BS/EN 16230-2-2016 pdf download.Leisure karts Part 2 : Safety requirements for karting facilities.
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 barner 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 karl 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.
5.11.2 Petrol refuelling
Refuelling shall be carried out before the start of the event, preferably with a cool engine in the open air. Where outdoor refuelling or cool engine refuelling is not possible i.e. at an indoor Endurance or Grand Prix event then the following procedures shall be used. Engines shall be switched off during refuelling. When refuelling cannot be completed outside then the fuel shall be decanted via containers using an attached spout direct in to the fuel tank. The use of funnels shall be discouraged thus minimising petrol vapour spillage.
l)uring a race meeting where refuelling is necessary. the kart shall be refuelled in a well ventilated dedicated area, away from the public, drivers or sources of ignition. Two marshals shall be in attendance during the refuelling procedure. They shall have the appropriate firefighting equipment to hand i.e. dry powder, foam or CO2 extinguisher. Marshals responsible for refuelling shall have received training appropriate to the risks that they may encounter. Topics to be covered during training include:
dealing with spillage, correct use of decanting containers, minimizing petrol vapour, correct use of fire extinguisher, drivers having to vacate the kart during refuelling, an awareness of hot parts of kart and potential sources of ignition and the need to take care of their own personal safety. No karts shall be refuelled outside the designated area during an event.
All surplus fuel shall be stored in a fire-resistant container in an area protected by a fixed barrier. When petrol containers are not in use or being stored overnight they shall be locked in a fire-resistant petrol store. In all cases it is the responsibility of the karting facilities operator to establish and implement current best practice.
5.11.3 LPG refuelling
Suppliers of bulk LPG shall carry out a full Site survey before installation of a bulk LPG storage tank and ensure site suitability. Generally, it is necessary to site tank at least 3 m away from any building with ample access for bulk delivery tankers. Full training in operation and use is provided by the LPG supplier.
More information is available from local bulk LPG suppliers.
NOTE See also EN 589 [II.
5.11.4 Gas or natural gas, respectively
If liquefied petroleum gas cylinders are used, these shall be stored so as to be protected from shock or impact. Fenders shall be provided.
Valves shall be protected by means of protective collars.
The applicable legal provisions including the relevant technical rules shall be complied with.BS/EN 16230-2-2016 pdf download.