1、Designation:F177702 Designation: F1777 11An American National StandardStandard Practice forPaintball Field Operation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1777; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the yea
2、r of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThis practice sets forth procedures for operating a paintball playing field. The goal is to assistpaintball field
3、 operators in running a safe business. Like any other physical activity, paintball presentsa potential for injury. No procedural practice can prevent all injuries, especially when paintball playersdo not follow safety instructions. The ultimate responsibility for preventing injury lies with thepaint
4、ball player. This practice, however, intends to promote safe paintball field operation throughstandardization of operating practice.1. Scope1.1 This practice establishes minimum safety requirements for the operation of paintball playing fields, and provides for certainmaterials and procedures requir
5、ed.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards: ASTM Standards:2F1750 Specification for Paintball Marker Threaded-Propellant Source InterfaceF1776 Specification for Eye Protective Devices for Paintball Sports Specification for Eye Protective Devices for PaintballSportsF1979 Specification for Paintball
6、s Used in the Sport of PaintballF2030 Specification for Paintball Cylinder Burst Disk AssembliesF2184 Guide for Installation of Paintball Barrier NettingF2271 Specification for Paintball Marker Barrel Blocking DevicesF2272 Specification for Paintball MarkersF2278 Test Method for Evaluating Paintball
7、 Barrier NettingF2553 Specification for Warnings on Refillable CO2Cylinders Used In the Sport of PaintballF2653 Specification for Paintball Valve Male Threaded Connection for Use with Approved CylindersF2773 Practice for Transfilling Compressed Air or Nitrogen and Safe Handling of Small Paintball Cy
8、linders3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 bulk cylinder, na gas storage vessel used to fill gas propellant vessels on paintball markers.3.1.2 burst-mode marker, na burst mode marker may discharge two or more times per trigger cycle or may discharge two ormore time
9、s with the pull and release of the trigger.3.1.3discharge mode, na mode that controls the number of paintballs discharged per trigger cycle.3.1.43.1.3 ear protection, ndevices that cover the ear cavities and prevent direct entry of paintballs into the ear canals.3.1.5enhanced trigger marker, na pain
10、tball marker that at some point discharges more than one paintball per trigger cycle.This includes markers that “store” the number of trigger pulls and discharge more than one paintball at some point.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports Equipment and Facilities an
11、d is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.24 on PaintballSports.Current edition approved June 10, 2002. Published July 2002. Originally published as F177797. Last previous edition F177797. DOI: 10.1520/F1777-02.on Paintballand Equipment.Current edition approved March 1, 2011. Published Marc
12、h 2011. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F1777 02. DOI:10.1520/F1777-11.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the s
13、tandards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.1This 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. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accu
14、rately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United Sta
15、tes.3.1.63.1.4 filling apparatus, nequipment used to properly fill gas propellant vessels on paintball markers from bulk cylinders.3.1.7fully automatic paintball marker, na marker that discharges when the triggering device is actuated and continues todischarge until the trigger returns to its reset
16、or recycle position.3.1.83.1.5 game area, nan area in which paintball games are conducted and in which paintball goggles are required to be worn.3.1.93.1.6 goggles, nconsist of eye protection devices that comply with Specification F1776 and have ear and face protectionintegrated into the design.3.1.
17、103.1.7 goggles on area, nareas in which all persons are required to wear paintball goggles, such as and not limited to playingfields, game areas, chronograph areas, and target ranges.3.1.113.1.8 paintball, nthe ammunition used to fire from a paintball marker that complies with Specification F1979.3
18、.1.9 paintball air system, nthe power source normally used by a paintball marker to propel a paintball.3.1.9.1 DiscussionAll paintball air systems must meet various government regulations that vary by location and shall complyas required with Specifications F1750, F2030, F2553, and F2653.3.1.10 pain
19、tball marker, na device specifically designed to discharge paintballs. The device is sometimes referred to as apaintball guna device specifically designed to discharge paintballs that comply with Specification F2272.3.1.11 paintball marker barrel blocking device, na device specifically designed to b
20、e installed on a paintball marker to preventthe accidental discharge of paintballs that comply with Specification F2271.3.1.12 player, na paintball game participant3.1.13 playing field, nan area delineated by a boundary marker, in which paintball games are conducted.3.1.14 pump marker, na marker tha
21、t requires the operator to manually cock or engage the sear of the marker before each shotby a means of a pump, bolt, lever, cocking handle or similar device.3.1.15safety mechanism, na device that, when activated, disables a part of the paintball marker, usually the trigger, to preventunintentional
22、firing in normal use and must be released to allow the marker to be discharged by the movement of the trigger. Thedevice is sometimes referred to as a safety, safety button, or safety lever. An electronic on/off switch is considered to be a safetymechanism if, when the switch is placed in the off po
23、sition, it renders the marker inoperable.3.1.16semi-automatic marker, na semi-automatic marker discharges one time with each trigger cycle. Markers that “store” thenumber of trigger pulls and discharge more than one paintball at some point to not meet this definition. Markers that operate inother di
24、scharge mode(s) do not meet this definition.3.1.173.1.15 staging area, nan area protected against stray entry of paintballs, in which paintball players organize themselves fora game.3.1.18trigger cycle, nthe movement of the trigger through discharge and returning to a resent or recycle position.4. O
25、perational Procedures4.1 Safety Rules PostedPlayer safety rules, printed in 12-point24-point type or larger, shall be posted conspicuously at theregistration area. Every player shall be instructed to read the safety rules.4.2 Field Orientation and Safety BriefingPrior to their first game of the day,
26、 every player shall be given a formal briefing onsafety rules, risk of injury, game rules, field orientation, and equipment operation. Prior to their first game of the day, everyplayer shall be given or shown a formal briefing on safety rules, risk of injury, game rules, field orientation, and equip
27、mentoperation. During this briefing every player will be advised of what to do in case of an emergency.4.3 Barrel Plug Blocking Device RegulationAll players shall be required to have paintball marker barrels blocked with adevice specifically designed for that purpose at all times other than while on
28、 the playing field during games, at the chronograph,or at the target range. All barrel blocking devices will comply with Specification F2271.4.4 Eye, Ear, and Face ProtectionAll persons shall be required to wear ear protection and paintball goggles with full faceprotection at all times while they ar
29、e in areas designated as “goggles on areas.” The goggles shall be designed specifically for usein paintball games, shall not be obviously altered from the original manufactured design in a manner not prescribed by themanufacturer, and shall comply with Specification GogglesAll persons shall be requi
30、red to wear paintball goggles at all timeswhile they are in areas designated as “goggles on areas.” The goggles shall comply with Specification F1776and by January 1, 2005shall bear the Protective Eyewear Certification Council seal. .4.5 Chronographing ProceduresAll paintball markers shall be chrono
31、graphed. All field rental paintball markers shall bechronographed daily prior to being used at the field. All other paintball markers shall be chronographed at the field prior to beingused on the field. Paintball marker velocities shall be adjusted so as to not exceed 300 ft/s.4.6 Required Signs:4.6
32、.1 The following signs shall be posted conspicuously:4.6.1.1 “Goggles On” signs shall be posted at the exits of the staging area along routes to the playing fields, and at the entrancesF1777 112to any other areas that paintball marker discharge might be permitted.4.6.1.2 “Barrel Plugs” signs shall b
33、e posted at the exits from the playing fields, chronograph area, target range, and anywhereelse that paintball marker discharge might be permitted.4.6.1.3 “Paintball Game Area, Eye Protection Required” signs shall be posted at locations where unauthorized direct access tothe playing fields is likely
34、 by outsiders not familiar with the sport.4.7 Emergency Requirements:4.7.1 Emergency Contingency PlanEmergency procedures, printed in 12-point or larger type shall be posted and a first-aidkit readily available at the field. Emergency procedures, printed in 12-point or larger type shall be on hand a
35、nd all staff memberswill be aware of the required actions to implement this plan.4.7.2 First Aid KitA properly stocked first-aid kit of suitable size will be readily available at the facility.4.7.3 Emergency InformationThe contact information and location of the closest police, fire and hospital pri
36、nted in 12-pointor larger type shall be on-hand. In addition a method to contact these facilities will be available.4.8 Adequate Judges During GamesAt least one referee shall be present on every indoor paintball playing field. At least tworeferees shall be present on every outdoor paintball playing
37、field. There also shall be a minimum of one referee on every paintballplaying field for every 15 players. Adequate Staffing During Games:4.8.1 Recommended Referee to Player RatioThe recommended ratio of referees to players at any paintball facility shall beone referee for every 15 players.4.8.2 Reco
38、mmended Minimum Number of Referees Per Playing FieldAt least one referee shall be present on every paintballplaying field during active play. Due to physical size, layout, or number of participants, some fields may require an adjustment tothe number of referees present to provide a safe and manageab
39、le playing environment. The game organizer and referees shouldreview these needs prior to play.4.9 Fill StationBulk cylinders shall be secured properly to prevent falling over, during storage and during use. A scale shallbe used to ensure against CO2overfills beyond the Department of Transportation
40、allowed capacity. All gas filling apparatus andprocedures shall meet OSHA requirements, as well as Compressed Gas Association requirements for the handling of compressedgasses. overfills beyond the manufacturers recommended capacity. All gas filling apparatus shall meet OSHA, DOT, andCompressed Gas
41、Association requirements for the handling of compressed gasses. The instructions for the proper filling ofcylinders provided by the manufacturer for the filling apparatus shall be posted in the filling area.4.10 Adequate Spectator Provisions and Staging AreaAreas in which spectators are permitted to
42、 observe paintball gameswithout goggles and player staging areas shall be protected against paintball entry. These areas shall be designed in a manner orlocation such that stray paintballs cannot enter from other areas, such as playing fields, target areas, or chronograph areas. Stagingareas may be
43、protected by a minimum of 300 ft of open space by natural growth which prevents paintball penetration or by a barrierwhich prevents paintball penetration. Filling of Paintball Air Systems and CylindersAll transfilling will be done in compliancewith Practice F2773.4.11 Adequate Spectator Provisions a
44、nd Staging AreaAreas in which spectators are permitted to observe paintball gameswithout goggles and player staging areas shall be protected against accidental paintball entry. These areas shall be designed in amanner or location such that stray paintballs cannot enter from other areas, such as play
45、ing fields, target areas, or chronographareas. Staging areas may be protected by a minimum of 300 ft of open space by natural growth which prevents paintball penetrationor by a barrier which prevents paintball penetration. Any paintball barrier netting used on the game site will meet Test MethodF227
46、8 and will be installed based on the instructions in Specification F2184.4.12 Game Area:4.112.1 Game areas require the following:4.112.1.1 Boundaries of all outdoor paintball playing fields shall be marked clearly and continuously with rope, tape, or otherhighly visible material.4.112.1.2 Areas with
47、 hidden dangers such as water, cliffs, or sharp objects shall be roped off, posted, or plainly identified andwill be reviewed in the player briefing.4.112.1.3 Playing fields shall be free of barbed wire, broken glass, and other dangerous litter.debris.4.112.1.4 Floor surfaces of indoor paintball pla
48、ying fields shall be maintained in a manner which provides adequate traction.4.124.13 Paintball Markers:4.12.1Any paintball markers used by a player shall have working safety mechanisms.4.12.2Paintball markers operating in other than semi-automatic or pump discharge modes are not to be allowed on th
49、e playingfield. Paintball markers that are capable of operating in other than semi-automatic or pump discharge modes shall be allowed onthe playing field so long as such markers are set to discharge in semi-automatic or pump discharge modes prior to and while beingused on the field of play. The possession of any tools while on the playing field, or disassembly of the marker, that allow thedischarge mode to be changed shall be prohibited. The changing, while on the field, of the discharge mode to anything other thansemi-automatic or pump
