this European Standard.
This European Standard specifies appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 6) during operation and maintenance of the karts, when carried out as intended by the manufacturer.
This document is the part 2 covering track design and operation referred to in the scope of part 1.
This document serves to provide guidance for circuit operators regarding the safe operation of karting facilities. It does not remove the participants' responsibility for their own safety, nor does it remove the overriding principle that motorsport, due to its very nature can be dangerous.

Freizeitkarts - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen für Kartbahnen

Diese Europäische Norm gilt für Kartbahnen nach 3.1 und betrifft Karts, die nicht für die Nutzung im öffentlichen Straßenverkehr vorgesehen sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt:
 ausschließlich für den Betrieb von Freizeitkarts;
 für den Betrieb von Karts, die mit einem Verbrennungsmotor betrieben werden, einschließlich Flüssiggas (LPG)-Verbrennungsmotoren;
 für den Betrieb von dauerhaft oder zeitweise auf Strecken in Hallen und im Freien verwendeten Karts;
 für die Nutzung von Karts auf beaufsichtigten Strecken, die für das Freizeit-Kartfahren ausgelegt sind und einen festen Untergrund besitzen (wie z. B. Asphalt, Beton, Holz und Stahl);
 dieser Teil 2 berücksichtigt nicht die Benutzung von Karts auf Eis oder Schnee.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm gilt nicht für:
 den Betrieb von in Wettkämpfen verwendeten Karts, die vom CIK (Kart-Weltverband, en: Commission international of Karting), vom FIA (Automobil-Weltverband, en: Federation International of Automobile) und/oder vom ASN (ein nationaler Automobilclub oder eine andere nationale Einrichtung, die vom FIA als alleiniger Inhaber der Sport-Autorität eines Landes anerkannt ist) organisiert werden und deren Verantwortung unterliegen, wobei durch die Erteilung von Genehmigungen durch einen ASN oder einem sich ihm angeschlossenen Mitglied, wie im Internationalen Sportgesetz festgelegt, die Einhaltung der Sicherheits-, Sport-, Disziplinar- und Technikregeln der CIK-FIA und/oder ASN sichergestellt werden;
 Betrieb von Karts, die ausschließlich zu Wettkampfzwecken bestimmt sind und Spielzeugkarts;
 Betrieb von Geländekarts;
 Betrieb von Karts mit zwei oder mehr Sitzen;
 Betrieb von Karts, die auf Strecken verwendet werden, die vorstehend nicht genannt werden (wie etwa Schlamm, Erde);
 Betrieb von Karts, die in Freizeitparks verwendet werden.
Anforderungen in Bezug auf Gefährdungen durch den Elektroantrieb sind in der vorliegenden Europäischen Norm nicht berücksichtigt.
Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt geeignete Maßnahmen zur Beseitigung oder Verringerung von Risiken fest, die sich während des Betriebs und der Wartung der Karts, wenn sie nach den Herstellerangaben durchgeführt werden, aus signifikanten Gefährdungen, Gefährdungssituationen und Gefährdungsereignissen ergeben (siehe Abschnitt 6).
Dieses Dokument ist der Teil 2, der die Gestaltung und den Betrieb der Strecken behandelt, auf den im Anwendungsbereich von Teil 1 verwiesen wurde.
Dieses Dokument gibt Anleitungen für Streckenbetreiber in Bezug auf den sicheren Betrieb von Kartbahnen. Weder enthebt es die Kartfahrer der Verantwortung für ihre eigene Sicherheit, noch geht

Karts de loisir - Partie 2 : Prescriptions de sécurité relatives aux installations de karting

La présente Norme européenne est applicable aux installations de karting, telles que définies en 3.1 ci après, se rapportant à des karts qui ne sont pas destinés à être utilisés sur des voies publiques.
La présente Norme européenne s'applique à :
   l'utilisation de karts de loisir uniquement ;
   l'utilisation de karts propulsés par un moteur à combustion, y compris les moteurs à combustion fonctionnant au GPL (gaz de pétrole liquéfié) ;
   l'utilisation de karts sur des pistes en intérieur et en extérieur, permanentes ou temporaires ;
   l'utilisation de karts sur des pistes surveillées conçues pour le karting de loisir, ayant une surface dure permanente (asphalte, béton, bois et acier par exemple).
La présente partie 2 ne prend pas en compte l'utilisation de karts sur la glace ou la neige.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas à :
   l'utilisation de karts pour les compétitions organisées par et sous la responsabilité de la Commission Internationale du Karting (CIK) - Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) et/ou de l'ASN (club automobile national ou autre organisme national reconnu par la FIA en tant que seul détenteur de l'autorité sportive dans un pays), assurant, par la délivrance de licences par une ASN ou par l'un de ses membres affiliés tels que définis dans le Code Sportif International, le respect des règles liées à la sécurité, au sport, à la discipline et à la technique édictées par la CIK-FIA et/ou l'ASN ;
   l'utilisation de karts destinés exclusivement à la compétition et de jouets ;
   l'utilisation de karts tous terrains ;
   l'utilisation de karts équipés de deux sièges ou plus ;
   l'utilisation de karts sur des pistes non mentionnées ci-dessus (boue, terre par exemple) ;
   l'utilisation de karts dans des parcs d'attractions.
Les prescriptions relatives aux dangers liés à la propulsion électrique ne sont pas traitées dans la présente Norme européenne, sauf lorsque les dangers liés à la propulsion électrique imposent l’application des normes d’exploitation du présent document aux karts électriques.
La présente Norme européenne spécifie des mesures appropriées pour éliminer ou réduire les risques engendrés par les phénomènes dangereux significatifs, les situations et les événements dangereux (voir Article 6) lors de l'utilisation et de l'entretien des karts, lorsque ceux-ci sont réalisés conformément aux spécifications prévues par le fabricant.
Le présent document est la partie 2 traitant de la conception et de l'utilisation des pistes mentionnées dans le domaine d'application de la partie 1.
Le présent document fournit des lignes directrices aux exploitants de circuit en ce qui concerne l'utilisation en toute sécurité des installations de karting. Elle n'exonère pas les participants de leur responsabilité quant à leur propre sécurité et ne supprime pas le principe fondamental selon lequel le sport automobile peut, en raison de sa nature particulière, être dangereux.

Gokarti za prosti čas - 2. del: Varnostne zahteve za objekte za gokart

Ta evropski standard se uporablja za objekte za gokart v skladu s točko 3.1, ki se nanaša na gokarte, ki niso namenjeni uporabi na javnih cestah.
Ta evropski standard se uporablja:
 samo za gokarte za prosti čas;
 za gokarte, ki jih poganja motor z notranjim zgorevanjem, vključno z motorji z zgorevanjem, ki jih poganja utekočinjeni naftni plin;
 za gokarte, ki se uporabljajo na notranjih in zunanjih progah, stalno ali začasno;
 za gokarte, ki se uporabljajo na nadzorovanih progah, namenjenih vožnji z gokarti za prosti čas, s stalno trdno površino (kot so asfalt, beton, les in jeklo);
 ta del standarda ne obravnava uporabe gokartov na ledu ali snegu.
Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za:
 gokarte, ki se uporabljajo za tekmovanja, ki jih organizirata Mednarodna komisija za gokarte (CIK) Mednarodne avtomobilske zveze-(FIA) in/ali ASN (nacionalni avtomobilski klub ali drugo nacionalno telo, ki ga FIA prizna kot edinega pristojnega za športni avtomobilizem v državi) ter sta za njih odgovorna, pri čemer se prek podeljevanja licenc, ki ga izvaja ASN ali eden od njegovih pridruženih članov, kot je opredeljeno v Mednarodnem športnem pravilniku, zagotovi skladnost z varnostnimi, športnimi, disciplinskimi in tehničnimi pravili CIAK-FIA in/ali ASN;
 gokarte, ki so zasnovani izključno za tekmovanje in kot igrače;
 gokarte za vožnjo po podeželju;
 gokarte z dvema sedežema ali več;
 gokarte, ki se uporabljajo na progah, ki niso navedene zgoraj (kot so blato, zemlja);
 gokarte ki se uporabljajo v zabaviščnih parkih.
Zahteve, povezane z nevarnostmi električnega pogona, niso obravnavane v tem evropskem standardu.
Ta evropski standard določa ustrezne ukrepe za odpravo ali zmanjšanje tveganj, ki izhajajo iz pomembnih nevarnosti, nevarnih razmer in dogodkov (glej točko 6) med delovanjem in vzdrževanjem gokartov, kadar se ti izvajajo v skladu z namenom proizvajalca.
Ta dokument je drugi del, ki zajema načrtovanje prog in uporabo gokartov, ki je zajeta v področju uporabe prvega dela.
Ta dokument zagotavlja smernice za upravljavce prog glede varnega upravljanja objektov za gokart. Ne odvzema odgovornosti udeleženca za lastno varnost in ne prevlada nad načelom, da so motorni športi lahko zelo nevarni.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 14-Oct-2014
• Publication Date: 28-Nov-2016
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 18-Nov-2016
• Due Date: 23-Jan-2017
• Completion Date: 29-Nov-2016
• Ref Project: EN 16230-2:2016 - Leisure karts - Part 2: Safety requirements for karting facilities

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.RNDUWFreizeitkarts - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen für KartbahnenLeisure karts - Part 2: Safety requirements for karting facilities97.220.10Športni objektiSports facilitiesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16230-2:2016SIST EN 16230-2:2017en,fr,de01-januar-2017SIST EN 16230-2:2017SLOVENSKI
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EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 2 Contents Page European foreword . 4 Introduction . 5 1 Scope . 6 2 Normative references . 7 3 Terms and definitions . 7 4 Classification . 9 4.1 Slow track. 9 4.2 Fast track . 9 5 Safety requirements . 9 5.1 General . 9 5.2 Pits . 10 5.2.1 Requirements . 10 5.2.2 Access pits to track . 10 5.2.3 Access track to pits . 10 5.2.4 Parking area . 10 5.2.5 Pit dimensions . 10 5.3 Track . 11 5.3.1 Maximum number of karts in use on the track at the same time . 11 5.3.2 Track Width. 11 5.3.3 Track surfacing . 12 5.4 Physical control measures . 12 5.4.1 Principle . 12 5.4.2 Final control measures, track barriers and protection . 12 5.5 Track management and control . 13 5.6 Spectators' area . 13 5.6.1 General . 13 5.6.2 Driver information/briefing . 13 5.6.3 Driver APE . 14 5.7 Light levels in normal operation . 15 5.8 Safety lighting . 15 5.9 Air quality . 15 5.10 Noise reduction . 15 5.11 Fuelling and loading . 16 5.11.1 General . 16 5.11.2 Petrol refuelling . 16 5.11.3 LPG refuelling . 16 5.11.4 Gas or natural gas, respectively . 16 5.12 Track rules . 17 5.13 Briefing of drivers . 17 5.14 Karting for 6 and 7 years old . 18 5.15 Signage and markings . 19 5.15.1 Markings . 19 5.15.2 Signage . 19 6 Track staff training . 19 SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 3 7 Testing . 20 7.1 Visibility of the track signals and marshals . 20 7.2 Assessment of the route . 20 8 Inspection and maintenance . 20 9 Other remarks . 21 9.1 General . 21 9.2 Compatibility warnings . 21 10 Environmental Aspects . 21 Annex A (informative)
Example of risk assessment procedure . 22 Annex B (informative)
Environmental checklist . 26 Annex C (informative)
A–deviations . 27 Bibliography . 29
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EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 16230-2:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 354 “Non-type approved light motorized vehicles for the transportation of persons and goods and related facilities”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2017, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by May 2017. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 5 Introduction Karting facilities come in a wide range of types. Such a wide range implies a gradation of the safety requirements, considering the specific level of hazards. On the basis of regular risk assessment, karting facilities operators should take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of users taking into consideration the risks as well as the restrictions imposed by technical and commercial factors. Karting facilities operators should also consider EN 16230-1:2013+A1:2014, when carrying out risk assessments. This European Standard includes requirements, guidance and notes. While compliance with requirements is mandatory, guidance, which can be used in accordance with a risk assessment and notes, gives additional information and/or explanations. SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard is applicable for karting facilities, as defined in 3.1 below, relating to karts that are not intended to be used on public roads. This European Standard applies to: — operation of leisure karts only; — operation of karts propelled by a combustion engine, including LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) combustion engines; — operation of karts used on indoor and outdoor tracks, permanent or temporary; — operation of karts used on supervised tracks designed for leisure karting, with a permanent hard surface (such as asphalt, concrete, timber and steel); This part 2 does not consider the use of karts on ice or snow. This European Standard does not apply to: — operation of karts used for competition organized by and under the responsibility of Commission International of Karting (CIK), Federation International of Automobile (FIA) and/or ASN (a national automobile club or other national body recognized by the FIA as sole holder of sporting power in a country), ensuring through the granting of licenses by an ASN or one of its affiliated members as defined in the International Sporting code, compliance with the safety, sporting, disciplinary and technical rules of the CIK-FIA and/ or ASN; — operation of karts designed exclusively for competition and toys; — operation of cross country karts; — operation of karts with two or more seats; — operation of karts used on tracks not mentioned above (such as mud, earth); — operation of karts used in amusement parks. The requirements related to the hazards of electrical propulsion are not covered in this European Standard. Other than when the hazards of electrical propulsion dictate the operational standards herein are applicable to electrical carts. This European Standard specifies appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 6) during operation and maintenance of the karts, when carried out as intended by the manufacturer. This document is the part 2 covering track design and operation referred to in the scope of part 1. This document serves to provide guidance for circuit operators regarding the safe operation of karting facilities. It does not remove the participants' responsibility for their own safety, nor does it remove the overriding principle that motorsport, due to its very nature, can be dangerous. SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 7 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1838, Lighting applications - Emergency lighting EN 12193, Light and lighting - Sports lighting EN 16230-1:2013+A1:2014, Leisure karts - Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts UNECE 22, Regulation No. 22; Uniform provisions concerning the approval of protective helmets and their visors for drivers and passengers of motor cycles and mopeds 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document terms and definitions given in EN 16230-1:2013+A1:2014 and the following apply. 3.1 karting facility area including kart track, paddock, pits, briefing area, garage/workshop and other facilities directly related to the karting on the track 3.2 karting facilities operator designated person/organization responsible for the operation of the karting facilities in terms of health and safety 3.3 mechanical/technical staff trained and competent persons responsible for the maintenance of the technical equipment Note 1 to entry: E. g. Mechanics. 3.4 kart track operations staff trained and competent persons responsible for the safe supervision of participants on the track and pits Note 1 to entry: E. g. race directors and marshals. 3.5 pits clearly defined area with restricted access to and from track where karts are parked and drivers join and leave karts 3.5.1 pit entrance clearly defined access to pits from tracks 3.5.2 pit exit clearly defined access to tracks from pits SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 8 3.6 barrier means by which track is defined offering impact absorption and/or kart deflection so as to minimise the risk to drivers 3.7 kart track defined area within which kart can be driven up to the deemed maximum speed of the track concerned 3.8 paddock outdoor area used for the storage and maintenance of karts, which may also be used for other ancillary purposes 3.9 garage workshop indoor, enclosed space used for the storage and maintenance of karts 3.10 briefing area area or room used to brief participants before driving a kart 3.11 public area other area of the karting facilities where the public have unrestricted access 3.12 run off area area separating the edge of the track from the final stop barrier 3.13 control measure 3.13.1 physical kart control measure physical measure taken to restrict kart movement not dependent on driver action Note 1 to entry: Such measures include but are not confined to barriers, tyre walls, chicanes, gravel traps etc. 3.13.2 final physical kart control measure physical measure taken to ensure karts remain within defined areas not dependent on driver action 3.13.3 interim physical kart control measure physical measure taken to impede kart progress so as to prevent contact with or reduce the impact speed on contact with final physical kart control measures 3.14 marshal person employed and trained in operator track procedures and in dealing with incidents that can reasonably be expected to occur within the confines of the track and pits SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 9 3.15 short-cut physical feature of a track designed to provide faster access for staff to recover and remove karts as required Note 1 to entry: Although it offers access from one part of the track to another, it is constructed to appear to be a continuous barrier, discouraging use other than by staff. 3.16 outdoor track karting facility where the kart track is open to the weather elements (or conditions) 3.17 indoor track karting facility in which the kart track is covered and enclosed 3.18 appropriate protection equipment APE suitable crash helmet, racesuit and gloves 4 Classification 4.1 Slow track Track designed and operated to minimize risk of driving karts up to 70 km/h. 4.2 Fast track Track designed and operated to minimize risk of driving karts up to 110 km/h. 5 Safety requirements 5.1 General Prior to first opening to the public, after any major technical modification or after one or more incidents or accidents the karting facilities operator shall ensure that a specific risk assessment or review thereof is carried out. An example of a risk assessment procedure is provided in Annex A. Kart safety is dependent on five critical factors: — manufacture of kart; — kart selection; — operation; — driver briefing and information; and — driver responsibility. The karting operation shall be designed and managed such as to minimize risk to the participants. Such risk cannot be completely eliminated from the kart sporting environment. SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 10 The track shall have appropriate barriers minimising the probability of and/or risk arising from a participant driving against walls, pillars or other obstacles. The operation shall comprise the following areas: — pits; — track; — paddocks and/or garages. 5.2 Pits 5.2.1 Requirements All drivers shall access the pits from the public areas solely on the instruction of staff and join a kart promptly. On return to the pits, drivers shall leave the karts on staff instruction and leave the pits promptly. The karts shall enter the track from the pits and shall be able to return to the pits again after the end of the ride. The pits shall provide sufficient free space for the number of karts in use. 5.2.2 Access pits to track The karts shall enter the track in the general direction of traffic flow. The track risk assessment shall consider the risks arising from entering the track and specify procedures to minimize those risks. 5.2.3 Access track to pits The entrance to the pits shall be located at a position where unhindered exit from the track is possible. Drivers should not exceed walking speed to ensure the safety of the marshals and other drivers in the pits. The design of the pits entrance can assist in these objectives by the provision of speed calming measures, e.g.: — construction of a chicane within the pit lane to avoid straight line access; — stop-box; — electronic measures; — pit entrance gate. The entrance area shall be kept clear to permit drivers to leave the track and enter the pits at any time. Should calming measures include the use of a pit entrance gate, alternative safe areas shall be available for drivers to access in an emergency. 5.2.4 Parking area Procedures shall be in place to ensure that unoccupied karts cannot roll directly to the track. 5.2.5 Pit dimensions The minimum dimensions of the pits shall be such as to permit the free flow of karts to and from the track and drivers to and from the karts without requiring re-arrangement of parked karts. SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 11 The assessment of necessary pits dimensions shall take into account the following: — maximum number of karts accommodated; — the length/width of the used karts; — the number of possible parallel formation rows; — adequate driver access; and — adequate marshal work space. 5.3 Track 5.3.1 Maximum number of karts in use on the track at the same time The maximum number of karts depends on the length and type of the track. This maximum shall be in accordance with Table 1. Table 1 — Maximum number of karts in use on the track at the same time Slow Track one kart per 20 m of track length (maximum 25 karts per track) Fast track Kart type B:
a) one kart per 20 m of track length (maximum 25 karts per track) or b) one kart per 33 m of track length Kart type C1 and C2: one kart per 33 m of track length A risk assessment may determine a different maximum number of karts. Factors to be considered should include experience of drivers (see Table 3), nature of event, track design and number of track staff. Where the calculation of the maximum does not produce a whole number, the result shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. 5.3.2 Track Width 5.3.2.1 Slow Track The track shall have a minimum width of 5 m. NOTE This minimum width is based on the maximum total width of the kart of 1 500 mm according to EN 16230–1:2013+A1:2014, Table 3. Restrictions down to a minimum width of 4 m are permitted. Such restrictions shall not exceed 10 % of the total track length and shall be subject to risk assessment for each such restriction. A safety margin is not required between the edge of the track and the final stop barrier. 5.3.2.2 Fast Track The combined width of the track, its verges and any run off area shall have a minimum width of 8 m on straights and more on other sections depending on the following factors: potential speed, width of the track, degree of turn, track surface and potential weather conditions, camber, topography and sight SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 12 lines and the potential number of karts on the track. Other factors may also be appropriate dependent on local conditions. The track shall have a minimum width of 6 m. Restrictions down to a minimum width of 5 m is permitted. Such restrictions shall not exceed 20 % of the total track length and shall be subject to risk assessment for each such restriction. Factors to be considered would include: a) nature and size of verges and run off area; b) width between opposing lanes; c) other control measures. A safety margin is required between the edge of the track and the final stop barrier. 5.3.3 Track surfacing The track surfacing (excluding kerbs) shall have a compact, plane and continuous surface. 5.4 Physical control measures 5.4.1 Principle In addition to final control measures, it may also be appropriate to apply interim control measures designed to reduce speed and impact on the final control measure. 5.4.2 Final control measures, track barriers and protection There shall be no sharp edges on barriers. Protrusions inhibiting the deflecting effect shall be avoided. The track barrier system shall be designed such that interacting with the karts surround protection, the risk of the kart lifting and mounting or crossing the barrier is minimised. Barrier facing surfaces shall therefore be perpendicular to the track’s surface. Where appropriate, particularly with floating sections of barrier, the addition of a fixture to the bottom of the barrier designed to slide under the kart surround protection on contact could reduce the risk of the barrier lifting and trapping the kart and driver. For the track barrier, materials shall be used which are able to minimize the risk of injury by either absorbing or deflecting energy produced by an impact. Where impact absorption is achieved by movement of a barrier such movement shall not be such as to create a significant alternative hazard. When using individual elements, these shall be positively linked to one another. Track barriers and deflection systems shall be continuous and shall start directly above the surface of the track except that gaps in the barrier may be required for safety reasons, emergency exits or operational reasons. Such gaps shall not be greater than necessary for purpose and in any case sufficiently narrow to prevent the ingress of a kart. Any such gap shall be designed to minimize the risk of head-on impact and maximize deflection. Where short-cuts are used they shall be staggered against the direction of flow to discourage use by customers. Where barriers divide two lanes, the height of the barrier shall prevent the kart crossing the barrier without restricting of driver sight lines. Barriers shall be appropriate for the section of track where they are used. Each section of the track shall therefore be subject to a risk assessment to determine the probability and potential outcome of an impact. Among the factors to be considered in this risk assessment are potential speed, width of the track, degree of turn, track surface and potential weather conditions, camber, topography and sight lines and the potential number of karts on the track. Other factors may also be appropriate dependant on local conditions. SIST EN 16230-2:2017



EN 16230-2:2016 (E) 13 Barriers shall be appropriate for the potential impact. In high-speed areas, interim kart control measures may be necessary to reduce final impact speed. Barriers have at least one of two characteristics: impact absorption; deflection; or both. Which of these is used and in what combination should be determined by the nature and probability of the incidents assessed as potentially occurring at each point of the track. Examples of impact absorption materials are tyres, foam or other materials compressing under pressure. Floating barriers that move on impact are also impact absorption barriers. Examples of deflection barriers are belting, stop boards, pods, polypropylene tube or boards. An example of combination barrier is tyres faced with polypropylene boards. Materials used for barrier facing surfaces shall be durable and retain their properties after frequent and repeated impact. The barrier facing surfaces shall be fixed by means of carriage bolts or similar and shall be smooth or flush. Fixing elements shall have a deflecting effect and shall not protrude by more than 8 mm from the surface. Where using integrated barrier and kart surround protection made out of plastic, the barrier and kart elements shall be properly aligned with each other. Structures, such as pillars, protrusions, etc. within 1 m of the barrier surface adjoining track shall be padded or protected to a height of at least 1,5 m. 5.5 Track management and control Permanent monitoring of the track shall be carried out whenever the track is in use. The number of staff required for each type of event shall be determined by risk assessment. Marshals and race directors shall be able to communicate with each other at all times. Where visual communication is impaired or impossible, alternative methods such as radios shall be used. 5.6 Spectators' area 5.6.1 General The spectators' areas shall be separated from the track and the pits, garage and workshops by physical barriers in order to rule out any hazards to the specta
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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01-september-2014
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Leisure karts - Part 2: Safety requirements for karting facilities
Freizeitkarts - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen für Kartbahnen
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16230-2
ICS:
97.220.10 Športni objekti Sports facilities
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
prEN 16230-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE

EUROPÄISCHE NORM

June 2014
ICS 97.220.10
English Version
Leisure karts - Part 2: Safety requirements for karting facilities
 Freizeitkarts - Teil 2: Sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen
für Kartbahnen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 354.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft European Standard was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United
Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.


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Contents Page
Foreword .4
Introduction .5
1 Scope .6
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions .7
4 Classification .8
4.1 Slow track .8
4.2 Fast track .8
5 Safety requirements .9
5.1 General .9
5.2 Pits .9
5.2.1 Requirements .9
5.2.2 Access pits to track .9
5.2.3 Access track to pits .9
5.2.4 Parking area . 10
5.2.5 Pit dimensions . 10
5.3 Track . 11
5.3.1 Maximum number of karts . 11
5.3.2 Track Width . 11
5.3.3 Track surfacing . 12
5.4 Physical control measures . 12
5.4.1 Principle . 12
5.4.2 Final control measures . 12
5.5 Track management and control . 13
5.6 Spectators' area . 13
5.6.1 General . 13
5.6.2 Driver information/briefing . 14
5.6.3 Driver APE . 15
5.7 Light levels in normal operation . 15
5.8 Safety lighting . 15
5.9 Air quality . 15
5.10 Noise reduction . 16
5.11 Fuelling and loading . 16
5.11.1 General . 16
5.11.2 Petrol refuelling . 16
5.11.3 LPG refuelling . 16
5.11.4 Gas or natural gas, respectively . 17
5.12 Track rules . 17
5.13 Briefing of drivers . 17
5.14 Karting for 6 and 7 years old . 18
5.15 Signage and markings . 19
5.15.1 Markings . 19
5.15.2 Signage . 19
6 Track staff training. 20
7 Testing . 20
7.1 Visibility of the track signals and marshals . 20
7.2 Assessment of the route . 20
8 Inspection and maintenance . 21
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9 Other remarks . 21
9.1 General . 21
9.2 Compatibility warnings . 21
10 Environmental Aspects . 21
Annex A (informative) Example of risk assessment procedure . 22
Annex B (informative) Environmental checklist . 26
Annex C (informative) A–deviations . 27
Bibliography . 30

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Foreword
This document (prEN 16230-2:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 354 “Ride-on,
motorized vehicles intended for the transportation of persons and goods and not intended for use on public
roads - Safety requirements”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
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Introduction
Karting facilities come in a wide range of types. Such a wide range implies a gradation of the safety
requirements, considering the specific level of hazards.
On the basis of regular risk assessment, the operators of karting facilities should take reasonable measures to
ensure the safety of users taking into consideration the risks as well as the restrictions imposed by technical
and commercial factors.
Karting facilities operators should also consider EN 16230-1, when carrying out risk assessments.
This European Standard includes requirements, guidance and notes. While compliance with requirements is
mandatory, guidance, which can be used in accordance with a risk assessment and notes give additional
information and/or explanations.
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1 Scope
This European Standard is applicable for karting facilities, according to 3.1, relating to karts that are not
intended to be used on public roads.
This European Standard applies to:
 operation of leisure karts only;
 operation of karts propelled by a combustion engine, including LPG combustion engines;
 operation of karts used on indoor and outdoor tracks, permanent or temporary;
 operation of karts used on supervised tracks designed for leisure karting, with a permanent hard surface
(such as asphalt, concrete, timber and steel);
 this part 2 does not consider the use of karts on ice or snow.
This European Standard does not apply to:
 operation of karts used for competition organised by and under the responsibility of Commission
international of Karting (CIK) Federation International of Automobile (FIA) and/or ASN (a national
automobile club or other national body recognised by the FIA as sole holder of sporting power in a
country), ensuring through the granting of licenses by an ASN or one of its affiliated members as defined
in the International Sporting code, compliance with the safety, sporting, disciplinary and technical rules of
the CIK-FIA and/ or ASN;
 operation of karts designed exclusively for competition and toys;
 operation of cross country karts;
 operation of karts with two or more seats;
 operation of karts used on tracks not mentioned above (such as mud, earth);
 operation of karts used in amusement parks.
The requirements related to the hazards of electrical propulsion are not covered in this European Standard.
This European Standard specifies appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the risks arising from
significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 6) during operation and maintenance of the
karts, when carried out as intended by the manufacturer.
This document is the part 2 covering track design and operation referred to in the scope of part 1.
This document serves to provide guidance for circuit operators regarding the safe operation of karting
facilities. It does not remove the participants' responsibility for their own safety, nor does it remove the
overriding principle that motorsport, due to its very nature can be dangerous.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 1838, Lighting applications - Emergency lighting
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EN 12193, Light and lighting - Sports lighting
EN 16230-1, Leisure karts – Part 1: Safety requirements and test methods for karts

3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document terms and definitions given in EN 16230-1 and the following apply.
3.1
karting facilities
areas including kart track, paddock, pits, briefing area, garage/workshop and other facilities directly related to
the karting on the track
3.2
karting facilities operator
designated person/organization responsible for the operation of the karting facilities in terms of health and
safety
3.3
mechanical/technical staff
trained and competent persons responsible for the maintenance of the technical equipment
Note 1 to entry E. g. Mechanics
3.4
kart track operations staff
trained and competent persons responsible for the safe supervision of participants on the track and pits
Note 1 to entry E. g. race directors and marshals
3.5
pits
area with restricted access to and from track where karts are parked and drivers join and leave karts
3.6
barrier
means by which track is defined offering impact absorption and/or kart deflection so as to minimise the risk to
drivers
3.7
kart track
defined area within which kart can be driven up to the deemed maximum speed of the track concerned
3.8
paddock
area with access to pits or controlled access to track where karts are stored and/or maintained and/or serviced
may also contain other ancillary facilities
3.9
garage/workshop
area with access to pits or controlled access to track where karts are stored and/or maintained and/or serviced
3.10
briefing area
area or room used to brief participants before driving a kart
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public areas
all other areas of the karting facilities, where the public have unrestricted access
3.12
run off area
area separating the edge of the track from the final stop barrier
3.13
control measures

3.13.1
Physical kart control measures
any physical measure taken to restrict kart movement not dependent on driver action
Note 1 to entry: Such measures include but are not confined to barriers, tyre walls, chicanes, gravel traps etc.
3.13.2
Final physical kart control measures
physical measures taken to ensure karts remain within defined areas not dependent on driver action
3.13.3
Interim physical kart control measures
physical measures taken to impede kart progress so as to prevent contact with or reduce the impact speed on
contact with final physical kart control measures
3.14
marshal
person trained and appointed to deal with incident or procedures that can reasonably be expected to occur
within the confines of the track and pits
3.15
short-cut
feature of a track enabling faster recovery and removal of karts, comprising access from one part of the track
to another and designed to prevent straight-line use with a visually continuous barrier
3.16
outdoor track
a karting facility where the kart track is open to the elements
3.17
indoor track
a karting facility in which the kart track is covered and enclosed
4 Classification
4.1 Slow track
Track designed and operated to minimise risk of driving karts up to 70 km/h.
4.2 Fast track
Track designed and operated to minimise risk of driving karts up to 110 km/h.
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5 Safety requirements
5.1 General
The karting facilities operator shall ensure a specific risk assessment shall be performed for every karting
facility before its first opening to the user and shall be maintained and reviewed in any case every time there is
a major technical change, an accident or a series of incidents. An example of a risk assessment process is
provided in Annex A.
Kart safety is dependent on five critical factors:
 Kart manufactures,
 kart selection,
 operation,
 driver briefing and information and
 driver responsibility.
The karting operation shall be designed and managed such as to minimise risk to the participants. Such risk
cannot be completely eliminated from the kart sporting environment.
The track shall have appropriate barriers minimising the probability of and/or risk arising from a participant
driving against walls, pillars or other obstacles. The operation shall comprise the following areas:
 Pits;
 Track;
 paddocks and/or garages
5.2 Pits
5.2.1 Requirements
All drivers shall access the pits from the public areas solely on the instruction of staff and join a kart promptly.
On return to the pits drivers shall leave the karts on staff instruction and leave the pits promptly.
The karts shall enter the track from the pits and shall be able to return to the pits again after the end of the
ride. The pits shall provide sufficient free space for the number of karts in use.
5.2.2 Access pits to track
The karts shall enter the track in the general direction of traffic flow. There shall procedures on the basis of the
risk assessment to minimise the risk arising.
5.2.3 Access track to pits
The entrance to the pits shall be located at a position where unhindered exit from the track is possible.
Drivers should not exceed walking speed to ensure the safety of the marshals and other drivers in the pits.
The design of the pits entrance can assist in these objectives by the provision of speed calming measures,
e. g.:
 construction of a chicane within the pit lane to avoid straight line access
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 stop-box;
 electronic measures;
 pit entrance gate.
The entrance area shall be kept clear to permit drivers to leave the track and enter the pits at any time. Should
calming measures include the use of a pit entrance gate alternative safe areas shall be available for drivers to
access in an emergency.
5.2.4 Parking area
Procedures shall be in place to ensure that unoccupied karts cannot roll directly to the track.
5.2.5 Pit dimensions
The minimum dimensions of the pits shall be such as to permit the free flow of karts to and from the track and
drivers to and from the karts without requiring re-arrangement of parked karts.
The assessment of necessary pits dimensions shall take into account the following:
 maximum number of karts accommodated;
 the length/width of the used karts;
 the number of possible parallel formation rows;
 adequate driver access; and
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5.3 Track
5.3.1 Maximum number of karts
The maximum number of karts depends on the length and type of the track. This maximum should be in
accordance with Table 1.
Table 1 — Maximum karts on the track
Slow Track one kart per 20 m of track length (maximum 25 karts
per track)
Fast track Kart type B:
a) one kart per 20 m of track length (maximum 25
karts per track) or
b) one kart per 33 m of track length
Kart type C1 and C2: one kart per 33 m of track
length

A risk assessment may determine a different maximum safe number of karts. Factors to be considered should
include experience of drivers (see Table 3), nature of event, track design and number of track staff.
In the result of the division, the position after the decimal point shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
5.3.2 Track Width
5.3.2.1 Slow Track
The track shall have a minimum width of 5 m.
NOTE This minimum width is based on the maximum total width of the kart of 1 500 mm according to EN 16230-
1:2013, Table 3.
Restrictions down to a minimum width of 4 m are permitted. Such restrictions shall not exceed 10 % of the
total track length and shall be subject to risk assessment for each such restriction.
A safety margin is not required between the edge of the track and the final stop barrier.
5.3.2.2 Fast Track
The combined width of the track, its verges and any run off area shall have a minimum width of 8 m on
straights and more on other sections depending on the following factors: potential speed, width of the track,
degree of turn, track surface and potential weather conditions, camber, topography and sight lines and the
potential number of karts on the track. Other factors may also be appropriate dependent on local conditions.
The track shall have a minimum width of 6 m. Restrictions down to a minimum width of 5 m is permitted. Such
restrictions shall not exceed 20 % of the total track length and shall be subject to risk assessment for each
such restriction. Factors to be considered would include:
a) nature and size of verges and run off area;
b) width between the lane;
c) other control measures.
A safety margin is required between the edge of the track and the final stop barrier.
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5.3.3 Track surfacing
The track surfacing (excluding kerbs) shall have a compact, plane and continuous surface.
5.4 Physical control measures
5.4.1 Principle
In addition to final control measures it may also be appropriate to apply interim control measures designed to
reduce speed and impact on the final control measure.
5.4.2 Final control measures
5.4.2.1 Track barriers and protection
There shall be no sharp edges on barriers. Protrusions inhibiting the deflecting effect shall be avoided.
The track barrier system shall be designed such that interacting with the karts surround protection, the risk of
the kart lifting and mounting or crossing the barrier is minimised. Barrier facing surfaces shall therefore be
perpendicular to the track’s surface.
For the track barrier materials shall be used which are able to minimise the risk of injury by either absorbing or
deflecting energy produced by an impact. Where impact absorption is achieved by movement of a barrier such
movement shall not be such as to create a significant alternative hazard.
When using individual elements, these shall be positively linked to one another. Track barriers and deflection
systems shall be continuous and shall start directly above the surface of the track except gaps in the barrier
may be required for safety reasons, fire exits or operational reasons, but these shall not be greater than
necessary for purpose and in any case sufficiently narrow to prevent the ingress of a kart. Any such gap shall
be designed to minimize the risk of head-on impact and maximize deflection. Where short-cuts are used they
shall be staggered in the direction of flow to discourage use by customers;
Where barriers divide two lanes the height of the barrier shall prevent the kart crossing the barrier without
restricting of driver sight lines.
Barriers shall be appropriate for the section of track where they are used. Each section of the track shall
therefore be subject to a risk assessment to determine the probability and potential outcome of an impact.
Among the factors to be considered in this risk assessment are potential speed, width of the track, degree of
turn, track surface and potential weather conditions, camber, topography and sight lines and the potential
number of karts on the track. Other factors may also be appropriate dependant on local conditions.
Barriers should be appropriate for the potential impact. In high speed areas interim kart control measures may
be necessary to reduce final impact speed.
Barriers have at least one of two characteristics: impact absorption; deflection; or both. Which of these is used
and in what combination should be determined by the nature and probability of the incidents assessed as
potentially occuring at each point of the track.
Examples of impact absorption materials are tyres, foam or other materials compressing under pressure.
Floating barriers that move on impact are also impact absorption barriers.
Examples of deflection barriers are belting, stop boards, pods, polypropylene tube or boards.
An example of combination barrier is tyres faced with polypropylene boards.
Material used for barrier facing surfaces shall be durable and retain their properties after frequent and
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The barrier facing surfaces shall be fixed by means of carriage bolts or similar and shall be smooth or flush.
Fixing elements shall have a deflecting effect and shall not protrude by more than 8 mm from the surface.
Where using integrated barrier and kart plastic systems, the barrier and kart elements must be properly
aligned with each other.
Structures, such as pillars, protrusions, etc. within a meter of the inside track barrier surface shall be padded
or protected to a height of at least 1,5 m.
5.5 Track management and control
Permanent monitoring of the track shall be carried out whenever the track is in use. The number of staff
required for each type of event shall be determined by risk assessment. Marshals and race directors must be
able to communicate with each other at all times. Where visual communication is impaired or impossible,
alternative methods such as radios shall be used.
5.6 Spectators' area
5.6.1 General
The spectators' areas shall be separated from the track and the pits, garage and workshops by physical
barriers in order to rule out any hazards to the spectators. Such physical barriers shall also be protected
against impact by karts.
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5.6.2 Driver information/briefing
The operator of the track shall ensure that drivers are adequately informed as to the meaning of the flags and
other track signals, as appropriate for the event.
Table 2 — Track signals
a) Red flag/ Driving operation stopped. All drivers shall immediately come to a safe
stop.
Red light:
Utmost caution required.

b) Y
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