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<br />Environmental controls <br />Proper assembly and installation oframps and equipment are crucial for structural integrity, <br />stability and overall safety. One source of information regarding skatepark ramp design is <br />available through the International In-line Skating Association's web page at www.iisa.org. <br /> <br />Installation of equipment should not deviate from the manufacturer's instructions. After assembly, <br />equipment should be inspected before its first use. As a precaution, the manufacturer's assembly <br />and installation instructions and all other materials collected concerning the equipment should be <br />kept in a permanent file. <br /> <br />LMCIT recommends that skating be allowed only in designated areas. The following specifics are <br />required for LMCIT coverage: <br />Tier 2 skating parks need to be completely enclosed by a fence. The fence should provide <br />adequate protection for spectators from flying boards, other debris and/or falling skaters. If <br />open at night, the facility should be adequately lit. <br />Skater should never be allowed to bring in their own ramps, handrails, or other structures that <br />could be used to perform stunts. <br />The designated area should be secured by a lock during closed hours. <br />· Facility rules and regulations, including hours of operation, will be posted in a conspicuous <br />location. <br />· Competitions should be restricted to only those sponsoring organizations that are able to <br />provide separate insurance coverage and a contract holding the city harmless and indemnified. <br /> <br />In addition, large advanced ramps should be accessible to only those of advanced experience and <br />superior athletic ability, and physical conditioning. Young skaters (between 11 and 13 years old) <br />may not have enough body mass to use a larger structure. <br /> <br />Large ramps/half-pipes are not recommended for average community and recreation department <br />parks. Large half-pipes are not used as much as other pieces of equipment. Most skaters are <br />unlikely to be able to use advanced ramps because of lack of experience and athletic ability. Also, <br />large balf.,.pipes are the most expensive type oframp with a cost of more than $20,000. <br /> <br />Supervision <br /> <br />General supervision, as it specifically relates to safety, stresses there should be adequate staffing <br />for all services and activities. The proposed facility shouldbe supervised at all times when it is <br />open to the general public. The person or supervisor in charge of the facility should have sufficient <br />knowledge of skateboarding and skating to enable hirnlher to review and determine the skill level <br />of skaters. <br /> <br />An adequate emergency plan should be developed for the skatepark's operation. Staff members <br />will be trained regarding all safety rules and operational procedures. All training and orientation <br />information given to staff members should be documented and kept on file. Supervisors should <br />limit the number of people in the skate area to minimize injuries resulting from collisions. The <br />facility director should determine the patron limit based upon the size of the aggressive skating <br />area, the number of employees on duty, seasonal demand, etc. This will help ensure a safe <br />management ratio between supervisors and users. <br /> <br />5 <br />